Coordinator of Field Services
Murray State University

Job Info

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Posting Number:

20250037NE

Job Title:

Coordinator of Field Services

Number of Vacancies:

1

About Murray State:

Located in the West Kentucky region, Murray State University is a public, comprehensive University which offers a low cost of living, low property taxes, and a four-season climate. Murray has a friendly, small-town atmosphere with locally-owned specialty shops and restaurants, an acclaimed community theater, art guild and award-winning public schools. The area is home to Kentucky Lake and Land Between the Lakes, a 170,000-acre National Recreation Area, which offers a wide-range of activities and amenities for residents and visitors alike. Located in close proximity to major cities and nearby access to Interstate 24, Murray is just a few hours from Nashville, St. Louis, Louisville and Memphis. Learn more about Careers at Murray State University.

About Murray State Benefits:

Faculty and staff of Murray State University have access to a comprehensive benefits package including health insurance, retirement, tuition waivers, generous paid holidays, vacation, sick, and paid parental leave, as well as many other benefit offerings. Please refer to the Murray State Benefits page for more information.

Equal Opportunity Employment/Diversity Information:

Murray State embraces diversity in the workplace and values attracting, developing and maintaining a diverse, high-quality faculty, staff, and student body. The University endeavors to create and promote a culturally diverse community to be accepting of and sensitive to diversity in its many varied forms. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Murray State is an equal education and employment opportunities AA/Vets/Disabled employer.

Type of Employment:

Regular Full-Time

Work Location:

Murray, KY

Employment Term:

10 Months

Position Type:

Staff - Non-Exempt (Hourly)

Department:

Teacher Education Services

Summary of Job Duties and Responsibilities:

This is a 10-month position, with an employment term of August to May.Work with schools/districts and their operations to promote and foster partnerships for pre-student teaching clinical placements and assist students with field placements and documentation.

• Ability to provide appropriate leadership to accomplish department and college goals in regard to pre-student teaching clinical placements and partnerships with schools.
• Commitment to promoting and integrating diversity and multicultural competencies in educational environments
• Ability to work in participatory and collaborative ways and to engage in deliberative problem-solving to make sound decisions
• Comfortable to engage in constructive conflict management and handle confidential information
• Familiarity with schools/districts and their operations in the Murray State service region and surrounding counties.
• Knowledge of curriculum standards, accreditation policies, and effective supervision and mentoring practices
• Knowledge and ability to work with technology and its applications for data collection, analysis, reporting, and presentation, as well as, for teaching, learning, and supervision
• Other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education Requirements:

• Bachelor's Degree
  
  

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements:

• Minimum of three (3) years of successful work experience with or in schools or districts.
• Effective and professional oral and written communication.
• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.
  
  

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications:

• KY teaching certificate and Doctorate (Ph.D. or Ed.D.) are preferred.
• P-12 school or district level leadership experience and/or experience working with college students are desirable.

Posting Date:

11/15/2024

Closing Date:

11/29/2024

Open Until Filled:

No

Hourly Rate/Annual Salary:

$19.00 (Additional pay dependent upon qualifications)

Staff Grade:

108

Physical Demands:

• Ability to travel in and around the Murray State service area.
  
  

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