Dean

Dean, Physical TherapyThe mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.General SummaryThe Dean, Physical Therapy provides academic leadership and administrative oversight of all Physical Therapy (PT) programs, resident, and flex, as well as all entry-level program directors on all USAHS campuses. Through use of programmatic data internally and externally, the Dean promotes academic excellence and growth of the PT programs, for the benefit of students and employees. The individual in this position coordinates communication and programmatic consistency across campuses and delivery methods for all PT programs. The individual will assist program directors by coordinating program outcome assessment, accreditation reporting, faculty performance evaluation and development, curricular improvement, and (re)accreditation, etc.Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesStrategic Planning and Change ManagementWith the Chief Academic Officer develops a strategic plan for all PT programs to focus on growth and quality improvement goals and initiatives that align with the goals of the Program, College, and UniversityParticipates in the development, implementation, and assessment of the program and University's strategic planServes as spokesperson in determining how PT programs are innovative to position USAHS as a leader in PT educationWorks closely with marketing, university representatives, and admissions personnel to assure enrollment projects and goals are being met; provides feedback on student recruiting methodologyLeadership DevelopmentLeads intra- and inter-campus PT faculty meetings and retreats; assists program directors with faculty development needs; student academic/professional misconduct issuesLeads recruitment and training efforts for new PT program directors; performs evaluations of the program directors; is responsible for leadership developmentProvides oversight to faculty performance evaluation process, assuring consistency; works with program directors to develop and reinforce faculty development and retention plans; assures alignment of faculty development goals to program strategic goals; assists directors with faculty recruitment, as needed; recommends faculty hiring to chief academic officerMonitors equity in faculty and program director workloadSupervises orientation and development of new PT program directors and assistant directorsFiscal and Resource ManagementExamines resource use; works with program directors for allocation and sharing of resourcesWorks between program directors and the Chief Academic Officer for the coordination of policy revision/developmentWorks with Chief Academic Officer to assure the clinical services office is meeting program needsWorks between program directors and the Chief Academic Officer for the coordination of resource procurement and managementDevelops annual budget and expenses for area(s) of responsibility and guides subordinate managerial personnel in the development of their budgets; administers or delegates the administration of budgets, approving expenditures and reviewing reportsQuality Improvement and AccreditationStays up-to-date with CAPTE standards, policies, procedures, and changes; assures accreditation reports from each campus are completedCoordinates programmatic (re)accreditation for new programs/locationsWorks with Accreditation, Compliance and Regulatory units to assure adherence to all standards and regulatory requirementsLeads local participation in the programmatic accreditation process; assures full compliance with federal, state and accrediting body standards and regulationsOversees programmatic outcome analysis; develops improvement plans; implements curricular and teaching effectiveness to support program, student, and faculty success; leads PT program reviewAssures that all student academic and behavioral performances are evaluated and treated with consistency and follow University, College, and Program policies and proceduresAssures the curriculum is contemporary, well-delivered, and in compliance with accreditation standards across all campuses; promotes course coordination in PT courses and works closely with director(s) in other disciplines to promote coordination of HSC courses; reviews Course Coordinator reports; assists with curriculum revisionsEncourages, supports, and develops intercampus and interprofessional educational and research endeavorsWorks with Admissions to review admissions standards and procedures for PT programsCore Management ResponsibilitiesPromotes University's core valuesSupports and demonstrates a student-centered philosophyAttends and participate in Academic Leadership, Program Director Council, and Student-Director Meetings where appropriate;Maintains superior customer service to internal and external customersFosters a success-oriented, accountable environment within the UniversityUpholds University's professional, ethics and integrity standardsMaintains communication channels for all PT employees and studentsMaintains an active scholarly agenda and provides service to the University and profession; teaches as time allowsOther Duties and ResponsibilitiesMay perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.Position in OrganizationReports To: Chief Academic OfficerPositions Supervised: Academic Program Directors, Academic Program AssistantsTechnical, Managerial, and People Skills RequiredTo perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.Personal and professional values in concert with the University's mission and visionExceptional leadership, communication and management skills; demonstrates forward, creative thinkingAbility to work collaboratively as part of a team, and to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators and faculty members and students, as well as external constituenciesExceptional leadership, communication and management skills; demonstrates forward, creative thinkingOperate effectively in a changing environment and effectively guide change management processDemonstrated experience working collaboratively as part of a team, and to interact effectively with colleagues, administrators and faculty members and students, as well as external constituencies;Ability to project vision, leadership, and objective reasoning to students, faculty, and staffProficiency in Microsoft Office suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint)Education and/or Experience7-10 years of progressive academic administrative experience in a higher education; earned academic/terminal degree doctorate (e.g., Ph.D., Ed.D., DHSc., etc.)Professional experience in a health professional field preferredExperience developing educational program; growth orientedDemonstrated senior-level administrative ability and University/College level faculty employment and teaching experiencePossess knowledge of discipline specific accreditationBusiness CompetenciesTo perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institution's mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.Accountable - Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performanceCollaborative - Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.Communicates Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.Drives Engagement - Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.