Social Work Recruitment and Placement Specialist (Remote CA)

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The University of Massachusetts Global (UMass Global) is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts. Accredited by WASC (Western Association of Schools and Colleges), the university offers undergraduate, graduate, credential, and certificate programs designed to be relevant to more than 90 career paths. UMass Global has ranked consistently among the best in the nation by U.S. News and World Report.

At the University of Massachusetts Global, we value the personal health and financial well-being of our employees. With our affordable and flexible benefit packages we aim to provide peace of mind to allow employees to focus on important aspects of their lives. Our benefits include:

Healthcare

Medical, dental, and vision plans - including health and flexible spending accounts - that cover you and your family.

Work-Life Balance

We encourage a healthy work-life balance, that’s why we offer flexible schedules and remote work opportunities. In addition, we provide generous vacation and sick time and paid holidays which includes a winter break.

Financial Protection

For life's unexpected surprises - we provide life and disability insurance, prepaid legal, identity theft, critical illness, accident, and travel assistance. We also have programs to help you manage student debt offered through SAVI. Employees are also eligible for Public Student Loan Forgiveness.

Tuition Remission

We support the educational goals of you and your family by providing tuition discounts at UMass Global and Chapman University.

Wellbeing

24/7 counseling support, through our Employee Assistance Program, and free premium subscription to Calm for you and your dependents! In addition, our Wellness program provides year-round events that bring together our community and promotes employee well-being.

Retirement

Pre-tax and Roth options with a generous match of 6% and additional employer contribution of 3% - totaling 9%!

The grant-funded Social Work Recruitment and Placement Specialist provides support to the Master of Social Work Program regarding administration of the California Social Work Education Capacity Expansion grant (SWECE). In alignment with the SWECE grant, position responsibilities include outreach, recruitment, and student field placement in underserved California communities, in collaboration with Strategic Partnership Associates and Social Work faculty and staff. The Social Work Recruitment and Placement Specialist works closely with the MSW Program Director to ensure that the grant parameters are being met and works closely with the MSW Field Director regarding field placements. This grant-funded position is anticipated to end by July 2027.

Remote location: California
Special Condition: Travel within California is required approximately 1-4 times a year.

UMass Global employees are eligible to participate in a voluntary hybrid flexible work arrangement benefit (remote work) with approval of their supervisor, through the University’s Voluntary Flexible Work Arrangement Program.

The hiring range for this position is $23.00 - $29.00 per hour. Offers are determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to: geographical location, knowledge, skills, years & depth of experience, and equity with internal team members.

TYPE OF SUPERVISION:

Receive close supervision from the Associate Dean of Social Work.

• Close Supervision — indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures. Work is checked frequently, and in addition there may be formal training.

POSITION DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• In collaboration with the Strategic Partnership team, perform social work-informed outreach in underserved California communities to publicize the MSW program and recruit students, especially students from underrepresented populations.

• Engage in outreach and recruitment of students in underserved California communities for the MSW program and for subsequent field placement in their communities.
• Support students with locating field sites.
• Identify and vet agencies in underserved California communities to serve as field placement sites for MSW students.
• Manage field placement process for students at those agencies and ensure that applicable students are placed at appropriate field sites that satisfy the SWECE grant’s criteria.
• Serve as university liaison and representative around field placement inquiries from internal and external stakeholders.
• Respond to student questions about the field placement.
• Respond to students, site supervisors, and agency director’s questions about field placement.
• Troubleshoot with the field director, field instructors and liaisons student problems that emerge at field placement sites.
• Educate students, directors of sites, and site supervisors about field policies and expectations
• Perform other duties related to the SWECE grant, as assigned.

POSITION SPECIFICATIONS AND REQUIREMENTS:

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE, CERTIFICATION AND/OR LICENSES:

• Master of Social Work degree from a CSWE-accredited MSW program
• 2 years post-master’s experience as a social worker.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of academic processes in college/university setting.
• Excellent interpersonal and communications skills.
• Highly developed organizational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment, demonstrate tact and diplomacy, and maintain a high level of confidentiality.
• Ability to problem solve, troubleshoot, and work under pressure.
• Ability to work effectively within a collaborative environment.
• Substantial experience in an academic environment is desired.

Machines, Tools, Equipment, Electronic Devices and Software: Strong competence in Microsoft Office is expected. Knowledge of SharePoint and Sonia is preferred.

Contact with Students: Frequent

Contact with Faculty and/or Staff: Frequent

Contact with Community and Vendors: Frequent

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

Working conditions are generally normal for an office environment. Position may be required to work flexible hours given the varied availabilities of field site agency personnel and other stakeholders. California residency is preferred, as some travel within California may be required. Applicants for this position are subject to a background check and a criminal history review.

Please Note: Internal Employees, please access the Jobs Hub app on the Workday Dashboard homepage to apply for the position.

Equal Employment Opportunity – UMass Global is committed to providing an educational and work environment free of unlawful discrimination and harassment in any form. UMass Global prohibits all forms of discrimination and harassment on the basis of age, race (including hairstyle/texture, protective hairstyles, braids, locks, and twists), color, religion (including religious observance, belief, practice dress and grooming practices), citizenship, pregnancy (including temporary physical or mental limitations related to, affected by, or arising out of pregnancy, childbirth, or any related medical conditions), sex, gender identity, gender expression, transgender status, national origin, ancestry, physical and/or mental disability, legally-protected medical condition, military (past, present or prospective) status, veteran status, marital status, sexual orientation, sexual and reproductive health, genetic information, or any other characteristic protected by local, State or Federal law.

Reasonable Accommodation – UMass Global provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the recruitment department at recruiting@umassglobal.edu.