Associate Program Director, DPT Flex Program

University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences

Saint Augustine (FL)

Hybrid

USD 105,000 - 165,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

The University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences seeks a Senior DPT Program Director to lead the flex expansion and delivery of curriculum in alignment with program goals at the St. Augustine, FL campus.

This campus-based role offers a flexible work arrangement with on-campus and virtual teaching responsibilities to support the DPT Flex program, along with administrative leadership for academic operations.

Qualifications

State licensed (or eligible) physical therapist in academic program.
Advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate with scholarship/services.
Proven leadership ability.
Experience teaching in remote/online learning environments using LMS and virtual tech.
Graduate level education administration preferred.
Proven organizational, time management and delegation skills.
Data analysis and student outcomes skills.
Collaboration and team-building experience.

Responsibilities

Implement strategies to achieve program goals.
Collect and furnish outcome data for the program.
Participate in Program Director Council and policy development.
Oversee core and contributing faculty in the professional program.
Train, develop, and supervise core faculty.
Recruit and hire contributing faculty and lab assistants.
Oversee local clinical education office responsibilities and development.
Coordinate with facility managers and student services for satisfaction and communication.
Plan and participate in program events; assist budget development.
Supervise students and address complaints or misconduct.
Manage teaching workload not exceeding 0.5 FTE.
Engage in service and scholarly activities.
Participate in marketing and university representation.

Skills

Leadership

Data analysis

Team collaboration

Communication

Project management

Education

State licensed PT in academic program

Advanced doctoral or terminal doctorate

Leadership ability

Teaching in remote/online environments

Graduate level education administration

Data analysis and student outcomes

Collaboration and team building

Proven organizational skills and delegation

Job description

GENERAL SUMMARY:

Works in conjunction with the Senior DPT Program Director in the delivery of the DPT flex expansion program including delivery of the curriculum in a manner that meets the program goals, learning outcomes and consistency between the parent and flex expansion programs. Provides administrative leadership for aspects of the academic program operation.

This campus-based position is located at the St. Augustine, FL campus and offers a flexible work arrangement that includes both on-campus and virtual teaching responsibilities to support our DPT Flex program.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Responsibilities include:

Implement strategies to achieve goals of the program that are consistent with the goals and policies of the University
Collect, prepare and furnish outcome data and relevant information about the Program as required by the University
Participate in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
Oversees core and contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program.
Responsible for overseeing and participating in the training, development, and supervision of core faculty
Participates and leads the recruitment and hiring of contributing faculty and lab assistants.
Oversee the local clinical education office responsibilities, policies, and organizational development.
Interact 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 participate in special events for the program.
Assists senior program director with the development of the local program budget, coordinate local resources needed for classroom/lab activities, faculty scholarship, and student needs.
Supervise students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
Reduced teaching workload not to exceed .5 FTE workload
Service and scholarly activities
Participate in marketing activities and other activities as a representative of the University

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS

Position may require driving or travel to other campuses. A valid driver license for state of residence and at least minimum liability insurance required by state and the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activities

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsible for the direction and supervision of faculty, students and staff employees for the program and coordinating with the senior program director for the parent program.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

REPORTS TO

Senior Program Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED

Core Faculty, Contributing Faculty, Academic Program Assistant, Student Workers

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

To 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. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Demonstrates excellent communication, time management and organizational skills to faculty, students, outside constituents
Proven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience required
Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills
Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building
Able to work independently with numerous projects/tasks with little or no supervision, as well as in a team environment and promote collaboration
Models core values and takes an active role in enforcing University policies
Demonstrates effective interactions with University support services
Demonstrates the ability to manage change

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

State licensed (or eligible) physical therapist in academic program
An advanced doctoral degree or terminal doctorate with proven scholarship, service and committee activities
Demonstrated leadership ability
Prior entry level therapy education teaching experience required; graduate level education administration highly preferred
Proven organizational skills required with excellent communication, time management and delegation experience required
Demonstrated data analysis and student outcomes skills
Experience with collaboration, facilitation, and team building
Experience teaching in remote or online learning environments, including the effective use of learning management systems, virtual instructional technologies, and student engagement strategies

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION

Current state practice license or eligible as a physical therapist in assigned academic program

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position:

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 performance
Collaborative - 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:

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 Ranges (St. Augustine):