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Field Placement Coordinator

SUNY Cortland
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Join SUNY Cortland as a Field Placement Coordinator! 

Position: Field Placement Coordinator 

Location: SUNY Cortland, Cortland, N.Y.

Salary: $47,950 - $51,900

Position Summary 

Are you passionate about supporting education and building strong partnerships with schools and clinical sites? SUNY Cortland is seeking a Field Placement Coordinator to coordinate all field or clinical placements and associated program services for all graduate programs in the School of Education, School of Arts and Sciences and the School of Professional Studies. This position has a 10-month obligation from 8/15 to 6/15 annually.

Major Responsibilities

Graduate Teacher Education Program Coordination

  • Coordinate and confirm all external placements for graduate programs, including early field experiences, student teaching, internships, and clinical rotations.
  • Collaborate with Program Student Teacher Coordinators to support student teaching placements.
  • Serve as a liaison between the Field Experience and School Partnerships (FESP) Office, graduate program coordinators, and field supervisors to facilitate student placements.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with internal stakeholders (faculty, Dean’s offices, FESP) and external partners (school administrators, clinical site coordinators).
  • Support FESP efforts to meet accreditation standards through effective placement coordination.
  • Assist with orientation and placement meetings for teacher and internship candidates.
  • Maintain and update the field experiences database each semester to track placement details, including hours logged, student records, confirmations, and cancellations.

Affiliation and Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) Coordination

  • Act as a liaison for programs requiring affiliation agreements (AAs) for clinical placements and MOUs for teacher education placements.
  • Communicate with program coordinators to confirm placement sites and ensure agreements are in place for required dates and locations.
  • Review and process AAs and MOUs for accuracy, coordinating with SUNY Legal and host sites as needed.
  • Track agreement approval status and notify programs upon completion.
  • Ensure issuance of Certificates of Insurance (COIs) for clinical placements.
  • Serve as a resource for departments and the FESP Office regarding AAs and MOUs.
  • Maintain a comprehensive database of clinical placement sites, including agreement expiration dates and associated departments and majors.

Required Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree; Minimum of three years of professional experience; and, Proficiency in Microsoft Word and Excel

Preferred Qualifications: Master’s degree; Experience in P-12 schools, higher education, or clinical settings; and, Familiarity with systems like Banner, Brightspace, Argos, or Watermark

Why SUNY Cortland? 

Be part of a campus that values Integrity, Intellectual Life, and a strong Focus on Students. Here, staff maintain a meaningful presence on campus and contribute to a supportive, forward-thinking academic environment. Watch this video to learn more about careers at SUNY Cortland: https://vimeo.com/1038936490

About the University
A top public university of approximately 6,600 students located in the geographic center of New York State, SUNY Cortland provides accessible, affordable education to students from across the U.S. body. One of 13 comprehensive universities in the State University of New York system, SUNY Cortland prides itself on its rigorous undergraduate and graduate programs in the liberal arts, sciences, education, and professional studies. For more than 150 years, SUNY Cortland has provided unmistakable value for students seeking a well-rounded academic, athletic, and social experience. The University ranks among the top campuses in the nation on Money magazine’s “Best Colleges for Your Money List,” fields a powerhouse Division III athletics program and boasts an impressive network of alumni making a difference in education, business, government, fitness, medicine and many other fields.

Apply Today!

To learn more and to submit your application, visit: https://jobs.cortland.edu/postings/10308

Review of application materials will begin on August 19, 2025 and materials will continue to be accepted until the position is filled.

SUNY Cortland is an AA/EEO/ADA employer and encourages applications from women, veterans, individuals with disabilities, and members of underrepresented groups.