FSoS Title IV-E Child Welfare Scholar Program Coordinator

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.

Location and Work environment: This is a hybrid position that 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.

Primary Responsibilities:

Program Management (50%)

• 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.

Program Evaluation, Assessment, and Data Tracking (25%)

• 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.

Fieldwork Site Development (25%)

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

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 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.

Since 1992, the Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship has provided financial support and educational resources to Master of Social Work students committed to post-graduate careers in public and/or Tribal child welfare. Today, the Title IV-E Child Welfare Fellowship has almost 700 alumni who have worked in a variety of practice and leadership positions in public and Tribal child welfare, both in Minnesota and nationwide.

The Department of Family Social Science (FSoS) prepares students to use research to discover and apply knowledge, build interpersonal communication skills, and develop personally and professionally. Considered one of the premier family departments in the United States and globally, our history reaches back to the very first classes taught at the University of Minnesota in 1884. We are leaders in community-based participatory research to develop community-based programs and educational models. We are dedicated to increasing equity, diversity, and inclusion across our academic programs, within our faculty, and in teaching and learning, research, outreach and engagement, and clinical practice.

The College of Education and Human Development (CEHD), the University's third largest college, contributes to a just and sustainable future through engagement with the local and global communities to enhance human learning and development at all stages of life. We know diversity is necessary to do our best work and foster our humanity. That's why the CEHD community is collectively dedicated to cultivating an inclusive and equitable environment, embracing and celebrating all identities of our students, staff, and faculty. These values are also a moral imperative requiring continuous proactive measures and a firm stance against prejudice, discrimination, and systemic injustice.

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

Time Appointment: 100% Appointment

Position Type: Faculty and P&A Staff

Please visit the Office of Human Resources website for more information regarding benefit eligibility.

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 contribution
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) opportunity
• Financial counseling services
• Employee Assistance Program with eight sessions of counseling at no cost
• Employee Transit Pass with free or reduced rates in the Twin Cities metro area

While our salary ranges provide a framework, it is important to note that most of the
time, the initial pay may not reach the maximum of the range. This approach ensures
that compensation reflects the value and unique contributions of each candidate while
maintaining equity within our organization. As part of our commitment to fair and
equitable compensation, please be aware that the salary offered to incoming candidates
will be based on their individual credentials and experience.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will be given the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

A resume and cover letter are required. In your application materials, please explain how you meet the minimum qualifications for this position and highlight any experience, skills, or education that align with the preferred qualifications.

The application review will begin on July 1, 2026. Position open until filled.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

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The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

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