JOB TITLE: MSW Executive Director
DEPARTMENT: School of Social Work
REPORTS TO: Dean, Borra College of Health Sciences
PRIMARY PURPOSE/ POSITION SUMMARY:The MSW Executive Director reports to the Dean and is responsible for providing academic leadership by setting the standards of intellectual engagement and accomplishment for Dominican University School of Social Work. The School of Social Work contains the following programs: Bachelor of Social Work, Applied Social Justice PhD, Conflict Resolution certificate, Mediation and Conflict Resolution certificate, and the Masters in Trauma Informed Leadership major. Supports the strategic mission and vision to create and maintain an academic and scholarly environment that supports DU faculty and students.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:- Develops and implements an annual unit-operating plan that is consistent with the strategic plan of the university as whole. Prepares and disseminates an annual report documenting operating plan.
- Provide leadership and expertise in program preparation for CSWE accreditation.
- Plan short term, intermediate and long-term development and improvement of the School of Social Work.
- Institutes program operating practices and procedures to facilitate improvements in curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation, teaching effectiveness, and program reporting.
- Provide leadership in the development, maintenance, implementation and revision of existing and new programs.
- Prepare annual reports for CSWE.
- Serves as the formal liaison between the School of Social Work, the community at large and practicum agencies to secure quality sites.
- Collects and reviews course syllabi to ensure they ae complete, consistent and compliant with university policies and guidelines, and CSWE requirements.
- Perform effectively all duties detailed in the annual performance evaluation process for faculty and staff.
- Participates in securing grant/scholarship funds to support program expansion and improvement.
- Responsible for recruiting and hiring full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.
- Participate actively in faculty development program/activities.
- In collaboration with the dean, assigns faculty workload.
- Monitors and supports students' academic progress.
- Work collaboratively with School Directors, Program Coordinators, etc. to further the mission of the School, College and University.
- Provide governance and policy support.
- Support Dean's Office operations (e.g., report writing, reviewing/updating policies and procedures, catalog, course scheduling).
- Supervise direct reports, if appropriate.
- Support and oversee School Directors and Program Coordinators in course scheduling.
- Assist with activities involving the College/School Advisory Council, if appropriate.
- Work with centralized admissions regarding admission processes and standards and College participation in recruitment activities.
- Work with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to review data needs, design and implement information systems, and generate School reports.
- Engagement in relevant service/committee work for the College and University.
- Develop, monitor and revise operational procedures to improve overall academic unit functioning.
- Perform other duties as requested, delegated or assigned by the Dean; as an example, facilitating/implementing special projects.
The MSW Executive Director will maintain a teaching load of three credit hours per semester and is expected to have an active research pipeline.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:- PhD in social work or related discipline
- Minimum five years of experience in a full-time faculty role with expectations for teaching, research, and service
- Excellent teaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to student success
- Excellent oral and written communication skills; team-building and cross-cultural interpersonal skills
- Must be committed to fostering an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:- Previous administrative experience as a department chair, program director, or similar position is strongly preferred
- Experience as a faculty member or administrator within a CSWE program is strongly preferred
- Experience with CSWE accreditation standards and processes
- Previous experience with HSIs or minority serving institutions
- Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels
- Experience with the implementation and management of assessment and assurance of learning processes
- High level of proficiency with data analysis, presentation, and communication
- Familiarity with academic management including course scheduling, academic policy implementation, and admissions processes
- Familiarity with norms and expectations for academic scholarship and publication processes within social work disciplines
- Deep commitment to support and advocate for faculty colleagues
- Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a complex organizational environment
A background screening is required.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS- Ability to spend long durations of the workday sitting at a desk and working on a computer
- Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times
SALARY AND FLSA STATUS:- Salary: $ $100,000 - $110,000
- FLSA Status: Exempt - Full-time, 37.5 hours
BENEFITS:- Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance
- Retirement plan with employer matching contributions
- Professional development opportunities
- Tuition remission for employees and their dependents
- Flexible spending accounts (FSA)
- Generous paid time off (PTO)
