Senior Associate Director of the A.M. Program in Social Work, Policy and Administration

The University of Chicago; Chicago (IL); Hybrid; USD 85,000 - 105,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Chicago seeks a Senior Associate Director for the A.M. Program in Social Work, Policy, and Administration. This role involves overseeing program coordination, accreditation, and field education readiness, while supporting student learning and development in a collaborative environment.

Benefits

Health benefits

Retirement plans

Paid time off

Qualifications

• Minimum 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.
• Experience in social work field education preferred.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field education readiness for first-year core curriculum.
• Hire and train field readiness instructors.
• Assist with CSWE accreditation tasks.

Skills

Organizational

Problem-Solving

Interpersonal

Communication

Education

Master’s degree in social work

Job description

Department

Crown SW Instructors and Support

About the Department

As one of the first schools of social work in the United States, the Crown Family School of Social Work, Policy, and Practice has shaped the field for more than 100 years. As part of the University of Chicago, the Crown Family School shares the University's core values and distinctive intellectual culture. Crown Family School faculty, staff and students focus on identifying solutions to complex problems through the integration of research, training, and direct community engagement. Guided by an interdisciplinary tradition, Crown Family School scholars conduct innovative research to address interconnected social challenges such as educational inequality, health disparities, crime and violence, poverty, and child and family welfare—working at multiple scales, from individual to policy-level interventions.

More than 8,000 Crown Family School graduates in the US and globally hold leadership positions in academia, at nonprofits, and at governmental agencies The Crown Family School is the home of several academic centers. These include the Susan and Richard Kiphart Center for Global Health and Social Development, the Urban Education Institute (UEI), the Center for Health Administration Studies, the Smart Decarceration Project, and the Employment Instability, Family Well-being, and Social Policy Network (EINet). More information may be found at https://crownschool.uchicago.edu/.

Job Summary

The Senior Associate Director of the A.M. Program in Social Work, Policy, and Administration, works closely with the Director on overall program coordination for the A.M program, accreditation, and the field education readiness and skill-based learning opportunities for students. Working in collaboration with the Director, faculty, and field education team, a major component the Sr. Associate Director’s role is to oversee the development and implementation of field readiness education for the first-year core curriculum. The Sr. Associate Director will also have responsibility for coordination of courses for the part-time master’s program in social work, social policy, and social administration, coordination of supplemental learning programs, and will assist with gathering data and reporting needed for program accreditation.

Specific job responsibilities are outlined below.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and implement the field education readiness component of the first-year core curriculum, including component parts delivered as part of student orientation.

• Coordinate meetings with key stakeholders to design training modules.

• Hire, train, and supervision of field readiness instructors.

• Oversee the evaluation of the field readiness program effect on student learning.

• Coordinate courses for part-time students, as well as the scheduling needs of students in certificate and dual-degree programs.

• Work closely with the Director, the Deputy Dean for Curriculum and Dean of Students’ Offices to review the alignment of curricular needs for students who are not in the full-time program.

• Develop and support supplemental learning programs to create on-going professional development opportunities for students to engage with current trends and across the many fields where social workers are represented.

• Work closely with the Director and Deputy Dean for Curriculum on all tasks associated with CSWE accreditation. This includes collection of learning assessment data and reporting needed for accreditation preparation and compliance.

• Teach up to two elective courses in field of practice

• Uses knowledge of the divisional vision and values to assess, evaluate, and recommends opportunities for collaboration with partners.

• Supports broader student initiatives.

• Coordinates program initiatives, ensuring unity of focus and purpose.

• Performs other related work as needed.

Minimum Qualifications

Education:

Minimum requirements include a college or university degree in related field.

Work Experience:

Minimum requirements include knowledge and skills developed through 5-7 years of work experience in a related job discipline.

Certifications:

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Preferred Qualifications

Education:

• Master’s degree in social work.

Experience:

• 10 years of experience in social work field education.

Preferred Competencies

• Ability to effectively work on multiple projects simultaneously while maintaining a high-level of quality and keen attention to detail.

• Flexibility and adaptability to new programs in an emerging and changing environment.

• Willingness and ability to travel to campus and/or non-campus locations for University business.

• Willingness and ability to work occasional evenings and weekends.

• Strong conceptual, organizational, problem-solving, mediation, and interpersonal skills.

• Ability to understand the school’s mission, represent it, and communicate its interests to various external constituencies.

• Ability to manage multiple tasks simultaneously, prioritize, meet deadlines, and work independently.

• An understanding of the role of field education in social work education and theability to facilitate connections between social work theory, research, and practice.

• Excellent written and verbal communication, organizational, analytic, and problem-solving skills.

• Work as a team player and participate in and contribute to a research-focused academic environment.

Working Conditions

• Hybrid work schedule, on-site at the Hyde Park campus in Chicago.

• Travel locally to field education sites and partner organizations.

Application Documents

• Resume (required)

• Cover letter (required)

• References (preferred)

When applying, the document(s) MUST be uploaded via the My Experience page, in the section titled Application Documents of the application.

Job Family

Academic Affairs

Role Impact

Individual Contributor

Scheduled Weekly Hours

40

Drug Test Required

No

Health Screen Required

No

Motor Vehicle Record Inquiry Required

No

Pay Rate Type

Salary

FLSA Status

Exempt

Pay Range

$85,000.00 - $105,000.00

The included pay rate or range represents the University’s good faith estimate of the possible compensation offer for this role at the time of posting.

Benefits Eligible

Yes

The University of Chicago offers a wide range of benefits programs and resources for eligible employees, including health, retirement, and paid time off. Information about the benefit offerings can be found in the Benefits Guidebook .

Posting Statement

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