Program Project Coordinator

Title: Program Project Coordinator

Employee Classification: Program Project Coordinator

Campus: University of North Texas

Division: UNT-Provost

SubDivision-Department: UNT-College of Health & Public Service

Department: UNT-Social Work-135330

Job Location: Denton

Salary: Commensurate with experience

FTE: 1.000000

Retirement Eligibility: TRS Eligible

About Us - Values Overview:

Welcome to the University of North Texas System. The UNT System includes the University of North Texas in Denton and Frisco, the University of North Texas at Dallas and UNT Dallas College of Law, and the University of North Texas Health Science Center at Fort Worth.

We are the only university system based exclusively in the robust Dallas-Fort Worth region. We are growing with the North Texas region, employing more than 14,000 employees, educating a record 49,000+ students across our system, and awarding nearly 12,000 degrees each year.

We are one team comprised of individuals who are committed to excellence, curiosity and innovation. We are transforming lives and creating economic opportunity through education.

We champion a people-first values-based culture where We Care about each other and those we serve. We believe that we are Better Together because we foster an inclusive environment of respect, belonging, and access for all. We demonstrate Courageous Integrity through setting exceptional standards and acting in the best interest of our communities.

We are encouraged to Be Curious about opportunities for learning, creating, discovering, and innovating, and are encouraged to learn from failure. Show Your Fire by joining our team and exhibiting your passion and pride in your work as part of our UNT System team.

Learn more about the UNT System and how we live our values at www.UNTSystem.edu.

Department Summary

The College of Health and Public Service (HPS) at the University of North Texas, distinguished as one of the few Tier One research universities designated as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI), prepares graduates to address diverse and complex social issues such as aging, disability, disaster management and recovery, criminal justice, health disparities, and public safety, and find solutions to challenges in public administration, public health, and urban planning. We have seven academic departments with undergraduate and graduate programs, the Center for Public Management, the UNT Speech and Hearing Center, UNT Workplace Inclusion & Sustainable Employment (WISE) and a number of professional development and clinical training programs to facilitate careers to address a global society.

HPS students are trained to lead nonprofits, become educators, researchers and professionals who strengthen the diverse communities we serve with thoughtful, inclusive and equitable practices as audiologists, behavior analysts, city managers, emergency managers, health care administrators, public safety administrators, public health specialists, rehabilitation counselors, speech language pathologists, social workers, urban planners and more.

The Department of Social Work houses fully accredited MSW and BSWdegree programs. We develop generalist social work practitioners who will advance equity and optimize quality-of-life outcomes in diverse communities worldwide by helping people overcome the challenges associated with abuse, poverty, homelessness, addiction, disability, illness and discrimination. Graduates practice in a variety of areas including integrated healthcare settings, hospice, substance abuse treatment, mental health, child welfare, aging, criminal justice, veterans, military and first responders, and more.

The department is seeking a program project coordinator for field internships.

Position Overview

The Social Work Program Project Coordinator ensures successful practicum experiences for our students and provides regular and ongoing support during the full-time field internship semester. Responsibilities of the position include, but are not limited to: assisting the Field Director in tasks related to the internship of students; development and maintenance of practicum placements for BSW and MSW students; processing applications, and meeting and monitoring students to review their needs; completing preparation for mandatory field orientation, training for new field instructors and conducting field visits; teaching Field Seminar courses, grading as applicable and managing case presentations.

Minimum Qualifications

Bachelor's Degree in related field and three years' of related experience or any equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Strong presentation and public speaking skills

• Strong problem-solving skills

• Ability to use a variety of complex computer applications

• Ability to communicate effectively with diverse populations verbally and in writing

• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships

• Ability to work independently and lead project teams effectively

• Considerable knowledge of University policies and procedures related to functional area (or ability to rapidly assimilate)

Preferred Qualifications

The preferred candidate will possess the following additional qualifications: Masters Degree in Social Work. Experience in social work education (2 years .) Social work field experience (confirming/monitoring placements, field visits, assessing student progress). Coordination of field assessments (panel presentations).

Required License/Registration/Certifications

Minimum of LMSW

Job Duties:

• Field Orientation for Students (Assist field director in preparation for mandatory student field orientation) and Field Instructor Training/Orientation (Assist with training of agency field instructors as required by accreditation to facilitate approved practicum sites).

• Field Placements (Meet individually with students to review student learning needs, contact field agencies and connect students to field practicum sites, complete agency field visit sites to review student mid-term progress as required by accreditation).

• Manage and Implement Placement Tracking Software (Track student mid-term and final evaluations of students while in field seminar and compile student learning outcome assessments for accreditation reporting requirements).

• Grading and course support for field seminar courses - (assess weekly logs and discussion boards, review and provide feedback on student learning contracts).

• Case Presentations - (coordinate capstone case presentation/integrative assignment and facilitate panel evaluators, serve as panel evaluator and compile grading rubrics for assessments).

Work Schedule:

Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Driving University Vehicle:

No

Security Sensitive:

This is a Security Sensitive Position.

Special Instructions:

Benefits:

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EEO Statement:

The University of North Texas System is firmly committed to equal opportunity and does not permit -- and takes actions to prevent -- discrimination, harassment (including sexual violence) and retaliation on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, or veteran status in its application and admission processes, educational programs and activities, facilities and employment practices. The University of North Texas System immediately investigates complaints of discrimination and takes remedial action when appropriate. The University of North Texas System also takes actions to prevent retaliation against individuals who oppose any form of harassment or discriminatory practice, file a charge or report, or testify, assist or participate in an investigative proceeding or hearing.