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, maintain consistency with the main program, and ensure curriculum delivery meets program goals and learning outcomes. The position provides administrative leadership for aspects of academic program operations and is based on campus at the San Marcos campus in San Marcos, California, with required in-person attendance. Work schedules vary according to program and operational needs. The role includes a reduced teaching workload not to exceed 0.5 FTE, along with service and scholarly activities. The Associate Program Director directs and supervises program faculty, students, and staff, coordinating with the Program Director for the main program. The role oversees faculty development and local clinical education office operations, supports student satisfaction and cross-department communication, contributes to program budgets and resources, and addresses student matters. The position may require driving or travel to other campuses and off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities. Work is performed primarily 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 physical activities such as walking and standing.
Requirements
- Demonstrated leadership ability.
- Prior graduate teaching experience.
- Proven organizational skills, with excellent communication, time-management, 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.
- Excellent communication, time-management, and organizational skills when working with faculty, students, and outside constituents.
- Ability to work independently on numerous projects or tasks with little or no supervision.
- Ability to work in a team environment and promote collaboration.
- Ability to model core values and actively enforce University policies.
- Ability to interact effectively with University support services.
- Ability to manage change.
- Ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community or professional activities.
- Valid driver license for state of residence and at least the minimum liability insurance required by the state if driving or traveling to other campuses.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree (PhD or EdD); candidates with substantial higher education experience in graduate Speech-Language Pathology 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 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 local program budget development and coordinate resources for classroom and lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
- Supervise students and address issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
- Teach with 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.
- Direct and supervise faculty, students, and staff employees for the program, coordinating with the Program Director for the main program.
- Attend residencies, faculty and departmental meetings, immersion activities, commencement ceremonies, program events, student-related activities, and other University or program activities as required.
- 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
