Jobs, internships, workshops and events for social workers and social work students in Los Angeles area--and now in other parts of CA as well.
Email your postings to thur@ucla.edu.
Job Summary Statement: Reporting to the Associate Director of the Bruin Resource Center (BRC), the Program Director (PD) is responsible for planning, developing, implementing and assessing programs designed to support the academic wellness and campus integration of UCLA students who are: current or former foster youth, parents/caregivers, transfer students, student veterans, students in recovery and undocumented students. The Program Director also assumes responsibility for identifying and accessing off-campus community resources available to these students that will help them address the specific barriers they experience to succeed in a collegiate environment. The Program Director sets goals that align with the mission of the department and of Student Affairs as a whole, while assuming responsibility for the successes and failures of the BRC programs, establishing and prioritizing short and long term goals for the programs, and identifying measurable outcomes for the programs' implementation, growth, and assessment. This includes participation in the development of organizational goals and objectives, strategic planning and assessment, and participation on campus-wide committees. The activities of this position will include the supervision of staff (professional and/or student) and volunteers involved in BRC initiatives, consultation and coordination with other campus departments (e.g., Academic Advancement Program, Financial Aid, Counseling and Psychological Services, etc.), and interfacing with off-campus service providers (e.g., the Department of Public Social Services, the Department of Child and Family Services, the Department of Veteran Affairs, etc.) to broaden the array of resources available to the various populations that are served in the BRC.
Percentage of Time:
100
Shift Start:
8:00 am
Shift End:
5:00 pm
Qualifications for Position
18 Records
Qualifications
Required/Preferred
Demonstrated knowledge of motivation, negotiation, conflict resolution, team-building, interpersonal communication, and consensus building; skills to apply these techniques to facilitate desired outcomes in working relationships with culturally diverse students, staff and faculty.
Required
Demonstrated excellent verbal communication and interpersonal skills to facilitate meetings prepare and deliver professional presentations and convey complex ideas to diverse audiences.
Required
Demonstrated ability to develop written materials (e.g, professional correspondence, formal reports) that are analytical, persuasive and succinct, using appropriate tone, grammar, syntax and punctuation.
Required
Skill at working as part of a team by negotiating ideas, information, and opinions with others to formulate policies and services and/or arrive jointly at decisions and solutions.
Required
Demonstrated skill and knowledge in developing, implementing and assessing policy, curricula, programs and strategies to facilitate student success, development and wellness outcomes.
Required
Demonstrated skill in analyzing, interpreting and applying research and theory from a variety of disciplines to implement a broad range of programs and assessment activities to promote student success, development and wellness.
Required
Demonstrated ability to implement a strategic direction and measurable goals for complex programs and coordinate resources (e.g., material, space, finances, information and personnel) to accomplish those goals.
Required
Demonstrated skills to design, implement and evaluate programs to address the unique needs and concerns of students who are current or former foster youth, parents/caregivers, transfers, veterans and undocumented.
Required
Technical literacy with Microsoft Office applications (e.g., Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access) and social media sites such as Facebook
Required
Ability and willingness to learn new technology to support, enhance and create programs and ensure that knowledge of the department stays current.
Required
Minimum 4 years experience in higher education/student affairs and demonstrated working knowledge of the educational, research and public service environments at a major university.
Required
Skill in analyzing relevant issues or concerns, formulating alternatives to influence resolution, and selecting and applying a resolution having critically evaluated the implications for implementation.
Required
Ability to assess and prioritize needs in order to complete work in a timely manner in the face of fluctuating workloads and competing priorities.
Required
Skill at working independently and following through on assignments with minimal direction.
Required
Demonstrated high level of attention to detail with the ability to edit and proof-read written communications for accuracy, correct grammar, syntax and spelling.
Required
Working knowledge of federal regulations impacting student records, including FERPA and HIPAA.
Required
Advanced degree from an accredited institution in Education, Counseling, Psychology, Social Work, Public Health or a related field; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
Preferred
Knowledge of programs for graphic design and website design and maintenance.
Target salary range for this position is $4,275 - $5,000 monthly.
Contact information:
Number of Positions:
2
Special Employment Designations/ Requirements Per UC Policy
Conflict of Interest:
N/A
Critical:
Continued employment contingent upon completion of satisfactory background investigation.
Driving Record:
N/A
E-Verify Check:
Certain positions funded by federal contracts/subcontracts requires UCLA to notify job applicants that an E-Verify check will be conducted and the successful candidate must pass the E-Verify check.
The University of California is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer advancing inclusive excellence. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, protected veteran status, or other protected categories covered by the UC nondiscrimination policy. UC Nondiscrimination & Affirmative Action Policy
UCLA is a Tobacco-Free environment. For more information, please view the policy at Tobacco-Free Campus Policy
