Company name
The University of Montana
Salary
$19.786/hr -
Location
Missoula, MT, United States
Employment Type
Full-Time
Industry
Healthcare, Education
Posted on
Feb 16, 2022
Profile
The
School of Social Work
invites applications for a
Field Education and 2 2 Program Analyst
to serve as the primary programmatic support to the Field Education and BSW 2 2 programs within the School of Social Work. The program analyst will work in collaboration with program leads to support key programmatic activities including collection and organization of data to inform program planning, connection with students and community partners to further goals of Field Education and BSW 2 2 programs, independently managing Field Education software and related academic databases to support student course/practicum planning, practicum agency onboarding and accreditation needs.
Duties will include:
Provides assistance to the BSW 2 2 Program Lead and Field Education Program Director as directed
Designs, implements, maintains, and assesses the Field Practicum process utilizing Practicum Software Program and other databases (Excel, Qualtrics etc.)
Designs, coordinates, and implements various Field Education surveys using Qualtrics and other survey tools, collects data from student field applications and end of year feedback surveys tools to provide information for program assessment
Collaborates with Assessment Committee on annual accreditation report data and other CSWE field education data requirements
Under the supervision of Director of Field Education, develops and coordinates all field related technical and programmatic training, documentation, and support for faculty, staff, students, and community partners
Responsible for the timely onboarding of all practicum students, supervisors and agencies into Practicum Software system
Independently performs assignments requiring extensive research, data gathering and evaluation. Identifies need for adoption or revision of policies/procedures in areas directly or indirectly related to Field Education.
Supports Field Education Event organization and coordination
Coordinate and document collaborative efforts with BSW 2 2 community and tribal colleges at the direction of the BSW 2 2 Program Lead
Coordinates UM campus and travel arrangements related to BSW 2 2 program
Serves as a point of contact for BSW 2 2 students interested in applying to the program and supports students through application process
Provides initial advising and onboarding to newly accepted BSW 2 2 students including providing general program overview, introduction to practicum, orientation to student resources and other supports as identified by BSW 2 2 Program Lead
Maintains correct and up to date student records in appropriate University systems
Assists in maintaining and updating School website regarding practicum and BSW 2 2 program information
Upon completion of training, the incumbent will have developed working ability and knowledge of:
Familiarity with University of Montana student resources
Working knowledge of University specific programs (e.g., Starfish, Banner, CourseDog, Sonia etc.)
Knowledge of University of Montana specific policy and procedure
Required Skills
Ability to design and implement various surveys for data collection
Ability to gather and organize data from a variety of sources
Ability to present organized data for interpretation and use by School leadership
Ability to participate in evening and weekend events
Ability to periodically travel
Ability to effectively and efficiently manage multiple priorities, pay attention to detail and produce desired results
Ability to communicate in a clear, professional, friendly and effective manner both orally and in writing
Demonstrate strong interpersonal communication skills, including the ability to work with diverse groups of people, and create and maintain positive relationships with faculty, staff, students, and the general public
Ability to self-start and work with limited supervision, perform well in unique and challenging situations, learn quickly, adapt to change and take initiative as appropriate
Ability to work effectively in a team environment as well as autonomously using critical thinking and good judgment and multitask with a high degree of accuracy
Ability to maintain detailed and accurate records including both written and electronic files
Proficient in the use of standard office equipment, office computers and related software (e.g., MS Office Suite) and web editing platforms (e.g., Cascade CMS) with the ability to learn new software programs as needed
Minimum Required Experience
Bachelor’s degree and three (3) years of professional project coordination experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
Preferred Qualifications
Bachelor of Social Work degree and at least three (3) years of related work experience in higher education
Previous work experience in admissions, recruitment or student advising
Previous experience or education as a program coordinator
Excellent organizational and time-management skills
Outstanding communication, interpersonal and leadership skills
Attention to detail
Proactive problem solver
About the School of Social Work and UM
The mission of the UM School of Social Work at The University of Montana is to effectively engage in activities integral to preparing skilled baccalaureate and master’s level social work practitioners, while promoting more just and humane social structures and outcomes within Montana, the United States, and internationally.
The University of Montana is flagship, research institution with approximately 10,000 undergraduate and graduate students. It is located in Missoula, a culturally vibrant community of about 75,000, surrounded by mountains and three rivers converge. Abundant recreational opportunities in surrounding state and national forests and nearby Glacier National Park and Yellowstone National Park complement a thriving intellectual atmosphere. The University of Montana offers eligible employees a generous benefits package that positively separates UM from other local employers and offers many programs and policies to support work-life balance for its employees.
The University of Montana is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and has a strong institutional commitment to the principle of diversity in all areas. In that spirit, we are particularly interested in receiving applications from a broad spectrum of qualified people who would assist the University in demonstrating its five priorities for action
: Place student success at the center of all we do; drive excellence and innovation in teaching, learning, and research; embody the principle of “mission first, people always; partner with place; and proudly tell the UM story.
To learn more about the University of Montana, Missoula, and the State of Montana, please visit the links below.
University of Montana
Video: Mission First, People Always
UM on YouTube
City of Missoula
Video: There's This Place
Destination Missoula
Missoula Area Chamber of Commerce
The State of Montana
Visit Montana
Position Details
Position Title:
Field Education and 2 2 Program Analyst (Public Education Coordinator)
Position Number:
New
Department:
School of Social Work
Work Schedule:
Full-time, 1.0 FTE (40 Hours a week), Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, 12 months/year
Salary:
$19.786/hr -
Current employee’s rate of pay for this position will be determined by the staff compensation plan and will minimally be this posted salary. For questions and details regarding the staff compensation plan
, email the
Compensation Department
Union Affiliation:
FOCUS-MFPE
Probationary Period:
Six months minimum
Benefits Include
Insurance package, mandatory retirement plan, partial tuition waiver, and wellness program.
Criminal Background Investigation is required prior to the Offer of Employment In accordance with University regulations, finalists for this position will be subject to criminal background investigations. ADA/EOE/AA/Veteran's Preference
Reasonable accommodations are provided in the hiring process for persons with disabilities. For example, this material is available in alternative format upon request. As an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer, we encourage applications from minorities, veterans, and women. Qualified candidates may request veterans’ or disabilities preference in accordance with state law. References:
References not listed on the application materials may be contacted; notice may be provided to the applicant. Testing:
Individual hiring departments at UM may elect to administer pre-employment tests, which are relevant to essential job functions. Employment Eligibility:
All New Employees must be eligible and show employment eligibility verification by the first date of employment at UM, as legally required (e.g., Form I-9).
Company info
The University of Montana
Website : https://www.umt.edu