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1177 Join our vibrant community of dedicated faculty and staff who work to create a transformative educational experience rooted in faith, reason, and justice. Eastern University is a nationally-recognized Christian university enrolling approximately 9,000 students in a wide array of undergraduate, graduate, professional, and seminary programs. The university's main campus is located in St. Davids, PA, with many programs also offered online. Eastern's core values of Faith, Reason, and Justice are woven into all of its educational offerings. Through dynamic programs, a vibrant campus community, and meaningful service learning opportunities, Eastern University is committed to providing students with transformative, accessible, and affordable education. Position Description The Affiliate Faculty member is appointed as Internship Coordinator at Eastern University to serve as a strategic link between Eastern University's academic curriculum and professional social work practice. Reporting to the MSW Internship Director and serving on the Internship Team, this role is responsible for identifying and vetting high-quality placement sites that meet rigorous CSWE accreditation standards. As a mentor and advocate, the Internship Coordinator guides MSW students through every stage of the placement lifecycle, from initial advising to successful agency matching. This position requires an organized professional dedicated to fostering community partnerships and cultivating the professional and ethical development of future social workers. Eastern University is known for its emphasis on faith, reason, and justice. The Department of Social Work fully embraces and embodies this mission.

Position Responsibilities Placement Development and Agency Relations Site Vetting:

Evaluate potential internship sites to ensure they provide supervision and opportunities for students to demonstrate core social work competencies.

Strategic Partnerships:

Act as the face of the MSW program to community agencies, fostering long-term collaborative relationships.

Contract Management:

Oversee the initiation and execution of formal affiliation agreements and placement confirmation documentation.

Student Placement and Advisement Mentorship:

Advise students on internship policies, helping them align their personal learning goals with professional opportunities.

The Matching Process:

Review student applications and facilitate the "interview-to-match" process by supporting student-initiated outreach to potential internship partners and provide administrative review of proposed placements to ensure a mutually beneficial fit for the student and the host organization.

Compliance:

Maintain rigorous oversight to ensure all placements meet University and CSWE regulatory requirements.

Program Administration Data Management:

Maintain an accurate, up-to-date database of agency partners and student placements.

Reporting:

Track and report on placement metrics (e.g., pending placements, placements needing external supervision. etc.) to program leadership.

Collaboration:

Contribute to departmental meetings and specialized internship committees to improve program outcomes.

Automation:

Support in automation processes to better support students interacting with the Internship Team.

Meetings:

Participate in Internship Team Meetings as scheduled. Facilitate Internship Orientations.

MSW Supervision & Professional Development Provide Supplemental Supervision:

Deliver weekly individual or group supervision to students placed at sites without an on-site MSW (off-site supervision model), ensuring they integrate social work values and competencies into their practice.

Competency Assessment:

Evaluate student progress toward the CSWE Social Work Competencies and sign off on midterm and final field evaluations.

Ethics & Identity:

Guide students in navigating complex ethical dilemmas and developing a professional social work identity through process recordings and reflective practice. Interview Students- Admissions Conduct professional interviews for MSW program applicants to assess their readiness, emotional intelligence, and alignment with social work values. This task is to be assigned and completed during high volume admissions seasons. Assist with Information Sessions and other student recruitment and retention activities. Participate in assigned Information Sessions in collaboration with the Enrollment Team. Participate in events organized and hosted by the Center on Career Development. Teach Courses Teaches at least one section of the internship course. Maintain compliance with CSWE accreditation standards. Uphold the vision of the Social Work Department. Qualifications MSW from a CSWE accredited program Minimum of two years post-MSW practice experience. Strong interpersonal and communication skills. Commitment to collaboration and shared decision-making. Ability to work collaboratively and independently across organizational units and with a diverse faculty/staff team and student body. Ability to investigate and analyze information, engages in critical thinking and problem solving, as well as maintains confidentiality of information. Detail oriented Proficient skill with Microsoft office suite, social media, Google Suites, and other project management software. Proficient skill and use of automation and AI Embodiment of the values of caring and compassion, justice and integrity, competence and accountability. Commitment to treat each member of the Eastern community with fairness, dignity, and respect seeking a spirit of unity, harmony, and belonging as we join together to achieve our common mission. Theological alignment with the doctrinal statement of the University; sincere and enthusiastic affirmation of the University's mission, vision and core values; and a commitment to integrating Christian faith into teaching and professional work. About Eastern University Eastern University is a Christian university of the arts and sciences that integrates faith, reason and justice for students in its undergraduate, graduate, seminary, urban, professional and international programs. Applicants should have a Christian commitment compatible with its mission and be willing to support the mission and vision of the university . The university complies with federal and state guidelines of nondiscrimination in employment; members of protected classes encouraged to apply. Background Checks Standard University employees are required to complete the background clearance process. Employment is contingent upon the successful results of an employment background screening. The employment background screening may include but is not limited to your consumer credit history (for positions that work with the university finances or alumni funds only), verification of education and professional credentials, criminal history, driving history, residency, immigration status, performance, references, and other qualities pertinent to your qualifications for the following position. Youth Clearances are required for positions with direct contact with children and essential personnel positions. Employees working with or around minor age children are required to complete the youth clearance process which includes the following four child protection clearances: Affidavit; FBI Criminal Record Check; Pennsylvania Department of Human Services Child Abuse History Clearance and; Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Record Check. In accordance with state laws, Act 73 of 2007, Act 153 of 2014, Act 168 (relating to the Child Protective Services Law), school employees of Eastern University who will have "direct contact with children" must complete the background check process prior to employment. Results must be submitted within ten days of receipt. Description Disclaimer This description is intended to describe the general level and nature of work performed by the person/people assigned to this position. It is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties and responsibilities of the person/people so assigned.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S. We are unable to sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment Visa at this time. Statement of Non-Discrimination Eastern University is committed to the principles of equal opportunity as defined under federal and state law, and does not discriminate unlawfully on the basis of race, gender, sexual orientation, color, creed, disability, national/ethnic origin, age, disabled veteran/Vietnam-era, Genetic Information and Nondiscrimination Act (GINA), or veteran status in its admission policy, program, or activities, educational policies, scholarship and loan programs, athletic and other University-administered programs, or employment practices and programs.