Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director Apply
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Details:
Posted: February 29, 2024
Level: Director I
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: The committee will begin review of applications immediately. Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Wednesday, March 13, 2024.
Location:
Charter Oak State College
185 Main Street New Britain, CT 06051
**This position is remote**
For more information, please click on the college to be directed to their website.
Charter Oak State College Mission:
As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the states only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.
Charter Oak State College Vision:
Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nations workforce one graduate at a time.
Charter Oak State College Equity Statement:
Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.
Anticipated Start Date:
April/May 2024
Position Summary:
The Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director is responsible for directing the Bachelor of Social Work program, including positioning the program to acquire and maintain Council of Social Work Education (CSWE) accreditation; recruiting, hiring developing, and assessing faculty; working with Admissions to recruit students; advising and working with Advising to provide student support; overseeing the curriculum; establishing practicum/internships experiences in conjunction with the BSW Field Director; and conducting community outreach to establish partnerships essential to the program. The Director also teaches one course per semester.
Example of Job Duties:
Under the direction of the College Provost, the Bachelor of Social Work (BSW) Program Director is responsible for effective performance in these essential duties:
- Provides leadership in positioning the program for CSWE accreditation in collaboration with program faculty and college staff to include but not be limited to developing the documents required to gain and maintain accreditation; developing a system to obtain the required documentation; and planning and leading accreditation site visits.
- Supervises the BSW Field Director.
- Recruits and selects program faculty (adjunct) to serve as instructors and course developers.
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- Works with faculty to ensure that curriculum is current using best practices in curriculum design, teaching, learning strategies, and national accreditation requirements.
- Develops and manages articulation agreements with feeder colleges in conjunction with the Registrars Office and Admissions.
- Provides outreach to the social work community, including establishing practicum sites for the students in collaboration of the BSW Field Director.
- Initiates development of program expansion opportunities.
- Leads process to attain and maintain CSWE accreditation at state and professional association levels, as applicable.
- Assesses program goals, including student learning outcomes.
- Works with appropriate personnel to mediate student and faculty concerns and resolve conflicts.
- Works with admissions and academic counselors on developing and employing enrollment management, retention and completion strategies to ensure student success.
- Develops, assembles, and recommends annual budgets by researching, reviewing, and analyzing historic information and projecting future needs; controls and authorizes expenditures within the limitations of approved budgets.
- Teaches one course per semester.
- Participates in at least one professional development activity each year.
- Stays current on changes in the social work field that impact the program.
- Other duties as assigned.
In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.
This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated in the job description.
Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with a culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and student. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)
Minimum Qualifications:
Masters degree in Social Work from a CSWE accredited institution.
Incumbents are required to have demonstrated advanced knowledge and abilities in the following:
- Experience with CSWE accreditation.
- Three to five years teaching experience.
- Three to five years higher education program administration.
- Experience developing curriculum.
- Effective communication skills.
- Ability to motivate and manage a team at a distance.
- Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.
Substitutions Allowed:
Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Experience administrating a BSW or MSW program in an online format.
- Doctor of Social Work (DSW) Degree
- Experience teaching in an online environment.
Starting Salary:
Anticipated salary; $92,559 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.
We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance. You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.
Application Instructions:
To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.
Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.
Selection Procedure:
Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.
Background Screening:
All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.
Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination
COSC does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: John-Paul Chaisson-Cardenas, PhD, MSW, Vice-president of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, (jchaisson-cardenas@commnet.edu).
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