So Take the Next Steps
Part-Time Clinical Placement Coordinator (McGraw Grant) A00714
- Dobbs Ferry, NY, New York, United States
- Staff Part-Time
- $30,000-$40,000 annually
Position Description: Mercy University’s School of Education seeks a Part-Time Clinical Placement Coordinator to support the Suzanne McGraw Scholars Program, an innovative pathway preparing future educators for careers in early childhood and special education. Working with the Suzanne McGraw Scholars Program Coordinator, the Clinical Work Placement Coordinator is responsible for developing and sustaining community partnerships and coordinating paid clinical work placements for Suzanne McGraw Scholars in early childhood education classrooms. This position plays a critical role in ensuring that scholars gain high-quality, developmentally appropriate, and professionally meaningful work experience aligned with program goals, certification requirements, and workforce needs. Some evenings and weekends may be required.
Primary Responsibilities:
Community Partnership Development
- Identify, cultivate, and maintain partnerships with early childhood education centers, schools, and community-based organizations to serve as paid work placement sites for scholars.
- Serve as the primary liaison between Mercy University and partner sites regarding scholar placements, expectations, and program goals.
- Ensure placement sites align with early childhood and special education best practices and Mercy University standards.
Clinical Work Placement Coordination
- Coordinate paid classroom placements for Suzanne McGraw Scholars, ensuring appropriate alignment with scholars’ academic progress and professional goals.
- Work collaboratively with the Program Coordinator to match scholars with placements that support both coursework and long-term career readiness.
- Monitor placements to ensure compliance with program expectations, schedules, and funding requirements.
- Address placement challenges proactively and serve as a point of contact for scholars and site supervisors.
Collaboration & Program Support
- Coordinate closely with the Suzanne McGraw Scholars Program Coordinator on scheduling, communication, and student support.
- Participate in program planning meetings and contribute to continuous program improvement.
- Support documentation and reporting related to placements, partnerships, and scholar engagement as required by the program or funders.
Compliance & Quality Assurance
- Ensure all placements meet Mercy University policies, state requirements, and applicable certification or licensure standards.
- Maintain accurate records related to placements, partner agreements, and scholar participation.
- Support evaluation efforts related to the effectiveness and impact of clinical work placements.
Required Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree required; Master’s degree in Education, Early Childhood Education, Special Education, or a related field preferred.
- Experience working with early childhood education settings (general classrooms or special education classrooms), schools, or community-based educational organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to build and sustain professional partnerships.
- Strong organizational, communication, and coordination skills.
- Experience supporting college students or early-career professionals preferred.
Preferred Qualifications
- Familiarity with teacher preparation programs and clinical placement models.
- Knowledge of early childhood education and special education certification pathways.
- Experience coordinating paid internships, fieldwork, or work-based learning programs.
- Ability to work collaboratively across academic and administrative units.
Similar Jobs:
Part-Time Clinical Placement Coordinator (McGraw Grant) A00714
Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship and Innovation F00366
Assistant Dean- School of Business (A00690)
About Mercy
Mercy University is a dynamic, independent, coeducational New York City area university that offers more than 100 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs in six schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts, Nursing, and Social and Behavioral Sciences.
Mercy is the region's largest private, nonprofit, Minority-Serving Institution, proud to serve a student body that is highly diverse. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy University, has been ranked nationally among top colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) and by Excelencia in Education, earning their prestigious Seal of Excelencia for intentionally serving Latino students.
Mercy University was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology, and Business. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy the Best College in Westchester County in 2019, 2020, and 2022.
Mercy is committed to offering an inclusive learning environment to help a diverse student body set a course for their future. To support its student body, Mercy has been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver education to our students.
Mercy’s student body reflects the rich diversity of the New York metropolitan area. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates, is approximately 8,800. Mercy students learn on campuses in Dobbs Ferry, the Bronx, and Manhattan as well as online.
At Mercy University we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Our Mission:
Mercy University is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high-quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Benefits Eligible:
Mercy University strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
EEO Statement
Mercy University is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy University actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, height, weight, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
As part of this commitment, Mercy University will ensure that persons with disabilities are provided reasonable accommodations for the hiring process. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact The Office of Human Resources at (914) 674-7839, Option 6 or via email at HR@mercy.edu.
The posted salary range for this position is based on several legitimate, non-discriminatory factors set by the organization. Mercy is committed to ensuring equal pay opportunities for equal work regardless of gender, race, or any other category protected by federal, state, or local pay equity laws.
Campus Safety
Mercy University is committed to providing a safe and welcoming environment for all. Information regarding campus safety can be found here.