Social Work Program Director

Description

The Social Work Program Director serves as a driving force for the strategic planning, implementation, and success of the program, The position provides leadership, direction, and support to ensure alignment with our mission and goals. It is a faculty position with teaching responsibilities and an additional administrative contract. The Director participates in all faculty and director level meetings as well as all other faculty requirements.

The position reports to the Dean of the College of Nursing and Social Sciences.

• Developing and implementing program strategies and objectives
• Managing program budgets and resources
• Overseeing the day-to-day operations of the program
• Ensuring compliance with CSWE Accreditation Standards
• Preparing and presenting program reports to senior management
• Developing and maintaining program policies and procedures
• Conducting program needs assessments
• Preparing yearly course schedules
• Screening and hiring adjuncts
• Teaching with engaging methods using multiple modalities
• Developing and revising curriculum
• Advising students
• Participating in student recruitment and retention efforts
• Contributing to scholarship in the discipline, as appropriate to specialization and academic rank
• Meeting University service requirements, including committee service

• Strong leadership and team management skills
• Excellent communication and interpersonal abilities
• Experience in budget management and financial analysis
• Knowledge of CSWE regulations and standards
• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills
• Exceptional verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet tight deadlines
• Experience in team leadership or supervisory roles
• Ability to demonstrate dedication to the mission of Lourdes University, evidence of excellence in teaching and potential for scholarship and/or demonstrated experience in a professional role