Assistant Director, Program

Assistant Director, Program & Student Support- Remote
Target Hire Date
2022-02-07-08:00
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Within the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD), Master's program, Speech@Emerson, the online modality for our Masters program, combines online and in-person learning for aspiring speech-language pathologists across the US. Our program prepares students to become Speech-Language Pathologists (SLPs) capable of working in any setting, with a variety of disorders, across the lifespan.

The Assistant Director, Program & Student Support will provide guidance and support for this program. The Assistant Director will coordinate and oversee various aspects of the program and student experiences, including admission, advising, immersion events, and placement support. They will participate in committee work, maintain records, and manage database systems as required. They will also support program needs and participate in ongoing process and operations improvements.

This position is primarily remote, though you will be required to come to campus on rare occasions for meetings and special events, such as our Immersion Program.

Admissions:

• Interpret and apply academic criteria to determine an applicant's Speech@Emerson admissions eligibility to be admitted to the program.
  
• Understand the admission system(s), processes, protocols and academic review portal.
  
• Review and analyze course descriptions and syllabi, and other documents to evaluate educational requirements.
  
• Represent the program at school events, conferences, and serve as a Speech@Emerson representative on student webinars.
  
• Maintain currency on American Speech-Language-Hearing Association (ASHA) guidelines.
  

Advising & Support:

• Meet each semester with students on their assigned advising load to monitor academic progress, completion of portfolio documents, and to discuss career related topics.
  
• Consult with the student success team to identify and document student challenges and progress.
  
• Collaborate with institution support offices to ensure a positive and streamlined student experience.
  
• Partner with CSD personnel to advise and provide orientation feedback to ensure policies, program requirements and protocols are current.
  

Program & Placement Support:

• Partner with the Director of Clinical Education to establish and assess placement site qualifications.
  
• Evaluate and collect feedback from students and community supervisors at clinical placement sites.
  
• Work with the placement team to evolve and maintain processes and procedures.
  

Immersion:

• Partner with CSD leadership to inform, develop and implement the Immersion program.
  
• Along with other committee members, coordinate and execute the logistics for the multi-day Immersion program. .
  
• Participate in campus Immersions by coordinating sessions, facilitating forums and meeting with advisees during their time on campus.
  
• Partner with the Graduate Program Director to evaluate data to advance the Immersion experience for students and faculty.
  

Qualifications:

The Assistant Director will have a background in speech-language pathology and will be interested in applying their knowledge with graduate students in the online modality. Detailed qualifications include:

• Master's degree with national certification in speech-language pathology required and Massachusetts state licensure preferred.
  
• Three to five years of experience as a clinical instructor in a community setting or in administrative leadership within an academic setting.
  
• Familiar with Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Zoom, and presentation software to support remote work and learning.
  
• Able to work occasional nights, weekends, and all program Immersions.
  
• Able to present effectively to small and large groups and to work productively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.
  
• Able to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
  
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced environment, with demonstrated ability and comfort to handle multiple tasks and projects.
  
• Able to exercise sound judgment and employ decision making skills.
  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including editing and proofreading.
  
• Strong planning and organizational skills.
  

Statistics show that women and historically excluded populations apply to positions only when they feel they meet 100% of the qualifications, we invite you to break that statistic.

Grade of Position: A16E

Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25

Hiring Range: $62,600.00 - $65,600.00

This position will be exclusively represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU), Local 888 for purposes of wages, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.
To apply, please visit: https://emerson.wd5.myworkdayjobs.com/en-US/Emerson_College_Staff/job/Boston-Campus/Assistant-Director--Program---Student-Support_JR003247

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