OTD Director of Operations

Benefits

• Front Loaded PTO
• Tuition Assistance
• Medical, Dental, Vision
• 401(k) – with Employer Contribution

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20,000 Students

10 Campuses

Competency Based Education

Online

A. The Director of Operations for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy (OTD) is a full-time employee. Full-time employment is based on 40 hours per week. Evening and weekend hours may be occasionally required.

B. Function of Position

Responsible to the Program Director of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program for directing and managing the operations of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program.

C. Primary Functions

1. Plans, manages and directs the business of the Office of the OTD Program Director relating to operations, budget, personnel, and facilities.

2. Provides assistance and support to the Program Director in problem solving, project planning, and management.

3. Advises the Dean, Directors, and Faculty regarding operations, budget, personnel, and facilities.

4. Develops financial, personnel, and facilities reports for internal and external bodies, including external accrediting bodies.

5. Prepares spreadsheets/reports/surveys for data analysis and monitoring of all financial resources, including operations, personnel, and revenue.

6. Serves as central contact with institutional administration on operations, budget, personnel, and facilities.

7. Serves as central contact with academic department administration on budget, personnel, and facilities matters for the OTD Program.

8. Plans, manages, and directs the onsite lab intensive sessions for the OTD Program.

9. Plans, manages, and directs the information and instructional technology in the OTD Program.

10. Plans, manages, and directs the OTD Program website with content requests submitted as per institutional policy.

11. Manages the preventative maintenance schedule for all OTD Program equipment.

12. Holds signatory authority for the OTD Program Director in the daily operations of the college and uses discretional judgment to act on the Program Director’s behalf in resolving issues with routine operations.

13. Ensures compliance with institution and OTD Program personnel and fiscal policies.

14. Assists with budgetary aspects of annual accreditation reporting and self-study accreditation.

15. Coordinates with the Director of Operations for outside organizations for ongoing Learning Academy, Clinical Excellence Network, and adjunct faculty support.

D. Secondary Functions

1. Attends OTD Program faculty and staff meetings as appropriate.

2. Support the Director of Curriculum as needed in curriculum planning and scheduling.

3. Support the Academic Fieldwork Coordinator and Capstone Coordinator as needed in student placement and management in clinical and capstone education experiences.

4. Performs other duties as assigned.

E. Service Responsibilities

1. Serves on OTD Program, and if appropriate, South College committees.

2. Participates in OTD Program community service projects.

F. Professional Responsibilities

1. Supports the mission, goals, and objectives of the South College OTD Program.

2. Participates in appropriate national, state, and local professional and scientific organizations.

3. Develops and maintains professional relationships with all administrators, faculty, staff, and students in the OTD Program and other Schools and Departments of South College.

4. Conducts oneself in a positive and professional manner as a representative of the OTD Program and South College.

5. Adheres to all OTD Program and South College policies and procedures.

G. Professional Development Responsibilities

1. Completes a minimum of one professional development activity annually.

2. Prepares an annual portfolio of accomplishments.

H. Education and Experience

The Director of Operations for the OTD Program must possess a Bachelor’s degree, but a Master’s degree is preferred, and have appropriate experience in higher education administration. The Director of Operations for the OTD Program must demonstrate the

following knowledge, skill, and ability or be able to explain and demonstrate that the Director of Operations for the OTD Program can perform the essential functions of the job, with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of knowledge, skill, and ability.

1. Knowledge of accounting principles and fiscal management.

2. Knowledge of budgetary reporting, financial management, and presentation.

3. Knowledge of human resources management practices.

4. Knowledge of the higher education environment, particularly in a health related area.

5. Knowledge of South College policies and procedures.

6. Knowledge of facilities management.

7. Ability to exercise sound judgment.

8. Ability to manage challenging situations.

9. Ability to manage multiple priorities through to completion.

10. Ability to solve problems effectively.

11. Ability to interpret and apply policies and guidelines effectively and accurately.

12. Ability to work independently and as a team member.

13. Ability to exercise discretion, confidentiality, and judgment in dealing with sensitive issues.

14. Ability to respond to changing priorities and crisis situations.

15. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with various internal and external constituents.