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Georgia State University · 4 hours ago

Administrative Specialist Academic

Atlanta Metro

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$43K/yr - $55K/yr

Georgia State University is committed to advancing knowledge and promoting social justice through its School of Social Work. The Administrative Specialist will provide administrative support for the Practicum Education Office, assist in developing and evaluating practicum education policies, and ensure successful student placements in social work practice.

Higher Education

H1B Sponsor Likely

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

Qualification

Master's degree in social workMicrosoft WordMicrosoft PublisherMicrosoft AccessMicrosoft ExcelOrganizational skillsInterpersonal skillsWritten communicationVerbal communicationProblem-solving skills

Required

Master's degree in social work or related field

Preferred

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

Benefits

Generous benefits, including health, dental, vision, tuition assistance, retirement, etc.

Company

Georgia State University

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Georgia State is an urban public research university and national model for student success in Atlanta, the cultural and economic center of the Southeast.

Founded in 1913

Atlanta, GA, US

5001-10000 employees

http://www.gsu.edu

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