Staff: School of Education and Social Work - Administrative Assistant and Coordinator of Program Improvement

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The Cedarville University School of Education and Social Work invites applications for an Administrative Assistant and Coordinator of Program Improvement. This is a full-time (2080-hours), non-exempt, staff position.
This mission-critical role coordinates program assessment, reaccreditation efforts, and manages office needs in the Department of Social Work. This position is responsible for drafting the self-study submitted to the Counsel on Social Work Education (CSWE) for the purpose of re-accreditation. Additionally, the role plans and executes department events, coordinates continuing education workshops, and administers the Intern Placement Tracking (IPT) software in support of student field experiences.
Position Responsibilities:
Administrative Assistant duties include providing administrative and operational support for the Department of Social Work and its leadership team by coordinating schedules, meetings, communications, records, events, purchasing, budget tracking, and managing daily office activities. The role also maintains student, faculty, curricular, and department records, supervises and hires student employees, and serves as the primary point of contact for the department.
Coordinator of Program Improvement duties include coordinating program assessment, continuous improvement, and accreditation activities under the direction of academic leadership; collecting and analyzing assessment data and maintaining required standards; preparing reports, curriculum maps, and self-study materials. Additionally, the role supports field education, program admission, continuing education, regulatory compliance, and related systems while coordinating with internal and external partners.
Position Requirements:
• Bachelor’s degree in social work, education, or a related field
• Two to three years of administrative, academic-program, assessment, accreditation, or similar professional experience
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to draft reports, correspondence, and accreditation materials
• Ability to collect, organize, analyze, and accurately report data
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office, Google, databases, and web-based information systems
• Excellent organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple projects, deadlines, records, and events
• Demonstrated attention to detail, accuracy, confidentiality, and sound judgment
• Effective interpersonal and customer-service skills with all campus constituencies and external organizations
• Ability to effectively supervise student employees and coordinate their work assignments
• Qualified applicant must be a born-again Christian with a personal commitment to Jesus Christ.
• Qualified applicants must agree with and be willing to abide by Cedarville University's Doctrinal Statement, Community Covenant, General Workplace Standards, and the University's church membership expectations.

Preferred Qualifications:
• Familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards or other professional accreditation processes.
• Familiarity with assessment software, tools, and database platforms.
• Familiarity with CSWE accreditation standards and other professional accreditation processes.

This position is subject to the University's verification of credentials and other information required by law and Cedarville University policies, including successful completion of a criminal history investigation. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.
We Offer an Exceptional Employee Experience:
• A commitment to Scripture that informs everything we do –transforming lives through excellent education and equipping students to stand for the Word of God and the Testimony of Jesus Christ. We are a mission-led, Christian institution with numerous opportunities for your growth and contributions.
• An excellent and comprehensive employee benefits program for eligible employees and their families.
• Meaningful Christian community and fellowship among students, faculty, and staff.
• A beautiful, well-maintained campus with modern facilities in the serene, family-oriented town of Cedarville, Ohio.
• Free access to our first-class Athletic and Recreation Facilities.
• Free employee parking.
• Free access to Centennial Library campus resources.
• Campus Bookstore and Campus Dining Hall discounts.
• Opportunities to foster growth through chapel and other university-sponsored events.
• Opportunities to share the gospel worldwide through Global Outreach mission trips.

Contact Information:
• General inquiries: Jennifer Cochran, SHRM-CP, Director of Academic Human Resource Services
• Position-specific inquiries: Dr. Kevin Jones, Dean, School of Education and Social Work


Cedarville University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.