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Director of Experiential Learning and Partnerships
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Position Number: 5040281
Location: Syracuse, NY
Position Type: Business - Management

Director of Experiential Learning and Partnerships

Job #: 040661
Location Syracuse, NY
Pay Range: $75,000
Hours: Standard University business hours:

8:30am - 5:00pm (academic year)
8:00am - 4:30pm (summer)
Hours may vary based on operational needs.
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description:
The School of Education requires a qualified individual for the position of Director of Experiential Learning and Partnerships. The Director will enable quality field placements, clinical experience and internships across multiple programs including school and mental health counseling, higher education and instructional design, as well as traditional student teaching placements and internships. The role will be positioned within the new Academic Administration Unit (AAU) and report to the Faculty Director of Teacher Education Preparation & Undergraduate Studies.

The successful applicant will play a key role for the School of Education, expanding experiential learning opportunities, being the key point of contact with our field partners, establishing and maintaining an effective system of oversight and assessment of participants (students, cooperating teachers, school leaders), and coordinating with University entities (University Counsel, Risk Management, Bursar, Business Office, Curriculum Committee) to manage risks, to satisfy reporting requirements (e.g. Clery), and to properly account for tuition vouchers. The position may also manage niche study abroad and study away programs. The position will supervise staff.

Qualifications:

Masters degree in or closely related to Education, Higher Education, or Counseling (required).
At least 5 years of professional experience in K-12 Public Education, or in institutions or agencies providing direct services in education or counseling (required).

Job Specific Qualifications:

Strong background and knowledge of clinical practices in counseling or educator preparation contexts; excellent communication, organizational, data (analytic and management), and problem-solving skills.
Ability to engage productively with school and district leadership, attorneys and educational officials.

Responsibilities:

Develop, coordinate, and sustain a sufficient number of P-12, IHE (higher education) and community partnerships to meet present and future student demand in the broader central New York region but extending to New York City and less frequently in out-of-state locales.
Verify that clinical and field placements meet program, school, college, state, and accreditation standards and policies, ensuring diverse experiences within all placement settings. Develop internal policies and practices to track learner outcomes. Utilize University systems to provide assessment data as needed to support accreditation requirements and program development.
Develop and document internal policies and practices to manage risks in the field. Coordinate with University Council, Risk Management and other offices as may be needed to establish appropriate agreements to secure desirable placements.
Conduct pre-clinical placement meetings, trainings, and orientations for students, K-12 educators, and faculty. Maintain current Field Experience, Internship, and Mentoring handbooks.
Implement and maintain a system of quality controls for assessing student outcomes, cooperating teacher/host/supervisor performance/satisfaction and continued building/district or agency efficacy.

About Syracuse University:
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings, and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and over 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.

The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors, 100 minors, and 200 advanced degree programs offered across the Universitys 13 schools and colleges; over 15,000 undergraduates and over 6,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit http://www.syracuse.edu.

About the Syracuse area:
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.

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To apply, visit https://www.sujobopps.com/postings/103797

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