Program Director, Child Welfare Education Partnership

University of New Hampshire, United States

Updated: about 17 hours ago
Location: Manchester, MASSACHUSETTS
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Position Details
Summary


Operating Title Program Director, Child Welfare Education Partnership
Long Classification Title Director, CWEP
Campus Location Manchester
Department UNH CPS Educational Training & Partnership
Summary of Position
Reporting to and with broad administrative oversight from the Associate Dean of the College of Professional Studies – online division, this position is responsible for the administration and direction of the Child Welfare Education Partnership (CWEP) program. The CWEP Program Director is responsible for the administration, supervision, coordination, and execution of a contract with the New Hampshire Division of Health and Human Services (NHDHHS) to provide a broad range of educational programs, research and development activities and other services for foster and adoptive parents, residential care providers and staff at the Division of Children, Youth and Families (DCYF).
This position requires an individual with the intellectual capacity to view programs and activities delivered by CWEP within the overall structure of NHDHHS and analyze how the program’s individual functions contribute to the effectiveness and efficiency of training for the constituents the contract serves. The position also requires the ability to look beyond individual course and instructor evaluations and experiences to evaluate how the program is meeting the educational needs of DCYF’s new and established workforce in order to perform their job functions expertly while delivering a high-quality support and interaction to New Hampshire families. The Program Director must possess the mental agility and intellectual flexibility to implement ongoing and systemic change throughout the training unit. Continuous Quality Improvement processes are key to the success of the contract.
Acceptable minimum level of education Master's
Acceptable minimum years of experience 5-7 years
Additional Job Information
Posting Number PS4558FY24
Other minimum qualifications
  • Master’s in Social Work or other appropriate academic discipline, with five to seven years of experience related to project specialization.
  • Supervisory experience required.
  • Experience in educational program development and content; ; knowledge of the needs of adult learners; knowledge of child welfare systems; budget development and fiscal management; evaluation and assessment development and analysis.
  • Ability to oversee independent research and quality improvement processes.
  • High Degree of self-motivation, initiative, communication skills and ability to work with diverse constituencies at all levels of state government and colleagues nationally.
  • Travel as needed.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
  • Online program development and instruction.
  • Experience leading remote teams.
  • Doctorate level degree (EdD or PhD) in an appropriate academic discipline.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/60670
Percent Time Information (FTE) 1.00
Grade 26
EEO Statement

The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
UNH College of Professional Studies is a college of the University of New Hampshire, the state’s flagship public research institution, which offers undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction in the heart of New Hampshire’s largest city. Located in the state’s business and tech hub, the Manchester campus leverages its city location to promote real-world learning, providing research, internship and career opportunities to students and graduates. Teaching excellence is at the core of our mission. UNH College of Professional Studies faculty collaborate with students in research, service, and creative expression to better prepare them for success in today’s high demand fields. Our campus is equipped with cutting-edge labs and learning spaces, and its central location attracts students from diverse life experiences and cultural backgrounds. For more information about UNH College of Professional Studies, visit https://cps.unh.edu/ . 
The UNH Diversity Resource Guide with information and programming available in the seacoast area, New Hampshire and the region can be found here: https://www.unh.edu/hr/diversity-resource-guide  

Posting Details


Posting Date 04/12/2024
Open Until Filled Yes
Closing Date
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only? No
Interested Internal Candidates Exist? No
Job Category Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type Grant Funded
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