Case Manager for Undergraduate Students

Reporting to the Associate Director of Student Outreach & Support and working as part of the Student Outreach & Support team, we are seeking a Case Manager for Undergraduate Students who will maintain high student contact and a caseload to address the needs of students who have challenges in areas such as physical or mental health, finances, family and interpersonal concerns and social adjustment that may affect their academic performance or other aspects of their JHU experience, using a variety of interventions, referrals and follow up services. Responsibilities will include student contact via regular meetings, triage, case management, and collaboration and consultation with colleagues and faculty within the Division of Student Affairs, University Administration, the Krieger School of Arts & Sciences and the Whiting School of Engineering. While strong, supportive relationships may develop with students, the Case Manager does not engage in individual therapeutic relationships.
Specific Duties & Responsibilities

Student-Facing Responsibilities

• Meet 1:1 with students initially and regularly to develop individual student success plans based on their unique circumstances and track their progress towards their personal and academic goals.
  
• Collect, evaluate and record all facts pertaining to student cases that come in through Maxient online management and referrals.
• Triage student cases as they come into the office and assign to case managers.
• Document all information and communication in Maxient.
• Formulate intervention plans in order to enhance the academic success of students.
• Contact and collaborate with other University departments to expedite resolution of problems.
• Provide referrals to support services within the University as well as community agencies.
• Follow up and track prior cases to ensure student compliance with recommendations and adequate staff support for the student.
• Collect all pertinent information for a student requesting a medical leave of absence and emergency leave of absence, making a recommendation to the Assistant Director, SOS.

Systems Management and Reporting

• Maintain and monitor factual case records in a variety of electronic student record systems (Maxient, Starfish, Student Information System)
• Interpret University policy regarding students and making recommendations when policy changes are needed, based on trends in data.
• Prepare ad hoc reports, data requests and annual report for internal stakeholders.

Outreach, Training & Education

• Assist in training and consulting with faculty, staff, students, parents, and external stakeholders on referrals.
  
• Provide relevant training around resources and support to campus partners including, but not limited to, Campus Safety and Security, Academic Advising, Counseling Center, Health and Wellness.
  
• Develop and distribute of appropriate marketing materials.
  
• Participate fully in the programming sponsored by the Office of the Dean of Students, including but not limited to Orientation, Family Weekend, Senior Week, and Commencement.
  
• Some night and weekend work required.

Special Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated knowledge of online student tracking systems and database management.
• Strong attention to detail, excellent communication skills, ability to quickly synthesize information from a variety of sources in order to make informed recommendations for the best welfare of the students.
• Knowledge of current case management trends and literature preferred.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Public Health or related field.
• Three years of experience in higher education or closely related setting; experience managing response to crisis situations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Masters Degree in Education, Counseling, Social Work, Public Health or related field.
• Experience working with college aged students.
• Experience working in crisis situations.
• Experience using Maxient and Starfish.

Classified Title: Student Life Administrator
Working Title: ​​​​​​​Case Manager for Undergraduate Students
Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MC
Starting Salary Range: $46,560-$64,100-$81,650 Annually (Commensurate with experience)
Employee group: Full Time
Schedule: 5 day 37.5 hours/week
Exempt Status: Exempt
Location: ​​​​​​​Hybrid/Homewood Campus
Department name: ​​​​​​​Student Outreach and Support
Personnel area: University Student Services

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University’s good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

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The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check.

If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the HR Business Services Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711.

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During the Influenza ("the flu") season, as a condition of employment, The Johns Hopkins Institutions require all employees who provide ongoing services to patients or work in patient care or clinical care areas to have an annual influenza vaccination or possess an approved medical or religious exception. Failure to meet this requirement may result in termination of employment.

The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.

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Note: Job Postings are updated daily and remain online until filled.

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