University of Pennsylvania Hiring for Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator at Philadelphia Full Time

Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator

University Overview

The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn’s distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America’s Best Large Employers in 2023.

Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play.

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 Title
Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator

Job Profile Title
Manager B, Student Services, Graduate Programs

Job Description Summary
Reporting to the Administrative Director of the MSW Program, the Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator will work collaboratively with the Administrative Director of the MSW Program, Associate Field Directors, and MSSP and NPL Administrative Directors to provide leadership in advancing the School’s capacity to enhance its evidence base of student community-engaged learning. The candidate will apply knowledge and skills related to data management and analysis in order to strengthen overall program quality, develop community partnerships, expand SP2’s impact in the Philadelphia region, and ensure alignment with Council on Social Work Education accreditation reporting requirements.

The position will work to create and improve operations and program evaluation of Community-Engaged Professional Education by designing, building, managing, and improving databases, workflows, reporting systems, and training programs. The Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator will partner with SP2 Information Services, outside database vendors, SP2 students, agency-based personnel, SP2 practice instructors, and SP2 field liaisons to create optimal community-engaged education systems and experiences for agencies, students, liaisons, and practice course instructors. The candidate will independently develop and implement program evaluation strategies in order to identify strengths and areas for improvement in community-engaged professional education for all Master’s students at SP2.

The Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator will interface with the SP2 Admissions Office and Registrar and will work with University data systems to assure that incoming and current students are correctly placed in data systems that track field placements, internships, practica and related courses, as applicable. This position will develop and implement multidimensional assessments of community-engaged placement opportunities and experiences. The Community-Engaged Professional Education Administrator is responsible for community-engaged education-related communications to all stakeholders, evaluation and documentation submissions, community-engaged education-related data management for reporting and reference; and training all staff, faculty, and students in the use of all community-engaged professional education-related technology.

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

Job Description

Job Responsibilities

• Create, improve, and update community-engaged education database systems, including Sonia, Excel, and other student registration and systems, and workflows. Work with database staff at SP2 and external consultants, SP2 IT, and Master’s Program Administrative Directors in creating effective systems that track placement processes, facilitate communications, and yield accurate data for program monitoring and improvement. Create and manage systems for Community-Engaged Professional Education placement processes. Provide database and workflow support across MSW, MSSP, and NPL Programs.
• Work collaboratively with community-engaged education staff in order to assure that agency and student data are correct and up to date. At outset of placement activities and when there are placement changes, provide updated student information to field liaisons regarding student agencies, supervisors, and course assignments.
• Provide administrative support to community-engaged education with creating, tracking, and evaluating trainings. Create training materials for reference, track attendance and CEU records, and disseminate communications. Train students, faculty, agency staff, liaisons, and SP2 staff in database usage, documentation tasks, and the use of all community-engaged professional education-related technology.
• Create, collect, and manage reports as requested for Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) reaccreditation and student activities. Develop systems for reporting on field-related data, including placement status, student field evaluation data, and placement evaluation data, and provide reports when required.
• Revise existing communication templates and develop new communications as needed; manage communication and tracking of field placement evaluation and other community-engaged professional education documentation, such as affiliation agreements, liaison visit forms, and other standard communication related to field education.
• Interface with Admissions, Registrar, and University student data systems to assure accurate enrollment and registrations as related to community-engaged professional education and relevant class assignments. Participate in existing meetings and communications in this process and initiate communications as needed.
• Develop and implement multidimensional assessments of field placement opportunities and experiences to inform quality improvement processes.
• In collaboration with supervisor, create and manage web-based presence related to community-engaged professional education information and agency requests to form placement relationships.
• Perform additional duties as assigned, including participation in admissions activities, convocation and graduation ceremonies, and other activities as needed.

Qualifications

• This position requires an MSW degree from a Council on Social Work Education-accredited social work program and 1-2 years of related experience. A minimum of 3-5 years of experience, particularly in macro practice and program evaluation, is preferred, as are enthusiasm for field education, innovation development, and program evaluation; demonstrated effectiveness and commitment to excellence in field education, social work, and administration; commitment to supporting students, field liaisons, course instructors, and agency-based field instructors; engaged pursuit of social justice aims of social work education; strong interpersonal, verbal, organizational and writing skills; ability to create, utilize and improve database systems; capacity for positive team interactions and functioning; ability to balance attention to detail and large-scale programmatic developments; an optimistic outlook; and a joyful approach to one’s work.

Job Location – City, State
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

Department / School
School of Social Policy and Practice

Pay Range
$43,919.00 – $70,000.00 Annual Rate
Salary 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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To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay

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