Director, Online Master of Social Work; MSW) Program

## Director, Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Program Apply:
Inabel Burns Lindsay Hall (Social Work):
Full time:
Posted Yesterday:
JR108696

The Talent Acquisition department hires qualified candidates to fill positions which contribute to the overall strategic success of Howard University. Hiring staff “for fit” makes significant contributions to Howard University’s overall mission.

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* *** Health & Wellness:
*** Comprehensive medical, dental, and vision insurance, plus mental health support
* *** Work-Life Balance:
*** PTO, paid holidays, flexible work arrangements
* *** Financial Wellness:
*** Competitive salary, 403(b) with company match
* *** Professional Development:
*** Ongoing training, tuition reimbursement, and career advancement paths
* *** Additional Perks:
*** Wellness programs, commuter benefits, and a vibrant company culture
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We are seeking a Director, Online Master of Social Work (MSW) Program provides strategic, academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the Howard University School of Social Work online MSW program. The position is responsible for ensuring that the online program maintains academic quality, student-centered delivery, enrollment and retention strength, accreditation readiness, field education integration, faculty engagement, and continuous improvement across a nationwide student population.  

The Director advances an online graduate social work experience grounded in Howard University’s mission of Truth and Service and the School of Social Work’s Black Perspective. The role ensures that the online MSW program prepares students to serve individuals, families, organizations, and communities while addressing systemic inequities, advancing social justice, and strengthening outcomes for African Americans and other historically marginalized populations.  

## SUPERVISORY ACCOUNTABILITY:

The Director provides direct and functional supervision for assigned professional staff, program coordinators, student success support personnel, online program support staff, and other personnel who work with the online MSW program. The Director may coordinate and provide administrative oversight for adjunct faculty, instructional support resources, and vendor or partner support teams in collaboration with the Dean, Associate Deans, program leadership, and University offices.  

## NATURE AND SCOPE:

Internal contacts include the Dean of the School of Social Work, associate and assistant deans, program directors, faculty, field education leaders, admissions and enrollment management staff, student success teams, academic affairs, digital learning and instructional design partners, finance and budget personnel, the Office of Human Resources, the Registrar, compliance offices, and other University stakeholders as needed.  External contacts include prospective students, enrolled students, alumni, agency-based education partners, community organizations, licensure and regulatory bodies, professional associations, online learning partners, accrediting bodies, vendors, and social work agencies across multiple jurisdictions.

The position requires sound judgment, strong cross-functional collaboration, data-informed leadership, and the ability to communicate effectively with diverse academic, administrative, student, and community stakeholders.  ## PRINCIPAL

ACCOUNTABILITIES :
** Strategic Program Leadership:
** Provide strategic direction for the online MSW program, including annual goals, operating plans, enrollment sustainability, student success priorities, and continuous improvement initiatives. Align program…