[Hiring] Education Specialist @Council on Social Work Education

Role Description

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
• 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.

Qualifications

• 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 a variety of software applications.
• 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.

Requirements

• 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.

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