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UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.
Job Overview
The College of Allied Health Sciences School of Social Work is searching for a full-time Program Coordinator to provide administrative support to the Department. This position will support the University’s mission and commitment to excellence in our students, faculty, staff, and all our activities. The Program Coordinator will manage the internship process and programs in collaboration with the Field Education Director.
Characteristic duties include collaborating with School and College faculty, staff, and students to achieve School and program goals, responding to program-related inquiries from current and prospective students, faculty, staff, and general public, and collaborating with Field Education Director on placement-related activities. This position is responsible for managing databases to track student progress through internships in collaboration with Field Education Director.
Hybrid work possible after training is completed.
Essential Functions
- Develop program objectives and monitor quantitative and qualitative data on progress toward objectives. Review objectives to identify problems and solutions, prioritize solutions and develop action steps for program improvement.
- Provide financial administrative support for program initiatives.
- Develop, administer and analyze assessment/evaluation questionnaires. Compile statistics and prepare reports.
- Develop and implement marketing strategies to recruit students and program participants.
- Interact with staff, faculty and external agencies and other university departments.
- May conduct research and analyze relevant literature, other benchmark information to develop grant proposals, new program ideas and propose program changes.
- May provide direct and/or indirect supervision to exempt and non-exempt staff.
- Develop, administer, and analyze assessment/evaluation questionnaires.
- Compile statistics and prepare accurate reports as needed for program management and accreditation purposes.
- Act as liaison to internal departments, students, external entities, and community organizations.
- Assist with the identification of new internship sites.
- Assist with internship matching for MSW/BSW studentsM.
- aintain current and archival records related to student internships.
- Provide support and record keeping for Continuing Education Unit programs.
Additional Essential Functions
- Manage School listservs and other electronic communication formats (e.g., Jot forms).
- Maintain the School website and social media accounts in collaboration with College staff.
- Maintain School files and archives, including electronic databases.
- Inventory School supplies and collaborate with Financial Administrator on ordering of supplies.
- Serve on departmental and college committees as needed.
- Perform related duties based on departmental need. This job description can be changed at any time
Required Education
- Bachelor's Degree.
- Five (5) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.
Required Experience
One (1) year of program coordination experience.
Additional Qualifications Considered
- Prior experience with educational and recruitment database systems, such as Catalyst, PeopleSoft products, Slate, CART, e-curriculum, and Canvas.
- Good communication skills, both oral and written. Flexible and adaptable. Customer service oriented.
- Ability to manage multiple tasks at once and successfully prioritize responsibilities. Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to work on tasks independently.
- Good problem-solving skills.
Physical Requirements/Work Environment
- Office environment/no specific unusual physical or environmental demands.
Compensation and Benefits
UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status. Highlights include:
Salary/Hourly Pay Rate Information: $45,000 - $46,000
Comprehensive Tuition Remission
UC provides tuition remission for you and your eligible dependents, covering tuition costs for nearly all undergraduate and graduate programs offered by the university.
Robust Retirement Plans
As a UC employee, you won’t contribute to Social Security (except Medicare). Instead, you’ll choose between state pension plans (OPERS, STRS) or an Alternative Retirement Plan (ARP), with UC contributing 14–18% of your salary based on position.
Real Work-Life Balance
UC prioritizes work-life balance with a generous time-off policy, including:
Vacation and sick time
11 paid holidays and additional end-of-year paid time off (Winter Season Days)
6 weeks of paid parental leave for new parents
Additional Benefits Include:
- Competitive salary based on experience
- Comprehensive health coverage (medical, dental, vision, prescription)
- Flexible spending accounts & wellness programs
- Professional development & mentorship opportunities
To learn more about why UC is a great place to work, please visit our Careers Page.
UC is an E-Verify employer. If hired into this position, you will be required to provide satisfactory proof of employment eligibility by providing acceptable, original forms of identification for employment verification via the Federal I-9 employment verification process. Click here for a list of acceptable documents.
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