Program Coordinator - Social Work

Summary:

The Program Coordinator is responsible for the coordination of all aspects of the Social Work programs. This position reports to the Program Director.

Responsibilities:

Include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Coordinates all aspects associated with the Social Work programs.

• Assists in the coordination of Internship components of the Social Work programs e.g., ensuring all internships meet program qualifications.

• Generates training materials for adjunct faculty and internship evaluators.

• Assists with CSWE accreditation and compliance issues as it relates to formal documents and self-study.

• Supports adherence to CSWE standards and competencies. Works collaboratively with other university departments involved in the Social Work programs.

• Serves on the Social Work programs Admissions Committee.

• Coordinates the schedule for Social Work events and space in various campus buildings for events.

• Attends meetings and takes notes as necessary (Faculty meetings, Admissions meetings, etc.).

• Assists the administrative team with specific projects, initiatives and other duties as needed.

• May provide daily oversight of student workers.

Qualifications:

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required to successfully perform the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of planning and organizational practices to ensure smooth operations and to meet deadlines.

• Capable of working independently without direction or oversight.

• Meticulous with a keen attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.

• Outstanding communications skills, including verbal and written with a good command of the English language.

• Good relationship management skills and ability to work cohesively in a team environment requiring good social and interpersonal skills.

• Must be able to work simultaneously on multiple projects of varying sizes and detail requirement.

• Ability to cope with changing priorities, rolling deadlines and a fast-paced environment effectively.

• Must be willing to work when necessary beyond normal business hours which may include evenings, weekends or holidays.

• An attention to detail, thoroughness and accuracy with ability to manage multiple tasks, projects, responsibilities, sources of information simultaneously while meeting deadlines.

• Ability to cope effectively with changing priorities and interpret ambiguous information or direction.

• Computer proficient with MS Office, internet, email and database software including ability to operate a keyboard and manipulate data; and a familiarity with office machines.

• Ability to establish and maintain recordkeeping/databases systems, retrieve information and prepare reports, graphs, charts and metrics.

• Ability to plan and coordinate event, meeting and conference details.

• Ability to recognize and maintain the confidentiality or sensitivity of information contained in databases or records.

Education and/or Experience:

• Must be able to pass pre-employment background check.

• Minimum: Masters degree in Social Work or behavioral health field AND at least one-year of experience in a behavioral health position.

• Preferred: Masters degree in Social Work AND an independent license in social work AND at least one-year of experience in the social work field.