Social Work Recruitment and Placement Coordinator
About Us
University of Massachusetts Global is a private, nonprofit affiliate of the University of Massachusetts, created to help working adults change their lives through flexible, high-quality education built for real life. Regionally accredited by the WASC Senior College and University Commission (WSCUC) and recognized by U.S. News & World Report among the Best Online Programs for 13 consecutive years (2013–2025), the university has a long track record of online innovation. Students across 49 states and internationally can upskill, reskill, and move forward without putting life on hold through technology-enabled, real-world learning. With 55+ fully online, career-focused programs designed around the realities of work, family, and constant change, we remain ever-focused on developing future-ready learners who can thrive in a rapidly shifting world. Candidates must currently reside in California for consideration.
About The Role
The grant-funded Social Work Recruitment and Placement Coordinator supports the administration of the California Social Work Education Capacity Expansion grant (SWECE) for the Master of Social Work program. The role focuses on outreach, recruitment, and student field placement in underserved California communities, in collaboration with Strategic Partnership Associates and Social Work faculty and staff. Works closely with the MSW Program Director and MSW Field Director to meet grant requirements and coordinate field placements. Specifically, this position provides comprehensive support to students seeking field placement/supplemental supervision, field faculty, agency supervisors, directors and executive directors through implementation of placement procedures and policy. The position is grant funded and is anticipated to end by June 30, 2027.
Supervision: Receive close supervision from the Program Director, MSW. Close supervision indicates that the incumbent is assigned duties according to specific procedures; work is checked frequently, and there may be formal training.
Position Duties And Responsibilities
- Outreach & Recruitment (35%): Collaborate with