Program Director

University Of St. Augustine For Health SciencesThe 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 Summary:Works in conjunction with the Program Director and other Speech-Language Pathology Department leadership in the delivery of the satellite program including delivery of the curriculum in a manner that meets the program goals, learning outcomes, and consistency between the main and satellite programs. Provides administrative leadership for aspects of the academic program operation.This is a campus-based position located on the St. Augustine campus in St. Augustine, FL and requires a presence on campus 5 days per week.Essential Duties And Responsibilities:Responsibilities include:Implements strategies to achieve goals of the program that are consistent with the goals and policies of the UniversityCollects, prepares, and furnishes outcome data and relevant information about the Program as required by the University and external agenciesParticipates in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and proceduresOversees core and contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program.Responsible for overseeing and participating in the training, development, and supervision of core facultyParticipates in and leads the recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants.Oversees the local clinical education office responsibilities, policies, and organizational development.Interacts with local facility manager, other program leadership and student services to ensure student satisfaction and seamless communication and processes across all university departments.Plan and participates in special events for the program.Assists program director with the development of the local program budget, coordinates local resources needed for classroom/lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.Supervises students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.Reduced teaching workload not to exceed.5 FTE workloadService and scholarly activitiesParticipates in marketing activities and other activities as a representative of the UniversityOther duties as assigned by the program directorOther Duties And ResponsibilitiesMay perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.Travel RequirementsPosition may require driving or travel to other campuses. A valid driver license for state of residence and at least minimum liability insurance required by the state.Management/Supervisory ResponsibilitiesResponsible for the direction and supervision of faculty, students and staff employees for the program and coordinating with the program director for the main program.Positions In OrganizationReports To: Program DirectorPositions Supervised: Core Faculty, Contributing Faculty, Academic Program Assistants, Student Workers at satellite campusTechnical, Managerial, And People Skills RequiredDemonstrates excellent communication, time management and organizational skills to faculty, students, outside constituentsIs able to work independently with numerous projects/tasks with little or no supervision.Is able to work in a team environment and promote collaborationModels core values and takes an active role in enforcing University policiesDemonstrates effective interactions with University support servicesDemonstrates the ability to manage changeHas the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activitiesEducation And/Or Experience:Academic terminal degree (PhD or EdD) with proven scholarship, service and committee activitiesDemonstrated leadership abilityPrior graduate teaching experience required; graduate level education administration highly preferredProven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience requiredDemonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skillsExperience with collaboration, facilitation, and team buildingLicensure And/Or CertificationSpeech-Language Pathology state license in the state of the campus or eligibleASHA Certificate of Clinical CompetenceBusiness CompetenciesCommitted 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.Academic Discipline Expertise - Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required.Education Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one's own and students' time and attention effectively.Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.People Leadership - Leads by example when it comes to finding and developing talent, with a focus on talent acquisition strategies, setting performance targets that raises standards and development of high potential talent.Work Environment: This is a campus-based position located on the St. Augustine campus in St. Augustine, FL. This position follows a hybrid work schedule requiring presence on campus during residencies, graduations, and other required events as needed. Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment, but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.Hiring Range (St. Augustine):Assistant Professor: $73,200 - $123,000Associate Professor: $82,700 - $ 143,880Professor: $97,600 - $169,800#HEJ