The Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) is a national association of social work education programs that ensures and enhances the quality of social work education for professional practice and promotes individual, family, and community well-being, and social and economic justice. CSWE pursues this mission by setting and maintaining national accreditation standards for baccalaureate and master’s degree programs in social work, by promoting faculty development, and by advocating for social work education and research.

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 identify their strengths in this area.

POSITION SUMMARY

The Education Support Specialist supports the administrative management of education meetings and programs in the CSWE Division of Education.  The position coordinates educational activities related to CSWE’s Annual Program Meeting (APM) and other education meetings and programs, including educational sessions, awards and proposal processes, and other duties aligned with ensuring quality education meetings and programming sponsored within the Division of Education. 

The position works closely with the Director of Initiatives and Professional Development, the Education Program Coordinator, and other CSWE staff in the planning and implementation of education meetings and programming that support CSWE members and elevate social work education.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include coordination of education meetings and programming:

• Handle administrative management of APM proposal submission, review, and acceptance processes, including electronic proposal system.
• Assist with education-related awards, including call, reviews, and acceptances.
• Work with Division of Education team in administering planning, implementation, and evaluation of education meetings and programming; preparing reports, schedules, and communications for a variety of events.
• Assist with recruitment, selection, and assignment of appropriate proposal reviewers.
• Respond to public and membership inquiries related to education meetings and programs.
• General administrative duties, including word processing, emails, filing, organizing.
• Administer communication and logistics with speakers, CSWE members, and other participants.
• Serve as staff liaison for CSWE commissions and/or councils.
• Other duties as assigned.

• Minimum four-year college degree preferred or equivalent work experience preferably in a national membership association and/or higher education or social work.
• Experience required: Minimum 2 years’ experience providing administrative support and/or event coordination for educational programs and/or meeting planning, database management, and volunteer management.
• Ability to travel 1-3 times per year.
• Intermediate to advanced skills in MS Office software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook)
• Exceptional writing, editing, and proofreading skills.
• Demonstrates a commitment to antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion.
• Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
• High level of initiative and ability to multitask.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills. 
• Experience with professional conferences is highly desirable.

The office is located in Alexandria, Virginia. CSWE is a hybrid work environment.

To apply, please submit a resume and cover letter. 

To be qualified, an individual must have the requisite skills, experience, and education for the job and must also be able to perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation. The Council on Social Work Education provides reasonable accommodations to applicants upon request. Your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

CSWE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 403b retirement contributions, and more.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

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

ADA SPECIFICATIONS

This position is primarily sedentary and is performed in an office setting. The physical demands of this position are limited to the ability to lift up to 15 lbs., bend, stoop, and carry articles used in program activities. The position requires the ability to speak audibly and listen actively; use computers, telephones, and other office equipment, and travel out of town periodically, and work outside of the organization’s core business hours as 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.