Associate Director of Academics

Touro University; New York (NY); On-site; USD 71,000 - 89,000; Full time

Job summary

Touro University's Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology seeks an Associate Director of Academics to assist the Chair/Director in planning, development, scheduling, communication, staffing, oversight, and special projects for the 58-credit master's program located in Brooklyn, NY.

The role involves recruiting and overseeing faculty and staff, developing communications, calendars, admissions coordination, accreditation-related reporting, grant work, and occasional teaching.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology or equivalent.
• CCC-SLP certification and NYS license.
• Minimum 3 years post-CF experience.
• Administrative experience in academic/clinical settings.

Responsibilities

• Recruiting, interviewing and recommending faculty and staff hires.
• Develop and maintain internal and external communications, including the website, brochures, catalogs and handbooks for program, as needed.
• Develop semester calendars and schedule of classes.
• Attend departmental, School of Health Sciences, and university meetings.
• Coordinating admissions, faculty review, faculty-student advisement, credentialing incoming students and certifying requirements prior to graduation.
• Assist in preparing departmental reports and surveys, including Annual CAA Accreditation report, ongoing data collection, development and monitoring of annual budget.
• Explore external Grant opportunities and identify potential synergies.
• Respond to internal University generated grant and funding opportunities.
• Manage and oversee administrative support staff including administrative assistants and graduate assistants.
• Teach courses as needed.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Writing skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Tech proficiency (AI, social media)

Education

Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology

CCC-SLP

NYS-SLP license

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

The Associate Director of Academics for Touro University's Graduate Program in Speech-Language Pathology reports to the Chair/Director and will assist in all aspects of the Master's degree program, including planning, development, scheduling, communication, staffing, oversight, innovation, and special projects, as determined by the Department Chair.

Touro's Speech-Language Pathology program is approved by the New York State Education Department and is an ASHA certified, 58 credit Master's degree program located in Brooklyn, NY.

Responsibilities

Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Recruiting, interviewing and recommending faculty and staff hires.
• Develop and maintain internal and external communications, including the website, brochures, bulletins, catalogs and handbooks for program, as needed.
• Develop semester calendars and schedule of classes.
• Attend departmental, School of Health Sciences, and university meetings.
• Coordinating admissions, faculty review, faculty-student advisement, credentialing incoming students and certifying requirements prior to graduation.
• Assist in preparing departmental reports and surveys, including Annual CAA Accreditation report, ongoing data collection, development and monitoring of annual budget.
• Explore external Grant opportunities and identify potential synergies.
• Respond to internal University generated grant and funding opportunities.
• Manage and oversee administrative support staff including administrative assistants and graduate assistants.
• Teach courses as needed.

Education/Experience

• Master's degree in Speech-Language Pathology, Communicative Sciences, Communication Disorders, or other equivalent degree(s) required.
• ASHA Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP). New York State Speech-Language Pathology (NYS-SLP) license.
• At least 3 years experience post-CF.
• Administrative experience in a comparable environment (academic, clinical, etc.)

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Strong interpersonal communication and writing skills.
• Ability to be organized and prioritize workload.
• Strong attention to detail.
• Strong computer skills, including knowledge of social media, AI and advanced technological platforms.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, Power Point, Outlook.

Physical Demands

• Extensive Use of Computers.
• Extensive time sitting and standing.
• Able to lift up to 5 lbs.

Travel

• As needed.

Maximum Salary

USD $89,301.00/Yr.

Minimum Salary

USD $71,440.00/Yr.