Education Specialist

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is seeking an Education Specialist to join our Education Division! Are you passionate about social work education and making a meaningful impact? Do you thrive in a collaborative, mission-driven environment where innovation, leadership, and service are valued? If so, we invite you to join our team and help advance the future of social work education through collaboration and transformative initiatives. Join CSWE today and help us shape the future of social work education. Competitive Base Salary: ranging from $70,000-75,000 DOE Health, dental, vision insurance, life/AD&D insurance, STD/LTD, FSA, 403B & More! (Some of these benefits are 100% employer paid!) Paid Vacation, sick leave, and holidays Professional Development Opportunities* Company sponsored events and conferences* Telework opportunities available! *Terms & Conditions Apply Job Description POSITION SUMMARY The Education Specialist supports the administrative management of education meetings and programs in the CSWE Division of Education. The position coordinates educational activities related to CSWE’s Annual Conference and other education meetings and programs, including educational sessions, awards and proposal processes, and other duties aligned with ensuring quality education meetings and programming sponsored within the Division of Education. The position works closely with the Director of Centers and Initiatives and other Division of Education staff in the planning and implementation of education meetings and programming that support CSWE members and elevate social work education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include coordination of education meetings and programming: Handle administrative management of annual conference proposal submission, review, and acceptance processes, including electronic proposal system. Assist with education-related awards, including call, reviews, and acceptances. Work with Division of Education team in administering planning, implementation, and evaluation of education meetings and programming; preparing reports, schedules, and communications for a variety of events. Assist with recruitment, selection, and assignment of appropriate proposal reviewers. Respond to public and membership inquiries related to education meetings and programs. General administrative duties, including word processing, emails, filing, organizing. Administer communication and logistics with speakers, CSWE members, and other participants. Independently administer assigned education programs and proposal cycles, resolving routine programmatic issues and escalating matters requiring policy interpretation. Serve as staff liaison for CSWE commissions and/or councils. Other duties as assigned. Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS Bachelor's degree in social work education (BSW) or related field is required; Masters of Social Work Education (MSW) is preferred. Two (2) years of relevant work experience is required. Knowledge or experience in social work or social work education, particularly in international and diversity issues required. Experience in the Non-Profit or Academia sector preferred. Employs antiracist and anti-oppressive lens in their work. Fluency with MS Office and e-mail applications, comfortable using variety of software application. Successful track record in a membership organization, collaborative teams, or higher education. Demonstrates a commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. Proven ability to work collaborativelywith diverse volunteers and volunteer groups. Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. Ability to travel approximately 1-3 times annually and work occasional evenings or weekends in connection with conferences, meetings, or other scheduled programs. Additional Information The office is located in Alexandria, Virginia. To be qualified, an individual must have the requisite skills, experience, and education for the job and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Council on Social Work Education provides reasonable accommodations to applicants upon request. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

COMPENSATION

The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience ( $70,000-$75,000 annually ). CSWE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 403b retirement contributions, and more. This position is primarily sedentary and is performed in an office setting. Position requires the ability to communicate effectively and the ability to use computers, telephones and other office equipment. Periodic out-of-town travel is also required. May be required to use computer screen for extensive periods of time. The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), as amended, and other applicable federal, state, and local laws. CSWE will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified applicants and employees with disabilities to ensure equal access to the application and interview process and to enable the performance of the essential functions of the position, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship on the organization. Applicants who require reasonable accommodation during any stage of the recruitment or selection process may contact the Human Resources Department. CSWE will engage in an individualized, interactive process to identify appropriate and effective accommodations. Information provided in connection with an accommodation request will be treated confidentially in accordance with applicable law. EEO SPECIFICATIONS The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is an Equal Opportunity, Affiliation Action Employer CSWE is an Equal Opportunity Employer committed to building and supporting a diverse and inclusive workforce. CSWE provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants and employees in accordance with applicable federal, state, and local law. #J-18808-Ljbffr Council on Social Work Education