Job Description

Senior Director for Field Education 
Social Service, Lincoln Center 
Fordham University 

 

Fordham University has an excellent reputation as a dynamic institution located in New York City. Founded in 1841, Fordham enrolls more than 16,000 undergraduate and graduate student in its 9 Colleges and Schools.

 

• Fordham University offers a comprehensive and competitive benefits package to its employees, which includes medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance.
• We offer tuition remission for employees and their dependents.
• A generous employer match towards a 403(b) retirement plan. 
• As a tax-exempt organization under section 501(c) (3) of the Internal Revenue Code (I), Fordham is considered a qualifying employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) program, a federal program designed to forgive student loan debt for employees of certain public and certain no profit employers.
• As part of its worklife balance program, the University provides  generous PTO including 15 vacation days, 12 sick days, 2 personal days, 6 summer Fridays, and holidays that include paid time off between Christmas and New year.
• University employees have access to the Employee Assistance Program (EAP).  EAP provides no cost, professional, and confidential services, to help employees and family members address a variety of personal, family, life, and work related issues.

 

 
 
Hybrid Policy: 

Please review the Hybrid Policy here. 

https://www.fordham.edu/human-resources/policies-guides-and-agreements/hybridremote-work-policy-for-administrators/ 
 

Position Summary 

Reporting to the Dean, the Senior Director for Field Education serves as a member of the GSS Leadership team. The Senior Director provides subject expertise, administrative oversight, and supervision to the staff and operations within the Field Education Department and across GSS campuses and Online. 

The Senior Director participates in devloping the undergraduate and graduate Field Education curriculum and is responsible for establishing effective implementation of all program requirements, policies and procedures. This position requires periodic travel, weekend, and evening work. 
 
 
 
  
Essential Functions 

• Provides Field Education subject expertise and administrative leadership. 
• Oversees the management, supervision, and professional development of  Field staff, including annual performance appraisals.
• Establishes best practices to ensure consistent application of Field  Education curriculum, policies, and procedures. 
• Ensures adherence to the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation, GSS & University, and NYSED requirements. 
• Develops, ensures integrity, and maintains procedures, data, and  documents (including training, manuals & accreditation materials). 
• Utilizes data to develop continual improvement of department operations, staff performance, and student educational experience.
• Provides critical analysis and ethical judgment in the supervision and  resolution of complex student and agency issues. 
• Develops policies/procedures for recruitment, training, and assessment of Field Education sites/agencies, Instructors, & Advisors. 
• Collaborates with GSS and University administrators to ensure accurate  and timely resolution/documentation of the student Administrative Review  process. 
• Collaborates in developing and implementing scholarship/stipend-based  Field partnerships & placements. 
• Models and fosters respect for diversity, equality, and inclusion in all relationships, communications, and operations. 
• Develops effective methods of communication with all stakeholders. 
• Represents Field Education within GSS, Fordham University, local community, and regional/national professional organizations. 
• Creates a collaborative working environment for students, Field staff, faculty, GSS/University administrators, alumni, agency, and other partners. 
   

 

Essential Functions Note 

This list is not intended to be an exhaustive list. 

The University may assign additional related duties as necessary. 
 

 

Management Responsibilities 

Supervises the work of other Fordham employees who are individual  contributors. Responsible for hiring, training and developing, managing 
performance and administering corrective action. Has significant input in compensation decisions. 
 

Required Qualifications: Education and Experience 

 

• Master’s Degree in Social Work 
• Minimum of 10 years of experience in Field Education, Social Work Education, and/or social work administration/leadership. 
   

 

Required Qualifications: Knowledge and Skills 
 
Proficiency in applying Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards. 

• Exceptional analytic, management, and problem-solving skills. 
• Ethical, sound judgment, detail-oriented, with excellent organizational and time management skills. 
• Ability to adapt and help staff adapt to changing priorities in a complex environment. 
• Exceptional interpersonal and relational skills with a customer-service orientation. 
• Clear, effective, and diplomatic written and oral communication skills. 
• Ability to function independently and as part of a team. 
• Technical proficiency with software applications such as Microsoft Word, Excel, Google DegreeWorks, Banner, & Slate. 
• Successful candidates should have a knowledge of and commitment to the goals of Jesuit Education. 
   

 

Preferred Qualifications 

• Doctorate 
• Experience in higher education and Field Education administration. 
   

Minimum Starting Salary: $148,000 
 
Maximum Starting Salary: $168,000 
 
Note: Salary is commensurate with qualifications, experience, and skills. 
 
START DATE: ASAP 
 
APPLY HERE: https://careers.fordham.edu/postings/8331 
 

 

ABOUT FORDHAM  
Founded in 1841, Fordham is the Jesuit University of New York, offering an  exceptional education distinguished by the Jesuit tradition to more than 16,000 
students in its 9 colleges and schools.  It has residential campuses in the Bronx and Manhattan, a campus in West Harrison, N.Y., the Louis Calder Center 
Biological Field Station in Armonk, N.Y., and the London Centre in the United  Kingdom.   
 
Fordham University is committed to excellence through diversity and welcomes candidates of all backgrounds. 
 
Fordham is an Equal Opportunity Employer – Veterans/Disabled and other  protected categories 

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