<p>Job Description:</p> <p>The department is accepting applications for the Director of Field Experience. The department is committed to staffing that proportionally represents the growing diversity of the student body. The Director is a 12-month position with multiple responsibilities that include, but are not limited to:</p> <ul> <li>Develop relationships with community organizations to become partners in educating Siena social work students </li><li>Recruit field placements from community partners that align with social work values and the learning expectations for juniors through 2nd year MSW students </li><li>Facilitate a field placement process that balances student interests, learning needs, learning expectations and agency capabilities </li><li>Monitor and evaluate student field placements to ensure learning needs are being met, and work to resolve problems when they arise </li><li>Organize and implement annual field orientations for students and field supervisors </li><li>In partnership with group supervision instructors, review and update field assignments linked to field education courses </li><li>Teach one sequence of field education group supervision (BSW or MSW level) </li><li>Maintain field education documentation and complete other administrative duties as assigned </li></ul> <p>Annual Salary: $78,680.00</p> <ul> <li>The hiring salary above represents the College's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law. </li></ul> <p>Requirements:</p> <ul> <li>MSW from a CSWE accredited program (experience with college students a plus) </li><li>Commitment to working effectively with students, faculty, staff and community partners from diverse backgrounds </li><li>Strong organizational skills to manage multi-faceted duties </li><li>Strong communication and presentation skills to display a professional image in interactions with external and internal stakeholders, as a key representative of the Social Work Program, the social work profession and the College </li><li>Proficiency with technology - MS Office Suite, Google/Google Drive, social media, etc. </li><li>Candidates must possess a valid driver's license and insurability at the time of appointment and must maintain such license and insurability throughout the tenure of employment. </li></ul> <p>A background screening will be required.</p> <p>Additional Information:</p> <p>Benefits*:</p> <p>Siena College offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The benefit package currently includes a retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of an eligible participant's compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements, and tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents. Eligible college employees currently enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break. Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to College community lectures and productions, complimentary College gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more. Opportunities for remote work may be available as well.</p> <p>Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints.</p> <ul> <li>Eligibility for individual employee benefits is determined at the time of hire and is subject to the terms and condition of the individual benefit. </li></ul> <p>Siena College is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.</p> <p>Siena College is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.</p> <p>Application Instructions:</p> <p>Submit a cover letter that highlights how your strengths align with the job description, your interest in social work education, and a description of your view of diversity, inclusion, and equity in higher education. You must also submit a resume and contact information for three (3) professional references.</p> <p>Applicants received by 3/31 will receive full consideration. The position is open until filled.</p> <p>For questions or further information, please contact Dr. Elisa Martin at emartin@siena.edu or 518-782-6562.</p>