Director of Graduate Education & Clinical Experiences

Position - Director of Graduate Education & Clinical Experiences

Position Summary:

The Director of Graduate Education will lead our online education graduate programs while also serving as the clinical director overseeing practical training experiences for our students. Avila University is a leading institution committed to excellence in online education and the development of future educators. Our graduate programs are designed to prepare aspiring educators for successful careers in teaching and educational leadership.

Responsibilities:

• Strategic Leadership: Provide strategic direction for the education preparation graduate programs, ensuring alignment with the institution's mission and goals.
• Curriculum Development: Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop innovative and effective online curriculum for education preparation programs, incorporating best practices and research-based methods.
• Clinical Supervision: Serve as the clinical director, overseeing field experiences, internships, and student teaching placements.
• Faculty Support: Support and mentor faculty members involved in education preparation programs, fostering a culture of excellence and continuous improvement.
• Community Engagement: Foster relationships with schools, districts, and educational organizations to enhance opportunities for student learning and collaboration.
• Assessment and Evaluation: Develop and implement systems for assessing program effectiveness and student learning outcomes, using data to drive continuous improvement.
• Compliance and Accreditation: Ensure compliance with state and national accreditation standards for education preparation programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Advanced Degree: A master's degree or higher in education, educational leadership, or a related field is required. A doctorate is preferred.
• Teaching Experience: Experience as a teacher or educator, preferably at both the K-12 and college level, with a demonstrated track record of effectiveness.
• Administrative Experience: Experience in program administration, curriculum development, and/or educational leadership roles.
• Clinical Experience: Experience supervising field experiences, internships, or student teaching placements is highly desirable.
• Leadership Skills: Strong leadership and management skills, with the ability to inspire and motivate faculty, staff, and students.
• Communication Skills: Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Commitment to Diversity: A commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion in education, with the ability to promote a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
  
• Champion diversity, build an inclusive culture and learning experience, and maintain an equitable learning environment.
• Multilingual skills highly preferred.

Successful candidates should be committed to contributing to a climate that supports a diverse student body, serves first-generation college students, multilingual learners, and contributions to equity and social justice through their work.

Benefits:

This is a full-time position, eligible for the usual and customary benefits. Avila University’s comprehensive benefit package includes a generous holiday schedule, tuition remission for employee and dependents, vacation and sick leave, employee assistance program, retirement benefits and health insurance. 

The Community:

Kansas City, a two-state metropolitan area with a population of nearly two million, offers a wide variety of cultural, educational and social life opportunities.  Avila University, a Catholic university founded and inspired by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet, provides undergraduate and graduate education in the liberal arts and professional studies, preparing lifelong learners who make meaningful contributions to the global community.

Additional Employment Information:

Avila University is committed to equal employment opportunity and does not discriminate on the basis of, sex, race, religion, age, color, sexual orientation, disability, national or ethnic origin, marital status, veteran's status, genetic information or any other characteristic protected by law.  

Avila University requires the successful completion of a background check as a condition of employment.