Associate Director, Practicum Programs

Associate Director, Practicum Programs & InternshipsFounded in 1863, Boston College is a Jesuit, Catholic university located six miles from downtown Boston with an enrollment of 9,654 full-time undergraduates and 5,072 graduate and professional students. Ranked 37 among national universities, Boston College has 923 full-time and 1,336 FTE faculty, 2,822 non-faculty employees, an operating budget of $1.4 billion, and an endowment in excess of $3.9 billion.The Associate Director, Practicum Programs & Internships provides oversight and operational management for all field experiences across the Lynch School of Education and Human Development's teacher education programs and programs with applied field experiences. Reporting to the Assistant Dean for Field Placement and Partnership Outreach, this position ensures the design and delivery of high-quality practicum, internship, and community-based experiences that meet institutional, state, and national standards for excellence in professional preparation. This position directs comprehensive systems for student placement management, school and community partnership development, and accreditation and licensure compliance with the Massachusetts Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and other governing bodies. The Associate Director leads the development and analysis of data systems supporting field-based learning, oversees state and institutional reporting, and ensures continuous alignment with national accreditation standards. Working collaboratively with faculty, staff, and external partners, the Associate Director serves as a key thought leader on experiential learning, program assessment, and professional preparation. The role also provides fiscal oversight of field placement operations, manages risk and compliance processes, and develops training and professional development initiatives that advance excellence, consistency, and innovation across all field-based programs. Hiring range: $72,450 to $90,550; salary commensurate with relevant experience.RequirementsB.A./B.S. degree in education (M.A. preferred)Minimum of 5 years of experience working with teacher education candidates, endorsement, and licensure requirements at the university-level. Experience working in a Field Placement Office and/or advising university students, as well as working with diverse populations strongly preferred.Significant experience as either PK-12 personnel, teacher educator, or in the field of human development internships/field placement programs, and technical knowledge of PK-12 teaching and endorsement and licensure in MassachusettsAbility to learn and uphold the accreditation standards mandated by the state and national agenciesExperience developing high-quality solutions to problems that are thorough, practical, and consistent with best practices and organizational objectivesStrong analytical and problem-solving skills, with proven ability to manage and manipulate data, and the aptitude to learn new platforms and technologiesProven ability to work under pressure, collaboratively, effectively, and efficiently in a team capacityExcellent interpersonal skills and proven ability to establish positive working relationships and networks with students, faculty, and administratorsStrong organizational, planning, and communication skills with advanced oral and written expertiseExcellent computer skills, including Google Suite, Microsoft Office, Adobe, PeopleSoft, and e-signature toolsBoston College offers a broad and competitive range of benefits depending on your job classification eligibility: tuition remission for employees, tuition remission for spouses and children who meet eligibility requirements, generous medical, dental, and vision insurance, low-cost life insurance, eligibility for both university-funded 401k and employer-sponsored 403b retirement plans, paid holidays annually, and generous sick and vacation pay. Additional benefits can be found on https://www.bc.edu/employeehandbook. Boston College conducts pre-employment background checks as part of the hiring process. Boston College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any legally protected category, including disability and protected veteran status. Boston College's Notice of Nondiscrimination can be viewed at https://www.bc.edu/nondiscrimination.