New

Assistant Director of the School of Social Work

East Carolina University

Commensurate with Qualifications

United States, North Carolina, Greenville

Feb 03, 2026

Posting Details

Position Information

Job Title	Assistant Director of the School of Social Work
Position Number	CHHP-Assistant Director-Social Work
Vacancy Open to	ECU Employees
Department	AAH School of Social Work
Department Homepage	https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw/
Advertising Department	SOCIAL WORK, SCHOOL OF
Division	Academic Affairs
Classification Title	Assistant Director of the School of Social Work
Working Title	Assistant Director of the School of Social Work
Number of Vacancies	1
Full Time Equivalent (FTE)	.25 Reassignment
Full Time or Part Time	Part Time
Anticipated Recruitment Range. Salary offered may be outside of this range as impacted by budget, UNC salary administration, and/or candidate qualifications.	Commensurate with Qualifications
Position Location (City)	Greenville
Position Type	Faculty (Teaching)
Job Category	Faculty (Teaching)
Primary Function of Organizational Unit	The School of Social Work offers two academic degree programs, a Bachelor of Social Work and a Master of Social Work. The MSW program is among the highest enrollment graduate programs at ECU and is offered in-person and online. Along with our degree programs we also offer Graduate Certificates in Substance Abuse and Gerontology and a pathway to state licensure in school social work. More information can be found at the school's website: https://hhp.ecu.edu/socw
Job Duties	INTERNAL POSTING: Open only to applicants currently employed by East Carolina University in the College of Health and Human Performance in the School of Social Work. The College of Health and Human Performance and School of Social Work seek applicants for the internal position of Assistant Director of the School of Social Work, which is a 25% reassignment of duties performed in a 12-month capacity within the College of Health and Human Performance. This position reports directly to the Director of the School of Social Work and is an at-will secondary faculty administrative appointment. Duties include: Overseeing and coordinating student recruitment and marketing efforts, including serving as liaison with HHP and coordinating alumni engagement with recruitment activities. Overseeing the planning and implementation of alumni events aligned with recruitment and outreach goals. Overseeing and approving School website updates to ensure accuracy, timeliness, and alignment with College and University messaging. Assisting with the development, training, onboarding, and feedback processes for part-time and fixed-term faculty. Overseeing and coordinating scheduling for all programs, including course assignments and ensuring appropriate documentation of faculty course buyouts supported by grants and administrative reassigned time. Assisting with preparation of reports as needed. Assisting with the development and implementation of processes for nomination and vetting of faculty and students for college-wide, university-wide, system-wide, and national awards. Assisting with implementation and monitoring of the school's strategic plan. Other duties as assigned in support of School and College priorities. Contingent upon availability of funds.
Minimum Education/Experience	Candidates must be a current full-time fixed term faculty or tenured faculty within the School of Social Work. Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program.
License or Certification Required by Statute or Regulation	N/A
Preferred Experience, Skills, Training/Education	Strong organizational, communication, and collaborative skills. Established institutional knowledge of ECU, College of Health and Human Performance, and School of Social Work policies. Demonstrated administrative and leadership experience in academic or nonprofit settings. Experience with faculty supervision, onboarding, evaluation, and instructional support. Knowledge of CSWE accreditation standards and compliance requirements. Experience with course scheduling.
License or Certification Required by the Department
Special Instructions to Applicant	In order to apply, candidates must submit the following materials online at www.jobs.ecu.edu: Cover letter addressing position description Curriculum Vitae/Resume A list of three references with contact information As part of the screening process, the references provided may be contacted. At the time of employment two to three original letters of reference, official transcripts, a criminal background check, and proper documentation of identity and employability are required. Applicants must complete a candidate profile by creating an account (see "Create Account" by following link below) online via the PeopleAdmin system (https://ecu.peopleadmin.com) Please be aware that if selected as a candidate of choice, an automatic e-mail will be sent to the individuals entered by the applicant in the References section of the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system. Letters of reference submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system will be verified and considered towards meeting this requirement. For letters of reference not submitted via the PeopleAdmin applicant tracking system, please have the original signed letters mailed to Lee Gaylord (Assistant Director-SW) East Carolina University, College of Health and Human Performance 1000 East 5th Street, Rivers West 238 Mail Stop 505, Greenville, NC 27858. For further information, please contact: Dr. Tiffany Sanders Baffour sandersbaffourt25@ecu.edu. Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.
Additional Instructions to Applicant	In order to be considered for this position, applicants must complete a candidate profile online via the PeopleAdmin system and submit any requested documents. Additionally, applicants that possess the preferred education and experience must also possess the minimum education/experience, if applicable.
Job Open Date	02/03/2026
Open Until Filled	No
Job Close Date - Positions will be posted until 11:59 p.m. EST on this date. If no closing date is indicated, the position may close at any time after the initial screening date.	02/17/2026
Initial Screening Begins	02/18/2026
Rank Level	Not Applicable
Quick Link for Direct Access to Posting	https://ecu.peopleadmin.com/postings/91273
Nondiscrimination Statement	East Carolina University is committed to workforce success and cultivating a culture of care for our employees. ECU prohibits unlawful discrimination and harassment based on race/ethnicity, color, genetic information, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, political affiliation, and veteran status. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to their protected veteran status or disability. Individuals requesting accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendments Act ( ADAAA) should contact the ADA Coordinator at (252) 737-1018 (Voice/ TTY) or ADA-Coordinator@ecu.edu.
Eligibility for Employment	Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks. ECU participates in E-Verify. Federal law requires all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States. If highest degree earned is from an institution outside of the U.S. and its territories, final candidates are required to have their degree validated as equivalent to the degree conferred by a regionally accredited college or university in the U.S.
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