Project Coordinator - Counselor Education (OPS)

Job No: 525386
Work Type:
Location: Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)
Categories: RealCat
Department: 18070000 - ED-SHDOSE-SCHL OF HUM DEV&ORG

Job Description


Classification Title:

OPS-Sponsored Projects Non-Clerical

Job Description:

Project Recognition, Empowerment, and Action for Child mental Health (REACH) in The Counselor Education Program at The University of Florida is currently accepting applications for a REACH project coordinator. This is a grant-funded, part-time (20 hours per week) position. Project REACH is a federally-funded training grant that involves training adults in Youth Mental Health First Aid (YMHFA), a program to help adults recognize the signs for when youth 12-18 need mental health support and to know how to help them.

Successful applicants will demonstrate good organizational and communication skills. We are seeking someone with good intercultural skills and the ability to develop strong community outreach/presence. The position is contingent on continued grant funding, but currently the project is renewable for a 5-year period. Experience in counseling or community mental health is desirable.

The appointment will begin in March, 2022 or as soon as filled. The Counselor Education Program is housed within the School of Human Development and Organizational Studies in the College of Education. More information about the Counselor Education Program can be found at https://education.ufl.edu/counselor-education/.

Responsibilities:

• Attend project team meetings
• Assist with recruitment for YMHFA trainings.
• Outreach to build and sustain community partnerships.
• Organize program activities (e.g., ordering training materials, organizing trainings)
• Collect and manage data (e.g., Excel) and assist in reporting to the funding agency
• Assist with website and social media/marketing development and maintenance
• Attend meetings with funding agency as requested

The University of Florida is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and is committed to increasing the diversity of its faculty. We welcome nominations of and applications from anyone who would bring additional dimensions to the university's research, teaching and clinical mission, including women, members of minoritized groups, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Expected Salary:

Salary is commensurate with education and experience.

Minimum Requirements:

• Bachelor's degree or higher
• Strong organizational and interpersonal skills

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working with diverse populations
• Comfortable with community outreach

Special Instructions to Applicants:

Applicant should upload all materials to the University of Florida's employment website https://jobs.ufl.edu. If technical assistance is needed, please contact Human resources at (352) 392-2477. Candidates should submit application materials electronically at https://jobs.ufl.edu. Please provide: (1) a cover letter of application addressing qualifications, (2) a current resume or curriculum vita, and (3) contact information for three references. Inquiries about the position can be addressed to Dr. Sondra Smith, Search Committee Chair (ssmith@coe.ufl.edu). Review of candidates will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. To ensure full consideration, application materials should be submitted by February 28th, 2023.

Application must be submitted by 11:55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

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To apply, visit https://explore.jobs.ufl.edu/en-us/job/525386/project-coordinator-counselor-education-ops

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