Associate Program Director, Full-time - Speech Language Pathology

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences•San Marcos, CA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Program Director works with the Program Director and Speech-Language Pathology Department leadership to deliver the satellite program, including curriculum delivery that meets program goals and learning outcomes and maintains consistency with the main program. The role provides administrative leadership for aspects of academic program operations and has a reduced teaching workload not to exceed 0.5 FTE. It also involves service and scholarly activities and participation in university marketing and community or professional activities. This is an on-campus position at the San Marcos campus in San Marcos, California, requiring in-person attendance for residencies, meetings, immersion activities, commencement, program events, student-related activities, and other university or program needs. Work schedules vary with program and operational needs. The position may require driving or travel to other campuses and off-site locations. The Associate Program Director directs and supervises faculty, students, and staff at the satellite program and coordinates with the Program Director for the main program. The position reports to the Program Director and supervises Core Faculty, Contributing Faculty, Academic Program Assistants, and Student Workers at the satellite campus. Work is primarily in a standard office environment, potentially with moderate noise, and involves operating a personal computer for six to eight hours daily, along with typical office physical activities such as walking, standing, and communicating.

Requirements

Demonstrated leadership ability.
Prior graduate teaching experience.
Strong organizational skills, communication skills, time management, and delegation experience.
Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills.
Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building.
Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills when working with faculty, students, and outside constituents.
Ability to work independently on multiple projects or tasks with little or no supervision.
Ability to work in a team environment and promote collaboration.
Ability to model core values and enforce University policies.
Ability to interact effectively with University support services and manage change.
Ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities.
Speech-Language Pathology state license in the state of the campus, or eligibility for that license.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Valid driver license for state of residence and at least the state-required minimum liability insurance if driving or traveling is required.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD).
Graduate-level education administration experience is highly preferred.
Candidates without a doctoral degree may be considered if they have substantial higher education experience in graduate SLP programs demonstrating comparable expertise.

Responsibilities

Implement strategies to achieve program goals consistent with University goals and policies.
Collect, prepare, and provide program outcome data and other information required by the University and external agencies.
Participate in the Program Director Council and contribute to the development and implementation of 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 development of the local program budget and coordinate resources for classroom and lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
Supervise students and address issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
Carry a reduced teaching workload not to exceed 0.5 FTE.
Participate in service and scholarly activities.
Participate in marketing and other activities as a University representative.
Travel or drive to other campuses and off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities as needed.
Perform other duties assigned by the Program Director or management.