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Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, social work, counseling, or behavioral Science; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants must meet all requirements of Florida Statute 292.11.  Required training must be successfully completed within 12 months of employment.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position.  Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is responsible professional counseling work in the County's Veteran Services Office. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for advising and assisting veterans and dependents, and other stakeholders in matters pertaining to their rights and benefits under various federal and state statutes and representing veterans before various officials. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification.  Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.   Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.  Works effectively with clients which may include those who are terminally ill, dependents of those who are terminally ill, mentally ill including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, other mental health conditions, physically disabled, victims of military sexual trauma or other sensitive areas. Interviews and assists veterans and/or dependents to determine type of eligibility for veterans' benefits which include but are not limited to: Service-Connected Disability Claims, Non- Service Connected Pension Claims, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Burial and Memorial Benefits, Debt Waivers, Appeals, Medical Care, Educational Benefits, Life Insurance, Home Loan Guaranty, and Correction of Military Records.  Represents Veteran/clients with claims to Department of Veterans Affairs as the Claimant's Representative. Assists veterans/clients in locating, researching, securing, and developing necessary paperwork and supporting documentation for filing of fully developed and traditional VA claims and prepares forms for the adjudication process.   Documents all contacts with and services provided on behalf of Veterans assigned to caseload. Maintains confidential records in accordance with all requirements of the data privacy laws and HIPAA. Acts as an advocate for veterans, their dependents, and other stakeholders. Maintains contact with local and State Service Officials to ensure that all claims filed with the Veterans' Administration are properly adjudicated. Communicates via telephone, email and face-to-face concerning  all  VA  benefits  for  veterans  and/or dependents. Consults with the Veterans' Services Director in reviewing correspondence regarding claims to ensure that veterans obtain proper evaluation of their disabilities or basic entitlements to VA benefits. Researches military and veteran service records to build effective VA claims linking injuries, diseases, exposures, secondary illnesses and injuries etc. to active duty service and compiles evidence including military service records, military medical records, VA medical records, presumptive illnesses and sicknesses using Veterans Laws, Rules and Regulations.   Prepares appeals of cases to be sent to the Board of Veterans' Appeals in Washington, DC; Prepares appeals for discharge review by the military Armed Forces Review Board. Refers and coordinates assistance to veterans in need of medical and/or behavioral car and services to the Veterans' Administration Medical Center or community-based resources. Visits homebound, nursing home and hospitalized veterans to assist with claims. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to perform duties. Continuously reviews local, federal and state laws, rules and regulations on VA benefits and appeals processing. Assists and supports Veteran related community events as scheduled and approved by the Veteran Services Director. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing veterans' benefits under federal and state statutes. Considerable knowledge of current principles, practices, and techniques for counseling a variety of clients. Knowledge of various community agencies/services available to aid clients. Ability to use judgement, strategy, troubleshoot and expedite claims when necessary.   Ability to problem solve complex cases arbitrarily utilizing comprehensive knowledge of all pertinent rules, regulations, and statutes.  Ability to exercise good judgment in assisting in the solution of veterans' problems. Ability to establish effective long-term working relationships with veterans, veterans' agencies, civic groups, other County employees and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare clear and concise written reports. Ability to interpret various local, federal, and state statutes dealing with Veterans' affairs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach and to be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Minimum Qualifications Bachelor's degree in business administration, social work, counseling, or behavioral Science; or any equivalent combination of related training and experience. Applicants must meet all requirements of Florida Statute 292.11. ( http//www.leg.state.fl.us )    w hich states A county or city veteran service officer must be a veteran who served as a member of the Armed Forces of the United States during a period of war, as defined in Title 38, U.S.C.; who served at least 18 months' active duty in the Armed Forces; and who was separated from such service under honorable conditions, or the surviving spouse of any such veteran. Any honorably discharged wartime veteran who was so discharged for service-connected or aggravated medical reasons before serving 18 months of active duty; who completed a tour of duty other than active duty for training, regardless of the length of the tour; or who satisfied his or her military obligation in a manner other than active duty for training or reserve duty shall be eligible for employment as a county or city veteran service officer. Every county or city veteran service officer, in order to be eligible for employment as a county or city veteran service officer, shall have a 2-year degree from an accredited university, college, or community college or a high school degree or equivalency diploma and 4 years of administrative experience.    You must be a Veteran with a DD214 which is required for verification or a letter from a Commanding Officer with dates of service and character of service. You must be a Veteran with a DD214 which is required for verification or a letter from a Commanding Officer with dates of service and character of service.      Required training must be successfully completed within 12 months of employment.  