Program Specialist; School of Social Work and Criminal Justice

## Program Specialist (School of Social Work and Criminal Justice)
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Tacoma, WA:
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November 3, 2026 (12 days left to apply):
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- ** Job Description
**** The School of Social Work and Criminal Justice (SSWCJ) has an outstanding opportunity for a Program Specialist to join their team.
**** About this Opportunity
** Reporting to the SSWCJ Director, the SSWCJ Program Specialist advances the School’s academic and field education priorities, contributing to both short- and long-term planning that ensures students receive a high-quality educational experience. Serving as a central coordinating partner across the School’s leadership, faculty, staff, and student community, this role provides analytical, operational, and communication support that keeps programs aligned and functioning effectively.

The Program Specialist also maintains strong relationships with external community partners who provide field learning opportunities, ensuring seamless collaboration between campus and the broader professional community. This position carries significant administrative responsibility and requires independent judgment, discretion, and a strong commitment to cohesive program operations.
** Key Responsibilities
** Academic and Field (Internship) Program Operations (60%):
* Develop, organize and maintain confidential documentation pertaining to academic and field (internship) planning processes for the Dean, Administrative and Program Directors, and Program Chairs and advise them on policy compliance and procedural issues.
* Apprise the Dean, Administrative and Program Directors, Program Chairs, faculty, and staff of program-related activities, priorities and deadlines; formulate recommendations and help problem-solve; ensure that priorities and obligations are met through vigilant oversight of deadlines and schedules and direct support.
* Lead, plan, staff and execute academic and field program events.
* Manage and maintain the practicum student database (PRISM).  Input, manage and ensure data accuracy for student, agency and tracking student placements.
* Develop, implement, and assess strategic communication plans for SSWCJ academic and field (internship) programs. Direct the creation of content, and schedule/share content through various mediums; social media, university channels, etc. Ensure accuracy of written materials and maintain SSWCJ website managing all content updates.

Curriculum Management (20%):
* Lead the SSWCJ course scheduling and curriculum management entry process functions. Manage the curriculum process for all programs in collaboration with Program Chairs and Directors.
* Course Schedule Production:
Manage the implementation of the quarterly teaching schedule with input from Program Chairs and Directors. Serve as the liaison with the UWT Registrar to construct and update the Time Schedule and associated classroom needs in accordance with established production deadlines. Maintain a database of the current and historical course schedule. Manage classroom scheduling requests considering all constraints and special needs.
* Curriculum Maintenance:
Work in collaboration with School’s faculty to review and update curriculum as needed. Serve as liaison with campus and university curriculum and registration offices to problem solve and implement changes to the curriculum. Regularly review the curriculum and recommend changes to improve implementation of courses and accessibility of degrees.

Admissions Support (20%):
* In partnership with the Admissions Manager and Recruiter, provide prospective students program information and application requirements, and serve as a point of contact for prospective students, current students,…