Academic Program Director, Bachelor of Social Work

• — Knowledge of principles and methods for curriculum development, andragogy, and assessment.
  • Knowledge of online teaching, competency-based education, and direct assessment.
  • Discipline knowledge.
  • Ability to objectively analyze program/course quality data and implement recommendations relevant to improving learner outcomes.
  • Ability to maintain program compliance with all regulatory rules, and national program accreditation standards.
  • Familiarity with program development and evaluation.
  • Ability to advise and assess learning effectiveness and quality of the education experience.
  • Ability to provide significant impact on learner retention plus direct impact on cost, revenue and quality assurance within a program area.
• Navigation – Integration of program, academic and regulatory considerations with business strategies and plans.
  • Manage multiple academic and administrative projects.
  • Resolve multi-faceted types of problems encountered involving courses, faculty, regulatory or administrative issues.
• Adaptability/Flexibility — Open to change.
  • Drive results despite ambiguity.
• Innovation — Creativity and alternative thinking to develop new ideas for and answers to work-related problems.
• Stress Tolerance —Ability to accept constructive criticism and deal with high stress situations.
• Leadership - Ability to operate independently (leading, collaborating and executing) in a highly ambiguous, matrixed environment with high interdependencies.
  • Be a doer, focused not just on thought partnership but on getting things done and executing both independently and with others.
  • Lead by listening, be highly collaborative, and productively contribute opinions to critical decision-making processes.
  • Act independently to achieve results in support of business goals and strategies with a program area.

Work Experience:

• 2 years of full time professional social work practice experience post CSWE MSW degree conferral required.
• A minimum of 1 year required, two years preferred experience as an Academic Program Director in a CSWE Accredited Program.
• A minimum of 3 years teaching in an accredited program or related field; online higher education teaching experience preferred.
• Demonstrated contribution to the discipline including publishing, committee involvement, or professional association involvement.
• Demonstrated leadership in academia or in a practitioner setting.
• Significant experience in supervisory/leadership responsibilities for faculty including recruitment, retention, performance results and development.
• Significant experience managing and working with remote teams and a matrix environment preferred.
• Be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite programs.
• Ability to travel as required/needed.

Education :

All degrees must be conferred and from a regionally accredited institution. Copies of required certificates and licenses and unofficial transcripts for all graduate degrees with the institution and conferred degree and date must be attached.

• Masters degree in Social Work from an accredited Council on Social Work Education and regionally or nationally accredited program required.
• Doctorate degree in Social Work or closely related area to include Human Services, Psychology, Counseling, Sociology, Education or a closely related area required.

Certificates, licenses, and registrations:

• Social Work Licensure required and willingness to obtain Minnesota Social Work Licensure upon hire and prior to starting the position is required.
  

Other:

• Must be able to travel 10% of time.
• Must be able to lift 25 lbs.
• Typical office setting.
• Mobility within the office including movement from floor to floor.
• Travel via plane, car, and metro may be required to perform this job.
• Must be able to work more than 40 hours per week when business needs warrant
• Access information using a computer.
• Effectively communicate, both up and down the management chain.
• Effectively cope with stressful situations
• Strong mental acuity
• Regular, dependable attendance and punctuality are essential functions of this job. Other essential functions and marginal job functions are subject to modification.

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Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship is not available for this position.

$95,100-$105,00 is the expected starting pay for this position. This offer is based on current budgetary guidelines and the additional factors outlined below.

SEI offers a comprehensive package of benefits to employees scheduled 30 hours or more per week. In addition to medical, dental, vision, life and disability plans, SEI employees may take advantage of well-being incentives, parental leave, paid time off, certain paid holidays, tax saving accounts (FSA, HSA), 401(k) retirement benefit, Employee Stock Purchase Plan, tuition assistance as well as entertainment and retail discounts. Non-exempt employees are eligible for overtime pay, if applicable.

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SEI is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative culture where individuals can grow their careers and contribute fully. We strive to attract talent with broad experiences, skills and perspectives. We welcome applications from all. While it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top end of the pay range at SEI, we offer a competitive salary. The actual base pay offered to the successful candidate may vary depending on multiple factors including, but not limited to, job-related knowledge/skills, experience, business needs, geographical location, and internal pay equity. Our Talent Acquisition Team is ready to discuss your interest in joining SEI. The expected salary range for this position is below.

If you require reasonable accommodations to complete our application process, please contact our Human Resources Department at View email address on aiapply.co .