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Open Date 03/12/2026 Requisition Number PRN44471B Job Title Associate Director, Student Services Working Title Associate Director, Student Services Career Progression Track F Track Level FLSA Code Administrative Patient Sensitive Job Code? No Standard Hours per Week 40 Full Time or Part Time? Full Time Shift Day Work Schedule Summary VP Area Academic Affairs Department 00172 - College of Social Work-Dean Location Campus City Salt Lake City, UT Type of Recruitment External Posting Pay Rate Range 47600 to 84249 Close Date 06/30/2026 Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time) Job Summary Responsibilities

• Serve as the Dean's delegate for student service needs, process student petitions
• Serve on the CSW Executive Committee and Dean's Cabinet
• Collaborate and meet regularly with the assigned Directors of Graduate and Undergraduate Programs, Director of Undergraduate Academic Advising, BSW and MSW Admissions Coordinators, Graduate Coordinators, and Academic Advisors
• Support CSW graduation coordination
• Administer Tuition Benefit Program and CSW Scholarship Program

• Provide oversight for MSW advising
• Supervise MSW and PhD Graduate Coordinators as well as BSW and MSW Admissions Coordinators
• Coordinate staffing and supplies for campus-wide events, including events related to recruitment, admissions, transfer success, and belonging
• Coordinate new-student orientations for BSW and MSW programs and assist students with admissions, registrar, income accounting, financial aid, making referrals to campus partners, when necessary
• Coordinate communication/marketing to promote CSW student services, including Navigate campaigns, marketing and communication requests, and special initiatives (i.e., Activate)

• In partnership with the CSW academic units and University Enrollment Management, anticipate student data needs related to recruitment, admissions, orientation, advising, persistence, curricular navigation, and graduation
• Develop and assess effective mechanisms for student data collection and dissemination to CSW leadership, academic advising, and career coaching
• Maintain effective data tracking and dissemination to support CSWE accreditation and reaffirmation processes
• Provide training for the effective use and analysis of student data
• Serve at the CSW liaison with UAIR

• Oversee outreach and recruitment for CSW degree and certificate programs
• Develop and expand recruitment strategies for BHC, SUDTTC, and HHS programs in collaboration with Enrollment Management
• Manage admissions operations for BSW and MSW programs, with multiple application cycles each year
• Provide curriculum and scheduling support for CSW degree and certificate programs
• Provide administrative and curriculum support for HHS program, with increased resources and strategic priority to ensure successful launch and growth

• Design and implement internship framework for HHS program, including policies, evaluation systems, placement processes, and quality assurance
• Develop and coordinate internship pathways for HHS students in a variety of Health and Human Services related settings
• Build and maintain partnerships with agencies, clinics, nonprofits, and community organizations
• Implement systems for student progress monitoring and issue resolution
• Ensure internship standards meet accreditation requirements for HHS specializations
• Expand recruitment and administrative management for HHS, BHC, and SUDTTC programs
• Build new agency relationships and experiential learning opportunities
• Maintain consistent communication with agency partners for continuous improvement

• Provide leadership and supervision for MSW and PhD Graduate Coordinators as well as BSW and MSW Admissions Coordinators
• Set clear performance expectations and conduct regular evaluations
• Offer professional development opportunities and mentorship for team members
• Ensure effective workload distribution and operational efficiency
• Foster a collaborative and inclusive work environment

• Forecast annual budget needs to implement CSW student services efforts
• Participate in annual CSW budget planning and Academic Enterprise Planning
• Monitor expenditures and ensure compliance with university financial policies
• Prepare budget reports and forecasts for leadership review
• Identify cost-saving opportunities and ensure efficient resource allocation

• Serve as the advisor to the CSW student groups
• Coordinate with Student Leadership & Involvement Office to ensure CSW student organizations are properly categorized
• Coordinate Phi Alpha student selection process
• Prepare and disseminate an annual report of CSW student leadership programs

• CSW College Council
• MSW & BSW Advisory Committees
• Academic Advising Standards Council
• General Education Curriculum Committee
• Additional committees as needed

Minimum Qualifications Preferences Type Benefited Staff Special Instructions Summary Additional Information

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