Director Of Education Jobs

About The Position

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
• ASHA certification in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
• Licensed or eligible for Illinois state licensure in Speech-Language Pathology.
• At least seven years of experience working in clinical education of graduate students is identified as an ideal-candidate qualification.
• Experience directing clinical education and clinical services in a fee-for-service university clinic is identified as an ideal-candidate qualification.

Nice To Haves

• Doctoral degree in Communication Sciences and Disorders or a related field is preferred.
• At least seven years of experience working in clinical education of graduate students.
• Experience directing clinical education and clinical services in a fee-for-service university clinic.

Responsibilities

• Develop, plan, coordinate, facilitate, and evaluate clinical education activities and services with clinical and academic faculty.
• Oversee and coordinate graduate student clinical education, including clinical program development and accreditation oversight.
• Monitor students’ clinical progress and assess performance; provide guidance and support to students, clinical educators, and department administrators in addressing relevant issues.
• Teach courses in the M.A. in Speech-Language Pathology program and provide supervised clinical services in the Speech-Language and Audiology Clinic consistent with areas of expertise.
• Direct and oversee Speech-Language and Audiology Clinic operations, including budget management, service reimbursement, hiring, and supervision of clinical staff.
• Manage academic and administrative responsibilities to ensure compliance with CAA, federal and state requirements, institutional policies, and practice-setting requirements.
• Coordinate clinic budget management with the Department Head and College Business Office, including assessing the effects of insurance and service-delivery changes.
• Oversee clinic regulatory compliance and operations, including electronic health records and patient records, billing, collections, insurance reimbursement, financial processes, security, and occupational health and safety.
• Provide administrative and operational leadership, including hiring, training, and supervising administrative staff; coordinating clinical faculty and staff meetings and annual staff performance reviews; and collaborating with leadership on business strategies and patient services.
• Support translational research and scholarly efforts across the Department and collaborate with clinical and academic faculty to promote translational research in the clinic.
• Lead and evaluate community outreach activities that advance the educational, clinical service, and community engagement missions of the Department and Clinic.
• Participate in local, statewide, and national service and scholarship activities that advance the Department’s educational and service missions.
• Maintain knowledge of current research trends in healthcare and education and their implications for clinical education.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• Life insurance
• Retirement programs
• Tuition waivers for employees and dependents
• Development opportunities for personal and professional growth
• Dual Career Program assistance for faculty spouses and partners seeking employment
• Paid time off