Field Education Specialist, Social Work
Inside Higher Ed, Binghamton, NY, United States
Category:
Professional Subscribe: Department:
College of Community and Public Affairs Locations:
Binghamton, NY Posted:
Mar 19, 2026 Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Ref. No.:
07021 Position ID:
198045
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character – shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life – promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting‑edge, and community‑engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high‑achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first‑generation college‑goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL‑3) Salary: $57,151 - $61,000 The Department of Social Work Field Office is expanding to meet the growing academic needs of our students and community partners. We are seeking a Field Education Specialist to play a vital role in student development across the curriculum. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as an Instructor of Record for students in the field while simultaneously shaping the internship placement process.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as instructor of record for field education courses
Facilitate field seminar meetings for Master of Social Work (MSW) students
Serve as a field liaison among school, agency field instructors and students, using the field instructor's preferred method of contact (e.g., in person or synchronous virtual meeting platform)
Assist Director and Associate Director of Field Education in securing and developing internship placements for in person and online students
Assist Director and Associate Director of Field Education to ensure that the field education program achieves and maintains CSWE and New York State professional and accreditation standards
Support the internship placement process alongside the Director and Associate Director of Field Education including securing, developing and certifying undergraduate and graduate social work internship placements
Assist with field education orientations and events for students and field instructors
Update and maintain field education website for the Department of Social Work
Support Field Advisory Council
Serve on community committees and task forces
Plan and coordinate field office events and meetings
Requirements
Master of Social Work degree
Preferred
At least two years' experience working in Social Work Field Education
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E‑Verify employer.
Additional Information
This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials
Binghamton University is a tobacco‑free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474‑6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Payroll information can be found on our website
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/ .
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Application Instructions All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=198045
Deadline for Internal Applicants: April 2, 2026 Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please Submit
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.
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Professional Subscribe: Department:
College of Community and Public Affairs Locations:
Binghamton, NY Posted:
Mar 19, 2026 Closes:
Open Until Filled Type:
Full-time Ref. No.:
07021 Position ID:
198045
Binghamton University is a premier public R1 research institution in the State University of New York (SUNY) system that unites more than 130 broadly interdisciplinary educational programs with some of the most vibrant research in the nation. Our unique character – shaped by our mission, outstanding academics, facilities, and community life – promotes extraordinary student success, research, and service; Binghamton University is where our students, faculty and staff thrive. Working at Binghamton University is more than about having a great job - it is about having the opportunity to flourish in an exciting, engaging environment. Our faculty and staff appreciate Binghamton's collegial and inclusive culture and its commitment to excellence, education, innovation and civic engagement. Our diverse campus community contributes to our success. Binghamton merges rigorous academics, distinguished faculty who value cutting‑edge, and community‑engaged research, teaching and service, exceptional staff, and ultramodern facilities to engage and challenge its 18,000+ students. Our high‑achieving student body represents diverse experiences from first‑generation college‑goers to international students. Beyond their talent, these classmates share a desire to shape the future through technology, insight, intellectual exploration, and community service. We are an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer, and in keeping with this commitment, we welcome all to apply, including veterans and persons with disabilities.
Job Description Budget Title: Senior Staff Assistant (SL‑3) Salary: $57,151 - $61,000 The Department of Social Work Field Office is expanding to meet the growing academic needs of our students and community partners. We are seeking a Field Education Specialist to play a vital role in student development across the curriculum. This position offers a unique opportunity to serve as an Instructor of Record for students in the field while simultaneously shaping the internship placement process.
Key Responsibilities
Serve as instructor of record for field education courses
Facilitate field seminar meetings for Master of Social Work (MSW) students
Serve as a field liaison among school, agency field instructors and students, using the field instructor's preferred method of contact (e.g., in person or synchronous virtual meeting platform)
Assist Director and Associate Director of Field Education in securing and developing internship placements for in person and online students
Assist Director and Associate Director of Field Education to ensure that the field education program achieves and maintains CSWE and New York State professional and accreditation standards
Support the internship placement process alongside the Director and Associate Director of Field Education including securing, developing and certifying undergraduate and graduate social work internship placements
Assist with field education orientations and events for students and field instructors
Update and maintain field education website for the Department of Social Work
Support Field Advisory Council
Serve on community committees and task forces
Plan and coordinate field office events and meetings
Requirements
Master of Social Work degree
Preferred
At least two years' experience working in Social Work Field Education
Visa sponsorship is not available for this position. If you currently need sponsorship or will need it in the future to maintain employment authorization, you do not meet eligibility requirements. Additionally, please note that Binghamton University is not an E‑Verify employer.
Additional Information
This position is considered a Campus Security Authority for purposes of Clery Act compliance
Offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of a pre‑employment background check and verification of degree(s) and credentials
Binghamton University is a tobacco‑free campus.
Pursuant to Executive Order 161, no State entity, as defined by the Executive Order, is permitted to ask, or mandate, in any form, that an applicant for employment provide his or her current compensation, or any prior compensation history, until such time as the applicant is extended a conditional offer of employment with compensation. If such information has been requested from you before such time, please contact the Governor's Office of Employee Relations at (518) 474‑6988 or via email at info@goer.ny.gov.
Payroll information can be found on our website
https://www.binghamton.edu/offices/human-resources/payroll/ .
Cover letters may be addressed "To the Search Committee."
Application Instructions All applicants must apply via Interview Exchange:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/candapply.jsp?JOBID=198045
Deadline for Internal Applicants: April 2, 2026 Deadline for External Applicants: Open until filled Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the vacancy is filled.
Please Submit
Resume
Cover letter
Contact information for three professional references
You may add additional files/documents after uploading your resume. After you fill out your contact information, you will be directed to the upload page. Please login to check/edit your profile or to upload additional documents:
http://binghamton.interviewexchange.com/login.jsp.
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