Director of the MA program

Job Description – Unclassified ICSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Director of Master’s Program POSITION OVERVIEW: The Institute for Clinical Social Work is looking for a director of its master’s program. This position reports directly to the academic dean and will have a faculty appointment. This is a full-time position and is responsible for oversight of all aspects of the master’s program in clinical counseling and psychotherapy.

DESCRIPTION OF INSTITUTION:

The Institute for Clinical Social Work, in Chicago, IL, is a private higher education institution offering an M.A. in clinical counseling and psychotherapy and a Ph.D. in clinical social work. ICSW prepares scholars and practitioners to advance the knowledge and quality of practice in the fields of clinical social work and counseling and to serve diverse communities through professional and academic contributions. In keeping with our roots in social work and our commitment to social justice, we develop psychodynamically informed professionals who recognize and celebrate diversity, practice compassionately, and have the knowledge and skills to empower people to lead meaningful lives.

MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE: Field Placements  Identifying diverse field placement sites for MA degree-seeking students  Serving as field site liaison and visiting to student placement sites on a semester-to-semester basis  Organizing field instructor training on an annual basis Recruitment/Admissions  Participate in ongoing recruitment for the school, such as going to grad fairs, schools and coordinating off-site ICSW continuing education in-services at events  Participate in recruitment and admissions committees  Organize informational interviews for prospective students  Interview applicants for the program and maintain contact with them Faculty  Recruit and hire faculty, in consultation with the Academic Dean, for the master’s program  Prepare and execute annual MA program faculty evaluations  Provide training and support for MA faculty  Prepare the course schedule and assign faculty to appropriate courses  Chair/co-chair appropriate academic committees (e.g. curriculum, continuing education, accreditation, etc.)  Review of academic materials to ensure compliance (e.g. syllabi) Advisor  Serve as primary academic advisor to all MA students  Coordinate placements throughout the MA student cycle  Advise and assist with licensure and job placement Accreditation

Job Description – Unclassified ICSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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Director of Master’s Program Co-lead with the Academic Dean on continuous improvement through assessment and meeting accreditation requirements

OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE:  Keeping MA files updated  Reviewing and updating academic program information  Organizing consultant roles and meetings  Coordinating make­up classes  Work closely with alumni committee in recruiting students  Assisting with student on-site weekends  Other responsibilities as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

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Master’s degree in social work or counseling Demonstrated ability working with a team Demonstrated commitment to promoting and enhancing diversity Eligibility to work in and travel freely to and from the U.S. Experience with field placements Experience with academic advising Demonstrated commitment to student success Experience with program development and review Supervisory or management experience Three to five years of experience in higher education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:  Master’s degree in counseling with base licensure  Experience with accreditation and program review  Five or more years of experience in higher education  Two or more years of experience at the director or department level  Experience in recruitment

SKILLS IN:  Written, verbal, and interpersonal communication and interpersonal skills  Excellent organizational skills  A genuine commitment to student service and success  Ability to work with the public is required  Ability to be self-motivated and work independently  Strong computer skills and proficiency with Google products and Microsoft Office Suite applications

Job Description – Unclassified ICSW is an Equal Opportunity Employer

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including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint Strict adherence to meeting goals and deadlines Confidentiality, punctuality and dependability are essential Demonstrated organizational, analytical and problem-solving skills

Physical Demands of Position Ability to move boxes up to 25 lbs. with or without reasonable accommodations, within the office and for meetings/events.

Background Check Statement Any offer of employment to a successful candidate will be conditioned upon the receipt of a satisfactory criminal background report.

Eligibility for Employment Proper documentation of identity and eligibility for employment will be required before the hiring process can be completed.

Diversity Statement: The Institute for Clinical Social Work is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer equal opportunity employer. The Institution does not discriminate in access to its educational programs and activities, or with respect to hiring or the terms and conditions of employment, on the basis of race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity and expression, political affiliation, age, disability, veteran status, genetic information or sexual orientation.

How to apply: To apply for this position, please click the following link to submit your cover letter and resume to human resources at: humanresources@icsw.edu.

Application Deadline: November 15, 2019. Position will remain open until filled.