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Practicum Liaison
Social Work, College of Public Service
Elevate Your Career at UCCS: Innovate, Inspire, and Impact in the Rockies!
Who We Are
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs (UCCS) is a premier educational institution that prides itself on academic excellence, research, and community engagement and is actively seeking a Practicum Liaison to join our team! UCCS offers a diverse and inclusive learning environment that fosters innovation, growth, and the holistic development of its students.
At the base of the Rocky Mountains, Colorado Springs is captivated by its stunning landscapes, making it a paradise for nature lovers. This city is more than its scenery-a mosaic of history, arts, and a vibrant tech scene. We invite you to join a community that cherishes outdoor adventure as much as forward-thinking growth, an exceptional setting for both career and lifestyle.
Salary/Pay Range: Ranges may vary. Starting the Spring 2026 semester, the starting salary will be $800 for every 3 students assigned for the semester. Typically liaisons will take 3-9 students.
Work Location: On-Site
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Because this appointment is temporary, you will not be eligible to receive all of the benefits normally provided to members of the university staff under the standard University of Colorado benefits programs. You are not eligible to receive paid vacation leave, medical, or retirement benefits. However, you are eligible to accrue sick leave and you will accrue 0.034 hours of sick leave per hour worked.
Summary
The Practicum Liaisons supervise students who do not have a social worker at their placement. This is part of the accreditation standards for all social work programs. Each student must have some social work supervision related to their placement. The practicum liaisons help orient students to the social work profession as well as answer social work-related questions. The liaisons also focus on social work ethics during their meetings with their students. The liaisons do not help with specific client issues as that is provided by the task supervisor at the placement.
Since we have several agencies in the area that do not have social workers on staff this role is important to support students in their placement. This role is also essential to the maintaining of accreditation standards.
The liaison contacts the Practicum Education Director with any issues related to student performance in their placement. They also help do end of the semester site visits with students and their task supervisors. The liaison is trained and supported by the practicum education director.
Essential Functions
The duties and responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to:

• Participate in Orientation for field instructors and students entering the field.
• Monitor students through their job descriptions, learning plans, and completion of the assignments.
• Foster positive relationships between UCCS and field sites.
• Participate in staffing meetings/updates about students placed in field.
• Provide support to Field Instructors.
• Coordinate with Students and Field Instructors to conduct field visits. Provide documentation of visits.
• Submit field visit summary to the appropriate Field Director, so the information can be placed in the student's file.
• If a problem arises, document the problem and work with the student and Field Instructor to resolve the problem.
• Keep appropriate Field Director apprised of progress.
• The Field Liaison will work with the appropriate Field Director to create a corrective action plan for the student.
• Evaluate student's performance at field practicum to help Field Instructor determine students' final grades.
• This evaluation should come from field visits and the evaluations.
• Ensure students are entering their time and are up to date on hours.
• If a student is behind in hours, inform the appropriate Field Director of the hour shortage.
• At the end of the semester, submit the field evaluation with signatures.

Tentative Search Timeline:

• This posting will remain open until filled.
• The potential employee start date is January 20, 2026.

CU is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all applicable federal, state, and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment. We are committed to creating a workplace where all individuals are treated with respect and dignity, and we encourage individuals from all backgrounds to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
This position does not include new visa sponsorship for individuals outside the U.S.Candidates must already be in the United States with valid work authorization or an employment-based visa. The university will not initiate sponsorship for those who do not currently hold a U.S. work visa or authorization. If you already have valid U.S. work authorization or are on a visa that permits employment, we welcome your application.
Applicants should either reside in Colorado or be prepared to relocate within two months of starting employment. We're excited to welcome new team members and will provide support and resources to help make your transition to Colorado as smooth as possible.
The University of Colorado Colorado Springs has implemented amisconduct history check programwith respect to final candidates for specific appointments. The misconduct history check program is intended to allow UCCS to collect and review information about a candidate's conduct at their previous institutions, specifically conduct related to sexual misconduct, harassment, and/or discrimination - before making hiring decisions. All final candidates to these appointments are required to complete an Authorization to Release Information and provide contact information for their previous institutions.
In accordance with the Equal Pay for Equal Work Act, UCCS does not discriminate based on sex in our employment or compensation practices.
Qualifications
• Masters in social work
• Post-MSW practice experience