Academic Support Specialist Iii

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Louisville, KY, USA
Practicum placement coordination
Student advising and support
Conflict resolution and crisis management
The Academic Support Specialist III is responsible for assessing student readiness for practicum and preparing students for the practicum placement process while collaborating with the Director of Practicum Education to conduct orientations, trainings, and events

Job Summary

  • The Academic Support Specialist III is responsible for assessing student readiness for practicum and preparing students for the practicum placement process while collaborating with the Director of Practicum Education to conduct orientations, trainings, and events.
  • This role involves recruiting and onboarding qualified practicum sites and instructors, managing practicum tracking software, and providing offsite supervision and mentoring to practicum faculty.
  • The position requires occasional travel between University buildings and in the community and emphasizes teamwork, flexibility, and critical thinking to support students and agency partners effectively.

Matching Summary

The Academic Support Specialist III is responsible for assessing student readiness for practicum and preparing students for the practicum placement process while collaborating with the Director of Practicum Education to conduct orientations, trainings, and events.

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • practicum placement coordination
  • student advising and support
  • conflict resolution and crisis management
  • practicum site recruitment and onboarding
  • practicum tracking software management
  • curriculum planning and delivery

Nice-to-have

  • proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • mentoring practicum faculty
  • teamwork and communication skills
  • flexibility and critical thinking
  • service excellence
  • interpersonal engagement

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in related field
  • Four years relevant experience or equivalent
  • Master’s degree in social work preferred
  • Two years practicum instructor experience preferred
  • Proficiency in Microsoft Office
  • Resume or Curriculum vitae required

Work Rights

Not specified

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