Field Services Program Manager

CHAMINADE UNIVERSITY OF HONOLULU

MISSION STATEMENT

Chaminade University offers its students an education in a collaborative learning environment that prepares them for life, service, and successful careers. Guided by its Catholic, Marianist, and liberal arts educational traditions, Chaminade encourages the development of moral character, personal competencies, and a commitment to building a just and peaceful society. The University offers both the civic and church communities of the Pacific region its academic and intellectual resources in the pursuit of common aims.

1. Position Information

Title: Field Services Coordinator

Division/Office: School of Education and Behavioral Sciences

Status: Full Time, exempt

Classification: EAM III

1. Position Summary

The person in this position will assist with coordinating the placement and support of education students in student teaching sites. As the Field Services Coordinator, the person in this position is responsible for working with the Field Services Manager to provide high-quality student teaching placements. In addition, the person will provide support to Chaminade students, DOE and private school classroom teachers, and university supervisors before, during, and after field placements.

1. Reports to

Direct Report to: Dean of the School of Education and Behavioral Sciences.

1. Duties and Responsibilities

The Field Services Coordinator plays a key administrative role in supporting the operations and quality assurance of field-based experiences for Chaminade University students. This position is responsible for coordinating student teaching placements in collaboration with classroom teachers (CTs), University Supervisors (USs), and the Field Services Program Manager. Key responsibilities include identifying and determining placement sites, developing and delivering training for CTs and USs, facilitating student teaching courses, and managing the collection, analysis, and reporting of program data to support continuous improvement efforts. The Field Services Coordinator also assists with maintaining compliance with accreditation and licensure requirements. The Field Services Coordinator must be able to travel to the neighbor islands to identify student teaching sites and support students at those sites when needed. This person will also take on student advising responsibilities as needed. Additional duties may be assigned by the Dean or Field Services Manager to support the operational and strategic goals of the Field Services Office and education programs.

1. Disclaimer

This list of responsibilities is not exhaustive. Details relating to both essential and non-essential functions of the job are not precise and are only an approximation, which can vary on a day-to-day basis and are subject to change on an as-needed basis and/or in the sole discretion of supervisory management.

1. Education and Experience

Minimum

• Master’s degree in education or a related field.
• Experience teaching at the K-12 level.

Preferred

• Excellent record of teaching in Hawaii Public Schools at the K-12 level.
• Experience working with culturally and ethnically diverse students and faculty members

Experience and Skills

• Must possess excellent leadership, time management, and communication skills.
• Must have excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
• Advanced skills in the use of computer software applications (i.e., Word, PowerPoint, Excel) and learning management systems (i.e., Canvas) and the internet.
• Knowledge and experience in using common office equipment such as computers and copiers.

1. Physical Requirements

Duties involve light work in an office and community setting and requires a minimum of physical effort with intermittent sitting, standing, climbing stairs, and walking inclines. Must be able to lift 20 pounds, walk the campus with ease, and have excellent motor skills. Must have finger dexterity. Must be able to communicate information and ideas so that others will understand.

1. Other Requirements

• This is a full time and exempt position. Forty hours per week (M-F) will be the general rule. However, depending on the project cycles and workflow demands of the department, additional hours or workday schedule changes may be occasionally required. Must be willing and able to work occasional nights and weekends and have a varying schedule when required
• Performs such similar, comparable or related duties as may be assigned or required
• Observes all safety and health regulations and works in accordance with safe work procedures and policies of the University. Reports unsafe acts/conditions and injuries in a timely and proper manner
• The employee is expected to adhere to all University policies while employed. The policies can be found at or on the employee Share Portal

1. Marianist Identity/Native Hawaiian & Pacific Island Serving

An expressed willingness to respect and support the Catholic and Marianist identity of Chaminade University of Honolulu and to perform all duties in a manner consistent with Marianist educational values and mission of the University. Understanding of and respect for the University’s designation as an institution that serves students of Native Hawaiian and Pacific Island ancestry.