Coordinator Of Field Services

Position Information

Posting Number 20240028EX Job Title Coordinator of Field Services 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 University is an equal education and employment opportunity, M/F/D, AA employer.

Type of Employment Regular Full-Time If Part Time, Enter Hours Per Week Work Location Murray, KY Employment Term 10 Months Position Type Staff - Exempt (Monthly) 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 faculty and school districts 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 and districts 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

• Effective and professional oral and written communication

• Excellent organizational skills and ability to multitask.

• Regional Travel Required

Minimum Education Requirements

• Master's degree in Education or related field.

Minimum Experience and Skill Requirements

• Minimum of five (5) years of successful public school teaching experience and current teacher certification.

Preferred Education and/or Experience Qualifications

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

Physical Demands Work Hours Minimum Salary $38,000 Maximum Salary $41,000