Assistant Director of Education and Professional Development (Finance)

The Assistant Director of Education and Professional Development for the Florida Center for Behavioral
Health Workforce (FCBHW) is responsible for implementing the overall mission and strategy of the
Center's education and professional development programming, and for managing resources to fulfill that
mission in accordance with priorities, time, and budget requirements. The Assistant Director will have
project management functions and will lead the activities of education and professional development and
other administrative operations personnel, while also serving as an individual contributor in program
design, development, and implementationRequires a Master's degree in Mental Health Counseling, Marriage & Family Therapy, Social
Work, or Psychology and 4 years of professional experience in the field. Preferred candidates will
have 2 or more years in a clinical role and 2 or more years of administrative or leadership
experience.
• Senate Bill 1310- The Florida Senate (https://www.flsenate.gov/Session/Bill/2023/1310) is
conditional upon meeting all employment eligibility requirements in the U.S.
• SB 1310: Substitution of Work Experience for Postsecondary Education Requirements
• A public employer may include a postsecondary degree as a baseline requirement only as an
alternative to the number of years of direct experience required, not to exceed:
• (a) Two years of direct experience for an associate degree;
• (b) Four years of direct experience for a bachelor's degree;
• (c) Six years of direct experience for a master's degree;
• (d) Seven years of direct experience for a professional degree; or
• (e) Nine years of direct experience for a doctoral degree
• Related work experience may not substitute for any required licensure, certification, or registration
required for the position of employment as established by the public employer and indicated in the
advertised description of the position of employment.
• Minimum Qualifications that require a high school diploma are exempt from SB 1310

This position may be subject to a Level 1 or Level 2 criminal background check

Applicants for USF employment are entitled to request reasonable accommodation(s) in the application process. A request is to be made at least five (5) working days prior to the time the accommodation(s) is needed. Contact the USF ADA Lead ( hr-ADA-Request@usf.edu ) to coordinate your accommodation request.The University of South Florida is a high-impact global research university dedicated to student success. Over the past 10 years, no other public university in the country has risen faster in U.S. News and World Report's national university rankings than USF. Serving more than 50,000 students on campuses in Tampa, St. Petersburg and Sarasota-Manatee, USF is designated as a Preeminent State Research University by the Florida Board of Governors, placing it in the most elite category among the state's 12 public universities. USF is a member of the American Athletic Conference.
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Working at USF
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With more than 16,000 employees at USF, the University of South Florida is one of the largest employers in the Tampa Bay region. At USF you will find opportunities to excel in a rich academic environment that fosters the development and advancement of our employees. We believe in creating a talented, engaged and driven workforce through on-going development and career opportunities. We also offer a first class benefit package that includes medical, dental and life insurance plans, retirement plan options, tuition program and generous leave programs and more.
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To learn more about working at USF please visit: Work Here. Learn Here. Grow Here .• Coordinate, manage, and provide logistical support for a myriad of Center education and
professional development programs from concept to completion in coordination with the Executive
Director, education and professional development program coordinators/managers, Center
administrative operations personnel, and subject matter experts/stakeholders. Lead education
and professional development program coordinator(s).
• Identify gaps and perform a needs assessment of educational and professional development
trainings and programming, guiding the Executive Director in strategic planning.
• Provide individual contribution in the design, development, and implementation of educational and
professional development programming that is evidence-based or in line with standards of best
practice. The time allocation of this duty will fluctuate based on the education and professional
development agenda and capacity of the team, particularly as the Center grows and evolves.
• Serve as a liaison between the Center and key subject matter experts, academic and community
stakeholders, and participants on matters involving education and professional development.
Represent the Center and Executive Director as needed.
• Monitor and evaluate the reach and effectiveness of educational and professional development
programs. Collaborate with Center data analytics personnel to identify areas of improvement and
make evidence-based recommendations for enhancing educational experiences. Contribute to
annual reports, summarizing educational and professional development activities and associated
outcomes.