Academic Program Director Jobs in Georgia (NOW HIRING)

POSITION SUMMARY: 

The Future Healthcare Leaders (FHL) Program Director is a key faculty (rank commensurate with experience) and administrative leader responsible for 50% teaching and 50% program oversight, development, mentoring, and retention of students enrolled in pre-professional, allied health, and healthcare pathway programs including nursing, physical therapist assistant, occupational therapy assistant, and other clinical or academic programs. Key responsibilities include teaching courses to support pre-professional preparation, managing daily program operations, providing individualized student mentoring and support, tracking and monitoring student progress, supporting student progression and retention, facilitating successful transitions from pre-professional to professional clinical phases and/or continued enrollment, collaborating on curriculum updates, assisting with assessment, and ensuring a high-quality educational experience. The FHL Program Director collaborates with campus, college, and program leadership, admissions, academic support, financial aid teams, and clinical partners to retain students and ensure seamless program transitions. The Future Health Leaders Program Director works directly with the Department Chair to maintain program strength and sustainability while serving as the primary advocate and guide for students navigating their healthcare career pathway.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

The following duties are representative of the essential responsibilities of this position. Additional duties may be assigned.

1. Teach courses essential for pre-professional healthcare preparation

1. Develop and deliver curriculum in disciplines supporting clinical and academic programs

1. Assess student learning outcomes and provide academic feedback

1. Provide strategic support services to facilitate a seamless transition from pre-professional to professional clinical programs and/or continued enrollment
2. Provide strategic leadership and day-to-day management of the Future Healthcare Leaders program and related pre-professional/academic/healthcare pathway initiatives/events

1. Provide individualized mentoring and academic coaching to pre-professional healthcare students, to include (but not limited to) providing guidance on clinical preparation and professional development

1. Perform instructional duties as outlined in the Faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook

1. Track and analyze pre-professional student retention, progression, and outcome data to coordinate timely interventions to support student success and persistence along with continuous program improvement

1. Develop and implement co-curriculum programming, workshops, and mentoring opportunities that enhance student readiness for entering into the professional phase of their program, including any admission exams (TEAS, etc.)

1. Act as primary advocate for students navigating healthcare career pathways

1. Participate in faculty development each year as required

1. Interview, train, develop, and support, full-time and adjunct faculty for pre-professional science courses according to the guidelines provided by Department Chair in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University

1. Effectively aid in curriculum development, program assessment, and student advisement

1. Support and execute University initiatives designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the University’s strategic planning

1. Collaborate with the Department Chair concerning scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum and other issues to support student learning and facilitate efficient resource use

1. Support College-level initiatives and directives to maintain compliance with accreditation and state regulatory criteria and adhere to all University and campus policies and procedures. In the absence of a Department Chair, partner with the College Assistant Dean/Dean. to oversee accreditation activities on their campus which are normally handled by the Department Chair

1. Other responsibilities as determined by the Department Chair/College Dean

REQUIRED QULIFICATIONS:

Education:

• Master’s degree required with both significant field/professional/higher education experience and college-level teaching experience required.
• Healthcare and science related areas of expertise preferred. 
• PhD (or other appropriate terminal degree) from a regionally accredited university strongly preferred. 

Experience: 

• A minimum of two years successful performance in a full-time university-level teaching role and prior management experience in higher education or in another organization within the program director’s discipline.

• Online teaching experience.
• Knowledge of healthcare education pathways, professional school admissions processes.
• Experience with computerized administrative systems. Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
• Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, university leaders, and public groups.
• Experience with computerized administrative systems. Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
• Other requirements specific to the discipline.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:                                                                                           

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those encountered while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.                                                         

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.