Supervisor for Graduate & MSW Licensure Interns

Located in Boston’s historic Fenway area, Simmons University has a strong tradition of empowering women and challenging traditional gender roles. Simmons was founded for equality 125 years ago as one of the first higher education institutions dedicated to helping women become leaders. Today, our university continues to grow and evolve and now offers Boston’s only women’s undergraduate program and graduate programs open to all. 

 

You’re joining our community at an especially exciting time as we continue to innovate for the future. Simmons recently launched a six-school academic structure that leverages our expert faculty and longstanding expertise in professions that make our communities stronger. In addition, we continue to highlight our high-value education proposition that is delivering greater ROI to students and putting them on the fast track to career growth and success. You’ll find that people who work here truly believe in our mission of preparing students to become social justice-oriented leaders who excel in their professions and their communities. This commitment and pride make for a dynamic workplace.

As a university that values diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.

JOB SUMMARY

This role will supervise a cohort of 8-10 graduate students from the Masters of Social Work (MSW) licensure program. Supervision of the interns will include but may not be limited to individual supervision, review of process recordings, evaluations of students, approval of hours, committee meetings, and other responsibilities as assigned. The supervisor will work collaboratively with the secondary supervisors in each intern placement which includes Undergraduate Advising, Athletics, REEF Center, and Multicultural Center. This role will report directly to the Assistant Dean of Academic Advising & Career Development.  

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform these essential functions.

• Supervise approximately 8-10 graduate students  interns from other Simmons programs such as but not limited to the Masters of Social Work (MSW) licensure program

• Duties will include but may not be limited to weekly individual supervision sessions with 8-10 graduate interns, review of process recordings, evaluations of interns, approval of intern hours, meetings with secondary supervisors, and other responsibilities as assigned. 

• Attend required trainings for intern supervisors or University employees 

• Supervisor will collaborate/commute regularly with the secondary supervisors from each office (Undergraduate Advising, REEF Center, Multicultural Center, Athletics, Center for Leadership & Engagement, etc.) the interns are placed 

• Use of technology tools such as Starfish, Tevera, Google Suite, Zoom, etc. 

• This position is eligible to be remote or hybrid 

 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Other duties as assigned by Assistant Dean.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• MSW licensure degree required 

• Experience supervising 

• Excellent communication skills

• Understanding of FERPA  

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience working in a college/university setting;

• Experience providing supervision 

• MSW Licensure 

​COMPETENCIES

• Problem Solving

• Customer Service Oriented

• Communication (Written, Verbal, Presentation)

• Commitment to Inclusive Excellence and Social Justice

• Teamwork

• Leadership

WORK ENVIRONMENT & CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL DEMANDS

• Full Remote or hybrid eligibility

• 10 months (fall and spring semesters only with the occasional summer training as needed 

• 8-13 Hours / week  

In accordance with applicable pay transparency laws effective October 29, 2025, Simmons University is committed to pay equity, transparency and clear communication throughout the hiring process. The hourly or annual salary range for this position is:

H07$24.90 - $39.76

This is a non-benefits eligible position.

Actual compensation will be based on factors such as experience, education, skills, equity, and external market benchmarks that help guide compensation decisions. Our compensation philosophy is centered around a comprehensive package that includes pay, retirement savings, and other offerings that can be seen here, as well as work-life balance initiatives such as flexible hours and remote work opportunities. We are committed to offering a package that empowers individuals to thrive in their roles, contribute meaningfully, and lead with confidence.

Instructions to Applicants: Please upload all applicable application materials (e.g. resume/cv, cover letter, writing sample, teaching philosophy, etc.) in the Application Materials box on page 2 ("My Experience") of this application. Documents can be uploaded individually or as a combined document (e.g. PDF).

Simmons University is committed to inclusive excellence in all aspects of an individual’s community experience. As a university committed to diversity, equity, and inclusion, Simmons encourages applications from all under-represented groups. Simmons is committed to creating, developing, promoting, and enhancing inclusive hiring practices–at all levels, for all positions–ensuring diverse talent pools and the delivery of a consistent positive candidate experience. Simmons is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to continuing to develop a more diverse faculty, staff, student body, and curriculum.