Associate Program Director, Full-time - Speech Language Pathology
About The Position
The Associate Program Director works with the Program Director and Speech-Language Pathology Department leadership to deliver the satellite program, including ensuring curriculum delivery meets program goals and learning outcomes and remains consistent with the main program. The role provides administrative leadership for aspects of academic program operations and directs and supervises faculty, students, and staff at the satellite campus in coordination with the Program Director for the main program. This is an on-campus position at the St. Augustine campus in St. Augustine, Florida, requiring in-person presence. Attendance at residencies, faculty and departmental meetings, immersion activities, commencement ceremonies, program events, student-related activities, and other university or program needs is required. Work schedules vary according to program and operational needs. The position may involve driving or travel to other campuses and off-site locations. The role includes a reduced teaching workload not to exceed 0.5 FTE, along with service and scholarly activities. Work is primarily performed in a standard office environment, may involve moderate noise, and includes operating a personal computer for six to eight hours daily, as well as typical office-setting physical activities.
Requirements
- Prior graduate teaching experience is required.
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Proven organizational skills, excellent communication and time management, and delegation experience are required.
- Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills.
- Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building.
- Speech-Language Pathology state license in the state of the campus, or eligibility for that license.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- Excellent communication, time management, and organizational skills when working with faculty, students, and outside constituents.
- Ability to work independently on numerous projects and tasks with little or no supervision.
- Ability to work in a team environment and promote collaboration.
- Ability to model core values and take an active role in enforcing University policies.
- Ability to interact effectively with University support services and manage change.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations.
- Valid driver's license for the state of residence and at least the minimum liability insurance required by that state if driving or traveling to other campuses.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD); candidates with substantial higher education experience in graduate SLP programs demonstrating comparable expertise are encouraged to apply.
- Graduate-level education administration experience is highly preferred.
Responsibilities
- Implement strategies to achieve program goals consistent with University goals and policies.
- Collect, prepare, and provide program outcome data and other relevant information required by the University and external agencies.
- Participate in the Program Director Council and contribute to developing and implementing policies and procedures.
- Oversee core and contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program.
- Oversee and participate in training, development, and supervision of core faculty.
- Participate in and lead recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants.
- Oversee local clinical education office responsibilities, policies, and organizational development.
- Coordinate with the local facility manager, program leadership, and student services to support student satisfaction and seamless communication and processes across University departments.
- Plan and participate in special program events.
- Assist the Program Director with developing the local program budget and coordinate local resources for classroom and lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
- Supervise students and address student issues, including complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
- Teach within a reduced workload not exceeding 0.5 FTE.
- Participate in service and scholarly activities.
- Participate in marketing and other activities as a University representative.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or management.
- Travel or drive to other campuses and off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities as needed.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
