Toros Heal LA (THLA) Practice Education Support Analyst

CSUDH Toro Auxiliary Partners; Carson (CA); On-site; USD 67,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Toros Heal L.A. (THLA) is seeking a Practice Education Support Analyst to join our Core team and manage THLA’s practice education placement and scholarship tracking system.

The role oversees the internship and clinical placement platform (Exxat), ensures data integrity, and collaborates with CSUDH programs across five degree areas to advance workforce readiness and diverse community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in counseling, social work, public health, education, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in student services, workforce development, internship coordination, or community partnership development.
• 1 year of research and/or data management experience, e.g. cross-referencing data from multiple systems.
• Experience with community organizations, educational institutions, or healthcare providers.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing data systems or tracking student program outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Data Management and Workforce Tracking: manage the internship platform, train faculty/site supervisors/students, and ensure data accuracy.
• Partnership Development and Workforce Pipeline Support: build and sustain partnerships with school districts, healthcare providers, and community organizations.
• Community Engagement: represent THLA in university and external settings related to internships and placements.
• Other Duties: perform additional duties to support THLA and workforce initiatives.

Skills

Strong organizational skills

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building

Data management

Stakeholder coordination

Analytical reporting

Education

Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, public health, education, psychology, or related field

Tools

Exxat

Job description

Toros Heal LA (THLA) Clinical and Internship Workforce Strategist

California State University, Dominguez Hills

Toro Auxiliary Partners

About CSUDH Toro Auxiliary Partners:

The California State University, Dominguez Hills Toro Auxiliary Partners was incorporated in 1968 as a partner of the University to provide services and develop and enhance programs that are an integral part of the University's educational mission. CSU Dominguez Hills (“CSUDH”) is a highly diverse, metropolitan university primarily serving the South Bay area of Los Angeles County. Established in 1960, CSU Dominguez Hills is one of the twenty-three campuses that comprise the California State University system.

Any inquiries should be directed to the Toro Auxiliary Partners Human Resources Office at [phone].

About Toros Heal L.A. (THLA):

We prepare students to address mental, emotional, and social well-being and center the need for equity-focused, culturally responsive services.

Mission:

Toros Heal L.A. (THLA) addresses the severe behavioral and mental health workforce shortage for children and youth by expanding and diversifying the pipeline of mental and behavioral health professionals, including a new paraprofessional entry route. It strengthens job pathways in local communities and builds a community-rooted workforce trained in culturally responsive care, enabling graduates to pursue successful careers with less debt, higher retention, and strong readiness to serve South LA and across the Los Angeles region.

Key themes:

• Manages practice education tracking across five participating CSU Dominguez Hills behavioral health degree programs
• Identifies sustainable partnerships in practice education, student success, and licensure pathways in South LA and the surrounding LA Region.

Position Summary:

This position is supported by a 5-year gift and is subject to annual reappointment. Toros Heal L.A. (THLA) is seeking a Practice Education Support Analyst (PESA) to join our Core team and assist with the management of THLA’s practice education placement and scholarship tracking system and the growth of THLA’s practice education partnerships.

The role oversees the internship and clinical placement platform, ensuring accurate tracking of student placements, training progress, and workforce outcomes to support program evaluation and reporting. In collaboration with academic programs, the position supports student workforce readiness and contributes to building sustainable workforce pipelines that connect students to careers serving children, youth, and families across LA County.

The PESA will perform independently or with general direction the onboarding and management of THLA’s practice education software (Exxat) as directed by the Director of THLA and/or Principal Investigator (PI). The PESA will coordinate the data collection and operations of THLA’s 5 participating degree programs’, i.e.: MSW, MFT, Human Services, Clinical Psychology, and School and College Counseling, practice education teams; track and evaluate the standing of THLA Scholarships recipients in program and after graduation; co-develop reporting priorities to meet the goals of THLA, the funder, and the university-at-large; identify opportunities for the expansion of CSUDH practice education partnerships; and meet with THLA Core team members and THLA participating degree programs during regularly scheduled meetings.

