Director of Field Services
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Job DescriptionStatement of the job: The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) seeks applicants for Director of Field Services within the College of Education, Health, and Rehabilitation. The Director of Field Services is a leadership position in the College of Education, Health, and Rehabilitation. This position oversees all aspects of PreK-12 field experiences, including placements, student support, supervision of field faculty, and field-based assessments. In addition, this role serves as an academic advisor and liaison with public schools. This position is full-time for ten (10) months, and part-time for two (2) months (July - August). The typical salary range for this position is $51,183 to $61,000 based on education, experience, and position criteria. Additionally, this position provides a 10% employer contribution to the University of Maine System (UMS) retirement plan.The University of Maine at Farmington offers a highly competitive benefits package that includes holiday and sick time, medical, dental, and vision insurance, life insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, a tuition waiver program for employees and eligible dependents, retirement plan options, and more. Visit our benefits website to learn more.Essential Duties:

• Participates as a member of the College of Education Leadership Team.
• Manages, monitors, and analyzes the field services budget and provides recommendations.
• Provides leadership, supervision, evaluation, and development within the Field Services team, which is comprised of full-time and part-time practica and student teaching supervisors.
• Creates, organizes, and delivers meetings for students and/or field supervisors.
• Assists with field-based assessment and the preparation of accreditation reports.
• Provides support to field supervisors whenever issues arise.
• Researches and shares best practices in effective field experiences and supervision.
• Collaborates with Global Education to inform students about international opportunities for student teaching.
• Oversees student teaching eligibility, placements, portfolio presentations, and recommendations for certification.
• Develops, implements, and utilizes online/electronic tools and resources to streamline processes.
• Serves as an academic advisor to Education majors.
• Creates and supports field placements outside of the formalized undergraduate practicum and student teaching experiences, including, but not limited to:
  • Graduate special education internships
  • Methods courses field experiences, as needed
  • Coordinates with UMS faculty to ensure effective delivery of Elementary Physical Education (PE) methods, Middle & Secondary PE methods, and Adaptive PE methods
  • Partners with UMF students and local schools to coordinate, support, and align fieldwork opportunities with course requirements and educational goals

Note: UMF reserves the right to change or assign additional duties, as necessary. Complete job descriptionQualifications:Required Competencies

• Team-oriented
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills (oral and in writing).
• Ability to establish strong and effective professional relationships; demonstrated ability to work with community members (students, faculty, staff, guests, collaborators) from marginalized and oppressed groups and life experiences.
• Adaptability
• Demonstrated collaborative and collegial style of leadership, with the ability and willingness to work as a member of a team, and to foster a team environment within the program.
• Ability to inspire and motivate.
• Ability to interact with all levels of staff.
• Demonstrated ability to learn and use new technology; computer proficiency/knowledge; adept at learning and using software programs.
• Excellent problem-solving and decision-making skills.
• Excellent planning and organizational skills.

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree in Education or a related field
• Minimum three (3) years teaching experience
• Evidence of school leadership roles
• Demonstrated supervisory and managerial experience

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience mentoring practicum students and/or student teachers
• Experience developing and presenting in-service training
• Experience working at a regional public institution of higher education
• Experience planning and facilitating programs and services
• Experience assessing programs and services

How to apply:Materials must be submitted via the Apply Now below. You will be required to create an applicant profile and application. Additionally, you must upload the following:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Contact information for three (3) professional references

Important items to know about the recruitment process:

• Review of applications will begin at the end of business day on November 12, 2024.
• We are not able to consider applicants who require Visa sponsorship.
• Incomplete recruitment materials will not be considered.
• If materials are received after the recruitment deadline, review will be at the discretion of the University.
• The successful applicant is subject to appropriate background screenings.

In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and pursuing its own goals of diversity, the University of Maine System does not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, transgender status, gender, gender identity or expression, ethnicity, national origin, citizenship status, familial status, ancestry, age, disability physical or mental, genetic information or veterans or military status in employment, education, and all other programs and activities. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies: Director of Equal Opportunity, 5713 Chadbourne Hall, Room 412, University of Maine, Orono, ME 04469-5713, 207-###-####. TTY 711 (Maine Relay System).Clery Act The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act, or Clery Act, mandates that all Title IV institutions, such as the University, prepare, publish and distribute an Annual Security Report, (ASR) and provide notice of the availability of the ASR to all prospective employees. This report consists of two basic parts: disclosure of the University's crime statistics for the past three calendar years; and disclosures regarding the University's current campus security policies. You may view the University's Annual Security Report. If you have any questions, contact UMF Dept. of Public, Safety / Campus Police, University of Maine at Farmington, 149 Quebec Street, Farmington, Maine 04938-1994 tel 207-###-####.About UsAbout the University of Maine SystemThe University of Maine System (UMS), established in 1968, consists of seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law, spread across various locations in Maine. UMS provides system-wide services and governance from these locations, leveraging the distinct strengths and collaborations among its institutions to advance strategic priorities for UMS and the state of Maine.Choosing UMS means opting for a high quality of life supported by excellent benefits such as tuition waivers, robust retirement contributions, and comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability. Maine's diverse landscapes, from accessible wilderness and rugged coastline to urban centers and rural communities, offer numerous cultural activities, strong public schools, safe neighborhoods, and high-quality healthcare. Discover more about Maine's exemplary lifestyle on the Maine Office of Tourism website.About the TeamThe University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence, gaining stature as one of the finest state-supported liberal arts colleges in the northeastern U.S. Additionally, UMF is rated 5th in U.S. News & World Report Top Regional Public College North for 2023 and has been rated one of America's Best Colleges by U.S. News 25 times since 1998.The campus is in historic downtown Farmington, just a short walk away from coffee shops, funky stores, restaurants, banks, bookstores, a multi-screen movie theater and a whole lot more. Our perfect location combines the active outdoor lifestyle with the arts & smarts of a small college town. With enrollment at around 1,600 full-time students, UMF is about the same size as many of New England's most selective private colleges and offers many of the same advantages, yet at a very affordable price - providing a tremendous college value in a spectacular natural setting. Established in 1864 as Maine's first public institution of higher education, the University of Maine at Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges (COPLAC) an exclusive national group of public colleges and universities committed to providing superior liberal arts and sciences education.