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Working TitleMSW Advisor

Position LocationFort Collins, CO

Work LocationPosition qualifies for hybrid/in-office work

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202401456AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies2

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$52,000-$57,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on09/23/2024

Description of Work Unit

The School of Social Work at Colorado State University ( CSU ) is part of the College of Health and Human Sciences ( CHHS ). We offer bachelor’s, master’s, and doctorate degrees in social work, along with a dual master’s degree in social work and public health and multiple graduate certificates. We are committed to diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

Mission: The School of Social Work strives to create an anti-racist, anti-oppressive, and liberatory learning community. We prepare leaders who demonstrate excellence in practice, research, advocacy, and community engagement across local and global settings.

More information on all School of Social Work programs can be found on our website:https://www.chhs.colostate.edu/ssw/programs-and-degrees/. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Position Summary

This position is a 12-month administrative professional role (AP), requiring an MSW degree. The Masters of Social Work ( MSW ) Advisor applies expertise about the social work profession and the MSW program at CSU to support prospective and current students throughout their pre-program and program experiences. The MSW Advisor also supports classroom instructors and the MSW and School of Social Work Teams. This role requires some schedule flexibility, which may include occasional weekend commitments.

Required Job Qualifications

• MSW degree

• Strong written and communication skills

• Identified contributions and/or potential to contribute to diversity and inclusion in workplace and/or educational settings.

• Demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity based on a history of training, education, or liberation-based activities.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• 2+ years post MSW degree experience

• Experience with

• Academic advising or providing supports to students in various capacities

• Project management

• Communications

• Personnel or student recruitment and/or support

• Event planning

• Ability to facilitate above responsibilities (conversations, manage communications, and work on recruitment strategies) with an awareness of inclusion, privilege, oppression, and intersectionality connected to diverse student identities.

• Conversational Spanish

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryAdvising

Duty/Responsibility

• Facilitate pre-program advising meetings with all incoming students to support the transition into the program

• Facilitate ongoing advising meetings with current students to support their engagement with and success in the program

• Meet with students to design and achieve personalized academic goals and offer curricular expertise about the MSW program of study and elective course options

• Engage in ongoing communications with students about program details, including registration information and instructions, support with required forms, etc.

• Promote ongoing points of connection with cohorts of students, individually and collectively, through planned events and maintaining availability for drop-in appointments

• Develop weekly communications for students using electronic or virtual platforms

• Monitor and document all individualized programs of study to ensure all academic requirements are fulfilled to support graduation

• Coordinate with relevant staff to support dual or joint degree students

• Collaborate with incoming and current students to support academic progress, providing support and connection to resources, as needed

• Offer mentorship to students in connecting their academic experiences to their career goals, extending strategies and resources as appropriate

• Encourage students to take part in activities that will enrich their academic development

• Be a resource to students facing difficulties to offer support and/or provide referrals as needed

• Advise students placed on academic warning, academic probation, and academic suspension, including monthly support to students with provisional acceptance during the first 1-2 semesters

• Provide recurring 1:1 support to any identified students in alignment with retention and student development goals

• Perform other duties as needed

Percentage Of Time60 %

Job Duty CategoryProspective Student Services and Creating a Culture of Belonging

Duty/Responsibility

• Implement program preview opportunities for prospective students in collaboration with the Graduate Program Coordinator during each admission cycle

• Manage prospective student communications and program inquires

• Facilitate opportunities and events with student cohorts that promote connection and engagement

• Collaboratively develop and implement recruitment and communication materials that align with strategic planning across the School of Social Work and will center diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.

• Contribute to social media planning/campaigns and collaborate with Communications Coordinator on MSW -related stories or student features

• Collaborate with BSW Advisors and/or Program Director for Advanced Standing recruitment

Percentage Of Time20%

Job Duty CategoryMSW Team Responsibilities

Duty/Responsibility

• Serve as a liaison among the MSW instructional team to coordinate and facilitate collaborative approaches to best support students, individually and collectively

• Collaboratively facilitate MSW Program Orientation events each year

• Collaborate with MSW team and instructional team to support students’ program experiences and resolution of student concerns as needed

• Plan and implement annual Professional Development Days, an extension of program outreach and program orientation

• Facilitate professional learning community or student mentorship group(s) as part of the MSW program experience

• Coordinate and maintain an on-going positive relationship with the Graduate School on related activities, policies, procedures and updates are followed

• Coordinate with Graduate School and College of Health and Human Sciences ( CHHS ) to represent the MSW Program in recruitment events and communications

• Create and supervise MSW student ambassador hourly position(s) to support recruitment efforts

• Cross-train in SLATE to support managing program applications in coordination with the Graduate Program Coordinator

• Plan licensure Q&A sessions/communications in coordination with state licensing agency

Percentage Of Time10%

Job Duty CategoryService

Duty/Responsibility

• Support MSW Program Administration

• Participate as a standing member of MSW Admissions committee Contribute to program visioning, renewal efforts, and strategic planning

• Provide service to the School of Social Work as assigned by the Director

• Other service as designated

Percentage Of Time10%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants must submit a resume/CV and a letter of interest including a description of your demonstrated commitment to social justice and equity. Please be sure to address all job qualifications in your application materials.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search ContactMindy Van Kalsbeek, mindy.van_kalsbeek@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter

• Resume

Optional Documents