University of Denver Hiring for Assistant Director of MSW@Denver Program, Graduate School of Social Work at Colorado, Denver, USA Full Time

Position Summary

Assistant Program Directors at the Graduate School of Social Work (GSSW) perform a broad range of management and operations duties related to either the MSW@Denver online MSW Program, or the on-site Denver Campus MSW Program. Assistant Program Directors report directly to a Program Director. These positions are integral to program success and require development of collaborative and supportive relationships with faculty, staff, and internal and external education partners. Ideal candidates possess the ability to work with a cross-functional team of professionals across many School and University disciplines. The Assistant Program Directors are a key point of interface in coordinating logistics between GSSW departments, University of Denver administration, education partners, and students. In addition to coordinating logistics, the Assistant Program Directors are involved with curricular deployment and improvement to ensure that it retains alignment with the other GSSW MSW programs and the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation standards. The Assistant Program Directors act as the primary contact for their assigned program and may supervise student and administrative staff positions.

This posting is for a part-time (estimated 28 hours per week) position with a primary support assignment of the MSW@Denver Program.

Essential Functions

Coordinates educational and administrative components of the assigned MSW Program, including:

• Coordinates educational and administrative components of the MSW Program, including liaison function with both internal and external program partners.
• Create effective and efficient workflows for all internal program operations in collaboration with Program Director, Academic Affairs program support staff and Student Services teams.
• Collaborates and serves as liaison with marketing and admissions efforts including facilitating publicity, distributing recruitment materials and program information, and providing individualized information to potential students.
• Coordinates with admissions and faculty related to prospective student webinars and informational sessions.
• Initiatives: on implementation of program evaluation strategies and strategic planning initiatives; reviews data and presents themes to administration.
• Partners with Program Director and GSSW Student Services on communication and implementation of student services and resources.
• With support from Program Director, responds to student concerns about curriculum and instruction, and completes follow up inquiries and communication as needed.
• Supports Adjunct and Curriculum Coordinator, Program Director, and Course Coordinators in communication with adjunct faculty teaching in the program including the coordination of materials and resources.
• Collaborates on curricular and response efforts to promote an anti-racist and anti-oppressive learning experience that supports diversity, equity, and inclusion at GSSW.
• Manages, tracks, and summarizes meetings related to the GSSW internal transfer process for students transferring between GSSW programs.
• Facilitates administration/communication/tracking for varying student processes as needed.

Field Education

• Jointly attends Field Concerns meeting with program representatives, conducts follow up information gathering and tracks student status.
• Serves as a communication/liaison function between the program and field team as needed.

Community Engagement

• Represents the Program in the DU Community at various meetings or events as determined by program need.
• Collaboratively coordinates special events and professional development for students, adjuncts, alumni, and field instructors in partnership with other GSSW teams and personnel. This might include local reception ceremonies, guest lecture experiences, alumni engagement opportunities, student orientation, licensure preparation courses and/or commencement.
• May serve on various university and GSSW committees and assist with administrative processes for operations.
• Other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strong time management and constructive problem-solving skills
• Great attention to detail and accuracy
• Ability to plan and complete multi-stage projects
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with internal and external partners
• Skilled at connecting and building rapport with staff, faculty, students, and external stakeholders
• Ability to successfully and promptly address issues from identification through resolution.
• Ability to adapt to new and rapidly changing situations
• Creative, innovative, and able to work independently and in a team with a high level of professionalism
• Ability to effectively work with multiple databases and student platforms (e.g., Salesforce, Banner, Learning Management Systems, etc.)
• Comfort with online webinar technology using audio, video and shared desktop applications (e.g., Zoom, Webex, GoToMeeting, Skype)
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite
• Demonstrated commitment, knowledge, and ability to effectively engage individuals from broadly diverse communities.

Required Qualifications

• Bachelors Degree in Social Work, Education, or related field required plus a minimum of 2 years experience in Higher Education or Social Work field
• Proficiency in Excel and other Word software, Zoom or online meeting forums, communication systems and comfort navigating and learning new systems (including learning management, web based or customer relationship management (CRM) platforms).
• Experience reviewing and analyzing large sets of data (such as attendance, course evaluations, enrollment, class size) and summarizing themes.
• Demonstrated experience in anti-racist, anti-oppressive, inclusive educational programming.

Preferred Qualifications

• MSW or Masters Degree in related field
• Experience in Universal Design for Learning (UDL)
• Training or background in Crucial Conversations, leadership or team dynamics
• Demonstrated experience in leading trainings or classroom teaching, adjunct instructing a plus

Working Environment

• Standard on-campus office environment which may include interruptions.
• Noise level is quiet to moderate.

Physical Activities

• Ability to be in front of a computer for an extended period.
• Occasionally required to move about the office/campus with the capability of transporting objects up to 20 lbs. with assistance

Work Schedule

Part-time, 28 hours a week

Hours will generally be scheduled within the timeframe of Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. This position is eligible for consideration of flexible scheduling and some remote work accommodation as determined in discussion with the supervisor. All remote work must be completed within the United States.

Application Deadline
For consideration, please submit your application materials by 4:00 p.m. (MST) March 20, 2024.

Special Instructions
Candidates must apply online through jobs.du.edu to be considered. Only applications submitted online will be accepted.

Salary Grade Number:
The salary grade for the position is 9.

Hourly Range:
The hourly range for the position is $28.10-$33.21

The University of Denver has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The University may ultimately pay more or less than the posted compensation range. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, but not based on a candidates sex or any other protected status.

Benefits:
The University of Denver offers excellent benefits, including medical, dental, retirement, paid time off, tuition benefit and ECO pass. The University of Denver is a private institution that empowers students who want to make a difference. Learn more about the University of Denver.

Please include the following documents with your application:
1. Resume
2. Cover Letter

The University of Denver is an equal opportunity employer. The University of Denver prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, age, religion, creed, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, pregnancy, genetic information, military enlistment, or veteran status, and any other class of individuals protected from discrimination under federal, state, or local law, regulation, or ordinance in any of the University’s educational programs and activities, and in the employment (including application for employment) and admissions (including application for admission) context, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972; the Americans with Disabilities Act; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973; Title VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964; the Age Discrimination Act of 1975; the Age Discrimination in Employment Act of 1967; Equal Pay Act; Colorado Equal Pay for Equal Work Act; the Colorado Protecting Opportunities and Workers’ Rights (“POWR”) Act; and any other federal, state, and local laws, regulations, or ordinances that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and/or retaliation. For more information, please see the University of Denver’s Non‑Discrimination‑Statement.

All offers of employment are contingent upon satisfactory completion of a criminal history background check.