Curriculum Coordinator

UNC-Chapel Hill • Chapel Hill, NC

1d • Hybrid

About The Position

The School of Social Work (SSW) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill is seeking a Curriculum Coordinator for the Public Service Leadership Program (PSLP). This role is funded by a grant aimed at developing and offering a statewide, three-tiered public service certificate program. The program targets both pre-service students (high school, community college/undergraduate, and master's levels) and in-service practitioners in public sector social work. The goal is to encourage public sector career interests and provide credentials for career advancement and skill acquisition for current professionals. The certificates will feature a core set of common elements, including curriculum enhancement, tuition-free access, a focus on direct service and North Carolina's critical service delivery areas, a virtual delivery model, and co-instruction by university faculty, agency professionals, and individuals with lived experiences. The PSLP Curriculum Coordinator will collaborate with the PSLP Workforce Development Curriculum Engineer to implement and support academic aspects of the program for both pre-service and in-service practitioners and students at undergraduate and graduate levels. This position will contribute to the development of innovative curricula for public sector social work practice and engagement with underserved populations. The program includes three certificates for pre-service students (pre-BSW, BSW, MSW) and two for in-service practitioners (post-BSW, post-MSW). Each certificate will involve immersive in-person experiences, virtual professional learning, and asynchronous online components. The Coordinator will report to the Workforce Development Curriculum Engineer and work with other PSLP leads and managers on curriculum development, launch, implementation, and assessment of student learning outcomes. This role also involves serving as a regional team lead for the PSLP curriculum development team, supporting the PSLP Curriculum, Certificate and Training Committee, workgroups, and external stakeholders. The position is based at Western Carolina University and supports social work programs at Appalachian State University, Mars Hill University, Warren Wilson College, and Western Carolina University. The candidate must reside within a commutable distance of one of these universities and is expected to work on-campus at least two days a week. The role requires up to 25% travel to regional NC human services organizations and partner universities, as well as potential travel for conferences and meetings.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in education, social work, human services, educational psychology, or related field of study
• Reside within a commutable distance of at least one of these universities: Appalachian State University, Mars Hill University, Warren Wilson College, and Western Carolina University.
• Experience in collection, organization, and monitoring of course assessment data
• Experience in tracking measures of student learning
• Proficiency in using online learning platforms and digital tools for virtual program delivery (e.g. Zoom, Teams, Mentimeter, BigBlueButton)
• Strong interpersonal, organizational, and communication skills
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively without immediate direct supervision
• Ability to manage conflict and communicate effectively with diverse workforce populations, stakeholders and settings
• Working knowledge of the content and practice skills associated with the 5 critical service domains (child and family services, mental/behavioral health, IDD, adult and aging populations, justice-involved populations)

Nice To Haves

• Master’s degree in education, social work, human services, educational psychology or a related field of study
• Experience with data management systems to track student performance
• Experience with implementing training curricula and/or programs
• Experience with academic advising for post-secondary education settings
• Experience with classroom-based instruction for in-person and online learning environments
• Ability to work collaboratively with academic institutions, adult students, working professionals, and other stakeholders
• Familiarity with North Carolina’s social service systems and public sector workforce needs
• Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories
• Experience working in a university or higher education setting
• Familiarity with current trends and challenges in workforce development and social work education

Responsibilities

• Implement and provide academic support for pre-service and in-service PSLP practitioners and students at undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Support the implementation and future development of innovative curricula focused on public sector social work practice and engagement with underserved populations.
• Develop, launch, and implement the program’s curricula.
• Support the development and implementation of all associated assessments needed to gauge student learning and progress towards stated learning outcomes.
• Serve as regional team lead for the PSLP curriculum development team, including the regional Wellness Coach and Recruitment Coordinator.
• Support the PSLP Curriculum, Certificate and Training Committee and other PSLP workgroups and external stakeholder groups.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level