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Employment Type: Permanent Staff (EHRA NF)

Vacancy ID: NF0009213

Salary Range: Dependent upon experience and qualifications

Position Summary/Description:

The School of Social Work ( SSW ) at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill invites applications for a position as Workforce Certificate Program Coordinator to support an exciting new initiative, ‘the NC Public Service Leadership Program ( PSLP ).’

The Workforce Certificate Program Coordinator ( WCPC ) will work directly with the Assistant Dean of Workforce Development and within the School of Social Work Office of Community Engagement and Outreach to spearhead the design and implementation of comprehensive certificate programs for pre-service and in-service social work practitioners and students both the secondary, post-secondary/undergraduate and graduate levels. This leadership role encompasses developing innovative curricula focused on public sector service and engagement with underserved populations within the social work workforce.

This initiative plans to develop and offer a statewide, three-tiered public sector service delivery certificate. The purpose of the certification is to spark interest in pursuing public sector career opportunities and, for those already engaged in the social work workforce, to add a credential to enable career advancement and acquisition and competency of advanced skills. The Public Sector Service Delivery Certification will comprise of three tiers, targeting three distinct segments of the workforce: 1) pre-college and undergraduates; 2) graduate students; and 3) post-graduates or advanced practitioners. Each tier will encompass a core set of common elements: a degree and/or curriculum enhancement to leverage foundational instruction; a tuition-free credential, with curriculum development and instructional costs incurred and covered through the initiative; emphasis on direct service; content focused on North Carolina’s critical service delivery areas; a virtual delivery model to enhance accessibility; and a co-instruction model of university faculty, agency professionals, and individuals with lived experiences.

Working collaboratively with university partners and key stakeholders, this position oversees the planning, implementation, and administration of the PSLP certificate programs. Responsibilities will include assessing needs for interest, career preparation, and sustained skills; developing courses, training, and curricula; ensuring that these programs specifically address the needs of the target populations and workforce challenges of the State of North Carolina; employing introductory conduct and focuses on the critical service areas; highlighting content pertaining to rural service delivery and the needs of special populations; and providing the knowledge, skills, and competencies that the workforce needs at each point of the service continuum. This position will be expected to prepare curriculum at various points of learning for potential social workers, current students, and skilled practitioners and will generate content and curricula that ranges from exploratory content to specialized tracks of service needs, micro and macro content, and service delivery models to licensure prep content with specialized focus on intersectional conditions, such as mental health, substance use, and intellectual and developmental disabilities.

Education and Experience:

*Doctoral degree in social work, social welfare, instruction, education, public health, social science, or other closely related discipline

*Licensed Clinical Social Worker ( LCSW )

*Experience working with rural and underserved populations

*Ability to work collaboratively with academic institutions, government agencies, and community organizations

*Familiarity with North Carolina’s social service systems and public sector workforce needs

*Experience designing or managing certificate programs or non-degree educational credentials

*Knowledge of instructional design principles and adult learning theories

*Demonstrated commitment to cultural competence and inclusive educational practices.

*Experience working in a university or higher education setting.

*Familiarity with current trends and challenges in workforce development and social work education

Essential Skills:

*Experience in curriculum development and/or workforce development for behavioral health disciplines

*Demonstrated knowledge of social work practice, particularly in public sector service delivery areas

*Proficiency in online learning platforms and digital tools for virtual program delivery

*Strong organizational, communication, collaboration, and project management skills

*Prior experience in curriculum development and instruction at post-secondary institutions

*Experience in evaluation of curriculum and learning goals within a continuous improvement framework

AA/EEO Statement:

The University is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes all to apply without regard to age, color, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation. We encourage all qualified applicants to apply, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.