Practicum Education Manager

8:00AM-5:00PM Monday through Friday; occasional evening and/or weekends

Hybrid:This position may be eligible for a hybrid work arrangement that may include a partially remote work location, consistent with System Office policy. UNC Chapel Hill employees are generally required to reside within a reasonable commuting distance of their assigned duty station . If business needs change, an individual employee's designation may be adjusted with a required minimum of ten (10) business days' notice unless employee conduct or safety issues necessitate otherwise at the discretion of management.

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A global higher education leader in innovative teaching, research and public service, the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill consistently ranks as one of the nation's top public universities. Known for its beautiful campus, world-class medical care, commitment to the arts and top athletic programs, Carolina is an ideal place to teach, work and learn.

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University employees can choose from a wide range of professional training opportunities for career growth, skill development and lifelong learning and enjoy exclusive perks for numerous retail, restaurant and performing arts discounts, savings on local child care centers and special rates on select campus events. UNC-Chapel Hill offers full-time employees a comprehensive benefits package, paid leave, and a variety of health, life and retirement plans and additional programs that support a healthy work/life balance.

The mission of the School of Social Work is to advance equity, transform systems, improve lives. The School's curriculum supports the mission and recognizes the uniqueness of the region served, including concerns for disadvantaged, vulnerable, and oppressed individuals, families and communities. Classes provide rigorous and evidence-based content, and give students the opportunity to explore theory, learn intervention skills and engage in challenging dialogue with colleagues.

This position serves as a management and operational assistant to the Practicum Education Office. This office has operations with multiple and varied components serving the practicum needs of both students in the online and on-ground social work programs. This position will serve as an assistant to the Practicum Education Director and have operational responsibilities. The position requires a range of abilities including the ability to work accurately with internal and external constituent groups (i.e., agency partners, practicum instructors, funding programs, university level officials, vendors, faculty, and students). The ability to work accurately with diverse types of information and to maintain positive relationships with numerous constituents and to communicate accurately and effectively in both oral and written form is essential.

During periods of student and agency onboarding, the majority of time is allocated to tasks that involve several steps and require the selection of the most appropriate action within procedural and operational guidelines. Work requires knowledge of program policies, procedures, and information systems in order to manage, communicate, and process information. This position in the performance of duties. The range of duties includes, but is not limited to, assisting the Director of Practicum Education in coordination and management of the practicum education office, administrative oversight and management of budget and expenditures (including developing, forecasting, and overseeing budgets), developing office procedures to facilitate practicum education office schedules throughout the year, creating policies, entering data, verifying data, producing data reports, summarizing, and reconciling information and student and agency data, records management, review and processing criminal record checks and other onboarding requirements.

This position will coordinate events and publications of the Practicum Education office including the administrative oversight and coordination of trainings, conferences and events for students and practicum instructors/community agency personnel. This position will be responsible for the design and layout of manuals, brochures, flyers, and outreach material.

This is an in-person position with at least three days on-site for management and interfacing with constituents. In-person attendance for trainings, conferences, and events are required. This position will be an integral part of the practicum education team and represent the Director and office as needed. The candidate must have the ability to work independently and with the team to manage daily office operations, coordinate and manage student/agency data administration, manage agency interactions and engage with all constituents as needed on behalf of the Director of Practicum Education and practicum education team needs. This position will assist the Director of Practicum Education with all aspects of the practicum education program as needed.

Bachelor's degree in business administration or a related discipline; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

* Interacts and communicates with a strong degree of judgment and discretion.
* Ability to prioritize and negotiate organizational needs and operational tasks and meet timeframes and deadlines.

* Advanced knowledge of Microsoft Excel.
* Understanding of services, policies, and procedures related to area of service and ability to apply this knowledge.

Ability to lift/move 15 lbs., NC Drivers License

Not Applicable.

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The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, color, disability, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, race, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, or status as a protected veteran.