Applicants within six months of meeting the minimum education/experience requirement may be considered for trainee status. A Valid Florida Driver License is required and a Motor Vehicle Record that meets the requirements of Alachua County policy #6-7; Motor Vehicle Records will be reviewed prior to employment.   If, in the past 24-month period, the applicants Motor Vehicle Record has more than three (3) moving traffic infractions or three (3) or more at fault motor vehicle accidents (or combination of both and /or a conviction/pending charge for driving under the influence) or is in violation of any standard mandated by Federal or State Law or Regulation, the minimum qualifications are not met for the position. Successful completion of all applicable background checks pre-hire and ongoing are required. Position Summary This is responsible professional counseling work in the County's Veteran Services Office. An employee assigned to this classification is responsible for advising and assisting veterans and dependents, and other stakeholders in matters pertaining to their rights and benefits under various federal and state statutes and representing veterans before various officials. Work is performed under the direction of a higher-level supervisor and is reviewed through conferences, reports and observation of the results obtained. Examples of Duties ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS This is an emergency essential classification.  Upon declaration of a disaster and/or emergency, all employees in this classification are required to work.   Exudes a positive customer service focus.   Advocates building organizational culture through aligning decisions with core values including: integrity, honesty, respect, diversity, innovation, accountability and communication.  Works effectively with clients which may include those who are terminally ill, dependents of those who are terminally ill, mentally ill including Post Traumatic Stress Disorder, other mental health conditions, physically disabled, victims of military sexual trauma or other sensitive areas. Interviews and assists veterans and/or dependents to determine type of eligibility for veterans' benefits which include but are not limited to: Service-Connected Disability Claims, Non- Service Connected Pension Claims, Dependency and Indemnity Compensation, Burial and Memorial Benefits, Debt Waivers, Appeals, Medical Care, Educational Benefits, Life Insurance, Home Loan Guaranty, and Correction of Military Records.  Represents Veteran/clients with claims to Department of Veterans Affairs as the Claimant's Representative. Assists veterans/clients in locating, researching, securing, and developing necessary paperwork and supporting documentation for filing of fully developed and traditional VA claims and prepares forms for the adjudication process.   Documents all contacts with and services provided on behalf of Veterans assigned to caseload. Maintains confidential records in accordance with all requirements of the data privacy laws and HIPAA. Acts as an advocate for veterans, their dependents, and other stakeholders. Maintains contact with local and State Service Officials to ensure that all claims filed with the Veterans' Administration are properly adjudicated. Communicates via telephone, email and face-to-face concerning  all  VA  benefits  for  veterans  and/or dependents. Consults with the Veterans' Services Director in reviewing correspondence regarding claims to ensure that veterans obtain proper evaluation of their disabilities or basic entitlements to VA benefits. Researches military and veteran service records to build effective VA claims linking injuries, diseases, exposures, secondary illnesses and injuries etc. to active duty service and compiles evidence including military service records, military medical records, VA medical records, presumptive illnesses and sicknesses using Veterans Laws, Rules and Regulations.   Prepares appeals of cases to be sent to the Board of Veterans' Appeals in Washington, DC; Prepares appeals for discharge review by the military Armed Forces Review Board. Refers and coordinates assistance to veterans in need of medical and/or behavioral car and services to the Veterans' Administration Medical Center or community-based resources. Visits homebound, nursing home and hospitalized veterans to assist with claims. Drives a County and/or personal vehicle regularly to perform duties. Continuously reviews local, federal and state laws, rules and regulations on VA benefits and appeals processing. Assists and supports Veteran related community events as scheduled and approved by the Veteran Services Director. Performs the duties listed, as well as those assigned, with professionalism and a sense of urgency. NOTE: These examples are intended only as illustrations of the various kinds of work performed in positions allocated to this class. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES Considerable knowledge of the laws, rules and regulations governing veterans' benefits under federal and state statutes. Considerable knowledge of current principles, practices, and techniques for counseling a variety of clients. Knowledge of various community agencies/services available to aid clients. Ability to use judgement, strategy, troubleshoot and expedite claims when necessary.   Ability to problem solve complex cases arbitrarily utilizing comprehensive knowledge of all pertinent rules, regulations, and statutes.  Ability to exercise good judgment in assisting in the solution of veterans' problems. Ability to establish effective long-term working relationships with veterans, veterans' agencies, civic groups, other County employees and the general public. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, and to prepare clear and concise written reports. Ability to interpret various local, federal, and state statutes dealing with Veterans' affairs. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to talk and hear. The employee is frequently required to reach and to be mobile. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, and the ability to adjust focus. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to outdoor weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. An organization is only as good as the people it employs. To attract and retain the best team possible, the Alachua County Board of County Commissioners offers a competitive benefit program. We believe that if we expect our employees to support the County, we must first support the health and financial well-being of our employees and their families, now and as they plan for their future.BoCC-Contributed Benefits Medical/Health Insurance   Employee Life Insurance   Florida Retirement System   Employee Assistance Program Optional Benefits Dental Insurance   Vision Insurance Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance Deferred Retirement Program Flexible Spending Accounts Roth IRA Tuition Assistance Program Computer Purchase Program NOTE: For detailed information regarding available benefits click here. You may also view Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding benefits.  FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM (FRS) The Florida Retirement System is a retirement plan designed to provide an income to a vested employee and his/her family when the employee retires, becomes partially or totally disabled, or dies prior to retirement.  A defined benefit or defined contribution option may be chosen by the employee. TUITION ASSISTANCE PROGRAM Permanent, full-time employees are eligible for educational assistance funds. Contact the Human Resources Office for program details. HOLIDAYS Holidays are as follows:  New Years Day   Martin Luther King Day   Memorial Day   Juneteenth Independence Day   Labor Day   Veterans' Day   Thanksgiving Day   Friday following Thanksgiving   Christmas Eve (IAFF*)   Christmas Day   Additional Christmas Holiday (All non-IAFF employees)   2 Floating Holidays  (All non- IAFF employees) *IAFF – International Association of FirefightersPay periods are every two weeks, Monday through Sunday. Payday is Friday. International Association of Firefighters follow the General Contract 7k regarding holidays. Vacation Leave – Generous vacation accrual rates with payout of unused accrued leave, with some restrictions. For more detailed information regarding vacation leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-2 . Sick leave is earned at a rate of 4 hours per pay period by all permanent, full-time employees*. At the end of each fiscal year, eligible employees can convert up to 10 days of accrued sick leave to vacation leave on a 2:1 basis. For more detailed information regarding sick leave refer to Employee Policy Manual, Section 7-3   *Accruals slightly different for IAFF employee.

Senior Communications Specialist University Overview The University of Pennsylvania, the largest private employer in Philadelphia, is a world-renowned leader in education, research, and innovation. This historic, Ivy League school consistently ranks among the top 10 universities in the annual U.S. News & World Report survey. Penn has 12 highly-regarded schools that provide opportunities for undergraduate, graduate and continuing education, all influenced by Penn's distinctive interdisciplinary approach to scholarship and learning. As an employer Penn has been ranked nationally on many occasions with the most recent award from Forbes who named Penn one of America's Best Large Employers in 2023. Penn offers a unique working environment within the city of Philadelphia. The University is situated on a beautiful urban campus, with easy access to a range of educational, cultural, and recreational activities. With its historical significance and landmarks, lively cultural offerings, and wide variety of atmospheres, Philadelphia is the perfect place to call home for work and play. The University offers a competitive benefits package that includes excellent healthcare and tuition benefits for employees and their families, generous retirement benefits, a wide variety of professional development opportunities, supportive work and family benefits, a wealth of health and wellness programs and resources, and much more. Posted Job Title Senior Communications Specialist Job Profile Title Communications Specialist Senior Job Description Summary The Division of Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES) provides the expertise, business process, policies and standards required to plan, design, construct, operate, maintain and renew the physical assets of the University, excluding the health system. In addition, the Division, comprised of approximately five Departments, is responsible for the strategic planning, management and operation of non-academic University property, and collaborating with the neighborhood to create a safe, diverse and economically vibrant destination. With close to 12M square feet of space, FRES maintains 186 buildings on a campus of 276 acres, completes over 60,000 maintenance requests per year, and starts approximately 250 projects a year. FRES is comprised of the following Departments: Administration, Office of the University Architect, Design and Construction, Real Estate, Operations and Maintenance. The University of Pennsylvania is implementing a campus transformation entitled Penn Connects (http://www.pennconnects.upenn.edu). This comprehensive, award winning effort is expanding the campus over the next 20 years, including the construction of new academic research and recreational facilities. In addition, the University has secured $300M in Century Bond funding and continues to upgrade existing facilities over the coming years. Job Description The Senior Communications Specialist is a marketing and communications generalist responsible for creating internal and external messaging to trustees, administration, staff, faculty, students, community and professional groups coinciding with the strategic goals of the department. Responsibilities include work in the areas of communications, media relations, public relations, marketing and advertising in the form of strategic planning, benchmarking analysis and reports, website development, social media, media relations preparation, advertising, presentations, e-newsletters, and events. This role works closely with the Communications Director at Facilities and Real Estate Services (FRES), in support of and in collaboration with the Senior Vice President, and the teams of Design and Construction, University Architect, Operations and Maintenance, Real Estate and Administration, as well as the Assistant Vice President in the Office of the SEVP, with particular emphasis in the areas of Penn Sustainability, campus development, and FRES operations. They will also serve in a liaison capacity on communications, marketing, event planning and community relations with University Communications, student leadership, professional staff across campus, internal and external organizations. Job Responsibilities FRES Communications Projects and Initiatives: Develop, support, and enhance FRES internal and external communications. Support FRES executive staff through creation of talking points, fact sheets, PPT presentations. Assist with event planning as needed. Direct production of FRES Annual Report; Coordinate with staff writer and graphic designer on content, layout, text review, and budget. Manage creation of PPT presentation for division senior vice president for All FRES Annual Update Meeting; Manage FRES content contributions to publications by local organizations and various University departments. Website Management: manage existing content, create new pages, and develop information on a regular basis for several websites, including Sustainability, Penn Connects, and FRES websites. Review, analyze and modify