Assistant Director of Outreach and Community Engagement

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Salem, MA

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Salem State University's School of Social Work seeks a strategic, experienced professional to lead outreach and community engagement supporting the expansion of its online BSW and MSW degree pathways. The role develops and sustains partnerships with community and traditional colleges, regional employers, and other stakeholders to build educational pipelines that connect academic programs with workforce needs. It is a staff leadership position with no teaching responsibilities and is not eligible for tenure or remote work. The position reports to the Associate Dean.

The School of Social Work serves approximately 500 BSW and MSW students. This is a three-year, grant-funded, full-time, 12-month staff position based on campus in Salem, Massachusetts. On-campus, in-person responsibilities may occasionally require evening or weekend work. Employment is contingent on satisfactory background and CORI checks. The position is not eligible for H1B visa sponsorship.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Social Work from an accredited institution.
• At least two years of documented post-graduate social work practice experience.
• Demonstrated project management experience.
• Valid driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in higher education.
• Experience with Microsoft Office Suite products.
• Networking, outreach, and team-building skills.
• Problem-solving and organizational skills, with flexibility to manage multiple tasks.
• Ability to interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies, and procedures.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills, including teamwork, navigating team dynamics, and working directly with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Lead outreach and community engagement for the expansion of the online BSW and MSW degree pathways.
• Develop and sustain partnerships with community and traditional colleges, regional employers, and diverse stakeholders.
• Build educational pipelines that connect academic programs with workforce needs.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager