Working Title: Coordinator of Field Experiences in the Education Support Center (College of Education)

State Role Title: N/A

Position Type: Administrative & Professional (Non-teaching Faculty)

Position Status: Full-Time

FLSA Status: Exempt: Not Eligible for Overtime

College/Division: College of Education

Department: 100055 - Education Support Center

Pay Rate: Maximum Starting

Specify Range or Amount: $65,000

Is this a JMU only position? No

Is this a grant-funded position? No

Is this a Conflict of Interest designated position? No

Beginning Review Date: 07/28/2025

About JMU:

Mission
We are a community committed to preparing students to be educated and enlightened citizens who lead productive and meaningful lives.

Vision
To be the national model for the engaged university: engaged with ideas and the world.

Who We Are
Located in the heart of Virginia’s beautiful Shenandoah Valley, the city of Harrisonburg is approximately 120 miles from Washington, D.C. and Richmond, VA. With a population of just over 53,000, Harrisonburg is one of the most diverse communities in the Commonwealth of Virginia. JMU is a selective, public institution with a growing national reputation for offering experiences that lead to an outstanding education and inclusive environment for students, faculty and staff. The student body includes approximately 20,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students, with over 1,000 full-time instructional faculty.

JMU offers thriving programs in the liberal arts, science and technology, and professional disciplines at the undergraduate, master’s and doctoral levels. The university is committed to expanding diversity, fostering equity and inclusion, and supporting superlative teaching and scholarship. JMU has achieved national recognition for the high quality of its academic programs, focus on maintaining strong student/faculty interaction, and innovative faculty research.

General Information:

The Education Support Center (ESC) is accepting applications for a Coordinator of Field Experience. The ESC works with teacher education programs and candidates to monitor admission to, field experiences in, and licensure for preservice preparation programs.The Coordinator of Field Experience is responsible for all aspects of the placement process for initial teacher licensure field experiences for quality placements for practicum and student teaching.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Key responsibilities for this position include:
#1: Manage Field Experience Administrative Process: Primary contact for field experience communications. Responsible for managing all aspects of the field placement process for initial teacher licensure field experiences for 2000+ quality placements per year for practicum and student teaching in support of all teacher education licensure programs across the University, including data management and communication. Establish policies and processes with a lens toward educational justice as related to field experience. Serve on related committees. Be committed to providing a broad range of culturally responsive experiences.

#2: Collaborate with Internal Stakeholders: Work positively with Education Support Center administrative staff in support of processes. Collaborate with programs to develop a strategic plan related to the practical experiences required in each program. Differentiate to meet the needs of each program.

#3: Establish and Nurture Partnerships with LEAs: Communicate with contacts in school divisions state-wide, establish and nurture partnerships related to field experiences in collaboration with teacher education program coordinators and academic unit heads to meet the needs of programs. Serve on Mid-Valley Consortium.

#4: Manage Field Experience Data: Collect and analyze data related to field experiences in collaboration with Assessment staff for program evaluation. Use data to support decisions and share data with stakeholders. Present findings through scholarly endeavors.

#5: Support Student Success: Communicate with all students providing information and orientations related to field experiences. Work with the Executive Director of Teacher Education and Student Success to develop, evaluate, and support innovative and effective experiences for teacher candidates.

Qualifications:

Required Qualifications:
-A master’s degree in Education or related field
-Administrative experience in public school settings and/or higher education settings
-Strong written and verbal communication skills
-Strong organizational skills with demonstrated attention to detail, workload prioritization, and monitoring complex processes
-Ability to collaborate
-Strong proficiency in MS Office, particularly with spreadsheets
-Ability to work with data management systems

Preferred Qualifications:
-A doctorate degree in Education or related field
-Supervision and/or leadership experience
-Knowledge and experiences with university information systems, e.g. Microsoft Teams or PeopleSoft
-Familiarity with Virginia Department of Education regulations regarding teacher preparation programs

Additional Posting Information:

Interested candidates should complete the online application and upload a cover letter, as well as a resume or CV (uploaded under “resume”).

JMU’s Dual Career and Community Resources Program is available for candidates that will be relocating to the area. For more information, please visit https://bit.ly/2OTF1NG.

Conditions of Employment:  

Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.

E-Verify Notice: After accepting employment, new hires are required to complete an I-9 form and present documentation of their identity and eligibility to work in the United States. James Madison University uses the E-Verify system to confirm identity and work authorization.

EEO Statement:

James Madison University is committed to creating and supporting a diverse and inclusive work and educational community that is free of all forms of discrimination. This institution does not tolerate discrimination or harassment on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity or expression, genetic information, national origin, parental status, political affiliation, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation or veteran status.

We promote access, inclusion and diversity for all students, faculty, staff, constituents and programs, believing that these qualities are foundational components of an outstanding education in keeping with our mission. The university is interested in candidates whose experience and qualifications support an ongoing commitment to this core quality.

Anyone having questions concerning discrimination should contact the Office for Equal Opportunity: (540) 568-6991.

Reasonable Accommodation:

If you are an individual with a disability and need assistance searching or applying for jobs please contact us at (540) 568-3597 or jobs@jmu.edu. You may also visit the JMU Human Resource Office, located at 752 Ott Street, Harrisonburg, VA 22807 and we will be happy to assist you.