these websites with University staff and consultants, including documenting, designing, testing, monitoring, and maintaining to meet the needs of users and communicate priorities effectively; facilitate website redesigns and development with outside consultant in coordination with FRES IT and University ISC; work on projects including web-based applications, website and layout enhancements. Media Relations: Manage inquiries from Penn publications, Daily Pennsylvanian, and external trade publications and higher education media, and others not handled primarily by Director. Strategize and draft responses based on group input, set up interviews. Monitor news clips. Strategic Planning: Draft or update long-term marketing communications plans that define goals, audiences, tactics and tools and provide direction for activity in several topic areas, including Penn Sustainability, campus development, and FRES initiatives. Draft or update marketing communications plans for specific campaigns of limited duration, with same tactics and evaluation. Assist with oversight of related work with Communications Coordinator. E-News: manage design, protocol, correspondence and content for FRES and Sustainability e-newsletters several times/year to department and interested constituents with assistance from the Communications Coordinator. Benchmarking: Monitor metrics on websites, social media, newsletters and advertising. Use data to inform communications, including web and social media analytics, public relations outreach, events, and advertising reach. Provide reports to other FRES departments as needed. Advertising: Direct print and digital advertising campaigns. Meet with ad sales representatives in regional marketplace to research offerings and build relationships. Make recommendations on ad contracts. Update advertising messages based on target audience and time of year. Manage budget/invoices/payments with property management firm. Work with the Communications team members to redesign advertisements to meet new ad specs. Meet ad submission deadlines. Review reports provided by media groups to determine visibility and measures of success. Redistribute mix of advertising as needed. Qualifications Bachelors Degree required; Concentration in communications, public relations, media relations, marketing, business, or relevant 5-7 years related experience required; Related experience in design, architecture, urban studies, facilities management, higher education and/or real estate a plus. Proficient with social media and online content management. Strong oral and written communications skills required. Must have great customer service, strong organizational, project management skills and attention to detail. For consideration, interested candidates must submit a resume and a cover letter. Job Location - City, State Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Department / School Facilities and Real Estate Services Pay Range $61,046.00 - $92,000.00 Annual Rate Salary offers are made based on the candidate's qualifications, experience, skills, and education as they directly relate to the requirements of the position, as well as internal and market factors and grade profile. Affirmative Action Statement Penn adheres to a policy that prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, creed, national or ethnic origin, citizenship status, age, disability, veteran status, or any other legally protected class. Special Requirements Background check required after a conditional job offer is made. Consideration of the background check will be tailored to the requirements of the job. University Benefits • Health, Life, and Flexible Spending Accounts: Penn offers comprehensive medical, prescription, behavioral health, dental, vision, and life insurance benefits to protect you and your family's health and welfare. You can also use flexible spending accounts to pay for eligible health care and dependent care expenses with pre-tax dollars. • Tuition: Take advantage of Penn's exceptional tuition benefits. You, your spouse, and your dependent children can get tuition assistance here at Penn. Your dependent children are also eligible for tuition assistance at other institutions. • Retirement: Penn offers generous retirement plans to help you save for your future. Penn's Basic, Matching, and Supplemental retirement plans allow you to save for retirement on a pre-tax or Roth basis. Choose from a wide variety of investment options through TIAA and Vanguard. • Time Away from Work: Penn provides you with a substantial amount of time away from work during the course of the year. This allows you to relax, take vacations, attend to personal affairs, recover from illness or injury, spend time with family—whatever your personal needs may be. • Long-Term Care Insurance: In partnership with Genworth Financial, Penn offers faculty and staff (and your eligible family members) long-term care insurance to help you cover some of the costs of long-term care services received at home, in the community or in a nursing facility. If you apply when you're newly hired, you won't have to provide proof of good health or be subject to underwriting requirements. Eligible family members must always provide proof of good health and are subject to underwriting. • Wellness and Work-life Resources: Penn is committed to supporting our faculty and staff as they balance the competing demands of work and personal life. That's why we offer a wide variety of programs and resources to help you care for your health, your family, and your work-life balance. • Professional and Personal Development: Penn provides an array of resources to help you advance yourself personally and professionally. • University Resources: As a member of the Penn community, you have access to a wide range of University resources as well as cultural and recreational activities. Take advantage of the University's libraries and athletic facilities, or visit our arboretum and art galleries. There's always something going on at Penn, whether it's a new exhibit at the Penn Museum, the latest music or theater presentation at the Annenberg Center, or the Penn Relays at Franklin Field to name just a few examples. As a member of the Penn community, you're right in the middle of the excitement—and you and your family can enjoy many of these activities for free. • Discounts and Special Services: From arts and entertainment to transportation and mortgages, you'll find great deals for University faculty and staff. Not only do Penn arts and cultural centers and museums offer free and discounted admission and memberships to faculty and staff. You can also enjoy substantial savings on other goods and services such as new cars from Ford and General Motors, cellular phone service plans, movie tickets, and admission to theme parks. • Flexible Work Hours: Flexible work options offer creative approaches for completing work while promoting balance between work and personal commitments. These approaches involve use of non-traditional work hours, locations, and/or job structures. • Penn Home Ownership Services: Penn offers a forgivable loan for eligible employees interested in buying a home or currently residing in West Philadelphia, which can be used for closing costs or home improvements. • Adoption Assistance: Penn will reimburse eligible employees on qualified expenses in connection with the legal adoption of an eligible child, such as travel or court fees, for up to two adoptions in your household. ​ To learn more, please visit: https://www.hr.upenn.edu/PennHR/benefits-pay To apply, visit https://apptrkr.com/5665969

