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California State University - Dominguez Hills

MSW Internship Program Manager

🇺🇸 Carson, California 🕑 Temporary Full-Time 💰 $7,127 - $12,771 per Month 💻 Academic Advising 🗓️ September 22nd, 2026
Social Work Licensure Higher Ed

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California State University - Dominguez Hills is hiring a MSW Internship Program Manager to lead the overall administration of the Health & Well-Being Division's MSW internship program. Reporting to the Direct Practice Supervisors, the manager oversees recruitment, placement, and weekly individual and group supervision for the MSW intern cohort while ensuring the program meets Council on Social Work Education requirements. The role also serves as the primary liaison with campus partners and community Site Hosts and plans the program's end-of-year showcase.

Highlights
  • Lead day-to-day administration, coordination, and evaluation of the MSW internship program.
  • Manage recruitment, selection, and placement of MSW interns, including relationships with Site Hosts.
  • Provide a minimum of one hour of individual supervision per intern each week, plus weekly group supervision for the cohort.
  • Evaluate intern performance at established checkpoints and sign off on required MSW hours.
  • Facilitate track determination (micro or macro) with each student.
  • Plan and host the Division's end-of-year showcase highlighting program outcomes and impact.
  • Serve as the program's primary point of contact for concerns involving interns or Site Hosts.
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and 2+ years of experience; LCSW licensure or eligibility preferred.
  • CSU classification range of $7,127-$12,771 per month, commensurate with qualifications and experience.
  • Temporary full-time, on-site role based in Carson, CA.

MSW Internship Program Manager Full Description

MSW Internship Program Manager (SSP/AR 1)
At CSUDH, we celebrate and respect diversity in all forms, including every race, religion, gender, ethnicity, veterans, people with varied abilities, and members of the LGBTQ+ community. CSUDH is seeking applications from candidates who can demonstrate experience working with individuals from diverse backgrounds and contribute to the University's mission, vision, and core values.

Division of Student Affairs
Health & Well-Being

Position Description
The Division of Student Affairs, Health & Well-Being, is seeking a highly qualified, motivated, and well-organized professional to serve as the MSW Internship Program Manager in the SSP/AR 1 classification. This is a temporary full-time (1.0), exempt position reporting to the Direct Practice Supervisors.
Under the general direction of the Direct Practice Supervisors, the MSW Internship Program Manager is responsible for the overall administration and day-to-day management of the Health & Well-Being Division's MSW internship program. The position provides leadership and supervision to the MSW intern cohort and exercises independent judgment in managing program operations, addressing programmatic and performance-related matters, and ensuring the program operates effectively and in alignment with Division, university, and Council on Social Work Education (CSWE) requirements. The Manager serves as the primary point of leadership for the internship program and consults with the Direct Practice Supervisors on matters requiring specialized professional guidance or authority outside the scope of the program.
The Manager establishes operational priorities, procedures, and processes; manages the recruitment, selection, and placement of MSW interns; manages relationships with Site Hosts, including site matching, confirming capacity, and determining the continuation or discontinuation of placement sites; and oversees program quality assurance and the assessment of program outcomes, effectiveness, and needs. The Manager provides a minimum of one hour of scheduled individual supervision to each intern each week and facilitates weekly group supervision for the cohort, establishes expectations for performance and professional development, evaluates intern performance at established checkpoints, and holds responsibility for the final review and sign-off of intern evaluations and required MSW hours.
The Manager serves as the primary point of contact for concerns involving interns or Site Hosts; facilitates track determination (micro or macro) with each student; serves as the primary representative and liaison for the program with campus partners and stakeholders; manages professional development programming and coordinates the technology, space, and resources needed for program operations; and plans and hosts the end-of-year Division showcase highlighting program outcomes, student experience, program impact, employment outcomes, and ongoing program needs. The Manager performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications
Required Qualifications
  • Master of Social Work (MSW) from a CSWE-accredited program and two years of experience.
  • Experience providing individual and group supervision to graduate-level students, or comparable professional supervisory experience.
  • Experience in program coordination, field education, or student affairs.
  • Demonstrated ability to exercise independent judgment, manage program operations, and lead projects to completion.
  • Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple concurrent placements and competing priorities.
  • Knowledge of CSWE competencies and field-education requirements.
  • Strong written and oral communication skills, and the ability to work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Current Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) licensure, or license eligibility, in the State of California.
  • Experience managing a social work field-education or internship program in a higher-education or community-based setting.
  • Familiarity with the CSWE Educational Policy and Accreditation Standards and the NASW Code of Ethics.
  • Experience with program assessment, outcomes tracking, and continuous improvement.
  • Experience partnering with campus and community stakeholders to develop and sustain placement sites.

Employment Requirement: Background Check
Satisfactory completion of a background check (including a criminal records check) is required for employment. CSU will make a conditional offer of employment, which may be rescinded if the background check reveals disqualifying information, and/or it is discovered that the candidate knowingly withheld or falsified information. Failure to satisfactorily complete the background check may affect the continued employment of a current CSU employee who was conditionally offered the position.

Mandated Reporter Per CANRA
The person holding this position is considered a ‘mandated reporter’ under the California Child Abuse and Neglect Reporting Act (CANRA) and is required to comply with the requirements set forth in CSU Executive Order 1083, revised December 24, 2021, as a condition of employment.

Additional Information
Salary
CSU Classification Range 3070-SSP/AR1 12-Grade-0: $7,127-$12,771
Anticipated hiring range will be commensurate with the qualifications and experience of the candidate.

How to Apply
A completed on-line application must be received to be considered. To apply, please visit CSUDH career-opportunities.
A complete application must include:
  • Current Curriculum Vitae or Resume with contact information
  • A one page Cover Letter including a Diversity Statement
  • List of 3 references with contact information
  • Unofficial transcripts (an official transcript will be required upon initial appointment)
For international transcripts, a United States Equivalency certification will be required.
A United States (US) Equivalency certification is required for earned/awarded/conferred foreign terminal degrees, which is from a foreign Academic Institution for foreign studies. The US Equivalency certification is used to validate foreign studies from an academic credential evaluation agency and is evaluated on foreign studies and deemed to be equivalent to degrees from the United States. The certification must translate the information in English, and confirm that your highest terminal degree is US Equivalent to a US terminal degree (i.e., Bachelor’s, Master’s, Doctorate’s, Doctor’s of Philosophy). The certification can be emailed to [email protected] or mailed directly to the Office of Faculty Affairs and Development, 1000 East Victoria Street, WH-368, Carson, CA 90747.

Closing Statement
California State University, Dominguez Hills, is strongly committed to achieving excellence through a diverse workforce. Individuals with disabilities requesting accommodations under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) may call the Human Resources Office at (310) 243-3771.
California State University Dominguez Hills is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We consider qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, genetic information, medical condition, disability, marital status, or protected veteran status.
Employees at California State University, Dominguez Hills shall abide by the Nondiscrimination Statement.
Education Code 89521 Requirements: Applicants will be required to disclose whether they have received a final administrative decision or final judicial decision determining that they have committed sexual harassment within the last 7 years only after a determination is made that they meet the minimum qualifications for the position, and before an offer of employment is extended.
Applicants who reach the final stages of the application process must also sign a release form that authorizes the release of information by the applicant’s current and/or former employers to the CSU concerning any substantiated allegations of misconduct