The Council on Social Work Education is committed to creating an accessible, supportive environment that recognizes diversity and cultural competence as integral components of excellence. Candidates who contribute to that goal are encouraged to apply and to identify their strengths in this area. 

The Accreditation Volunteer Coordinator serves as the Department of Social Work Accreditation’s (DOSWA) point-of-contact for volunteer relations. Under the supervision of the Associate Director of Accreditation Operations and Technology (ADOT), the Volunteer Coordinator is responsible for coordinating and scheduling accreditation visits and maintaining a database of volunteer and visit information. The Volunteer Coordinator fields all inquiries related to DOSWA volunteer opportunities, and coordinates volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition programming to ensure quality volunteer preparation and processes.  The Volunteer Coordinator communicates with site visitors, commissioners, and social work programs regarding visit operations, and prepares correspondence related to visit and volunteer operations.   

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES  

ACCREDITATION VISIT COORDINATION 

• Monitors and coordinates submission of accreditation visit forms. 

• Maintains database of active volunteers and match programs with potential visitors. 

• Schedules site visitors and sends confirmation letter to all relevant parties 

• Logs visit information into database. 

• Serves as primary contact for resolving scheduling conflicts, addressing requests for rescheduling, any emergency issues that may arise according to policies and procedures at any point in the visit process, and other communication as necessary. 

• Under the supervision of the ADOT, assigns Commissioners to Candidacy programs for Commissioner visits and communicates schedule to all relevant parties. 

• Coordinates site visit expense reimbursement for site visitors, as applicable. 

VOLUNTEER OPERATIONS  

• Manages and monitors inquiries about DOSWA volunteer opportunities.  

• Verifies volunteer eligibility status and completion of volunteer records before issuing a site visitor code to registration for the training. 

• Coordinates volunteer opportunities, and coordinates volunteer recruitment, retention, and recognition programming. 

• Collaborates with DOSWA staff to prepare and present volunteer trainings.  

• Manage database of all accreditation volunteers. 

• Coordinate volunteer recognition activities for Commissioners, site visitors, and other volunteers. 

• Monitor training, certification, and re-training needs of active site visitors and Commissioners.  

EVALUATION AND REPORT GENERATION 

• Prepares reports for the Accreditation Leadership Team.  

• Maintains master calendar of accreditation volunteer and visit activities.  

• Prepares a tracking mechanism listing relevant information, such as visit date, reporting deadlines, etc.   

• Ensures CSWE remains current on all volunteer-related insurance policies.  

OTHER 

• Performs other duties as assigned.  

• Bachelor’s or associate degree and a minimum of 2 years related work experience 

• Strong communication skills including writing, speaking, and presentation skills. 

• Ability to work with all levels of management and demonstrated experience in working and leading a committee, taskforce, or governance body. 

• Detail-oriented with excellent organizational and follow-through skills and ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously. 

• Proficiency with basic computer applications with proficiencies in all components of Microsoft Office, especially Outlook, Teams, Calendar, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.  

• Ability to travel 4-6 times per year.  

• Ability to work on weekends up to 8 times per year. 

• Passionate about working in an organization that values and promotes antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion. 

• Demonstrates skill in understanding of cultural differences. 

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE, AND SKILLS: 

• Bachelor’s degree and minimum of 2 years comparable work experience in social work education. 

• Fluency in Spanish (spoken and written language). 

• Experience with boards members and/or volunteers. 

• Demonstrated working knowledge of complex organizations and higher education.  

• Knowledge of social work accreditation standards, policies, and procedures. 

• Problem-solving and innovative spirit to continuously engage in internal regulatory efforts and quality improvement.  

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position has no direct supervisory responsibilities

COMPENSATION

• The salary range for this position is $48,000 - $56,000/ annually, commensurate with experience.
• CSWE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 403b retirement contributions, and more.

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

• May be required to use a computer screen for extended periods of time 

• Occasional moving equipment up to 15–20 lbs 

• Extended working hours and travel may be necessary 

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by the individual(s) assigned to this position.  They are not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required.  Management reserves the right to modify, add, or remove duties and to assign other duties as necessary.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS

Please submit a cover letter and your resume or CV by clicking the "I'm Interested" button on the job posting. 

The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is an Equal Opportunity, Affirmative Action Employer.  CSWE is dedicated to building a culturally diverse staff committed to working in a pluralistic environment.  We encourage applications from women, minority groups, veterans, and people with disabilities.