Assistant Director of Practicum Education

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Assistant Director of Practicum Education

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

The School of Social Work offers the largest bachelor’s in social work program in Massachusetts along with a popular master’s in social work program — both of which are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. With a curriculum grounded in service learning, BSU’s social work programs offer intensive fieldwork and mentoring by our accomplished faculty.

The Assistant Director of Practicum Education plays a pivotal role in supporting the practicum experiences of approximately 300 BSW and MSW students each year. Working at guidance from and close collaboration with the Director of Practicum Education, this position ensures high-quality, equity-minded practicum placements that align with the School of Social Work’s mission to prepare justice-informed, community-engaged social workers and serve the southeast region of Massachusetts and beyond.

The Assistant Director will collaborate with faculty, students, supervisors, community partners and the associate dean, as needed, to strengthen practicum infrastructure, expand excellent internship opportunities, and support student success for professional practice.

Supervision Received:
Director of Practicum Education

This is an APA position and is subject to the terms of that union agreement.

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm. Evening and weekend hours may be required. Saturdays and Sundays are days off, with ability to work some Saturdays as needed.

This position is located on campus in Bridgewater, MA. It is eligible for hybrid/remote work in accordance with BSU remote work policy. The employee may work remote up to two days per week after a successful completion of three months of on‑campus employment, at the discretion of the manager and/or vice president. Remote work privileges may be canceled at any time and for any reason by both the employee and the university.

The scheduled days of remote work privileges will be determined by the manager and regularly reassessed.

• Contribute to furthering the goals and strategies for continuous improvement of practicum education.
• Demonstrate collaborative leadership as a team-centered self-starter with a commitment to quality and excellence in practicum education.
• Work collaboratively with the Director of Practicum Education to support the goals of the School of Social Work, including considerations related to enrollment growth.
• Provide administrative oversight for the Saturday MSW program, working with others to provide the best experience for these graduate students on weekends.
• Assist the Director of Practicum Education in addressing challenges and problem‑solving both internal and external to the SSW.

• Interview and place BSW / MSW students in practicum sites; provide ongoing support and problem‑solving.
• Assist students in achieving practicum goals and academic success.
• Develop and lead student orientation sessions related to practicum.
• Serve as a Seminar in Practicum Instruction (SIPI) instructor, providing guidance and support to students.

• Cultivate and maintain strong relationships with practicum agencies and supervisors.
• Recruit and approve new practicum sites; expand placement opportunities aligned with emerging needs.
• Represent the practicum program to external partners and professional organizations.
• Work closely with the Director of Practicum Education, Program Coordinators, faculty, and staff to accomplish the goals of the department and support student success.
• Serve on Academic Review Committees as…