We're looking for a Data and Evaluations Specialist to join our education team! Are you passionate about research and data collection?

Join the CSWE today and help us continue to make a difference!

Compensation & Benefits:

• Competitive Base Salary: ranging from $65,000-$70,000 DOE
• Health, dental, vision insurance, life/AD&D insurance, STD/LTD, FSA, 403B & More! (Some of these benefits are 100% employer paid!)
• Paid Vacation, sick leave, and holidays
• Professional Development Opportunities*
• Company sponsored events and conferences*

*Terms & Conditions Apply

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 Data and Evaluation Specialist contributes to managing program and faculty data for CSWE, support our teams in evaluating grant initiatives, professional development opportunities, and all areas of CSWE Division of Education. This person shall be the ‘go to’ person supporting staff and members in using CSWE data to advance social work education.

Under the direction of the Director of Innovation and Learning, the Data and Evaluation Specialist provides administrative and programmatic support for projects and initiatives that contribute to the achievement of the strategic plan, responsive to membership interests, and in alignment with trends program evaluation. In partnership with Division of Education leadership, the incumbent will develop evaluation plans, disseminate and evaluate CSWE’s annual report, prepare reports of evaluation findings, and other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Serve as the clearinghouse for all data about our membership including programs, faculty, staff, and students. The incumbent will ensure accurate, comprehensive, and up-to-date data is reflected in CSWE’s database(s).
• Plan, implement, and report on the CSWE Annual Program Survey according to set timelines to include enrollment trends, graduate outcomes, etc.
• Evaluate grants-based and professional development initiatives in the Division of Education according to set timelines, including contributing to the development of SMARTIE program goals and performance metrics, creating data collection and evaluation plans, developing and monitoring data collection instruments, and summarizing findings in evaluation reports.
• Develop and maintain a dashboard on social work programs
• Develop and maintain a dashboard on CSWE individual members, including faculty, students, and staff  
• Consult and work with internal departments on program evaluation and assessment to determine implications and recommend modifications to improve program effectiveness.
• Evaluate trends in social work education to provide data informed recommendations for the development of new professional development initiatives.
• Work with Communications and Membership team to develop content for marketing channels—print collateral, e-mail, website, etc.

• Monitor literature on all social work education topics and evaluation practices.
• Manage research and evaluation projects from inception to dissemination including gathering, cleaning, managing, and analyzing large datasets.
• Disseminate information on social work education generated from annual surveys, evaluations, and assessments including reports, presentations, and manuscripts or other written materials approved by CSWE as well as respond to data requests from internal and external constituents.
• Effectively collaborate and communicate with key internal and external stakeholders to manage, design, and implement research projects and initiatives.
• Serve as liaison for CSWE commissions and councils

QUALIFICATIONS, KNOWLEDGE AND SKILL:

• Master’s degree required; Master of Social Work (MSW), Doctor of Social Work (DSW) or Doctor of Philosophy (Ph.D.) in Social Work preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of evaluation experience required.
• Experience developing databases and/or dashboards required.
• Demonstrate and support a culture of scholarship in topic areas in social work education and practice embedded in antiracism, diversity, equity, and inclusion required.
• In-depth understanding of all phases of research required.
• Experience in conducting both qualitative and quantitative research and developing survey instruments required.
• Effective analytical and problem-solving skills with demonstrated proficiency in data analysis and statistical techniques and tools (e.g., Nvivo, SPSS, relational databases, Excel) required.
• Experience with an online survey system (e.g., Qualtrics) and with software/online systems for creating graphical display of information preferred.
• Ability to meet set timelines, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and perform responsibilities independently and on time.
• Strong communication skills, including exemplary writing skills to produce reports for executive and academic audiences.
• Effective use of infographics and visuals to communicate ideas and information.
• Some evening/weekend work and ability to travel minimum of 2 times per year for CSWE duties.
• Understanding and familiarity with IRB is a plus.

The office is located in Alexandria, Virginia.

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

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.

COMPENSATION
• The salary range for this position is commensurate with experience ($65,000-$70,000 annually).
• CSWE offers a competitive benefits package including medical, dental, vision, PTO, 403b retirement contributions, and more.

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 30 lbs. and bend, stoop, and carry materials. Occasional travel within the United States and work on weekends may be necessary. 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.