Temporary - Academic Support Specialist III (Part-Time)

University of Louisville • Louisville, KY

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About The Position

The University of Louisville's Kent School of Social Work is seeking to hire a Part-Time Temporary - Academic Support Specialist III. Essential Duties and Responsibilities Process student applications for practicum including; advising students on practicum opportunities, navigating students through the referral, interviewing, and placement confirmation process Secure required documentation from students, practicum instructors and task supervisors and community organizations Maintain accurate and current information about placement sites and assigned students listed in the practicum tracking software program including entering regularly contacts, documenting process and updating data as needed Attend weekly individual supervision and team meetings Complete other duties as assigned Requires occasional travel between University buildings

Requirements

• Eight (8) years of relevant experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in social work
• Have at least two years’ experience as a practicum instructor or practicum liaison, preferably with Kent School students
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Publisher.
• Interpersonal - ability to engage others and build positive working relationships
• Service Excellence - responsive to constituents, provides relevant information in a timely manner
• Flexibility - ability to change direction as needed to accommodate changing contexts
• Teamwork - ability to negotiate roles and tasks with others to meet goals and objectives, provide assistance as needed, communicate effectively with immediate team and external agencies/practicum instructor team members
• Work Ethic - responsible with university time and resources, puts forth best efforts always, can multi-task in focusing both on details and large pictures
• Critical Thinking - ability to think through issues and identify potential solutions
• Documentation- ability to clearly document needed information within time frames

Responsibilities

• Process student applications for practicum including; advising students on practicum opportunities, navigating students through the referral, interviewing, and placement confirmation process
• Secure required documentation from students, practicum instructors and task supervisors and community organizations
• Maintain accurate and current information about placement sites and assigned students listed in the practicum tracking software program including entering regularly contacts, documenting process and updating data as needed
• Attend weekly individual supervision and team meetings
• Complete other duties as assigned
• Requires occasional travel between University buildings

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed