The University of Kansas is seeking an Education Program Manager to assist with the administrative management and support for the Practicum Office in the BSW and MSW programs. This role involves conducting practicum site visits, managing student placements, and supporting the School's strategic initiatives to enhance student access to quality practicum experiences.

Responsibilities:

Conduct practicum liaison site visits for an assigned practicum student caseload at least once per semester
Assess, monitor, and respond to student safety concerns, including situations involving risk, impairment, professional conduct concerns, and practicum disruption
Administer and evaluate practicum assignments and requirements, including monitoring completion and making grade recommendations to the practicum courses’ instructor of record, the Practicum Director
Consult with practicum instructors and agency personnel regarding student learning and the practicum course’s policy and procedures
Serve on Student Review Committees, as assigned by the Practicum Director, to assist in resolving practicum-related concerns involving student performance
Participate in planning, implementation, and coordination of orientations, seminars, and practicum education CEU events
Provide information regarding practicum planning and requirements to prospective and enrolled students
Coordinate student practicums using practicum management software and other related systems
Evaluate and approve employment-based, distance, online, and traditional practicum placements
Manage student replacement procedures when practicum disruptions occur
Recruit, develop, maintain, and enhance relationships with practicum agencies and practicum instructors
Assist with affiliation agreement development, tracking, renewal, and compliance processes
Support the School's strategic initiatives that enhance student access to quality practicum experiences, which may include practicum curriculum and policy development
Initiate and participate in activities designed to expand student practicum opportunities, including stipend and funding initiatives
May teach one social work course per semester as assigned based on program enrollment needs, and not to exceed two courses per academic year
Performs other duties pertaining to the School and University mission as assigned, which may include serving on School committees

Requirements:

MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program
Minimum of five years of post-MSW full-time social work experience
Minimum of three years of experience providing practicum instruction to BSW and/or MSW students
Experience using practicum management, database, case management, or related software systems
Experience with community outreach, agency collaboration, or partnership development
Effective written communication skills, evidenced by application materials
Current social work license or eligibility for social work licensure
This position requires a formal degree in the cited discipline area(s) to ensure that candidates have advanced knowledge, analytical skills and professional competencies necessary to perform the duties of the position. The level of degree is commonly recognized as the standard qualification for similar roles in the public and private sector, ensuring that the university remains competitive with industry aligned practices, enhances collaboration with external partners, and supports the delivery of services and programs that meet professional and market-driven expectations
Work experience within a social work academic context or social work education environment
Prior practicum liaison experience
Prior experience teaching courses or facilitating training and presentations
Prior experience with the learning platform Canvas
Experience managing affiliation agreements or partnership contracts
Familiarity with practicum education-related Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) educational policy and standards [EPAS]
Professional experience in multiple areas of social work practice

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