Inside Higher Ed · 2 weeks ago
Administrative Specialist Academic
Atlanta, GA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid LevelInside Higher Ed is committed to advancing knowledge and promoting social justice through the Andrew Young School of Social Work. The Administrative Specialist will provide administrative coordination for the Practicum Education Office and support the preparation of graduates for social work practice.
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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
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
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed is the online source for news, opinion, and jobs related to higher education.
Founded in 2004
51-200 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageTotal Funding
unknown2022-01-10Acquired
2006-08-31Series Unknown
Leadership Team
Stephanie Shweiki
Director, Foundation Partnerships
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