"Staff Assistant - Social Work Program Coordinator"

Department Summary

Bridgewater State University is an inclusive community dedicated to the lifelong success of all students, focused on the continuous improvement of its people, and responsible for leading innovation that benefits Southeastern Massachusetts, the commonwealth, and the world. Bridgewaters accessible environment of teaching and learning stimulates critical thinking, pursuit of new knowledge, and deeper understanding, the cultivation of meaningful and diverse interpersonal relationships, and fostering an appreciation for global engagement, all aimed at transforming lives and improving the human condition.
Our commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion is reflected in our institutional values, which ensure that all students are supported and succeed.

Bridgewater State Universitys School of Social Work offers the largest bachelors in social work program in Massachusetts along with a popular masters in social work program - both of which are accredited by the Council on Social Work Education. With a curriculum grounded in service learning, BSUs social work programs offer intensive fieldwork and mentoring by our accomplished faculty. The BSU School of Social Work professional development program offers workshops, trainings, and lectures designed to support community practitioners.

Position Summary

The Social Work Program Coordinator provides exceptional support and customer service to students, faculty, and staff at the School of Social Work. The Program Coordinator supports the daily functions of the School of Social Work with an emphasis on effective communication, organization, record keeping and analysis, attention to detail, handling multiple projects, working independently and within a team, confidentiality, and thorough knowledge of the School of Social Work. The position provides student support and guidance; fielding questions and managing communication channels. The Program Coordinator will work with the Associate Dean and program chairs; administering BSW, MSW and professional development programs, as well as collaborating with faculty and staff to offer support to students and community partners.

Position Type

APA Professional

Essential Duties

Program Support & Scheduling

• Assist with course scheduling for the Saturday MSW program, evening BSW program, and additional program options as assigned.
• Host virtual office hours for Saturday and evening students.
• Maintain required documentation, including assessment data.
• Analyse and report data related to grant and scholarship funding.
• Schedule and attend information sessions in partnership with faculty.
• Assist with the identification and engagement of presenters for the professional development program. Handle professional development program logistics as required.

Faculty Support & Hiring

• Assist program chairs in the hiring of of part-time faculty, including recruitment, application support, and logistics.
• Support the pool of qualified adjunct faculty through communication about teaching opportunities and an understanding of part-time faculty areas of expertise and availability.
• Provide onboarding for new part-time faculty and connect them with course leads.
• Ensure all required HR documentation for new and continuing part-time faculty is accurate and up to date.

Student and Admissions Support

• Providing supplemental advising.
• Collaborate with Transfer Services to assist social work transfer students by providing supplemental advising .
• When requested by a program chair, provide support to chairs for summer and winter intersession advising.
• Design and offer trainings for students that support their appropriate use of academic advising and academic support resources.
• Respond to inquiries related to the Saturday MSW and evening BSW programs and to all programmatic inquiries during the summer, engaging program chairs, the department chair, or associate dean, as needed.
• Assist with student needs and triage to advisors or chairs.
• Manage the logistics of MSW admissions. Work with the College of Graduate Studies admissions staff to provide data and administrative assistance related to the social work application and admissions processes. When requested by a program chair, serve as an application reviewer.
• Manage the logistics of BSW admissions.

Other duties as assigned

Required Qualifications

• MSW degree
• Related experience to fulfill the position responsibilities.

Skills & Competencies

• Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to work independently while collaborating effectively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Culturally responsive, student-centered, and equity-minded approaches to supporting diverse constituents.
• Ability to interpret and present data.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in social work education
• Knowledge of learning management systems, and university administrative platforms, or the equivalent.

Work Environment

Bridgewater State University complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) to provide reasonable accommodation to qualified applicants and employee with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation for the application process, please complete and submit this electronic form: https://cm.maxient.com/reportingform.php?BridgewaterStateUniv&layout_id=18

Special Conditions for Eligibility

Please be aware that employment at Bridgewater State University is contingent upon completion of a successful background check. Bridgewater State University is an E-Verify employer.
This position is not eligible for H-1B sponsorship.

Salary Range

$60,000-$65,000

Posting Number

S01273P

Open Date

11/12/2025

Close Date

12/14/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please note the following information is required to complete your application for this position:
* A minimum of three (3) professional reference entries in space provided on the application form.
* Resume/CV
* Cover Letter

To apply, visit https://jobs.bridgew.edu/postings/31483

Bridgewater State University is an equal employment opportunity employer and considers all qualified candidates without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, disability status, veteran status, gender identity, sexual orientation, genetic information, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition or any other characteristic protected by law.