Associate Director of Practicum Education and Community Partnerships

Under the supervision and direction of the Director of Practicum Education, the Associate Director of Practicum Education and Community Partnerships provides a variety of educational and administrative services for BSW, MSW on-campus, and MSW online students and has operational and management responsibility of placing and managing social work placements in community agencies for their practicum. The Associate Director of Practicum Education recruits, assesses, and works with community agencies that provide appropriate practicum opportunities as set forth by our accrediting body, the Council on Social Work Education.

Responsibilities:

• Assists the Director of Practicum Education (PE) in training and support of PE Liaisons, PE Instructors, and students;
• Conducts student interviews to make appropriate match to practicum agency;
• Supports community development and engagement with partner agencies, alumni and prospective students through online platform management and community-focused continuing education and events;
• Recruitment and development of new agencies to host social work Practicum Education students;
• Assists with the Department's Advisory Council;
• Participates in departmental activities through committees and participate in a variety of other professional activities based upon the college and university's needs and the professional's unique skill set; and
• Completes other assignments as requested by the supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• MSW degree from a CSWE-accredited program with at least 5 years of post-MSW social work experience;
• Experience in practicum education in academic settings;
• Strong, demonstrated experience in providing anti-racist, inclusive and equitable social work practice with students and colleagues;
• Knowledge of CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards;
• Knowledge of computer applications including word processing, spreadsheet, and database capabilities;
• Administrative, leadership, management, and supervisory knowledge and skills;
• Skills in interpersonal communication, problem-solving, and conflict resolution;
• Organizational, time management, and detail-oriented abilities;
• Ability to work efficiently and effectively with a diverse student population; and
• A professional social work identity with accompanying values and ethics.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years as practicum instructor in agency-based practice with previous experiences in social work practicum education;
• LCSW; and
• Bi-lingual (spoken, written).

Instructions to Applicants:

For full consideration, applicants must apply for Associate Director of Practicum Education and Community Partnerships (Req#:10002847) at https://jobs.gmu.edu/. Complete and submit the online application to include 1) A cover letter summarizing practicum education and leadership/management experience; 2) Leadership philosophy; 3) A complete curriculum vitae; and 4) Three professional references with full contact information, one of which should be a current supervisor.

Posting Open Date: June 13, 2025

For Full Consideration, Apply by: July 7, 2025

Open Until Filled: Yes

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer