Director, Accelerate the Future Cohort Mental Health Programs

Company Description:

Framingham State University was founded in 1839 for a singular purpose - meeting a public need to promote the public good. At our founding as the nation's first public normal school, that need was for comprehensively educated public school teachers who would, in turn, promote an educated citizenry. FSU continues to offer exceptional teacher education programs and, while we are proud of our roots as a teachers' college, we have grown far beyond them. Public need continues to evolve and FSU right along with it. Our students and alumni are making waves in the fashion industry, designing nutrition plans for professional athletes, writing for major media and news organizations, and working for Fortune 500 companies right here in Framingham. FSU is unapologetically a public institution offering accessible, affordable educational opportunities that integrate an academically challenging liberal arts education with workforce preparation programs, in a highly personalized teaching environment. Our programs have expanded but our purpose and commitment to public education for the public good remain steadfast.

At FSU, we are deeply committed to inclusive excellence and strive to promote a culture of antiracism, encouraging a challenging yet collaborative learning environment, and providing culturally relevant education. FSU is designated as an emerging Hispanic-Serving Institution by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities and also belongs to the Howard Hughes Medical Institute (HHMI) Inclusive Excellence community, providing national leadership in science education and exploring strategies that will lead to more inclusive science education. We are honored that our commitment earned FSU six Higher Education Excellence in Diversity (HEED) Awards from INSIGHT Into Diversity. We encourage applications from those who share our commitment to promoting a diverse, welcoming, and inclusive community.

FSU currently enrolls about 3,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and professional students, offers 39 undergraduate majors, and enrolls 41% BIPOC students in our undergraduate programs. Ideally situated between Boston and Worcester, FSU and the surrounding area are steeped in history, achievement, and innovation and provide access to urban hotspots, verdant landscapes, natural and cultural amenities, and diverse communities.

Our founding motto, LIVE TO THE TRUTH, was said at the end of each class by beloved first principal, Cyrus Peirce, who sought to discover and teach "truth in theory and principle...truth in spirit and motive...truth in manner and form...truth intellectual and truth moral." Early leaders found this motto "speaks of sincerity of spirit...of intensity of effort, of resolution to succeed, of joy in achievement." LIVE TO THE TRUTH aptly reflects our past and our pledge for the future as it continues to guide our institution in practice and endeavor. If you share in this quest for truth and a commitment to living it fully, make the next chapter of your career the best chapter at Framingham State University.

Learn more about our career opportunities at www.framingham.edu/careers.

Job Description:

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Director of Accelerate the Future Mental Health Programs is responsible for all activities relating to the program planning, expanding and implementation of community mental health satellite programs offered in collaboration with the Department of Psychology and Framingham State University (FSU) Graduate Studies. While continuing to strengthen current partnerships, the Director develops new partnerships.

Duties include but are not limited to engaging in community outreach, developing a faculty and student mentoring and bridge program, advising prospective and non-matriculated students, supporting students with state licensure preparation, assisting with information sessions, budgeting, marketing, operation, evaluation, and supervision of on campus, off-campus programs. The position requires some travel using own transportation.

The Director is also responsible for the supervision of satellite program coordinators, who will be hired for year two of the grant, a part-time administrative assistant, including the approval of weekly time sheets, as well as recommending and supporting adjunct faculty teaching at the satellite programs.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED:

Supervise Part time Administrative Assistant

SUPERVISION RECEIVED:

Reports to the Dean of the Division of Continuing Education

EXAMPLES OF SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Oversee Grant funded Graduate Program in Counseling Psychology offered at satellite locations
• Collaborate with Accelerate the Future in community outreach and expansion efforts
• Collaborate with on campus program coordinator and incoming satellite program coordinators (year 2 of the grant)
• Advise prospective and non-matriculated students
• Assist students with state licensure preparation
• Collaborate with Graduate admissions and assist with information sessions
• Facilitate orientation program for new graduate students in satellite and online programs with support from program coordinators
• Performs or delegates as appropriate, Graduate Studies faculty evaluations as required by MSCA contract.
• Oversees satellite program evaluation in accordance with grant metrics Update and administer program surveys
• Provides oversight of Accelerate the Future budget
• Oversee effective use of resources and partner on grants to enhance financial resources
• Ensures that affirmative action, equal opportunity and diversity are integrally part of all actions and decisions within the scope of duties.
• Responsible for reporting to the Equal Opportunity Officer or Title IX Coordinator knowledge or receipt of reports of discrimination, discriminatory harassment, and retaliation from students or other members of the university community.

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Some travel and evening/weekend work will be required.

Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Demonstrated experience in teaching or mentoring, supervision, program development, evaluation, marketing, implementation, budgeting, and providing outstanding customer service to outside agencies and stakeholders within the organization.
• Minimum of 3 years experience in a leadership role in a related discipline
• Minimum of a master's degree
• Evidence of teaching experience, supervision/mentoring
• Excellent problem solving skills and ability to creatively multi-task in a fast-paced environment
• Strong organization, management, computer, written, verbal and interpersonal skills
• Ability to work independently
• Evidence of excellent written and oral communications skills
• Experience with or a demonstrated willingness to participate in teaching, mentoring, research, or service activities that promote the growth of an equitable, diverse, and inclusive academic environment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Candidates who are bilingual in English and Spanish or English and Portuguese are strongly encouraged to apply.

Additional Information:

This is a full-time, exempt, benefits-eligible position in the Association of Professional Administrators (APA) bargaining unit with a title of Director. The salary range is $75,000-80,000

This is a grant-funded position for a period of up to three years. Ongoing employment is contingent upon continued grant funding.

It is the policy of Framingham State University that all employees be vaccinated against COVID-19 before they begin employment. Proof of the COVID-19 vaccine is required of all individuals hired by FSU, to be verified after a verbal offer of employment has been accepted, and before employment begins. Prospective employees may submit a request for a medical or religious exemption to the COVID-19 vaccination requirement to Human Resources.

Framingham State University conducts criminal history and sexual offender record checks on recommended finalists prior to final employment for all positions.

Framingham State University is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer.

Members of underrepresented groups, minorities, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and all persons committed to diversity and inclusive excellence are strongly encouraged to apply.

Application Instructions:

Candidates must apply online by submitting:

• Cover Letter,
• Resume/CV,
• Equity and Inclusion Statement*,
• Names and contact information for three (3) professional references.

*The Equity and Inclusion Statement is an opportunity for candidates to discuss professional skills, experience and/or willingness to engage in activities that would enhance the university's efforts to promote a diverse, equitable, and inclusive community. Equity and inclusion statements will be considered as part of a transparent and comprehensive review of candidate application materials.

For full consideration, application materials must be received by 4/17/2023. However, applications may continue to be reviewed until the position is filled.

Framingham State University only accepts application materials through our online application system. We are unable to accept application materials through mail, email, fax, or hand delivery. If you experience technical issues with the online application process, please submit a helpdesk ticket.

Framingham State University understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance, please contact the Human Resources Office at 508-626-4530 or humanresources@framingham.edu.

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