FSoS Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholar Program Coordinator

About the Job

The FSoS Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholar Program Coordinator will be responsible for all aspects of the FSoS Title IV-E Scholars Program, including program management, program evaluation, assessment and data tracking, and fieldwork site development. The position is hybrid and requires occasional evening work and travel. A valid driver's license or reliable transportation is required.

Please note that this position is not eligible for H-1B or Green Card sponsorship. This position does not offer a STEM OPT training program.

• Lead the development, implementation, refinement, and sustainability of the Family Social Science (FSoS) Title IV-E Child Scholars Program within the Family Social Science Department.
• Provide oversight on all facets of the program, including recruitment, selection, orientation, program delivery, support, and career preparation.
• Develop, maintain, and update all program materials and resources (e.g., program handbook, student handbook, MOA, information session and orientation slide decks, career tracking documents).
• Develop and execute an advanced curriculum to enhance skills for Title IV-E child welfare students in public and tribal child welfare practice.
• Work with the FSoS Senior Academic Advisor to implement the FSoS student academic advising model for FSoS IV-E students and provide direct advising, support, and mentorship regarding Title VI-E Scholars.
• Manage the Title IV-E child welfare fieldwork requirement in collaboration with the FSoS field work instructor and FSoS Team.
• Understand, translate, and execute Title IV-E statute in the delivery of the FSoS Title IV-E Child Scholars Program.
• Plan for and oversee a curriculum auditing process to generate additional Title IV-E revenue, with attention to long-term objectives, goals, and plans.
• Provide oversight of the child welfare mentorship program, including recruitment, matching, budgetary oversight and compensation, pedagogy, and support of students and mentors.
• Review and implement best practices for IV-E student support and retention, as guided by national policies and research.
• Collaborate with the undergraduate team on the career pathways project.
• Develop and oversee alumni engagement programs and activities for Title IV-E child welfare scholar graduates.
• Forecast and monitor Title IV-E sub-budgets.
• Serve as liaison to adjunct faculty teaching courses that count for the child welfare program.
• Actively participate in the statewide Title IV-E Child Welfare Consortium.

• Participate in and provide data for Title IV-E evaluation efforts.
• Manage data collection and tracking of graduate job seeking, employment, and repayment of stipends in partnership with the University of Minnesota Office of Student Finance.
• Develop and implement a continuous quality improvement process, including scholar satisfaction surveys, focus groups with participating staff, and other activities as needed.

• Identify eligible Tier 2 fieldwork sites for Title IV-E scholars.
• Cultivate strong relationships with identified sites.
• Work with sites to identify and develop meaningful fieldwork experiences for Title IV-E scholars.
• Collaborate with the Fieldwork team to develop a fieldwork database for FSoS students.

• Bachelor's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Psychology, Family Science, Human Development, or a related field, plus at least five (5) years of related professional experience; OR
• Master's degree in Social Work, Human Services, Student Affairs, Psychology, Family Science, Human Development, or a related field, plus at least three (3) years of related professional experience.
• Experience working in Child Welfare.
• Knowledge of the Child Welfare System in Minnesota.
• Competency using the Google platform (including Google Forms), Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Qualtrics.

• Experience with Title IV-E Child Welfare programs.
• Experience with program evaluation and research experience.
• Experience with program or curriculum development.
• Ability to work with diverse stakeholders, including students, faculty, and community partners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent organizational skills.

Pay Range: $52,375 to $110,793; depending on education/qualifications/experience.

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment.

Position Type:
Faculty and P&A Staff.

The University offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Competitive wages, paid holidays, and generous time off.
• Continuous learning opportunities through professional training and degree‑seeking programs supported by the Regents Tuition Benefit Program.
• Low‑cost medical, dental, and pharmacy plans.
• Healthcare and dependent care flexible spending accounts.
• University HSA contributions.
• Disability and employer‑paid life insurance.
• Employee wellbeing program.
• Excellent retirement plans with employer…