Associate Program Director Speech Language Pathology; Hybrid

Position: Associate Program Director, Full-time - Speech Language Pathology (Hybrid)

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

GENERAL

SUMMARY:

Works in conjunction with the Program Director and other Speech-Language Pathology Department leadership in the delivery of the satellite program including delivery of the curriculum in a manner that meets the program goals, learning outcomes, and consistency between the main and satellite programs. Provides administrative leadership for aspects of the academic program operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Implements strategies to achieve goals of the program that are consistent with the goals and policies of the University
• Collects, prepares, and furnishes outcome data and relevant information about the Program as required by the University and external agencies
• Participates in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Oversees core and contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program.
• Responsible for overseeing and participating in the training, development, and supervision of core faculty
• Participates in and leads the recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants.
• Oversees the local clinical education office responsibilities, policies, and organizational development.
• Interacts with local facility manager, other program leadership and student services to ensure student satisfaction and seamless communication and processes across all university departments.
• Plan and participates in special events for the program.
• Assists program director with the development of the local program budget, coordinates local resources needed for classroom/lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
• Supervises students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
• Reduced teaching workload not to exceed .5 FTE workload
• Service and scholarly activities
• Participates in marketing activities and other activities as a representative of the University
• Other duties as assigned by the program director

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position may require driving or travel to other campuses. A valid driver license for state of residence and at least minimum liability insurance required by the state.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the direction and supervision of faculty, students and staff employees for the program and coordinating with the program director for the main program.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

REPORTS TO:

Program Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:
Core Faculty, Contributing Faculty, Academic Program Assistants, Student Workers at satellite campus

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrates excellent communication, time management and organizational skills to faculty, students, outside constituents
• Is able to work independently with numerous projects/tasks with little or no supervision.
• Is able to work in a team environment and promote collaboration
• Models core values and takes an active role in enforcing University policies
• Demonstrates effective interactions with University support services
• Demonstrates the ability to manage change
• Has the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activities

EDUCATION and/or

EXPERIENCE:

• Academic terminal degree (PhD or EdD) with proven scholarship, service and committee activities
• Demonstrated leadership ability
• Prior graduate teaching experience required; graduate level education administration highly preferred
• Proven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience required
• Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills
• Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION

• Speech-Language Pathology state license in the state of the campus or eligible
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position:

• Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.
• Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute…