Assistant Director - Practicum Learning
Rutgers University - SSW
Nicole Oceanak, MSW, LSW is the Assistant Director of Online-Blended Practicum Learning for Rutgers, School of Social Work. Ms. Oceanak earned her MSW at Rutgers School of Social Work and is a proud alumni of the Violence Against Women and Children Certificate Program. She has been working at the School of Social Work since 2014, and within practicum since 2017. Upon transitioning to practicum, she has been working with MSW students to have a successful practicum experience and assisting with operations within the practicum office. In her role as Assistant Director, Ms. Oceanak oversees over 900 students nationwide and works with her practicum education colleagues to build relationships with agencies and partners nationally. Ms. Oceanak is also the Secretary for the North American Network of Field Educators and Directors (NANFED).
In addition to her current role, Ms. Oceanak is also an adjunct faculty member teaching in the campus and online programs. She also proudly served on the Inaugural Staff Council for the School of Social Work as the Vice Chair from 2020-2023 and Chair from 2023-2025.
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