MSW Student Success & Retention Advisor

Grand Valley State University; Grand Rapids (MI); Presencial; USD 51.000 - 54.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Grand Valley State University is seeking an experienced Advising Support & Administration professional to join the MSW program, managing a large student caseload and supporting academic planning and progression.

Core duties include advising MSW students, coordinating course registration, supporting admissions, and contributing to retention and program development through collaboration with faculty and staff.

Formación

• Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE accredited MSW Program.
• Minimum of two (2) years of post-MSW professional social work experience.
• Evidence of critical, reflective thinking about the role of field education within social work education.
• Record of, or demonstrated potential for, working with graduate students and community partners to support MSW field education.
• Ability to provide leadership to the field education program through practice experience, field instruction experience, and administrative or other relevant academic and professional activities in social work.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact with others with respect, empathy, and cultural humility.
• Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, inclusion, and access, including a clear commitment to anti-racist social work practice in alignment with CSWE standards.
• Demonstrated ability to establish professional relationships, partnerships and collaborations, and network with community organizations and agencies.
• Ability to work productively with colleagues with flexibility and creativity

Responsabilidades

• Maintain an advising caseload of 300+ MSW Students providing course planning, resources and referrals.
• Counsel MSW students on academic probation or dismissal through an appeal process.
• Manage overrides and permits for MSW course registration.
• Assist on a committee to support admission to the MSW programs.
• Host regular information sessions for newly admitted MSW students preparing for orientation and course registration.
• Provide student support services, resources and referrals for CECI graduate students.
• Assess students’ academic needs, aid them in setting goals, connect them to appropriate resources, and provide ongoing support as needed.
• Understand and be able to clearly communicate academic information, including possible programs of study, resources available to students, and be knowledgeable of academic policies and administrative practices.
• Partner with professional staff and faculty advisors to support students.
• Maintain electronic student files and student databases.
• Support New Student Orientation in Allendale (summer months only) for incoming first year students.
• Oversee W.A.V.E. program (Wellness and Vibrancy Events) including planning events.
• Represent CECI programs at open houses and/or graduate program information sessions.
• Participate in campus events to promote department services.
• Facilitate workshops/training and/or design resources provided to students to assist them in their development as a university student.
• Produce and distribute informational materials related to programs and services creating access through digital media and systems such as Blackboard.
• Create content for digital communication (website, social media, monthly newsletters).
• Create and deliver classroom presentations.
• Represent CECI programs at open houses and/or graduate program information sessions.
• Facilitate alumni events and panels for CECI student networking.
• Assess student-centered programming and retention.
• Serve on University and College Committees.
• Research and distribute cross-university opportunities for CECI students.
• Attend staff meetings/team meetings regularly.
• Perform other duties as required/assigned by leadership.

Conocimientos

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Diversity & inclusion

Leadership

Critical thinking

Collaboration

Educación

MSW degree

CSWE-accredited program

Descripción del empleo

Grand Valley State University is seeking an experienced Advising Support & Administration professional to join the MSW program, managing a large student caseload and supporting academic planning and progression.

Core duties include advising MSW students, coordinating course registration, supporting admissions, and contributing to retention and program development through collaboration with faculty and staff.