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 a campus-based position on the San Marcos campus in San Marcos, California, and requires in-person presence. Attendance at residencies, faculty and departmental meetings, immersion activities, commencement ceremonies, program events, student-related activities, and other university or program activities is required. Schedules vary according to program and operational needs. Work is primarily in a standard office environment, may involve moderate noise, and includes using a personal computer for six to eight hours daily, as well as walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions associated with an office setting. The position may require driving or travel to other campuses and off-site locations. A valid driver license for the state of residence and at least the state-required minimum liability insurance are required. The role has a reduced teaching workload not to exceed 0.5 FTE and includes service and scholarly activities. The Associate Program Director reports to the Program Director and supervises Core Faculty, Contributing Faculty, Academic Program Assistants, and Student Workers at the satellite campus.
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Prior graduate teaching experience.
- Proven organizational skills, excellent communication and time-management skills, and delegation experience.
- 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 to obtain it.
- ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
- 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 manage change and interact effectively with University support services.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities.
- Valid driver license for the state of residence and at least the minimum liability insurance required by the state.
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 effective communication and processes across University departments.
- Plan and participate in program special 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 program students and address issues including complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
- Undertake service and scholarly activities while maintaining a reduced teaching workload not exceeding 0.5 FTE.
- Participate in marketing and other activities as a University representative.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or management.
- Direct and supervise program faculty, students, and staff, coordinating with the Program Director for the main program.
- 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
