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2. Resume
3. One page statement that discusses/shares a recent experience; what was learned from this experience, and what you did with what you learned.
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Job Summary
THIS IS A FULL-TIME (40 HRS/WEEK) 1-YEAR TERM LIMITED APPOINTMENT
ABOUT THE UNIVERSITY OF MICHIGAN SCHOOL OF SOCIAL WORK
Be a part of something greater, of serving a larger mission of developing a more equitable, caring, and socially just society, that's the heart of what drives people to work at the University of Michigan School of Social Work.
PURPOSE
Under the direction of the Rural Mental Health Leadership team, and reporting directly to the faculty project lead, the Rural Mental Health Program Manager supports the development, administration, and operations of the Rural Mental Health Training program at the University of Michigan School of Social Work. This position will work closely with internal constituents along with the State of Michigan and other universities that are a part of the Michigan Rural Mental Health Program. Under FLSA, incumbents in this position are exempt. Salary will be commensurate with experience.
Responsibilities*
Recruitment
- Collaborate with the director, faculty and the Office of Student Services (OSS) in recruitment and selection of graduate student social workers who will focus on rural mental health services.
- Coordinate with Office of Field Education to make sure that field placements are available and appropriate.
- Provide instruction and field placement opportunities in partnership with OFE and faculty to enhance practice skills for social workers to become competent rural mental health social workers.
- Coordinate with OSS to ensure student recruitment, selection and admissions processes are implemented appropriately.
Curriculum and Technology
- Work with faculty to create rural mental health learning opportunities including asynchronous educational content.
- Support the development of curricula that incorporate the most recent knowledge of policies and practices for rural social work.
- Work with SSW web team to develop and support information technology capacity.
Collaboration and Partnership
- Collaborate with the Associate Dean for Educational Programs, curricular pathways leads, and director of the online program to coordinate course curriculum, syllabi, curricula resources, and field instruction.
- Partner with the Michigan Department of Health and Human Services (MDHHS) and relevant entities in the state to support the Rural Mental Health Program.
- Partner with other schools of social work implementing Rural Mental Health Programs.
- Work in partnership with Program Evaluation Group to support Rural Mental Health Program evaluation.
Educational Programming and Student Supports
- Develop and disseminate shared educational resources for Rural Mental Health Scholars.
- Coordinate consortium-wide Rural Mental Health Scholars cohort activities and professional development opportunities.
- Develop shared licensure preparation materials and programming.
- Provide continuing education and specialized training opportunities related to rural behavioral and mental health practice.
- Coordinate rural practitioner panels, networking events, and employer presentations.
- Provide technical assistance related to student retention, mentoring, and wellness programming.
Required Qualifications*
- BA or equivalent
- Experience in program development and coordination across multiple organizations
- Excellent organizational, problem solving, and communications skills (written, verbal and interpersonal)
- Proven proficiency with video conferencing and enterprise collaboration technologies such as Google Enterprise or Microsoft 365 to coordinator and manage work
- Demonstrated experience with diverse populations and cross-cultural practice
Desired Qualifications*
- Master's degree in Social Work from a CSWE-accredited MSW program, and at least 2-5 years of recent relevant work experience
- Prior experience with rural mental and behavioral health or prior experience working in rural social work
- Prior experience working in a higher education environment
Modes of Work
Positions that are eligible for hybrid or mobile/remote work mode are at the discretion of the hiring department. Work agreements are reviewed annually at a minimum and are subject to change at any time, and for any reason, throughout the course of employment. Learn more about the work modes.
Application Deadline
Job openings are posted for a minimum of seven calendar days. The review and selection process may begin as early as the eighth day after posting. This opening may be removed from posting boards and filled any time after the minimum posting period has ended.
U-M EEO Statement
The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.