About the College 

The College of Education, Criminal Justice, Human Services, and Information Technology (CECH) is dedicated to making a difference in our communities through outreach, academic programs, and community partnerships. Our students and faculty work side-by-side with educators, athletic directors, community wellness experts, cybersecurity analysts, and local, state and federal law enforcement officials. We value experiential learning as an important element of our degree programs. Current research is incorporated into every course to ensure our graduates are prepared to address the most urgent challenges of our society. 

About the Student Services Center 

The CECH Student Services Center is home to our college's undergraduate academic advisors, as well as our college's Student Success Team, including retention and career specialists, and our embedded mental health counselor.

Job Overview

As part of the CECH Student Success Team, the Program Director for Social Services and Wellness will direct a broad range of student social services and wellness programs and functions. They will support students in distress or crisis by providing guidance on coping strategies and on navigating applicable social services resources. This position will also provide needs assessment, referral, and monitoring for students with economic distress and related issues. They will provide non-therapeutic intake and appropriate referral for students with mental and emotional health issues. 

The ideal candidate will possess patience when working with students, offering support through case management, outreach and awareness events, as well as overseeing our satellite location of the Bearcat Pantry.  Additionally, they should be knowledgeable in developing tailored programming designed to meet the unique needs of CECH students, including specific identity groups, racially minoritized communities, and other underserved populations.  

The person in this position will collaborate with various campus and university units, as well as community organizations. This may include but is not limited to the UC CARE Team, Accessibility Resources, Veteran Affairs, and Financial Aid and Enrollment Services. The Program Director for Social Services and Wellness must have the ability to work independently and to partner with these various departments in order to advance the CECH community's awareness of well-being issues and resources.  
 

Standard Days Worked: M-F 
Type of Appointment: Full-Time (12 Months) 
Work Location: Hybrid. Office location is 360 Teachers-Dyer Complex. Position is eligible for 40% remote work. 

Essential Functions

• Research, design and implement high quality student social services and wellness programs.
• Create long- and short-term action plans that advance the college's priorities around student social services support.
• Provide intensive initial and follow up support for students with social services needs, including economic distress - intake, guidance, referral to applicable resources, monitoring, and follow up.
• Provide educational outreach on wellness awareness and resources through events, workshops, and collaboration with applicable partners. 
• Collaborate with CECH leadership, faculty, and staff, as well as campus and community members. 
• Maintain data and provide reports on student issues and their resolutions, as well as assessment of outreach and other efforts.
• Perform related duties based on college need.

Required Education

• Bachelor's Degree
• Nine (9) years of relevant work experience and/or other specialized training can be used in lieu of education requirement.

Required Experience

Five (5) years related experience.

Additional Qualifications Considered

• Licensed Social Worker (LSW), Licensed Independent Social Worker (LISW), or Licensed Independent Social Worker with Supervision Designation (LISW-S).
• Experience working with college students or well-versed in college student wellness trends.  
• Demonstrated experience working with diverse student populations, including underserved and international students, with knowledge of educational barriers facing underrepresented students. 
• Extensive knowledge of social services in the Cincinnati metro area. 
• Experience creating partnerships in the university and surrounding local communities. 
• Ability to prioritize, organize, plan, and follow-up on multiple tasks and projects. 
• Solutions oriented with a drive for innovation and a spirit of collaboration; team player with ability to work independently. 
• Commitment to excellence, communication, listening, and attention to detail. 
• Comfortable with the use of technology and open to learning new systems and technology as needed. 

Physical Requirements/Work Environment

Application Process  

Interested and qualified applicants must apply online and include:

• Cover letter of interest
• Resume

Applications without a cover letter and resume will not be considered for the position. Please use the additional documents feature as needed for these items.