University of Utah ยท 3 months ago
Research Assistant Professor in the College of Social Work- Social Research Institute (SRI)
Salt Lake City, UT
Full-time
Onsite
Senior Level
5+ years expThe University of Utah's College of Social Work is seeking a Research Assistant Professor to serve as the Center Director for the VSWT Services. This role involves directing operations, strategic planning, and leading the development of the VSWT Service Center, which aims to enhance child welfare training through innovative technologies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Lead efforts regarding national expansion and partnerships for the VSWT Service Center
Direct programs and projects
Supervise employees and contractors
Oversee the redesign and upkeep of the VSWT Service Center website and support materials
Guide the center's communications and marketing campaigns
Provide insights on instructional technology products and product improvement
Directs the development and implementation of operations and logistics objectives that are consistent with the University of Utah's goals and objectives
May develop logistic plans and procedures to ensure that internal university and external entities' needs are met
May be responsible for grand scale scheduling and coordination of large, multi-functional areas or departments
Responsible for evaluating current and proposed systems and procedures and determining implementation of changes as needed
Provides strategic direction by setting short and long-term goals, estimating budgetary requirements for staff, space and equipment planning, and implementing special projects and policies
Develops strategies consistent with the University of Utah's continuous quality improvement program
Oversees all aspects of staff management including recruitment and retention of assigned staff
Forecasts staffing, capital and operating budget needs in evaluating and reporting on market sensitivity, financial analysis, space utilization review, staff performance evaluation, etc
Ensures customer/patient satisfaction by analyzing complaints, concerns and suggestions and providing appropriate follow-through
Oversees the analysis and determination of appropriate staff mix to support customer/patient needs
Ensures competency of management/supervisory staff through the development and/or presentation of educational programs and through on-going staff performance evaluation
Markets and promotes new and existing programs and services to internal and external customers
Participates in university-wide committees to establish customer/patient service and administrative plans and policies
Facilitates cooperative and collaborative community and institutional relationships
Qualification
Required
5+ years of experience as a leader in instructional technology for social workers, especially in child welfare
Proven ability to establish connections with agency administration and other decision makers, especially in the field of child welfare education and training
Business acumen, including successful entrepreneurial experience and skills
Evidence of collaborative decision-making style and supportive approach to supervision of co-workers
Preferred
10+ years of experience in adult instructional technology, including executive leadership experience
Extensive knowledge of Utah's VSWT suite of instructional technology products
Knowledge of the education and training needs of social workers
Strategic thinking combined with attention to detail
Deep understanding of higher education and child welfare policies, including accessibility compliance
Bachelor's degree or equivalency (two years of related work experience can be substituted for one year of education); plus, eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations, and effective communications skills required
Master's degree in Education, Business Administration, or related area preferred
Company
University of Utah
The University of Utah, located in Salt Lake City in the foothills of the Wasatch Mountains, is the flagship institution of higher learning in Utah.
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