Director of Medical Services JOB POSTING Update as of 8/7/2024: The salary range for the Director of Medical Services has increased to $310,000-$385,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Student Health Services is hiring our new Director of Medical Services! Come to Santa Cruz, California, and join a team of dedicated health care professionals serving students at the University of California Santa Cruz. Provide clinical service and leadership in a beautiful redwood forest surrounded by ocean views, wildlife and fresh air. Our Medical Director will be a licensed physician who is passionate about and committed to serving the medical needs of a diverse college student population by providing direct service and leading a team of well experienced clinicians ensuring the highest quality of medical care for students. If desired, opportunities available for this position include: • Both on campus and remote work • Relocation Expense reimbursement, when eligibility guidelines are met UC Santa Cruz staff have access to comprehensive benefits packages. Here is sample of benefits: • Medical, Dental & Vision Care Insurance Plans • UC Retirement Plan • Group Term Life Insurance • Legal Insurance • Pet Insurance • 13 Paid Holidays plus accrued vacation and sick leave For more information on the comprehensive benefits package offered by the university visit: https://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlhttps://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlhttps://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.htmlhttps://ucnet.universityofcalifornia.edu/compensation-and-benefits/index.html Thank you for your interest in UC Santa Cruz. HOW TO APPLY For full consideration, applicants should attach their resume and cover letter when applying for a job opening. For guidance related to the application process or if you are experiencing difficulties when applying, please review the https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/index.html on our Talent Acquisition website. • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/how-to-apply/index.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/troubleshooting.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/tips-for-applicants/index.html • https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/Frequently-Asked-Questions/index.html INITIAL REVIEW DATE (IRD) Application materials submitted by 11:59 pm on the IRD will be routed to the hiring unit for consideration. Materials submitted after the IRD will ONLY be forwarded at the request of the hiring unit. To ensure your application is routed for consideration, submit your materials before 11:59 p.m. on the IRD. Talent Acquisition cannot accept application materials outside of the jobs portal, and is unable to update submitted applications on an applicant's behalf, or forward communications to the hiring units. For more information about the IRD and the applicant review process, https://shr.ucsc.edu/talent-acquisition/applicant_resources/ird-and-applicant-review-process.html. The IRD for this job is: 08-28-2024 ABOUT UC SANTA CRUZ UC Santa Cruz is a public university like no other in California, combining the experience of a small, liberal arts college with the depth and rigor of a major research university. It's known as an unconventional place where innovation and experimentation is part of the campus's DNA. That playful, bold spirit still thrives today, all on a campus renowned as among the most beautiful in the world. DEPARTMENT OVERVIEW UC Santa Cruz (UCSC) Student Health Services (SHS) is a full-service medical facility offering clinical, educational, and psychological support to UCSC students. SHS is deeply committed to ensuring affordable, well-integrated, multidisciplinary healthcare that effectively supports the university’s diverse campus communities, through equitable access and culturally competent, high-quality programs and services. The Primary Care Program includes primary care and same-day care, with the support of on-site radiology, a COLA-accredited clinical laboratory, and a campus pharmacy. Counseling and Psychological Services (CAPS) supports UCSC students to maintain or improve their general well-being by providing a broad range of counseling, psychiatric services, consultation, and outreach services and programs. Other departments include Student Health Outreach and Promotion (SHOP), home of the Condom Co-op; CARE (Campus Advocacy, Resources, and Empowerment) the advocacy and prevention education office that supports survivors of sexual assault, stalking, and dating/domestic violence; and Student Insurance Programs. Student Health Services employs approximately 150 staff including physicians, psychiatrists, case managers, lab scientists, pharmacists, nurses, radiologists, and many other clinical and administrative staff. Student Health and Wellness welcomes staff with interest and experience in working with students with a wide range of ethnic, cultural, and gender identities. More information can be found at: https://healthcenter.ucsc.edu JOB SUMMARY Under the general direction of the Associate Vice Chancellor/Executive Director of Student Health and Wellness Chief Well Being Officer, the Director of Medical Services (Medical Director) has primary responsibility for medical care at UCSC Student Health Services. As the senior clinical leader and member of the senior administrative staff, the Director of Medical Services promotes and assures quality clinical services across the student health facility and provides strategic direction. The Director of Medical Services plans, develops, coordinates, and assesses the health service. In addition to medical services, the Director provides senior strategic leadership in the design, development, implementation, coordination, assessment, and continuous improvement of health-related programs and services for students. This includes collaborative efforts of medical, psychological, and psychiatric services, providing health leadership on known and emerging issues relevant to the health, safety, and well-being of students. The