Program Manager, Pre-Service and In-Service Training - School of Social Work

$69,000 - $76,000/Yr

University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, IL - Urbana, IL

Full-time - Mid Level

Hybrid - Urbana, IL

Educational Services

About the position

The Program Manager for Pre-Service and In-Service Training will assist the Associate Director of the Pre-Service and In-Service Program with overseeing and implementing the daily programmatic operations, design, and delivery of pre-service and in-service trainings. This includes the direct supervision and oversight of Training and Learning Facilitators, and Senior Training and Learning Facilitators (Trainers).

Responsibilities

• Serve as a program liaison with DCFS, private agency management, and the Office of Learning and Professional Development.
• Manage operational tasks for a team of Pre-Service and In-Service trainers.
• Assist the Associate Director with evaluating operational efficiency and effectiveness, curriculum design, making recommendations for change, and implementing approved recommendations.
• May serve as a trainer and a facilitator for Foundation classes, In-service standalone classes, and special cohorts.
• Provide direct supervision and training to Trainers.
• Ensure the program meets obligated program deliverables and expectations.
• Report to Associate Director on all programmatic deliverables, development of training staff, and evaluative measures and outcomes related to training events.
• Promote team quality assurance, including overseeing orientation and professional development for Trainers.
• Calculate, analyze, and evaluate outcome and efficacy data.
• Assist the Illinois Department of Children and Family Services in the development and approval of the annual statewide training schedule.
• Identify, manage, and support pre-service and in-service training within the Department.
• Collaborate in the administration, evaluation, and quality assurance of all approved pre-service and in-service programs and courses.

Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited college or university in Social Work or a related field.
• Professional experience of five or more years in public or child welfare services.
• Two or more years of supervisory experience which included oversight of staff development.

Nice-to-haves

• Three or more years of experience conducting training in a public or private child welfare specialists training program.
• Licensed Direct Service Child Welfare Employee (CWEL) under DCFS Rule, Part 412.

Benefits

• Competitive salary range of $69,000-$76,000.
• Hybrid work options may be available.
• Full-time Academic Professional position.