Senior Academic Program Coordinator - UT Social Work

Senior Academic Program Coordinator – UT Social WorkHiring Department: School of Social WorkPosition Open To: All ApplicantsWeekly Scheduled Hours: 40FLSA Status: Exempt from FLSAEarliest Start Date: ImmediatelyPosition Duration: Expected to ContinueLocation: UT MAIN CAMPUSPurposeAssist the Assistant Dean for Practicum Education in the planning, development and implementation of the practicum placement process for undergraduate and graduate students of the UT Social Work.ResponsibilitiesCoordinate correspondence between agencies and the university as it relates to placement development and maintenance for student internships. Including leadership in the Community Partnership Development Committee. Implement and provide coordination of workshops, agency fairs, student orientations and information sessions for students in coordination with the Practicum team. Initiate, implement, and evaluate the practicum placement process for Social Work students each semester. Communicate with students, community-based organizations, Federal Work Study Office, and scholars representatives to prepare placements for students. Use the database for the majority of communication and coordination of these tasks.Implement and provide coordination of workshops, agency fairs, student orientations and information sessions for students in coordination with the field practicum team.Manage the Office of Practicum Education including the database and excel files, communication with students, clinical faculty liaisons, community agencies, BSW and MSSW Admissions, the DiNitto Career Center, and other University departments and Schools. Co-chair Practicum Education Committee.Oversee maintenance and accuracy of student faculty and agency practicum database in coordination with practicum team. Oversee maintenance and accuracy of student faculty and agency field practicum database in coordination with field practicum team.Strategically organize Office of Practicum timeline and sequence of events (calendar coordination).Required QualificationsBachelor's degree in related practicum (Relevant education and experience may be substituted as appropriate).Professional demeanor.Experience coordinating or administering a program.Experience working with students in a higher education.Demonstrated ability to prioritize job tasks in dynamic circumstances without sacrificing accuracy and attention to detail.Demonstrated ability of excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written skills.Demonstrated experience with Word, Excel, and database systems (ability to create and modify databases).Demonstrated ability to work well with faculty, staff, students, and community organizations.Demonstrated ability in handling confidential information.Ability to take initiative and work independently.Flexibility and adaptability in responding to the needs of students.Demonstrates agility in acquiring new knowledge.Proactive in identifying challenges and implementing effective solutions.Preferred QualificationsA combination of two years of experience with student groups in the community, developing student programs or counseling students in an academic program setting.Knowledge of university resources and administrative applications.Familiarity with campus culture and student life.Proficiency with survey tools (Qualtrics, surveymonkey).Salary Range$50,000 + depending on qualificationsBenefits100% employer-paid basic medical coverageRetirement contributionsPaid vacation and sick timePaid holidaysFor more Total Rewards clickhereWorking ConditionsStandard office conditions with the majority of time spent in contact with students, during usual office hours.This position is based in Austin, TX and is required to work on campus.Work ShiftMonday – Friday (hours set by supervisor)Occasional/seasonal evening and/or weekend work.Required MaterialsResume/CV3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisorLetter of interestEqual Opportunity EmployerThe University of Texas at Austin, as an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination and affirmative action. The University is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.Pay TransparencyThe University of Texas at Austin will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. However, employees who have access to the compensation information of other employees or applicants as a part of their essential job functions cannot disclose the pay of other employees or applicants to individuals who do not otherwise have access to compensation information, unless the disclosure is (a) in response to a formal complaint or charge, (b) in furtherance of an investigation, proceeding, hearing, or action, including an investigation conducted by the employer, or (c) consistent with the contractor's legal duty to furnish information.Employment Eligibility VerificationIf hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at the university.E-VerifyThe University of Texas at Austin uses E-Verify to check the work authorization of all new hires effective May 2015. The university's company ID number for purposes of E-Verify is 854197. For more information about E-Verify, please see the following:E-Verify Poster (English and Spanish) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (English) [PDF]Right to Work Poster (Spanish) [PDF]J-18808-Ljbffr