Administrative Specialist Academic

Georgia State University•Atlanta, GA

18h

About The Position

Located in the home of the Civil Rights Movement, our school is committed to advancing knowledge, promoting social justice and equity, and strengthening individuals, families, and communities. We embrace diversity and inclusivity, thus fostering an environment that prepares students to be skilled and ethical social workers who bring positive change to the world. WHAT MAKES Andrew Young School of Social Work A GREAT PLACE? · A flexible work environment · Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc. · A knowledge-sharing organization that works collaboratively with diverse partners. · Professional development opportunity and mentorship · A rapidly growing center within an academic setting The essential duties and responsibilities of the Administrative Specialist Administrative are the following: Provides administrative coordination for the Practicum Education Office. Offers social work supervision to students in placement as needed. Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating practicum education policies and procedures. Mains a database for all practicum-related materials, including MOUs, student applications, agency applications, and evaluations. Troubleshoots student problems at practicum placement sites in collaboration with the practicum director, practicum instructors, and liaisons. Provides support to the Director of Practicum Education and unit staff. Ensures the successful preparation of graduates for social work practice, their contribution to research and scholarship, and their leadership for community service. Manages Basic Practicum Supervisor Training. Co-facilitates training and develops training resources. Co-facilitate practicum orientations to students and practicum agency instructors/representatives. Provide support to the Practicum Education Office placement effort. Maintains Practicum information on department databases and website. Creates and disseminates Practicum placement information and monitors placement referrals for confirmations. Implements quality assurance measures to confirm and maintain current data. Promotes program procedures, policies and academic objective, and assists with problem resolution as directed.

Requirements

Master's degree in social work or related field.

Nice To Haves

Excellent organization skills, independence and initiative.
Experience with administrative reporting.
Strong interpersonal, written, verbal, organizational, administrative and problem-solving skills.
Proficiency in Microsoft programs including Word, Publisher, ACCESS, and Excel.

Responsibilities

Provides administrative coordination for the Practicum Education Office.
Offers social work supervision to students in placement as needed.
Assists in developing, implementing, and evaluating practicum education policies and procedures.
Maintains a database for all practicum-related materials, including MOUs, student applications, agency applications, and evaluations.
Troubleshoots student problems at practicum placement sites in collaboration with the practicum director, practicum instructors, and liaisons.
Provides support to the Director of Practicum Education and unit staff.
Ensures the successful preparation of graduates for social work practice, their contribution to research and scholarship, and their leadership for community service.
Manages Basic Practicum Supervisor Training.
Co-facilitates training and develops training resources.
Co-facilitate practicum orientations to students and practicum agency instructors/representatives.
Provide support to the Practicum Education Office placement effort.
Maintains Practicum information on department databases and website.
Creates and disseminates Practicum placement information and monitors placement referrals for confirmations.
Implements quality assurance measures to confirm and maintain current data.
Promotes program procedures, policies and academic objective, and assists with problem resolution as directed.