University at Buffalo
Administration/Managerment

Field Educator, SSW Research Projects

Deadline
Apr 14, 2027
Closing in 177 days
Location
N/A
United States
Employment
Temporary
Full time
Reference
N/A
Posted Oct 16, 2026
Offered salary$41,600 - $52,000

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Field Educator, SSW Research Projects

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Position Information
Fiscal Year 2025-2026
Position Title Field Educator, SSW Research Projects
Classification Title Project Staff Assistant
Department SSW Research Projects
Posting Number R250109
Posting Link https://www.ubjobs.buffalo.edu/postings/57488
Employer Research Foundation
Position Type RF Professional
Job Type Varies
Appointment Term
Salary Grade E.99
Posting Detail Information
Position Summary The School of Social Work at The University at Buffalo, State University of New York (SUNY) is seeking individuals with experience and knowledge of the social work practice community and the ability to make connections between the School’s curriculum and the skills and practice knowledge gained in student field placements. The incumbent will work collaboratively with the Field Education Department to ensure quality field experiences that enable students to meet required competencies, and adhere to accreditation standards.
This is a pooled posting, and positions are filled on an as-needed basis

Outstanding Benefits Package Working at UB comes with benefits that exceed salary alone. There are personal rewards including comprehensive health and retirement plan options. We also focus on creating and sustaining a healthy mix of work, personal and academic pursuit – all in an effort to support your work-life effectiveness. We support your growth and development through our career coaching and training department and we qualify as a public service loan forgiveness organization. Learn more about our benefit packages.

About The University at Buffalo
The University at Buffalo (UB) #ubuffalo is one of America’s leading public research universities and a flagship of the State University of New York system, recognized for our excellence and our impact. UB is a premier, research-intensive public university dedicated to academic excellence. Our research, creative activity and people positively impact the world. Like the city we call home, UB is distinguished by a culture of resilient optimism, resourceful thinking and pragmatic dreaming that enables us to reach others every day. Visit our website to learn more about the University at Buffalo.

The Research Foundation of SUNY is an EOE and welcomes all to apply including veterans and individuals with a disability.
Minimum Qualifications
  • Requires a bachelor’s degree in an appropriate field and up to 2 years related experience. Coordination of activity with a wide variety of other administrative units and external agencies requires strong interpersonal skills.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Applicants must be licensed MSW’s.
  • Two or more years of relevant social work experience.
  • Prior experience supervising social work students preferred.
Our University Community
Physical Demands
Driving Requirements This position will never drive a university owned vehicle.
Salary Range $41,600 - $52,000
Additional Salary Information The salary range reflects our good faith and reasonable estimate of the possible compensation at the time of posting, the role and associated responsibilities, and the experience, education, and training of the selected candidate.
Work Hours 37.5 hours per week
Campus As Assigned
Posting Alerts
Special Instructions Summary
Is a background check required for this posting? No
Background Check Notification
Contact Information
Contact's Name Katie Stalker
Contact's Pronouns
Contact's Title Principal Investigator & Director of Field Education
Contact's Email [email protected]
Contact's Phone 716-645-6444
Posting Dates
Posted 07/14/2025
Deadline for applicants Open Until Filled
Date to be filled
References
Number of references required 1
Reference Cutoff Date
Instructions to Applicant

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  1. * Please indicate your current employment affiliation with the University at Buffalo.
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    • No Current Employment Affiliation
  2. * How did you first hear about this employment opportunity?
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