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.
Compensation & Benefits:
- 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 DescriptionPOSITION 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, 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.
- Demonstrates skill in understanding cultural differences.
- 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 collaboratively with 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 InformationThe office is located in Alexandria, Virginia.
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Please submit a cover letter and your resume or CV by clicking the "I'm Interested" button on the job posting.
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.
ADA SPECIFICATIONS
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, Affirmative 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.
Skills Required
- Bachelor's degree in social work education or a related field
- Master's degree in social work education
- Two years of relevant work experience
- Knowledge or experience in social work or social work education, particularly international and diversity issues
- Experience in the nonprofit or academia sector
- Understanding of cultural differences
- Ability to apply an antiracist and anti-oppressive lens
- Fluency with Microsoft Office and email applications, plus comfort using various software applications
- Experience in a membership organization, collaborative team, or higher education environment
- Commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion
- Ability to work collaboratively with diverse volunteers and volunteer groups
- Excellent organizational skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Ability to travel approximately one to three times annually and work occasional evenings or weekends
What We Do
Founded in 1952, the Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is the national association representing social work education in the United States. It is the sole accrediting agency for social work education in the U.S. and its territories. CSWE supports quality education and professional development through initiatives and centers, empowering social workers to achieve the profession’s goals of social and economic justice.
