University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Community-Engaged Education Director, SP at Sch PubPol-Caster Building Full Time

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The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more.

Posted Job TitleCommunity-Engaged Education Director, SP2Job Profile TitleDirector B, Student Services, Graduate ProgramsJob Description SummaryThe Director of Community-Engaged Professional Education is a senior role responsible for directing two major efforts within the School of Social Policy & Practice. First, the Director will strategically plan for field placements and Community-Engaged Professional Education in collaboration with the MSW Administrative Director, Faculty Director and Field Education Director and the leaders of the MSSP and NPL Programs, providing administrative oversight and leadership.

Second, the position leads the integration of all community-engaged education across SP2’s three master’s degree programs. Major components of this effort include developing an integrated Sonia database that includes information about community partner organizations that serve as field placements, internships, and practica placements for MSW, MSSP and NPL students. The person in this position will maintain collaborative working relationships with faculty and staff in all three Master’s degree programs. Through leadership of Community-Engaged Professional Education, this person will support aims of integration of community-engaged professional education across MSW, NPL and MSSP Programs, enhance SP2’s impact in Philadelphia, support development of practice cores with agency partners, and strengthen capacity for research-practice collaborations.

All SP2 staff are required to participate in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership and oversight of SP2 Community-Engaged Professional Education activities. Engage in strategic planning in collaboration with the MSW Administrative Director and Faculty Director, as well as leaders for other Master’s degree programs. Educate community agencies, field instructors, practice instructors, and field liaisons on the mission and goals of field placement in the MSW Program, as well as internships and practica for MSSP and NPL students.
• Develop, monitor, and evaluate community-engaged education sites that are appropriate for students in all three Master’s degree programs. In collaboration with the Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator, initiate and oversee evaluations of sites and quality improvement. Plan, organize and facilitate community-engaged education events in the fall and spring. Contribute to positive, collegial environment in MSW Field Education and in all three Master’s degree programs. Collaborate with program staff on the goals, objectives, and policies of Community-Engaged Education. Provide constructive support and problem solving with all stakeholders. Lead processes and communications with all stakeholders in ways that uphold values of diversity, equity, and inclusion.

• Supervise Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator, including maintaining oversight of databases related to field education.

  Develop Sonia data base to include information about students and community partners for MSW, MSSP and NPL student placements. Create ongoing operational strategies to maintain, update and use the database effectively to enhance community-engaged professional education for students in all three Master’s programs.

• Facilitate successful field education experiences for all stakeholders by collaborating/communicating with MSW students, agencies and other key personnel, including agency-based field instructors, SP2 field liaisons, and SP2 faculty regarding social work education, social work practice expectations, and field-based supervision. Review and assess agency-based social work learning opportunities, arrange individual field placements for each student through in-person and phone-based meetings, review student and agency requests, match students and placements each year, and consult with agency-based social workers and MSW students on agency-based learning. Conduct outreach to agencies to review student learning in field placements and mediate issues that may be raised by students, field instructors, and/or SP2 field liaisons and instructors related to field placement.
• Working with the Associate Dean for Research, faculty, and students, develop plan to facilitate community-engaged research with partner sites.

• Initiate, lead and participate in various programmatic committees, including meetings with community-engaged professional education stakeholders across the three Master’s programs.

• Other responsibilities and duties as assigned. All SP2 staff are required to participate in convocation and graduation ceremonies as needed.

Qualifications

• MSW degree, and a minimum of five to seven years of related experience. Additional qualifications include the ability to think strategically, strong leadership, communication, and interpersonal skills, and a demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Job Location – City, StatePhiladelphia, PennsylvaniaDepartment / SchoolSchool of Social Policy and PracticePay Range$61,046.00 – $102,000.00 Annual RateSalary offers are made based on the candidate’s qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement
Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class.Special Requirements
Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job.University Benefits

• Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family’s health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars.
• Tuition: Take advantage of Penn’s exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions.
• Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn’s Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard.
• Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be.
• Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you’re newly hired, you won’t have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting.
• Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That’s why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance.
• Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally.
• University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University’s libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There’s always something going on at Penn, whether it’s a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you’re right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free.
• Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you’ll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks.
• Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures.
• Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements.
• Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household.

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