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

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences•St. Augustine, FL

8d•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 consistent with program goals and learning outcomes and alignment between the main and satellite programs. The role provides administrative leadership for aspects of academic program operations and is based on the St. Augustine campus, requiring in-person attendance for residencies, meetings, immersion activities, commencement ceremonies, program events, student-related activities, and other university or program needs. Work schedules vary according to program and operational needs. The Associate Program Director oversees core and contributing faculty, participates in faculty training and development, supervises faculty, and leads recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants. The position also oversees local clinical education office responsibilities and coordinates with campus and university colleagues to support student satisfaction and effective processes. It supervises program students, assists with local budget development and resource coordination, participates in service and scholarly activities, and represents the University in marketing and other activities. The role has a reduced teaching workload not exceeding 0.5 FTE and may require travel to other campuses or off-site locations.

Requirements

Prior graduate teaching experience.
Demonstrated leadership ability.
Proven organizational skills and excellent communication, time-management, and delegation skills.
Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills.
Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building.
Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills in interactions with faculty, students, and outside constituents.
Ability to work independently on multiple 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.
Ability to manage change.
Ability to travel to off-site locations.
Speech-Language Pathology state license in the state of the campus, or eligibility to obtain it.
ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence.
Valid driver license for state of residence and at least the minimum liability insurance required by the state if driving or traveling is required.

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 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 the 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.
Plan and participate in special program events.
Assist the Program Director with development of the local program budget and coordinate local resources for classroom and laboratory activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
Supervise program students and address issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
Participate in service and scholarly activities.
Participate in marketing and other activities as a University representative.
Travel or drive to other campuses or off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities as needed.
Perform other duties as assigned by the Program Director or management.