State Title: Project Specialist
Bargaining Unit: Grant
Employment Type: 35 hours per week/Full-time
Salary Range: $68,000 - $78,000
This is an Online Position and fully remote.
About TCNJ
Founded in 1855, TCNJ offers a highly personalized and
collaborative liberal arts education with over 7,400 undergraduates
and 700 graduate students. The college is consistently ranked among
the top comprehensive colleges in the nation, offering small
classes, a 13:1 student-faculty ratio, and an immersive
living-learning experience. With a 4-year graduation rate ranked #1
in New Jersey and #9 among U.S. public institutions, TCNJ is a
model for public higher education.
Position Overview:
This position will be responsible for supporting clinical mental
health graduate students in identifying and securing clinical
experiences for practicum and internship as well as supporting
apprenticeship students. This involves building a robust network of
clinical sites both within and outside of the state of New Jersey
by positively representing the Department with our partners. As the
primary support for field-placed students, the Clinical Coordinator
must provide a nurturing and positive presence and have exceptional
organizational skills. Because clinical experiences occur year
round during the fall, spring, and summer terms, the clinical
coordinator must be a disciplined professional capable of
maintaining high standards of coordination in a virtual
environment.
Essential work includes:
- The Clinical Coordinator will coordinate all clinical experiences
and respond to all inquiries from students, faculty,
administrators, and external professionals regarding the clinical
program.
- Overseeing ongoing, systematic CACREP assessments, curricular
evaluation, and program improvement efforts within the department
to be included in the CACREP annual report as it related to student
clinical experiences.
- Monitoring apprenticeship progress and communicating with
apprenticeship partners.
Responsibilities:
Clinical Coordinator functions
- Mentors students to help find their practicum/internship sites
immediately upon enrollment in the program
Recruits potential sites to accept interns, both in NJ and
nationally.
Supervises student progress in practicum, internship, and
apprenticeship through oversight of the Supervision Assist
platform.
Manages all site affiliation agreement contracts related to
field placements (including apprenticeships)
Answers inquiries from potential apprenticeship and internship
sites.
Apprenticeship functions
- Assists with monitoring the apprenticeship data, this includes
sending out forms to supervisors, monitoring completion
requirements, and reporting.
- Ensures timely submission of progress reports to apprenticeship
partners.
Clinical Coordinator functions
- Hosts 2-3 clinical Practicum orientations each year to
introduce students who will soon be eligible to start their
clinical experience to the requirements associated with starting
their Practicum and with completing the paperwork necessary to
select their site.
- Schedules and oversees the pre-practicum skills assessment of
students, coordinates related hiring.
- Provides or coordinates a minimum of two continuing education
opportunities to site supervisors per term.
- Maintains the Clinical Manual, including the development of
revisions associated with changes in the codes of ethics,
accreditation standards and legislation relevant to the profession
and each potential license for our students.
- Oversees ongoing, systematic CACREP assessments and
accreditation report writing as related to clinical experiences.
Prepares for and writes the sections of the CACREP-accreditation
reports pertaining to the clinical experiences of our students in
both Practicum and Internship.
Required Qualifications:
- A Masters-degree in counseling or related field from an
accredited higher education institution.
- A minimum of 2-5 years of experience in clinical mental health
counseling.
- Demonstrated experience in project management or coordination,
including the ability to prioritize, multi-task, and adhere to
institutional and department deadlines.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills, both written and
verbal. Skilled at networking and building relationships with
organizations.
- Demonstrated experience in project management or coordination
and ability to implement efficient organizational systems. Very
strong organizational skills.
- Ability to work independently and as a team member. At times
the work is fast-paced and requires tight deadlines. The position
requires an individual who can handle this type of high-intensity
work environment and work in a collegial and calm manner while
maintaining a positive attitude.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, discretion, and grace in
handling and managing sensitive student and faculty issues.
- Proficiency in the use of standard office software (including
web-based tools, and Google Suite) and technology (such as
multi-function printers, and phone systems) and the ability to
learn and administer technology related to clinical coordination
(such as Supervision Assist).
Persons with disabilities may request reasonable accommodations
in order to perform the essential functions of the position. If the
requested accommodation(s) cannot be made because it would cause
the employer undue hardship, the applicant may not be eligible for
the position.
Employer Qualifications
Employment at TCNJ is contingent upon the successful completion of
an applicable background check, reference checks, and verification
of identity and authorization to work in the United States (Form
I-9).
Accommodation: Applicants who require a reasonable accommodation to
apply or interview should contact
hr@tcnj.edu .
Employee Benefits
As a member of The College of New Jersey Community, you will be a
part of an exciting and rewarding public college career. Eligible
full-time employees will be able to take advantage of a generous
benefits package that includes health, welfare, and retirement
benefits, including:
- Comprehensive benefit plans covering medical, dental and
prescription plans
- Generous leave entitlements program and Energy Savings
Program
- Employee and dependent Tuition Waiver and Reimbursement
Program
- Pension, retirement, and deferred compensation plans, group
life insurance
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Employee affinity groups
- New Jersey State Employee Discount Program (Pet
insurance, cell phone plan discounts, discounted amusement park
tickets, etc.)
- Access to extensive learning opportunities
To view a comprehensive list of benefits available to employees,
visit our Health Benefits Plans and Programs page to
learn more!
How to Apply
Qualified candidates should apply online and submit a letter of
interest, resume (CV), as well as the names and contact information
for three professional references. Applications will be considered
until a viable finalist has been found.
The College is committed to fostering a welcoming and inclusive
campus community that respects and uplifts individuals from all
backgrounds. We value the varied perspectives, experiences, and
talents of all members of our community and strive to create an
environment where everyone has equitable access to opportunities
for success. As an equal opportunity employer, we comply with all
applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and
affirmative action. We encourage applications from individuals
whose lived experiences and professional interests align with our
institutional mission of academic excellence, access, and
integrity.