Associate Director, Clinical Programs
Associate Director, Clinical Programs
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The Associate Director Clinical Programs supports the Director in managing the daily operations and ongoing development of the outpatient communication disorders teaching center within the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD). The AD supports the compliance of the CSD clinical program with ASHA/CAA HIPAA regulations quality standards and student licensure requirements while overseeing client services facilities management and the expansion of clinical offerings to meet emerging needs and potential opportunities.The Associate Director provides supervision and mentorship to graduate student clinicians by providing academic and clinical instruction. The AD supports clinical curriculum development and revision and leads alumni engagement initiatives in partnership with departmental and college leadership. Additionally the position is responsible for participating in developing and implementing marketing strategies to promote clinical programs and services and for supporting the professional growth of clinical staff.
As an active member of the department the Associate Director collaborates with faculty staff and external partners to advance clinical education support program initiatives and uphold the highest standards of professional practice. The role requires strong organizational communication team work and leadership skills as well as a commitment to fostering a collaborative and innovative clinical learning environment.
ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Clinical Program Management & Development
- Assist the Director of Clinical Programs in managing daily operations of the outpatient communication disorders clinical training programs ensuring compliance with ASHA/CAA HIPAA and departmental policies.
- Oversee client screenings supports maintenance/upgrading of clinic facilities materials and equipment in collaboration with leadership and assists with the scheduling of various programs within the Robbins Center.
- Partner with leadership in planning and executing the expansion of currently existing and new clinical programs aligned with strategic priorities and emerging needs and opportunities.
- Support marketing initiatives through the creation of brochures mailings and outreach activities to community partners.
- Supervise Clinical Instructor Early Childhood Educator (ECE) position and support group programming led by them. Supervision responsibilities may include the supervision of additional staff members within the Robbins Center related to areas of expertise as assigned by the Director of Clinical Programs (1-5 potential direct reports).
- Mentor Clinical Instructors (CI) in enhancing their skills to deliver high-quality clinical services and supervision.
- Oversee and support development of unified policies processes and protocols that align with curricular and program modalities.
Graduate Education Supervision & Alumni Engagement
- Supervise and mentor graduate student clinicians in a variety of clinical settings providing feedback instruction evaluation and overseeing clinical care.
- Establish and monitor clinical remediation plans for students as needed.
- Provide academic instruction including classroom teaching mentoring and support of curriculum development in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education and departmental curriculum committees.
- Coordinate alumni engagement efforts with the College Alumni Relations and Department leadership including newsletters events database management and networking initiatives.
Collaboration Departmental Service & Professional Development
- Collaborate with department leadership and college personnel to support clinical education clinical program marketing and scholarship initiatives and current opportunities.
- Participate in departmental meetings events orientations and student advising among others as required to support the operation of the Robbins Center or as delegated by the Director of Clinical Programs..
- Maintain current knowledge of professional standards ASHA accreditation requirements supervision best practices and ensure ongoing credential maintenance.
QUALIFICATIONS Qualifications are deemed required or preferred and represent what is needed to effectively perform the job.
- Masters degree in Speech-Language Pathology with current MA state license and CFCC-ASHA certification in speech-language pathology.
- Between 5 and 7 years of clinical experience at minimum required..
- Experience working within a setting that includes supervision of students in speech- language pathology is highly preferred.
- Experience developing and enforcing policies and procedures.
- Prior experience in a higher education or teaching clinic environment is preferred.
- Experience with a range of communication disorders and client populations.
- Between 1-2 years of experience as a manager is preferred.
KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES May be representative but not all-inclusive of those knowledge skills and abilities commonly associated with the job.
- Expertise with a range of communication disorders and levels of severity across ages
- Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to work effectively with stakeholders at various levels of the organization required
- Able to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality required
- Ability to devise solutions with limited information and use experience or precedence to resolve issues.
- Ability to work autonomously and resourcefully within a fast paced team environment.
- Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently.
- Experience with Microsoft Office Adobe Google Suite webinar technology and presentation software to support remote work and learning environments.
- Experience with the supervision of students and staff members providing clinical service via Telepractice.
PHYSICAL ABILITIES Activities commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job. The physical demands described below are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
- This position is generally sedentary in nature movement throughout the area is required from time to time.
- Requires long periods of mental concentration.
- Ability to effectively communicate in person and through communication media.
- Repetitive movements occasional lifting of up to 20 pounds reaching lifting stooping and the ability to read a computer screen detect color-coding and read fine print will be expected.
WORK ENVIRONMENT Environmental or atmospheric conditions commonly associated with the performance of the functions of this job.
Usual Office Conditions
Compensation: $79950.00 - $99900.00 annually commensurate with experience.Grade of Position: 23-10EScheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25Division:In addition to a competitive salary Emerson College is committed to the health and well-being of our employees and family members. We offer a generous benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20 hours per week.
Benefits include outstanding health plans with limited out-of-pocket expenses dental plans generous time-off programs and a 403(b) retirement benefit with a 9% employer contribution once eligible. Additional benefits such as life and disability coverage as well as commuter offerings are available.
Please refer to our benefits website for a full list of benefits and eligibility requirements.
Required Experience:
Director
Employment Type
Full-Time