The PESA duties may include, but will not be limited to supporting the management and coordinating the tasks of single or multiple practice education teams, depending on THLA identified deliverables; act as intermediary between THLA and participating departments while overseeing data management; manage and report on student retention rates, THLA scholarship tracking, internship tracking by Service Planning Area, population served, etc.; create, clean, update, and manage Exxat databases and comprehensive datasets and reports for funding purposes; oversee data integrity; implement and maintain periodic quality control procedures (identifies and manually updates data gaps); interfaces with THLA’s five participating departments; maintain data cleanliness and continuity, report progress to THLA leadership; participate in any internal and external audits or reviews of THLA deliverables; and perform other duties as assigned, i.e.: community engagement and outreach.

Salary Range: $67,000-70,000 (Non-Exempt)

Duties and Responsibilities:

Data Management and Workforce Tracking (65%)

• Manage the internship platform, including training and support for faculty, site supervisors and students, as needed.
• Maintain internship and placement data systems and ensure data accuracy.
• Track student outcomes, including internships, graduation, licensure preparation, and employment.
• Support reporting and evaluation efforts, including grant reporting and program assessment.
• Support faculty in navigating placement processes and monitor progress, addressing issues as needed.
• Oversee site agreements, compliance, and risk management; track placement data and outcomes.
• Train/support faculty and staff on managing their programs’ tracking platform

Partnership Development and Workforce Pipeline Support (25%)

• Advocates for the THLA programs within the University and with external community stakeholders
• Assists in building and sustaining partnerships with school districts, healthcare providers, county agencies, and community-based organizations.
• Assists in developing new internship opportunities aligned with regional behavioral health workforce needs.
• Identifies pathways connecting students to employment.

Community Engagement (5%)

• Represent the THLA programs within the University, external agencies, key stakeholders and THLA related to clinical/internship placements, and relevant professional organizations (e.g., attends on-and off campus meetings related to the THLA and clinical/internship placements.)

Other Duties (5%)

• Perform additional duties in support of THLA and related workforce initiatives as may be assigned by Supervisor and/or Administrator.

Minimum Qualifications and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree in counseling, social work, public health, education, psychology, or a related field.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience in student services, workforce development, internship coordination, or community partnership development.
• 1 year of research and/or data management experience, i.e. cross-referencing data from multiple systems.
• Experience working with community organizations, educational institutions, or healthcare providers.
• Strong organizational, communication, and relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing data systems or tracking student program outcomes.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of or ability to learn internship and clinical placement processes, including coordination with academic programs and community partners
• Ability to organize and manage multiple placements, track student progress, and maintain accurate records, with attention to detail
• Experience with or capacity to learn data systems and platforms used for internship tracking, reporting, and workforce outcomes
• Ability to support student success and workforce readiness, with adaptability to evolving program needs and a commitment to serving diverse and underserved communities
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills, with the ability to engage effectively with students, faculty, and external agencies

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in counseling, social work, public health, psychology, or a related field.
• Experience working within a higher education environment.
• Knowledge of behavioral health workforce pathways and internship training models.
• Experience managing internship placement systems or workforce tracking platforms.
• Experience working with diverse and underserved student populations.

Equal Employment Opportunity

TAP is an Affimative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against persons on basis of race, religion, color, ancestry, age, disability, genetic information, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, national origin, sex sexual orientation, covered veteran status, or any other protected status.

EEO/AA/Disability/Veterans:

Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may contact the TAP Human Resources Office at [phone].

E-Verify:

This position requires new and re-hires employment verification to be processed through the E- Verify program administered by the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Citizenship, and Immigration Service in partnership with the Social Security Administration.

If hired, the successful candidate will be required to furnish proof of legal authorization to work in the United States.

Conditions of Employment:

The person holding this position is considered a “mandated report” under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act and is required to comply with the requirements set forth as a condition of employment.

A background check (including a criminal records check) must be completed satisfactorily for any position that the CSUDH TAP deems sensitive. Sensitive positions are those requiring heightened scrutiny of individuals holding the position based on potential for harm to children. Concerns for the safety and security of people, animals, or property, or heightened risk for financial loss to the CSUDH TAP or individuals in the university community. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the application status of applicants or continued employment of current employees.

Employment at TAP is on an at-will basis and can be terminated by either an employee or TAP at any time with or without cause or advanced notice. Permanent status can neither be obtained nor granted.