MSW & Academic Programs Associate Dean

Adelphi University; Village of Garden City (NY); On-site; USD 140,000 - 170,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits package

Job summary

Adelphi University in Garden City, NY seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and MSW Program Director to lead the MSW, OMSW, and BSW programs across multiple campus locations. You will supervise program directors, oversee curriculum design, assessment, and student services, and collaborate with faculty to advance accreditation standards.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, adjunct faculty development, and partnerships with state and community agencies, with a strong focus on academic

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, including experience in public speaking.
• Strong identification with the purposes and values of the social work profession and a commitment to social justice.
• Experience in social work education, including demonstrated leadership through committee work and other activities.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, administration, and staff.
• Ability to manage time in a fast-paced office environment and work on multiple projects.
• Comprehensive knowledge of graduate social work education, current and emerging trends in curriculum and practice.
• Strong management and organizational skills.
• Commitment to competence in using administrative and instructional technology.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and supervision to the Directors of Practicum Education and Student Affairs and to program directors across MSW/BSW options.
• Oversee revision and updating of student handbooks and practicum education handbook to ensure policy articulation and consistency.
• Direct academic affairs staff in handling exceptions to policies and processing academic petitions.
• Oversee assessment of students on leaves of absence and ensure proper return-to-program processes.
• Lead faculty and advisers around policies and procedures in the School of Social Work related to academic standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Curriculum design

Education

MSW and doctorate in social work or allied field

Job description

Adelphi University in Garden City, NY seeks an Associate Dean for Academic Affairs and MSW Program Director to lead the MSW, OMSW, and BSW programs across multiple campus locations. You will supervise program directors, oversee curriculum design, assessment, and student services, and collaborate with faculty to advance accreditation standards.

The role emphasizes strategic planning, adjunct faculty development, and partnerships with state and community agencies, with a strong focus on academic