Senior Coordinator for the Child Welfare Training Collaborative

Position Information Hiring Department: Social Work – Child Welfare Training Collaborative (CWTC) Reports To: Associate Professor of Social Work Job Location: El Paso, Texas (On Site) Posting End Date: Open until filled. This posting may close once a sufficient number of qualified applications have been received. Hours: 40 hours per week, standard Monday- Friday 8:00am- 5:00pm. FLSA status: Exempt Earliest Start Date: As soon as possible. Salary: Commensurate with experience. Required Application Materials Resume List of three references Note: This is a full time, temporary, contingent upon availability of funds position with a possibility of extension and is eligible for full benefits, including medical, dental, and vision expected through June 30th, 2027. Position Summary The CWTC’s purpose aligns with UTEP's mission to provide quality higher education to diverse student populations. The project entails professional partnership/deliverables in contract with the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS). The Child Welfare Training Collaborative, Title IV-E Senior Coordinator role provides leadership and oversight for a grant-funded IV-E project in collaboration with regional child welfare leadership, professionals, students, and community partners. The position is responsible for coordinating project operations, managing grant requirements, and ensuring successful achievement of project goals and deliverables. The Senior Coordinator serves as a key liaison between the university and the Region 10 child welfare community and works collaboratively with partners to strengthen child welfare workforce development, training, education, and professional practice. Project Leadership and Management Provide day-to-day leadership and coordination of the grant-funded project . Work with regional child welfare leadership and professionals to assess regional needs and translate those needs into project planning, operations, and activities Monitor project goals, objectives, timelines, deliverables, and outcomes to ensure successful implementation of the grant while maintaining appropriate documentation, monitoring the project budget, preparing annual budgets and reports, and ensuring compliance with grant requirements and institutional policies. Attend meetings, trainings and conferences to support the project. Lead IV-E stipend student recruitment and support efforts. Supervise, mentor, and provide directions to project staff and students as appropriate. Training and Curriculum Development Develop an annual training agenda for Child Protective Services (CPS) professionals and foster parents. Lead the planning, logistics, implementation, coordination, and evaluation of training programs, including training development and coordination of nationally, regionally, or locally recognized presenters, trainers, and consultants. Community and University Collaboration Develop and maintain strong working relationships with the regional child welfare leadership, child welfare professionals, community organizations, university personnel, and other stakeholders. Program Evaluation and Dissemination Facilitate continuous assessment of project activities and outcomes through data collection, research, evaluation, and stakeholder feedback. Use findings from assessments and research to identify regional needs, improve training and program activities, support achievement of project objectives, and advance knowledge in child welfare field through presentations and publications. Complies with all State and University policies. Other duties may be assigned. Supervisory Responsibilities: Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization's policies and applicable laws. Qualifications To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Required Qualifications Education: Bachelor's degree in Social Work. and Experience: A minimum of three years of related experience and training in child welfare & A minimum of two years of experience in a supervisory role; or equivalent combination of education and experience. Preferred Qualifications Master’s degree in Social Work with a bachelor’s degree in a related field. A minimum of four years of related experience and training in child welfare. Experience with federal, state, or foundation-funded grants. Experience in developing and delivering child welfare workforce or other related field training, professional development or continuing education training. Experience in research dissemination through presentations, publications, or professional meetings. Experience in budget monitoring. Knowledge, Skills & Abilities Proficiency in Microsoft Office software, including Word and Excel, and learning and working within other data management systems. Knowledge and skills in program evaluation, data collection, analysis and report writing. Familiarity with evaluation methods, survey tools, or platforms such as Canva, Qualtrics, or Question Pro. Excellent organizational, communication, and interpersonal skills. Ability to manage multiple tasks with attention to detail and accuracy. Why Pick UTEP The University of Texas at El Paso (UTEP ) is a comprehensive public research university that is increasing access to excellent higher education. We advance discovery of public value and positively impact the health, culture, education, and economy of the community we serve. UTEP is America’s leading Hispanic-serving university. Located at the westernmost tip of Texas, where three states and two countries converge along the Rio Grande, 84% of our 26,000 students are Hispanic, and half are the first in their families to go to college. UTEP offers 170 bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degree programs at the only open-access, top-tier research university in America. This is an especially exciting time to join UTEP as it advances the goals of its 2030 Strategic Plan . Built around the institution’s core strengths—its location, its people, its supportive culture, and its community partnerships—the plan lays out a bold vision for the next decade, aimed at maximizing the University’s regional impact and national stature. What UTEP Offers Miner Perks and Benefits Benefit Package includes: Medical, Prescription, Life Insurance and Wellness platform Voluntary Benefits: Dental, Vision, Additional life insurance, UT Flex, Short and Long - term disability plans Retirement Programs Longevity Pay Paid Vacation & Sick Leave Paid Holidays Employee Discounts & Perks Employee Education Assistance program And much more! Visit our Benefits Summary Page for more information on our additional benefits. Disclaimer: Eligibility for perks and benefits may vary based on part-time or full-time employment. Additional Information Note: To the extent that this position involves research, work, or access to critical infrastructure as referenced in Executive Order GA-48, being hired for and continuing to be employed in this position requires the ability to maintain the security or integrity of the infrastructure. The primary accountabilities are intended to describe the general content of and requirements of this position and are not intended to be an exhaustive statement of duties. Incumbents may perform all or some of the primary accountabilities listed. Specific tasks or responsibilities will be documented in the incumbents’ performance objectives as outlined by the incumbents’ immediate supervisor or manager. This position is security-sensitive and subject to Texas Education Code 51.215, which authorizes the employer to obtain criminal history record information. A valid driver’s license issued by the State where the applicant resides and insurability as defined in UTS 157 may be required to perform the position's essential functions. The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to feel; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and talk or hear. The noise level for this work environment is usually moderate. In keeping with its access, excellence, and impact mission, The University of Texas at El Paso is committed to a learning and working environment that honors the talents, respects the differences, and nurtures the growth and development of all. We seek to attract faculty and staff who share our commitment. The University of Texas at El Paso is an Equal Opportunity Employer. The University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, sexual orientation, or gender identity in employment or the provision of services in accordance with state and federal law. Discrimination on the basis of sex includes an employee’s or prospective employee’s right to be free from sexual harassment under Title IX of the Higher Education Amendments of 1972. Inquiries—including the filing of a Formal Complaint or reporting an incident—about the application of Title IX may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, who can be reached by phone at (915) 747-8358, by email at titleix@utep.edu , or by mail at 500 W. University Ave., El Paso, TX, Kelly Hall, Room 223C. For accommodation information for employees and applicants with disabilities, please contact UTEP's Equal Opportunity Office at eoaa@utep.edu .