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

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences•Austin, TX

8d•Hybrid

About The Position

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: Responsibilities include: 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.

Requirements

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
Academic terminal degree (PhD or EdD) with proven scholarship, service and committee activities
Demonstrated leadership ability
Prior graduate teaching experience required
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
Speech-Language Pathology state license in the state of the campus or eligible
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence

Nice To Haves

graduate level education administration highly preferred

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