Program Director, Occupational Therapy Assistant

Main Campus

Depends on Experience

State of NC Benefits

Dean of Health Sciences

Professional

Opens: 10/02/2026

Closes: 10/25/2026

M-F

Full-Time

Minimum master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university; possess a license in NC and national certification as COTA or OTR. Minimum five years of documented experience in the field of occupational therapy including clinical practice as an occupational therapist or OTA, administrative experience including but not limited to program planning and implementation, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting, scholarship (Application and teaching/learning) and supervisory experience with OTA or occupational therapy students;

minimum of three years of experience as a faculty member with teaching responsibilities at the postsecondary level.

The Program Director for OTA provides leadership to the OTA Program and is responsible for planning, implementing, coordinating, evaluating, and supervising all instructional and related program management activities. Reports to the Dean of Health Sciences.

Plans, executes, and evaluates annual program goals, outcomes, and related activities based on the needs of the program, division, and college.

Ensures that the program and curriculum offerings are in full compliance with the requirements for accreditation, certification, and other standards stipulated by appropriate external agencies.

Establishes program policies and procedures, including but not limited to, those related to program admission, progression, graduation, clinical placement, grading and evaluation, and student conduct.

Prepares and submits complete, correct, and timely reports, as required.

Maintains effective communications within the department through regular meetings with full-time and/or adjunct faculty and by means of written communications, utilization of committees, and/or other group management strategies.

Develops and maintains productive relationships with businesses, industries, medical facilities, and other organizations in the community which are pertinent to the program and prospective graduates and with which the college may hold contracts, other agreements, or arrangements.

Ensures contracts and agreements pertinent to the program are current and provisions are met. Organizes and maintains an effective advisory committee system in support of the program.

Develops, reviews, revises, and distributes all programs of study, course syllabi and outlines, and other curriculum information, including copies required for publication.

Develops, reviews, revises, and evaluates program curriculum and instruction, facilitating innovation in curriculum and instructional development.

Facilitates ongoing program assessment and review; focuses on the design and improvement of educational experiences to enhance student learning and program excellence.

Prepares and processes semester offerings and class schedules which meet the requirements of the program and the needs of the students, ensuring that the instructional resources of the program are being utilized efficiently and effectively and that the program mission is being met.

Supervises and evaluates the operation of all classes being conducted within the assigned function of the program, including visitations for day, evening, weekend, and/or off-campus classes, clinical practicums, and other instructional activities.

Ensures that accountable instruction is being always provided within the program: faculty are on time and prepared for class, all…