Assistant Program Director, Full-time - Occupational Therapy

General Summary

Supports the Program Director with administrative leadership for aspects of program operation.

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Implement strategies to achieve goals, both locally and across the academic 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, as requested, in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Oversee and evaluate contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program
• Supervise students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct
• Reduced teaching workload not to exceed 0.5 FTES
• 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 local driving and/or overnight travel to other campuses.

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

REPORTS TO: Academic Program Director

POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Contributing Faculty as delegated

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, AND PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

• Demonstrates excellent communication, time management and organizational skills to faculty, students, outside constituents
• Able to work independently with numerous projects/tasks with little or no supervision
• Able to work 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
• Has the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activities