Director of Medical Services also spends a portion of their time providing direct clinical care to patients. As Director of Medical Services, this position provides consultative support and supervision for the clinical staff, leadership in developing and implementing clinical policies and procedures, and is a member of the Student Health Services management team. The Director oversees all medical care provided by SHS physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, either through direct or delegated supervision, and indirectly supervises all other staff involved in the delivery of medical care to students. The Director directly oversees the Associate Medical Director (NP/PA Supervisor) Clinic Director (Nurse Supervisor), Lab Director, Dietician, and X-Ray operations. APPOINTMENT INFORMATION Budgeted Salary: $310,000-$385,000/annually. Salary commensurate with skills, qualifications and experience. Under California law, the University of California, Santa Cruz is required to post a reasonable estimate of the compensation for this role. The salary shown above is the budgeted amount the University reasonably expects to pay and the salary extended should not exceed this posted amount. Benefits Level Eligibility: Full benefits Schedule Information: • Full-time, Fixed • Percentage of Time: 100%, 40 Hours per Week • Days of the Week: Mon-Fri • Shift Includes: Day Employee Classification: Career appointment Job End Date: None Work Location: UC Santa Cruz Main Campus Union Representation: Non-Represented Job Code Classification: 000587 (PHYSCN SHS MGR 2) Grade 31 Travel: Never or Rarely JOB DUTIES 25% - Leadership and Management • Provide overall leadership for medical practice, clinical quality improvement, delivery of clinical services, and continuing medical and professional education for providers at Student Health Services (SHS). • Provide high-quality, cost-effective, and accessible primary care, specialty care, ancillary services, and medical/pharmaceutical products to the student campus community through an appropriate combination of services and expertise, off-campus consultation and specialty care, insurance contracts, and income-generating operations. • Direct and oversee clinical services at Student Health Services: Provide oversight and medical consultation to all SHS physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, nurses, ancillary services, or other clinical support staff involved in direct patient care. • Provide medical consultation and review for laboratory, radiology, pharmacy, travel clinic, nutrition, health education, optometry, and insurance. Provide ongoing analysis and monitoring of patient scheduling systems to ensure patient needs are met. • Set and interpret goals, directions, policies and procedures, and operational processes, as well as assess interactions of all areas/departments within SHS in the provision of quality medical services. • Plan for potential crises and ensure business continuity in the event of building or system disruptions or a pandemic event. • Confer with other campus departments, medical groups, and the Santa Cruz County Public Health Department on the health care needs of students or public health issues. • Maintain contact with other student health directors in and outside of the UC system and the Office of the President, regarding student health care issues. Serve as needed on campus-wide and system-wide committees, and represent UCSC on initiatives and efforts related to oversight of Student Health Centers at the Office of the President. Collaborate closely with other members of the Student Health Services cluster to ensure seamless delivery of services to students. • Participate in UC statewide SHS Directors meetings and projects to ensure appropriate program assessment, benchmarking, communications with UCOP, and sharing of best practices. • Provide oversight for the on-campus Student Health Services Insurance plans and referral processes. • Ensure compliance with state and federal regulations to maintain state licensures for the pharmacy, clinical laboratory, and x-ray. • Collaborate with the other directors to maintain accreditation by the Accreditation Association for Ambulatory Health Care (AAAHC) or other nationally recognized accrediting agencies for purposes of ensuring the quality of care that meets recognized standards in the medical community. • Participate as a colleague with all members of the senior management team for joint management decisions, and provide medical leadership for management team decisions and program priorities. • Maintain a positive working relationship with the campus staff and campus community. Demonstrate behavioral standards expected of medical professionals and customer service staff, and lead by example. Serve as a role model and perform effectively in a service environment. 25% - Program Management Program Development: • Direct program development including active participation in and support of campus wellness initiatives, evaluation of existing services, and their modification or addition designed to maximize the well-being of students attending UCSC. • Oversee provision of primary medical care and patient education to promote self-care and develop knowledgeable healthcare consumers through a wide range of health-related education and outreach activities. Establish benchmarks for evaluating the status of student health and trends. Conduct assessments and studies to evaluate services, service needs, and the status of student health. • Coordinate with the AVC for Student Health and Wellness, Directors of SHOP (Student Health Outreach and Prevention), CAPS (Counseling and Psychological Services), Psychiatry, and CARE (Advocate Office for Sexual and Gender-Based Violence and Sexual Misconduct) on policy and program issues to provide integrated, comprehensive patient care services. Specifically, collaborate with SHOP to provide integrated services in areas such as sleep, nutrition and healthy eating, sexual health, and screening for alcohol and other substance abuse; CAPS, Psychiatry, and Case Management to provide integrated services for patients; and with CARE to support and improve the care for students utilizing their services. Clinical Quality Improvement: • Direct the Quality Assurance (QA) Program, including the Risk Management Program, utilization review, case management, peer review, trend reports, and staff education. • Provide leadership to the senior management team regarding quality improvement opportunities, medical service improvements, patient accessibility to services, and emerging health trends. • In collaboration with the Quality Assurance Manager, perform independent clinical audits, oversee and participate in activities of the Quality Assurance, Peer Review Committees, and benchmarking studies with other UC student health centers to ensure delivery