Academic Services Assistant Director

Job Description

The University of Washington School of Social Work (SSW) has an outstanding opportunity for an Assistant Director for Masters in Social Work (MSW) PartTime Program position. This full-time position will support the 2026 launch of the online degree option and provide ongoing leadership and management for the part-time program options.

The Masters of Social Work (MSW) program at SSW is a fully accredited program designed to prepare graduates seeking to innovate lead and practice in a multicultural world facing complex social challenges.

At the University of Washington School of Social Work (SSW) we strive to maximize human welfare through education research and public service. We embrace our position of leadership in the field of social work and join in partnership with others in society committed to solving human problems in the twenty-first century.

The Assistant Director for the MSW part-time programs is responsible for the day-to-day management of the UW School of Social Work part-time MSW program providing high-level administrative and strategic support to the faculty and staff who work in the MSW program and professional communication with community stakeholders who are engaged with the MSW program.

We seek applicants for this position whose experiences have prepared them to fulfill our commitment to inclusion and have given them the confidence to fully engage with audiences from a wide spectrum of backgrounds.

This position is supervised by and under the direction of the MSW Program Director. Working in collaboration with the Assistant Director for FullTime Programs the incumbent implements the strategic vision and operational leadership of the PartTime MSW degreesincluding the new Online MSW launching in 2026 and the Evening MSW option.

Duties & Responsibilities

Program Administration:

• Anticipate and analyze emerging issues across pathways ensuring academic structures policies and governance frameworks are fully enacted throughout the MSW curriculum.

• Analyze recommend refine and operationalize policies and procedures that strengthen program operations and uphold accreditation and academic integrity standards.

• Chair the MSW Program Committee (PC): convene monthly meetings ensure required membership and participation establish agendas steward decisionmaking processes and disseminate committee actions.

• Convene quarterly meetings with Online MSW faculty and course leads to evaluate curricula address instructional needs and ensure alignment with established learning outcomes.

• Evaluate recommend to program leadership and operationalize ad hoc processes for evaluations of core and specialized curricula synthesizing results to inform continuous program improvement.

• Engage proactively with online students through the Canvas hub; collaborate with Student Services to address programwide student needs.

• Manage and reconcile the MSW PartTime Program Operations Budget; develop analytic reports for the Program Director; and contribute to financial planning in collaboration with SSW finance staff.

• Supervise train and direct student employees in executing program activities aligned with strategic priorities articulated by the Program Director.

• Develop operationalize and track action plans resulting from Program Committee decisions leadership directives and specialized workgroups.

• Steward curricular proposals through all review stages including presenting to students and faculty and submitting final materials to the Graduate School.

• Ensure program compliance with CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards; serve as the primary contact for faculty and staff conducting competency assessments in parttime MSW courses.

• Develop and implement for approval of program leadership studentfocused programming in collaboration with Schoolwide student engagement units.

• Advance recruitment strategies to attract a broad and representative applicant pool working closely with the Office of Student Experience and faculty.

• Represent the MSW Program on campuswide committees workgroups and initiatives as assigned by program leadership.

• Contribute leadership to ad hoc committees charged with enhancing MSW program design and the student experience as required by program leadership.

• Oversee curricular updates for the Online MSW in partnership with Continuum College ensuring rigorous academic quality and timely revisions.

• Direct collaboration with instructional designers at Continuum College and the School of Social Work to guide online course development and refinement.

• Recruit and vet qualified instructional personnel for MSW courses in partnership with the Program Director and Assistant Dean for Academic Affairs.

• Lead the annual MSW student poll process to determine elective interests; analyze findings to inform curricular planning and faculty workload projections.

• Manage the annual exit survey process including data collection analysis and presentation to program leadership to guide evidencebased improvements.

• Design implement and manage studentcentered programming and major program events (Orientation Graduation Prospective Student Days) ensuring a cohesive highquality student experience.

• Develop and disseminate program communications and policy updates for students and faculty.

• Maintain authoritative oversight of MSW content on the Schools website developing updates in alignment with SSW communications staff and program leadership.

• Oversee and approve all edits and revisions to the MSW Program Manual ensuring accuracy and alignment with evolving policies.

• Serve on the Admissions Committee to evaluate applications; colead policy updates with the Director of Admissions MSW Program Director and Graduate School.

• Serve on the Scholarship Committee to help ensure equitable and transparent distribution of financial awards.

Advising

• Provide expert academic advising to MSW students in online and parttime pathways addressing academic planning professional development and potential barriers to student success.

• Monitor and track student progression alongside the Program Director Assistant Dean of Field Education and Student Services; identify emerging risks and implement targeted interventions.

• Evaluate and enhance the social and emotional learning environment; design strategies that strengthen student engagement and wellbeing.

• Lead organize and facilitate specializationrelated information sessions and orientations in partnership with Specialization Chairs.

• Facilitate quarterly advising forums with specialization faculty to ensure students receive timely and accurate guidance.

• Develop individualized academic plans for dualdegree and transfer students in collaboration with Student Services.

• Review and authorize course waiver requests based on prior learning or unique circumstances.

Miscellaneous

• Other duties as assigned by the Program Director or School leadership to advance the mission and strategic plan of the School of Social Work.

Minimum Requirements

• Masters Degree in Social Work Public Administration Higher Education or Related field

• Two years of work experience in: project or program management event planning higher education administration and/or advising or student support.

Desired Qualifications:

• Distance education experience

• Demonstrated success in advising or supporting graduate students in their professional development.

• Skills in Microsoft Excel web-based content management systems and other software programs that are used in the position.

• Experience using Canvas or other learning management system programs with a high aptitude for learning new programs and systems quickly.

• Familiarity with holistic admissions processes.

• Familiarity with UW graduate education systems policies and processes.

Salary Information:

Salary will be based on education and experience and aligned with the approved salary range.

Compensation Benefits and Position Details

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Temporary or Regular

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About the UW

Working at the University of Washington provides a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses in our state and around the world.

UW employees bring their boundless energy creative problem-solving skills and dedication to building stronger minds and a healthier return they enjoy outstanding benefits opportunities for professional growth and the chance to work in an environment known for its diversity intellectual excitement artistic pursuits and natural beauty.

Our Commitment

The University of Washington is committed to fostering an inclusive respectful and welcoming community for all. As an equal opportunity employer the University considers applicants for employment without regard to race color creed religion national origin citizenship sex pregnancy age marital status sexual orientation gender identity or expression genetic information disability or veteran status consistent with UW Executive Order No. 81.

To request disability accommodation in the application process contact the Disability Services Office at or .

Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law.