MSW Executive Director

Duties and Responsibilities

• Develops and implements an annual unit-operating plan that is consistent with the strategic plan of the university as a whole.
• Prepares and disseminates an annual report documenting operating plan.
• Provides leadership and expertise in program preparation for CSWE accreditation.
• Plans short term, intermediate and long-term development and improvement of the School of Social Work.
• Institutes program operating practices and procedures to facilitate improvements in curriculum planning, implementation, evaluation, teaching effectiveness, and program reporting.
• Develops and maintains existing and new programs.
• Prepares annual reports for CSWE.
• Serves as the formal liaison between the School of Social Work, the community at large, and practicum agencies to secure quality sites.
• Collects and reviews course syllabi to ensure they are complete, consistent, and compliant with university policies and guidelines, and CSWE requirements.
• Performs effectively all duties detailed in the annual performance evaluation process for faculty and staff.
• Secures grant/scholarship funds to support program expansion and improvement.
• Recruits and hires full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.
• Participates actively in faculty development programs/activities.
• Collaborates with the dean to assign faculty workload.
• Maintains oversight of students' academic progress.
• Works collaboratively with School Directors, Program Coordinators, etc. to further the mission of the School, College, and University.
• Supports and oversees School Directors and Program Coordinators in course scheduling.
• Assists with activities involving the College/School Advisory Council, if appropriate.
• Collaborates with the Office of Institutional Effectiveness to review data needs, design, and implement information systems, and generate School reports.
• Engages in relevant service/committee work for the College and University.
• Develops, monitors, and revises operational procedures to improve overall academic unit functioning.
• Performs other duties as requested, delegated, or assigned by the Dean; as an example, facilitating/implementing special projects.

Required Qualifications

• PhD in social work or related discipline.
• Minimum five years of experience in a full-time faculty role with expectations for teaching, research, and service.
• Excellent teaching skills and a demonstrated commitment to student success.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills; team-building and cross-cultural interpersonal skills.
• Commitment to fostering an equitable and inclusive working and learning environment.

Prior Experience

• Previous administrative experience as a department chair, program director, or similar position is strongly preferred.
• Experience as a faculty member or administrator within a CSWE program is strongly preferred.
• Experience with CSWE accreditation standards and processes.
• Previous experience with HSIs or minority serving institutions.
• Teaching experience at both the undergraduate and graduate levels.
• Experience with the implementation and management of assessment and assurance of learning processes.
• High level of proficiency with data analysis, presentation, and communication.
• Familiarity with academic management including course scheduling, academic policy implementation, and admissions processes.
• Familiarity with norms and expectations for academic scholarship and publication processes within social work disciplines.
• Deep commitment to support and advocate for faculty colleagues.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively within a complex organizational environment.

About Dominican University

Founded as a Catholic institution, Dominican University is a comprehensive teaching university located in River Forest, a suburb of Chicago, with an additional campus in the Pilsen neighborhood of Chicago. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Dominican University offers Assistant, baccalaureate, master’s, and doctoral degrees. It is highly regarded for its academic rigor, thoughtful accompaniment of students, intentional affordability, and values-based, relationship-centered learning environment. Dominican currently enrolls over 3,800 students, including 2,690 undergraduates and 1,114 graduate students. Sixty-eight percent (68%) of undergraduate students identify as Latinx, 5% as Black or African American, and 3% as Asian. Under-represented minority students comprise 77% of the undergraduate enrollment and 38% of the graduate enrollment. Over 90 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. Nearly half of all undergraduates are first-generation college students; over half are federal Pell Grant recipients, illustrating their families’ level of income; and 58% are eligible for low-income MAP grants from the State of Illinois. Recognized since 2011 as a Hispanic-Serving Institution (HSI) by the U.S. Department of Education, Dominican is committed to expanding and enhancing educational opportunities for Latinx students and all students from historically underrepresented groups.

Benefits

• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Retailment plan with employer matching contributions.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Tuition remission for employees and their dependents.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA).
• Generous paid time off (PTO).

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

Domestic University is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women, minorities, individuals with disabilities, and protected veterans.