Program Director, Funeral Service Education

Georgia Department of Revenue•Statesboro, GA

44d•Hybrid

About The Position

The faculty member will provide course instruction for the Funeral Service Education Program. General responsibilities will include, but may not be limited to: Prepare a weekly planner for learning activities that align with the established Student Learning Outcomes for each course. Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills and knowledge of current procedures in course content. Review and finalize course syllabi utilizing the Department and program-provided templates. Review and finalize the Learning Management System (Blackboard) courses that are used to facilitate and support the student learning experience. Evaluate students' progress in attaining Student Learning Outcomes. Request and maintain supplies and equipment, as needed to support the learning environment. Submit required documentation, such as final grades, attendance records, or other student-related information on a timely basis. Ensure compliance with institutional, TCSG, and accreditation standards. Establish a classroom environment conducive to student learning and success. Advise students on academic and occupational curricula. Assess student learning outcomes and program outcomes. Participate in the program’s recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities. Assist in the budget process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classrooms/laboratories. Committee participation is expected, as well as other department, college, and community projects. Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning.

Requirements

Must possess an awarded bachelor’s degree, and be willing to obtain a master’s degree within 5 years of date of hire at OTC in any of the qualifying or related fields: Mortuary Science, Biology, Microbiology, Pathology, Psychology, Sociology, or Business Management.
Must be a graduate of a Funeral Service Education institution accredited by the American Board of Funeral Service Education (ABFSE).
Must be a licensed Funeral Director and Embalmer in the state of Georgia.
Must possess an academic background consistent with the position of leadership held, that is defined by ABFSE as the following: This will always involve a master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited college or university. If a Program Director starts in the position without a master’s degree, the degree must be earned within five years of the date of the initial full-time appointment in funeral service education.
For program directors earning degrees in colleges or universities outside the United States, the institution awarding the degree must have fulfilled governmental standards that, in the judgment of the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO), are acceptable or similar to those of the ABFSE.
Must possess and demonstrate effective verbal/written communication skills.
Strong commitment to student success initiatives.
Three years of paid work experience working or teaching in the field.
A Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university and Five (5) years of experience in management or the defined departmental area.

Nice To Haves

Prior college-level teaching experience with evidence of effective and student-centered instructional practices.
Experience with the development and delivery of academic courses in both online and traditional modalities.
An awarded master's degree in one of the following qualifying fields: Mortuary Science, Biology, Microbiology, Pathology, Psychology, Sociology, or Business Management.

Responsibilities

Prepare a weekly planner for learning activities that align with the established Student Learning Outcomes for each course.
Demonstrate the effective use of oral and written communication skills and knowledge of current procedures in course content.
Review and finalize course syllabi utilizing the Department and program-provided templates.
Review and finalize the Learning Management System (Blackboard) courses that are used to facilitate and support the student learning experience.
Evaluate students' progress in attaining Student Learning Outcomes.
Request and maintain supplies and equipment, as needed to support the learning environment.
Submit required documentation, such as final grades, attendance records, or other student-related information on a timely basis.
Ensure compliance with institutional, TCSG, and accreditation standards.
Establish a classroom environment conducive to student learning and success.
Advise students on academic and occupational curricula.
Assess student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
Participate in the program’s recruitment, enrollment, and retention activities.
Assist in the budget process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment and supplies for classrooms/laboratories.
Committee participation is expected, as well as other department, college, and community projects.
Participate in professional development activities to enhance skills in various modes of instruction and knowledge of learning.
Communication with ABFSE office includes timely responses to letters/communication, etc.
Compliance with Accreditation standards and ABFSE Policy Manual
Monitor curriculum subject areas and distribution within the program, including embalming, funeral directing, and RA requirements.
Ongoing data collection for and maintenance of a comprehensive written assessment plan.
Monitoring NBE pass rates, graduation rates, and job placement info (program must maintain, calculate, and explain how it has utilized the info for planning and assessment purposes).
Timely submission of Annual Report with program demographics, attrition, and program change information.
Survey of graduates and employers.
Facilitating an advisory board.
Represent institution/program at the annual ABFSE conference.
At the appropriate intervals, ensure that self-study is completed and submitted and site visit details are coordinated.
Know the ABSFE Manual and the Standards.