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I. JOB OVERVIEW
Job Description Summary:
GW's Milken Institute School of Public Health is known for conducting cutting-edge research, contributing to policy making, faculty and curricula grounded in real-world experience and proximity to national health science and policy leaders. The school has 7 academic departments, a number of centers focused on research and a strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion.
The Department of Global Health is hiring a full-time Practicum Associate . At GWU, public health students gain practical skills and knowledge through the Applied Practice Experience (APEx), a real-world work experience. In addition, they learn and gain technical skills through a research product, called a Culminating Experience (CE) or mini-thesis.
Students have the option to complete their APEx requirement at one of many national or international health organizations, located within the US or abroad. With hundreds of sites in the D.C. area alone, students can choose a practicum site and create a practicum project within their area of interest. Students also work with a faculty member to develop their CE project toward the end of their academic program, applying the skills and knowledge they've learned through their MPH program and practicum experience to a research project. The Practicum Associate has the lead responsibility of supporting MPH-Global Health students' APEx and CEs. Under the supervision of the Chair of the Department and the Practicum and CE Directors, this position is responsible for supporting the APEx and CE requirements, ensuring that all experiences match course competencies. The Practicum Associate's responsibilities are inclusive of development, implementation, management, and evaluation of APEx sites, preceptors and attainment of MPH and program-specific competencies through APEx and evaluation of academic deliverables for the CE. This position includes oversight of risk management and site coordination.
Key Responsibilities:
Performs other related duties as assigned. The omission of specific duties does not preclude the supervisor from assigning duties that are logically related to the position.
Minimum Qualifications:
Qualified candidates will hold a Bachelor's degree in an appropriate area of specialization. Degree must be conferred by the start date of the position. Degree requirements may be substituted with an equivalent combination of education, training and experience.
Additional Required Licenses/Certifications/Posting Specific Minimum Qualifications:
Preferred Qualifications:
The international nature of the department calls for special skills and cultural competencies including: international experience and effective multicultural interpersonal communications. Experience in implementation and administration of public health educational programs is preferred. Additional experience with career coaching is also preferred.
Typical Hiring Range
Commensurate with Experience.II. JOB DETAILS
Campus Location:
Foggy Bottom, Washington, D.C.College/School/Department:
Milken Institute School of Public Health (SPH)Family
Academic AffairsSub-Family
Program AdministrationStream
Individual ContributorLevel
Level 1Full-Time/Part-Time:
Full time -> FTE 1.00Hours Per Week:
40Work Schedule:
Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM, as neededWill this job require the employee to work on site?
YesEmployee Onsite Status
HybridTelework:
YesRequired Background Check:
Criminal History Screening, Education/Degree/Certifications Verification, Social Security Number Trace, and Sex Offender Registry SearchSpecial Instructions to Applicants:
Employer will not sponsor for employment Visa status
The GW benefits programs are designed to care for you by providing a variety of options that offer security and support for you to thrive at various life and career stages.
Benefits include:
Benefits eligibility may vary based on job classification. To learn more to go to:
Internal Applicants Only?
NoPosting Number:
S012738Job Open Date:
12/22/2023Job Close Date:
If temporary, grant funded or limited term appointment, position funded until:
Background Screening
Successful Completion of a Background Screening will be required as a condition of hire.EEO Statement:
The university is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer that does not unlawfully discriminate in any of its programs or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or on any other basis prohibited by applicable law.
Full Time
$68k-94k (estimate)
05/21/2024
06/05/2024
gwu.edu
WASHINGTON, DC
7,500 - 15,000
Private
THOMAS LEBLANC
$1B - $3B
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