Academic Program Manager Occupational Therapy
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Posted on:
06-11-2025
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
What Were Looking For
Baylor University is seeking an Academic Program Manager in the Occupational Therapy department. The Academic Program Manager provides oversight and coordination of administrative tasks that support the academic functions of the department including the recruitment and hiring process for adjunct faculty. This role also assists with the departmental faculty and staff hiring processes to ensure effective efficient departmental operations that follow University guidelines. Additionally the Academic Program Manager offers administrative support to ensure compliance with accreditation and university standards ensuring the smooth functioning of academic affairs within the department.
A bachelors degree and two years of relevant work experience are required. A bachelors degree and four years of relevant work experience are preferred. A combination of education and work experience will be considered in lieu of the required degree and/or years of experience.
Additional requirements include:
- Strong time management communication and organizational skills
- Advanced knowledge in planning conflict resolution and coordination
- Demonstrates confidence in interpersonal and multichannel communication and teamwork including the ability to work independently and as a team member
- Travel is an expectation and requirement of this position
- Rare weekend work may be required
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a Full-Time basis.
What You Will Do
- Assist in establishing and enforcing departmental standards policies and procedures which align with University policies and procedures for the purpose of planning recruiting hiring and retention of department-specific adjunct faculty core faculty and staff
- Contribute to an environment that supports faculty staff and students working together for the attainment of student success and departmental strategic plan
- Solicit create and maintain current website and learning management system content for the recruitment hiring and training of adjunct faculty core faculty and staff
- Maintain adjunct faculty and core faculty records compliant with University and College personnel fiscal policies and program-specific accreditation standards
- Ensure adjunct faculty have an up-to-date TX OT license (OT)
- Manage travel expenditures to support safe timely travel for core faculty adjunct faculty and staff including travel tracker travel support resources (Concur travel agencies etc.) rental car requirements expense report instructions
- Maintain and update policies and procedures related to the administrative and academic functions of the department including the Department Program and Faculty Handbooks in accordance with departmental accreditation and University standards
- Collaborate with University partners as needed to ensure consistency of published policies procedures and programmatic requirements
- Support course lead faculty/coordinators in adjunct faculty planning utilization and evaluation
- Support Director of Curriculum in planning and execution course creation and management
- Collect data from a wide variety of sources regarding student faculty and program outcomes and data for the purposes of program evaluation strategic planning and accreditation reports
- Support the coordination and publication of academic program calendars with the Director of Curriculum/Program Directors and shared Office Manager
- Provide support during on-site events and activities including assisting with set-up coordination and cleanup when requested
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Director of Administrative Affairs
- Perform all other duties as assigned to support Baylors mission
- Ability to comply with University policies
- Maintain regular and punctual attendance
What You Can Expect
As part of the Baylor family eligible employees receive a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical dental and vision insurance generous time off tuition remission and outstanding automatic retirement contributions. Baylor has a comprehensive benefits plan that supports you and your familys wellbeing and allows you to be a part of the life of a vibrant and active college campus. To learn more go toBaylor Benefits & Advantages.
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Required Experience:
Manager
Key Skills
- Employee Evaluation
- HIPAA
- Data Collection
- HTTPS
- Physiology Knowledge
- Physio therapy
- Computer Literacy
- Patient Assessment
- Pediatrics Experience
- Home Care
- Critical Care Experience
- Patient Service Experience
About Company
Baylor University, a private not-for-profit university affiliated with the Baptist General Convention of Texas, is committed to compliance with all applicable anti-discrimination laws, including those regarding age, race, color, sex, national origin, military service, genetic informat ... View more