of high-quality medical care at Student Health Services (SHS). • Participate on the credentialing committee responsible for credentialing and privileging of all licensed health care providers at SHS, including physicians, physician assistants, nurse practitioners, pharmacists, optometrists, registered nurses, psychologists, psychiatrists, LCSW, MFT, and radiologic/laboratory technicians. • Coordinate with the QA Manager/Chair to prepare and submit incident reports, implement corrective actions as necessary, and on all risk management activities related to the provision of clinical care. • Review and respond to patient complaints regarding medical care, provision of services, accessibility, and insurance/referral issues. Notify the AVC of potential risk matters. • Coordinate with the supervisors and managers and answer correspondence related to the medical care of students or staff, including reports to public health and other agencies. • Public Health Response and Communicable Disease Management: • Contribute to Campus protocols, supervise clinical response teams; and provide guidance to pandemic nurses, residence staff, and dining. Cover night and weekend concerns cases, where applicable, and act as Medical Consultant to Child Care, CHES, EH&S, Athletics, and Workers Comp, especially regarding pandemic cases and exposures. • Supervise and provide consultation to lab and providers on the best options for lab tests. Add and remove Quest and in-house lab tests based on the latest data. • Conduct Office of Health and Human Services (OHSS) OHSS Assessments: review and approve clearances for animal workers. • Provide leadership for the integrated care of students in need of behavioral health services. 25% - Clinic supervision • Oversee all medical care provided by SHS physicians, Nurse Practitioners, and Physician Assistants, either through direct or delegated supervision. Indirectly supervise all other staff involved in the delivery of medical care to students. • Encourage and train SHS staff in the continuous development of customer service orientation and focus on the provision of high-quality, cost-effective, and accessible medical care for the students of UCSC. • Recruit, screen applications, interview candidates, and select medical staff in accordance with State and Federal laws, university personnel policies, affirmative action goals, and SHS policies and procedures. • Support UCSC's Principles of Community and Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action programs as they apply to medical staff recruitment, selection, and administration. • Train and assign work to new and continuing employees. Routinely assess staff capabilities and workload, monitoring productivity and redistributing work when necessary. Identify areas that need backup support. • Independently provide supervision and conduct performance evaluations. Clearly communicate job expectations, and monitor performance and progress. Provide guidance on performance standards and University procedures. Determine what discipline should be imposed for subordinates, with authority to apply such, and/or recommend the same to higher level management. Contribute to developing and presenting positions for collective bargaining. • Provide leadership for and support clinician continuing education and professional development for medical staff. 25% - Direct Care • Provide general and consultative medical care to students, consisting of diagnosis and treatment of acute and chronic illness or injury. • Establish and record medical history and exam, assessment, treatment, and prognosis in an electronic medical record system. • Order and interpret lab tests, x-rays, and other diagnostic studies. • Assume responsibility for assigned patients until care is transferred. Consult with and provide referrals to specialists as necessary. • Perform minor procedures, such as laceration repair, incision and drainage, removal of foreign bodies, toenail surgeries, and excision or biopsy of minor lesions. • Provide care in medical emergencies, including CPR, and administration of medications. • Actively promote disease prevention and health promotion activities, including patient education activities on wellness, sexually transmitted diseases, mental health, and substance abuse. • Maintain confidentiality of patients, students, and staff. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS • Graduation from a class A accredited school of medicine with the degree of Medical Doctor (MD) or Graduation from a class A accredited school of osteopathy with the degree of Doctor of Osteopathy (DO) • Must be Licensed MD or DO in State of California in good standing; See Special Conditions of Employment for further requirements. • At least 5 years clinical experience in an ambulatory care clinic or similar practice, urgent care or private practice. • Demonstrated management experience in a large complex healthcare facility with proven ability to analyze, interpret and apply management principles, practices and techniques in the conduct of business. • Thorough knowledge of administration of ambulatory healthcare, psychological counseling and student service facilities. Knowledge of management theory and practice in complex healthcare organizations. • Leadership, supervisory and consensus building skills with the knowledge to act within University regulations and in the best interest of the unit. Proven ability to manage crisis situations and effectively facilitate and resolve interpersonal conflicts. Demonstrated skill in problem solving and mediation among competing influences. • Demonstrated knowledge and skill in supervision and organizational management. Skill in recruitment, selection, evaluation, delegation, development, motivation, reward and discipline. • Well-developed and proven skill to develop relationships, interact and communicate with diverse groups of people, using tact, sound judgment, diplomacy and flexibility. Skill to communicate effectively with students, staff, medical providers, faculty, visitors, parents and external contacts. Skill to create and present informational or training programs for medical providers, staff, students or other groups. • Demonstrated ability to approach complex problems, such as scarce resources, creatively and with innovation, proposing and implementing solutions that satisfy diverse needs and demands of individuals and/or units. Ability to independently make decisions and initiate actions. Ability to exercise sound professional judgment. • Ability to develop realistic goals and objectives and determine priorities among many competing demands. Ability to systematically break multidimensional problems or processes into component parts and to use analytical techniques to identify solutions. Ability and willingness to develop, and work as part of a collaborative team to achieve common objectives. Skill to participate effectively on committee assignments • Demonstrated skill to practice emergency medicine, perform minor surgery, and wound care. Skill to provide consultation to health care providers. Skill to serve a large volume of patients rapidly and effectively by appointment or on a walk-in basis within set time limits. Demonstrated skill to record in an orderly and logical manner the history, exam, assessment, treatment plan, patient education, and other information related to patient care in the Electronic Medical Record (EMR) system. Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality. • Working knowledge of public and preventive health principles and practices. Knowledge of private and group medical practice; federal and state laws regarding medical records, student information management, right to privacy and confidentiality (including HIPAA and FERPA) and CLIA requirements as stipulated in Federal and California Laws. Knowledge of health insurance benefit structures and claim procedures. • Demonstrated skill in the use of word processing, spreadsheet, database, email, medical information and web software. Intermediate or advanced skill in use of (some or all) MS Excel, Word, Outlook, Internet Explorer, and electronic medical records systems. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS • At least 3 years administrative experience including direct supervision and personnel management. • Experience supervising staff and making personnel decisions in a collective bargaining environment. • Knowledge of community resources and public health requirements of the county of Santa Cruz and the State of California. • Board Certification in Family Medicine (See Special Conditions of Employment for additional information on licensure and board certification requirements) • Knowledge of age-specific health education goals and strategies, including both preventive and emergency interventions. • Prior experience providing and/or administering health care and services on a university campus. • Proven knowledge of good laboratory practices and applicable CLIA regulations for maintaining a safe and healthy laboratory work environment. • Demonstrated understanding of quality and proficiency standards for in house laboratory tests resulting in accurate and reliable patient test results. • Proven knowledge for control of quality, radiation safety, and technical aspects of all X-ray examinations and procedures. • Strong understanding of the Environmental Health and Safety (EH&S) requirements for laboratory and medical X-ray safety and a working knowledge of the rules and procedures regulating these requirements. SPECIAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT • Must be Licensed MD or DO in State of California in good standing • Current valid federal controlled substance registration (DEA certificate) • BLS Certified or the ability to become BLS certified within 6 months of hire (unit will sponsor such training) • Must be Board Certified in Primary Care Specialty, Family Medicine, Internal Medicine, Pediatrics, or Emergency Medicine • Graduate of an accredited medical or osteopathic school. • Must possess a current CPR certificate. • Selected candidate will be required to successfully complete a pre-hire criminal history background check and a pre-hire credentialing check. • Selected candidate will be required to take a TB test within 60 days of hire. • Complete HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accessibility) training within 30 days of hire • Selected candidate will be required to complete training within established time frames as directed including UC compliance training. • The selected candidate will be required to work primarily on campus, with periods of remote work possible based on operational needs. If a hybrid work schedule is confirmed, the selected candidate must be able to work successfully from a home/remote office and be able to fulfill the requirements of the UCSC telecommuting agreement. Ability to work occasional evenings and weekends as directed. Ability to respond to emergencies after hours as necessary. • Clery Act: This position has been identified as a Campus Security Authority (CSA); required to report crimes, incidents, and disciplinary referral statistics as required by the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (20 USC § 1092(f)). • Ability to wear proper safety attire (long pants, closed-toe shoes, etc.) and personal protective equipment common in a laboratory setting. • Ability to read signs and follow directions on labels that are written in English as well as ability to read and understand Material Safety Data Sheet (MSDS) and the proper use of chemical compounds. • Ability to maintain appearance and conduct suitable for working in a professional setting. • Must comply with current care workers as defined by state and federal regulatory agencies; current health safety requirements to be discussed during interview. • The University of California has implemented a https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/5000695/VaccinationProgramsPolicy covering all employees. Employees, including new hires, are required to comply with any applicable policies relating to the University of California vaccine program. • Per the Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA), this position has been identified as a Mandated Reporter. The selected candidate will be required to report known or suspected child abuse or neglect as defined by CANRA and will be required to sign a Statement Acknowledging Requirement to Report Child Abuse prior to commencing employment. CANRA Penal Codes, and related definitions, requirements, and responsibilities may be obtainedhttps://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displayText.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&division=&title=1.&part=4.&chapter=2.&article=2.5. SAFETY STATEMENT All UCSC employees must understand and follow job safety procedures, attend required health and safety training, proactively promote safety at work, and promptly report actual and potential accidents and injuries. EEO/AA The University of California is an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, age, or protected veteran status. UC Santa Cruz is committed to excellence through diversity and strives to establish a climate that welcomes, celebrates, and promotes respect for the contributions of all students and employees. For the University of California’s Affirmative Action Policy please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/4010393/PPSM-20 For the University of California’s Anti-Discrimination Policy, please visit: https://policy.ucop.edu/doc/1001004/Anti-Discrimination APPLICANTS ARE REQUIRED TO USE THE UCSC ON-LINE PROCESS View full job description and access on-line application: https://apptrkr.com/5483561