Director, Social Services

University of Utah, United States

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Location: Salt Lake City, UTAH
Job Type: FullTime
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Director, Social Services
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Review begins Oct 22, 2021, but position remains open until filled. 
Announcement
Open Date 09/27/2021
Requisition Number PRN27803B
Job Title Director, Social Services
Working Title Director, Women’s Resource Center
Job Grade G
FLSA Code Executive
Patient Sensitive Job Code? No
Standard Hours per Week 40 hours/week
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Shift Day
Work Schedule Summary
This position may be required to work nights and weekends on occasion. This position is not a remote position.
VP Area President
Department 00323 - Women's Resource Center
Location Campus
City Salt Lake City, UT
Type of Recruitment External Posting
Pay Rate Range $68,000-$75,000
Close Date
Open Until Filled Yes
Job Summary
This position provides leadership and vision for the Women’s Resource Center (WRC) team. This position is also a critical part of the Student Affairs Departmental Leadership and reports to the Associate Vice President for Student Development and Inclusion. The Director will provide strategic oversight for the development and execution of programs and services that engage students at the University of Utah, with a focus on educating about critical social movements, exploring identities through an intersectional lens, and striving for social justice. The Director contributes to the support and empowerment of all women and gender marginalized students by creating a strong community and offering a brave space. The director will have knowledge of frameworks such as Intersectionality, Black Feminist Thought, Mujerista Discourse, and/or Queer Theory, just to name a few. The director will align programming and counseling that are trauma-informed and aligned with a feminist multicultural theory framework. Director should demonstrate the ability to learn and apply knowledge of Title IX, Clery Act, VAWA, Campus SaVE Act, and other institutional, state and federal regulations.
The director is responsible for supervision of personnel, budgeting & accounting, administration of programs and activities, evaluation of personnel and programs and reporting. The director will lead the strategic planning, outreach and program planning, and scholarship administration. The director will ensure through leadership and collaboration, the offering of wellness and counseling support to students in partnership with the University Counseling Center. The director will cultivate
relationships with faculty, staff, students, alumni, and donors throughout the campus and broader community to continue the evolution of the WRC.
Responsibilities
Supervision and Leadership
  •  Execute best practices with a high degree of self-direction to plan and balance workload, solve problems and take action in highly complex situations where independent judgment, critical thinking skills, and in-depth analysis are necessary to resolve issues where there is no clear precedent, standard technique, guideline, formula or quickly conceived solution available. 
  • Develop short- and long-range goals, strategic planning process  and operational effectiveness strategies for continuous improvement of resources and services
  •  Provide oversight of employees, including but not limited to: recruiting, hiring, training, supervising, and evaluating employees working within the Women’s Resource Center.
  •  Lead in the development and interpretation of policies to ensure compliance with the University’s policies and regulatory requirements. 
  •  Maintains, monitors, and utilizes assessment tools to demonstrate effectiveness of programs established within the Women’s Resource Center.
  • Perform other job-related duties and special projects as assigned


 
Programming, Education and Outreach
  • Develop and guide program priorities based on best practices and national standards that encompasses topics around social justice, inclusion and diversity.
  • Lead new program initiatives and development that enhance the retention of students from admissions through graduation. 
  •  Provide direction for current and potential programming collaborations
  • Coordinate and assist in planning/scheduling a developed curriculum for educational presentations with on-campus constituents regarding programs. 
  • Provide appropriate resources, referrals, education, and advocacy for sexual conduct and for victims experiencing bullying, and other discriminatory activities.

 
Financial and Budgets
  • Oversee and assist with the facilitation of the scholarship program (approximately 180 scholars and over 13 funding sources), including relationships with students and donors.
  • Work with the associate director to complete funding reports as required by foundations and contractors annually or semi-annually as designated.  
  • Develop and maintain relationships with current and potential donors. 
  • Work closely with the Student Services Development Team to align fundraising priorities. This also includes identification and writing of grant applications.

 
Counseling and Client Services
  • Collaborate with the University Counseling Center to deliver direct support to clients through communication, collaboration, policy review and processes.
  • Provide oversight to the clinical services of the Women’s Resource Center
  • Coordinate services for students when appropriate by consulting with clinical team. 
  • Facilitate trainings on the principles of mental and emotional health and well-being to campus partners.

Problem Solving 
The problems and solutions encountered by this position vary depending on the area and structure of the department. This position frequently addresses problematic situations and often acts as a mediator or a negotiator. A major task for this position is to understand the needs of the students, clients and staff and determine what products and services should be provided to meet those needs. 
 
Comments 
The incumbent must be proficient in making daily operational decisions in assigned area to ensure compliance of current regulations and guidelines. 
Minimum Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in the area of student affairs, higher education, social work or feminist/women’s/gender studies (or equivalent); eight years of progressively more responsible management experience; and demonstrated leadership, human relations and effective communications skills required.
 
Master’s degree in in the area of student affairs, higher education, social work or feminist/women’s/gender studies (or equivalent).
This position has no responsibility for providing care to patients.
Department specific qualifications:
The ideal candidate will have at least three years of progressively responsible management experience, which includes budget development, administration and personnel management. The incumbent will have demonstrated knowledge and commitment to addressing issues affecting individuals experiencing gender marginalization (for example women, non-binary, trans, and gender non-conforming individuals) and leading social justice initiatives. The director will have experience in coordinating student services in higher education and show a demonstrated
commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusiveness.
Disclaimer
This job description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities and qualifications required of employees assigned to the job.
Preferences
  • Experience in higher education
  • Clinical or counseling licensure is an asset in this role, but not required 
Type Benefited Staff
Special Instructions Summary
Review begins Oct 22, 2021, but position remains open until filled. 
Additional Information
The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students from diverse backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education for historically underrepresented students.
Individuals from historically underrepresented groups, such as minorities, women, qualified persons with disabilities and protected veterans are encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities. 
The University of Utah is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity employer and does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both. 
To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action:
Director/ Title IX Coordinator
Office of Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action (OEO/AA)
135 Park Building
Salt Lake City, UT 84112
801-581-8365
[email protected]
Online reports may be submitted at oeo.utah.edu
For more information: https://www.utah.edu/nondiscrimination/
To inquire about this posting, email: [email protected] or call 801-581-2300.
The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.
This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

Posting Specific Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

  • * Do you have a related Bachelor's degree or equivalency? (2 years related work experience may be substituted for 1 year of education)
    • Yes
    • No
  • * How many years of progressively more responsible management experience do you have?
    • Less than 2 years
    • 2 year or more, but less than 4 years
    • 4 years or more, but less than 6 years
    • 6 years or more, but less than 8 years
    • 8 years or more
  • Please share briefly your experience working with gender marginalized populations.

    (Open Ended Question)

  • Briefly describe your experience with personnel management and budget development.

    (Open Ended Question)


    • Applicant Documents
    Required Documents
  • Resume
  • Cover Letter
    • Optional Documents
  • Appropriate discharge document (such as a DD-214 – Member Copy 4) – Veteran Only – Call 801.581.2169
  • Addendum to the University of Utah - Veteran Only - Call 801.581.2169 after submission
  • Copy of Utah State Cat 1 certification
  • Applicant Document - Other

    • University Human Resource Management
    250 East 200 South, Suite 125 Salt Lake City, UT 84111
    Contact us: (801) 581-2169 By Email: [email protected]

     


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