Field Placement Program Coordinator
Company:
Coppin State University
Job Location:
Baltimore, 21216
Category:
Sponsored Programs, Grants, and Contracts
Type:
Full-Time
Job Number: JR101813
Job Posting:
JR101813 Field Placement Program Coordinator (Open)
Department:
Teaching and Learning , PM
Position Type:
Regular
Open Date:
04-28-2026
Close Date:
05-20-2026
$75,000 Annually
Job Description:
This position will have shared responsibilities related to Field Placement and Grants Management in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE). The candidate will provide leadership and coordination for student practicum and internship placements, while also delivering robust business, financial, and grant management support for CASE. This position interfaces extensively with faculty, school district partners, accreditation bodies, and internal administrative units to ensure high-quality field experiences, strong fiscal stewardship, and full compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements.
The role is critical to maintaining accreditation readiness, supporting grant-funded initiatives, and ensuring smooth departmental operations across multiple academic and administrative domains.
Responsibilities:
Field Placement Coordination
EDUCATION
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the for more information regarding your rights under the law.
If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human 四虎影视 at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Job Posting:
JR101813 Field Placement Program Coordinator (Open)
Department:
Teaching and Learning , PM
Position Type:
Regular
Open Date:
04-28-2026
Close Date:
05-20-2026
$75,000 Annually
Job Description:
This position will have shared responsibilities related to Field Placement and Grants Management in the College of Arts, Sciences, and Education (CASE). The candidate will provide leadership and coordination for student practicum and internship placements, while also delivering robust business, financial, and grant management support for CASE. This position interfaces extensively with faculty, school district partners, accreditation bodies, and internal administrative units to ensure high-quality field experiences, strong fiscal stewardship, and full compliance with institutional, state, and federal requirements.
The role is critical to maintaining accreditation readiness, supporting grant-funded initiatives, and ensuring smooth departmental operations across multiple academic and administrative domains.
Responsibilities:
Field Placement Coordination
- Coordinate and manage student placements in practicum and internship experiences, including early practicum placements in P-8 classrooms and capstone student 四虎影视/internships.
- Develop and maintain partnerships with local school districts, administrators, and mentor teachers to support field placements.
- Monitor and track student placements across programs to ensure diverse school and grade-level experiences.
- Maintain accurate placement records and prepare reports on practicum, internship participation, and program completion.
- Plan and facilitate orientation and training sessions for mentor teachers, university supervisors, and students each semester, including evening sessions as needed.
- Collaborate with department chairs and faculty to support placement-related activities and program needs.
- Provide placement data and updates to the Chairs Council and Teacher Education Council.
- Serve as liaison to relevant external partners, including the Maryland State Department of Education Professional Development School (PDS) Council, as applicable.
- Maintain knowledge of educator preparation accreditation standards, including CAEP, as they relate to field experiences.
- Provide comprehensive day-to-day operational, financial, and administrative support for grants and contracts in alignment with institutional and grantor policies.
- Support grant-related activities, including budget tracking, financial reporting, and coordination of grant-funded initiatives.
- Compile financial and programmatic data for internal and external reporting and compliance.
- Serve as Accountability Officer for asset management responsibilities, as assigned.
- Work collaboratively with the Office of Sponsored Programs, Finance, and institutional compliance offices to ensure smooth grant administration across the award lifecycle (pre-award, post-award, closeout).
- Communicate with internal and external stakeholders regarding placement activities and grants/business operations.
- Participate in college meetings and activities.
- Perform other duties as assigned in support of departmental priorities.
EDUCATION
- Bachelor's degree required in Education or a related field.
- Master's degree preferred.
- Minimum of three years of professional experience in education program coordination, field placement, school partnerships, or related areas.
- Experience working in a P-12 educational environment preferred.
- Additional experience in grant management, budget administration, or business operations is strongly desired.
- Knowledge of educator preparation programs and field placement practices.
- Familiarity with educator preparation accreditation standards (e.g., CAEP) preferred.
- Strong organizational and project management skills with attention to detail.
- Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships with school partners, faculty, and students.
- Demonstrated knowledge of grant management, financial tracking, and budget reconciliation
- Strong written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office; experience with enterprise financial systems such as Workday preferred.
BENEFITS SUMMARY
Coppin State University offers a competitive benefits package to include health insurance options (medical, dental, vision), life and disability insurance, retirement plan contributions, as well as paid leave and federal holidays for all regular employees. Please see the link below to view the benefits that Coppin State University has to offer.
E-VERIFY STATEMENT
This agency participates in the E-Verify system for verification of citizenship and employment authorization.
Coppin State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, creed, color, ethnicity, national origin, ancestry, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, pregnancy, age, disability status or veteran status. View the for more information regarding your rights under the law.
If you experience difficulties utilizing the online application system or you require reasonable accommodations during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact Human 四虎影视 at AskHR@coppin.edu. Please note that only inquiries regarding a request for reasonable accommodation or system issues will be responded to when contacting this e-mail account. Reasonable accommodation will be considered on a case-by-case basis.