Program Director - Healthcare Leaders Job Savannah area,Georgia USA,Education / Teaching

Position: Program Director - Future Healthcare Leaders

Future Healthcare Leaders Program Director

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff, and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni, and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home.

What's next for you is the first priority for us!

South University, the right direction for a brighter future.

Benefits:

* Medical

* Dental

* Vision

FSA/HSA

Tuition Assistant Program

Long/Short Term Disability

Life Insurance

Employee Assistance Program

401K Match

Paid Time Off

12 Paid Holidays

* includes domestic partner coverage

POSITION SUMMARY:

The Future Healthcare Leaders (FHL) Program Director is a key faculty (rank commensurate with experience) and administrative leader responsible for 50% teaching and 50% program oversight, development, mentoring, and retention of students enrolled in pre-professional, allied health, and healthcare pathway programs including nursing, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and other clinical or academic programs. Key responsibilities include teaching courses to support pre-professional preparation, managing daily program operations, providing individualized student mentoring and support, tracking and monitoring student progress, supporting student progression and retention, facilitating successful transitions from pre-professional to professional clinical phases and/or continued enrollment, collaborating on curriculum updates, assisting with assessment, and ensuring a high-quality educational experience.

The FHL Program Director collaborates with campus, college, and program leadership, admissions, academic support, financial aid teams, and clinical partners to retain students and ensure seamless program transitions. The Future Health Leaders Program Director works directly with the Department Chair to maintain program strength and sustainability while serving as the primary advocate and guide for students navigating their healthcare career pathway.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

Teach courses essential for pre-professional healthcare preparation

Develop and deliver curriculum in disciplines supporting clinical and academic programs

Assess student learning outcomes and provide academic feedback

Provide strategic support services to facilitate a seamless transition from pre-professional to professional clinical programs and/or continued enrollment

Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Future Healthcare Leaders program and related pre-professional/academic/healthcare pathway initiatives/events

Provide individualized mentoring and academic coaching to pre-professional healthcare students, to include (but not limited to) providing guidance on clinical preparation and professional development

Perform instructional duties as outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook

Track and analyze pre-professional student retention, progression, and outcome data to coordinate timely interventions to support student success and persistence along with continuous program improvement

Develop and implement co-curriculum programming, workshops, and mentoring opportunities that enhance student readiness for entering into the professional phase of their program, including any admission exams (TEAS, etc.)

Act as primary advocate for students navigating healthcare career pathways

Participate in faculty development each year as required

Interview, train, develop, and support, full-time and adjunct faculty for pre-professional science courses according to the guidelines provided by Department Chair in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University

Effectively aid in curriculum development, program assessment, and student advisement

Support and execute University initiatives designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the University's strategic planning

Collaborate with the Department Chair concerning scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum, and other issues to support student learning and facilitate efficient resource use

Support College-level initiatives and directives to maintain compliance with accreditation and state regulatory criteria and adhere to all University and campus policies and procedures. In the absence of a Department Chair, partner with the College Assistant Dean/Dean to oversee accreditation activities on their campus which are normally handled by the Department Chair

Other responsibilities as determined by the Department…