Recruitment Coordinator

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The Workforce is Here: How to Support Thriving Communities and Healthy North Carolina Children, Individuals, Families, and Elders via Social Work Interventions and Research.' Spearheaded by UNC Chapel Hill, the North Carolina Social Work Coalition on Workforce Development (Coalition) is creating a public service leadership program for the state that is a five-year project funded by the NC Department of Health and Human Services and the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of NC. The five-year project has a total budget of $10.9 million with an additional initial 3-year investment of $1.2 million from the Blue Cross Blue Shield Foundation of NC.

The Coalition consists of 25 colleges and universities across North Carolina that offer undergraduate and/or graduate social work programs, and these institutions, through The Workforce is Here, aim to build a pipeline of applicants into NC social work programs to strengthen our state's social work workforce and meet the demand for social workers in North Carolina critical service domains include child and family services; mental and behavioral health; health, aging and caregiving; intellectual and developmental disabilities; and service to justice system involved individuals.

The School of Social Work ( SSW) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a position as a Western NC Recruitment Coordinator for the Public Service Leadership Program ( PSLP) funded by 'The Workforce is Here: How to Support Thriving Communities and Healthy North Carolina Children, Individuals, Families, and Elders via Social Work Interventions and Research' grant program. This initiative plans to develop and offer a statewide, three-tiered public service certificate for both pre-service students at the high school, community college/undergraduate and master's levels and in-service practitioners currently employed in public sector social work settings. The purpose of these certifications is to spark interest in pursuing public sector career opportunities and, for those already engaged in the social work workforce, to add a credential to enable career advancement and acquisition and competency of advanced skills. Each certificate will encompass a core set of common elements: a degree and/or curriculum enhancement to leverage foundational instruction; a tuition-free credential, with curriculum development and instructional costs incurred and covered through the initiative; emphasis on direct service; content focused on North Carolina's critical service delivery areas; a virtual delivery model to enhance accessibility; and a co-instruction model of university faculty, agency professionals, and individuals with lived experiences.

This is a time-limited position for one year and the extension is contingent upon additional funding. The PSLP Western NC Recruitment Coordinator will be positioned in western NC and support the development and implementation of PSLP's admissions and recruitment processes across all program levels, assisting coalition schools in understanding and effectively executing recruitment strategies for prospective pre-service and in-service participants within western NC communities. This position will play a key role in the collection, scoring, and acceptance of applicants, while ensuring consistency and fidelity in the implementation of recruitment processes throughout coalition partner schools. The PSLP Western NC Recruitment Coordinator will also contribute to the development of marketing materials, incorporating region-specific information to enhance outreach and engagement efforts.

The PSLP Recruitment Coordinator will serve as a regional point of contact for continuing education licensure and certification for all in-person training events, supporting compliance and coordination across sites. This position will be responsible for assisting in their regional data collection to inform program metrics, evaluation, and continuous improvement efforts. In collaboration with PSLP leadership and partners, the Recruitment Coordinator will also assist in the recruitment and ongoing support of practicum practitioners, contributing to the successful development and sustainability of the PSLP talent pipeline.

This position will be located in Western, NC at Warren Wilson College and will provide support to all of the western NC social work education programs (App State, Mars Hill University, Warren Wilson College and Western Carolina). The candidate selected for this position must reside within a commutable distance of at least one of these campuses. The position will require up to 25% travel to in-state NC human services organizations and partnering NC Social Work Coalition universities. Additionally, the chosen candidate may be required to travel to Chapel Hill, NC for in-person meetings, statewide conferences and other convenings to support the implementation of the PSLP.

Master's or Bachelor's and 0-2 years' experience; or will accept a combination of related education and experience in substitution.

* Ability to manage workload both independently and collaboratively without immediate or direct supervision.
* Ability to think critically and use conflict resolution skills to solve complex logistical problems involving diverse populations (e.g. schools, community-based nonprofits, university).
* Approachable, calm style encourages open communication across essential partners.
* Experience with post-secondary recruitment and admissions processes.
* Working knowledge of NC social work education programs and areas of practice.
* Ability to travel

* Bachelor's or master's degree in social work, education, counseling, or other human services related field.
* Experience working in one of the five critical service domains: child and family services; mental and behavioral health; health, aging and caregiving; intellectual and developmental disabilities; and service to justice system involved individuals.
* Experience using implementation science tools and strategies.
* Experience using data to evaluate program effectiveness and to develop continuous improvement/strategic action plans.
* Experience communicating and managing conflict across diverse workforce populations, essential partners and settings.
* Experience with promoting new program initiatives and fostering engagement.
* Experience with supporting recruitment efforts.

* Valid driver's license.
* Ability to lift up to 20 lbs.
* Personally accessible vehicle for transporting training materials and supplies to in-state training sites.

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.