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Director of Field Experiences

Elmhurst University

United States, Illinois, Elmhurst

190 South Prospect Avenue (Show on map)

Jul 15, 2025

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Posting Number	S00654P
Position Status	Non-Exempt
Reporting Relationship(s)	Chair of Department of Education
Supervisory Relationships
Job Summary	The Department of Education at Elmhurst University is seeking a dynamic and detail-oriented Director of Field Experiences to coordinate all aspects of field experience operations for students in teacher education programs. This includes oversight of candidate practicum and student teaching placements, monitoring student progress, maintaining relationships with partner schools, and collaborating with department faculty for all field assignments. This position requires excellent organizational and communication skills and involves collaboration with the Department Chair, Associate Chair of Licensure, and Director of Teacher Education Admission and Licensure Officer as well as Education Department faculty and staff.
Salary Range	$28.00-32.00. This is the expected hourly range for this position. The actual hourly wage offered will depend on a candidate's experience and education, and departmental budget.
Essential Functions	Serves as Department of Education liaison to existing field sites and develops new field opportunities; serves as the contact for field experience-related issues. Works closely with education staff to coordinate all field placements with efficacy, maintains clear communication, and organizes placements in a timely manner. Oversees all phases of field work, including practicum and student teaching placements, as well as mentor and supervisor evaluations of teacher candidates. Establishes partnerships with school districts to secure in-service teachers with pre-service placements. Coordinates all communication with public schools for field experiences and develops and maintains a public school district contact database. Ability to travel occasionally to school sites when needed. Manages field experience and student teaching electronic assessments; and disaggregates data as required by the Department of Education and the State. Apprises school districts of Department and University requirements, program contact information, and any impending State licensure requirement changes. Manages the SONIA online field experience tool for all placements; and provides training for supervisors and candidates. *Coordinates field experiences for Early Childhood (EYC), Elementary (ELM), Special Education (SPE), Elementary Special Education (SPEL), Teaching English Learners (TEL) and Secondary (SEC) practicum placements for early field hours. Coordinates student teaching assignments for ELM, EYC, SPE, SPEL and SEC programs; maintains contact with district personnel and field sites. Oversees all communication with field partners; creates and distributes all electronic assessments and surveys to appropriate schools, districts, and Department of Education personnel, as well as to pre-service teacher candidates; collects and disaggregates all electronic field data and distributes reports to appropriate personnel. Assists with orientations and professional development for supervisors. Organizes field orientation meetings and student onboardings, and assists in maintenance of the field and student teaching databases. Serves on the Elmhurst University Teacher Education Committee and the Department of Education Whitener Scholarship selection committee. Creates and maintains spreadsheets with information on mentors, cooperating teachers, and supervisors for all practicum and student teaching placements; inputs data needed for student teaching and practicum formative and summative evaluations to be sent to mentors and supervisors; as well as Mentor Feedback Forms for SEC 450 students each term. Creates formal placement letters for verification for practicum placements in Blocks 1 and 2 for each candidate in the EYC, SPE and ELM programs; creates confirmation forms with candidate and district information upon placement verification of EYC, SPE, SEC, and ELM programs.
Other Duties and Responsibilities	Demonstrates a strong commitment to continuous improvement Supports mission, vision and values Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications	Bachelor's Degree or higher Ability to work well with staff, faculty, students and Pre-K-12 education personnel Excellent communication and organizational skills Ability to generate partnership opportunities within the public school community Public school district experience
Preferred Qualifications	Experience with online field experience logging tools Knowledge of Microsoft Office applications Proficiency creating and working with spreadsheets Educational administrative experience
Working Conditions/Physical Requirements	Employee is subject to indoor work, protected from weather conditions. Work is sedentary in nature and involves exerting up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently/constantly in order to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects.
Work Hours	30-35 hours/week (1,700-1,750 annual hours), year-round (on campus, typically during standard office hours)
Posting Date	07/15/2025
Closing Date
Open Until Filled	Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants	An overview of Elmhurst University benefits is available here . Elmhurst University is a leading four-year institution of higher education that seamlessly blends a liberal arts education and professional preparation to help students acquire knowledge and skills for enduring success. Founded in 1871, Elmhurst now offers more than 70 undergraduate programs of study, more than 20 graduate and certificate programs in flexible formats, and the Elmhurst Learning and Success Academy for young adults with differing abilities. Elmhurst University ranks among the top 10 best regional colleges and universities in the Midwest, according to U.S. News & World Report. Recruiting and retaining a diverse workforce is a critical component of the University's mission, vision and core values. Our commitment stems from the belief that an institution of higher learning is enriched by the presence of diversity. Elmhurst University is an equal opportunity employer and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type and affords equal employment opportunities to employees and applicants without regard to race, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, religion, age, creed, ancestry, veteran status, marital status, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.