Harcum College Hiring for Program Director Occupational Therapy Assistant at Bryn Mawr, PA Full Time

Program Director – Occupational Therapy Assistant Program

Harcum College in Bryn Mawr, PA, a leader among the nation’s independent associate degree colleges is pleased to announce a search for the Director of the Occupation Therapy Assistant( OTA) associate degree Program. The Director will report directly to the Executive Vice President and have a faculty team report to him/her. This position is a leadership role. The ideal candidate will possess the skills and desire to develop and grow the program, and the creativity and vision to develop new offerings and new program models.

The Position:

The Program Director is a full-time position with both administrative and teaching responsibilities. The Program Director is responsible for educational development, accreditation, assessment, and delivery of the program. The Program Director is responsible for development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula, as well as coordination of contemporary resources for student instruction. The Program Director is responsible for maintaining professional standards as identified in accreditation criteria and the OTA profession.

Principal Duties and Responsibilities:

•  Maintaining program accreditation and maintains professional standards as identified in accreditation criteria and the profession;
• Developing an education program of study in accordance with the essentials specified by requirements and accreditation standards;
• Securing clinical education sites for students. Submits and maintains affiliation agreements and contract requirements for clinical educational opportunities;
• Leading the search process to recruit and select high quality faculty and staff;
• Developing new curriculum, and ongoing revisions, that align with accreditation standards;
• Working closely with Enrollment and Planning, Marketing and Communications, and other stakeholders of the College to ensure all parties are informed about program specifics.
• Leading the Advisory Committee for the program, which includes but is not limited to, scheduling and conducting two meetings annually, developing, and maintaining relationships with industry-related personnel and employers; participates in professional organizations to promote the program;
• Providing leadership, guidance, and educational support to the program, students, adjuncts;
• Developing and presenting an annual budget;
•  Teaching approximately 12 credits per semester within the OTA program.

Qualifications:

Successful applicants will display strong leadership, organization, budget development, communication, technology literacy, interpersonal ability, time management and self-motivation. In addition, successful candidates will demonstrate evidence of working successfully with diverse populations and meet the following:

• Earned Master’s degree from an accredited institution required. 
• Proficient in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, program administration and academic advising;
• Minimum of three years’ full-time clinical experience in the professional discipline;
• Minimum of two years’ experience as an instructor in an accredited program;
• Holds current program discipline certification and registration, or equivalent.
• Possess the ability to work well and communicate effectively with prospective and current students, staff, faculty, administration, and colleagues and community partners in large and small settings; and demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, and ethnic backgrounds of college students, faculty, and staff and a commitment to a student-centered environment.

ABOUT HARCUM COLLEGE

Harcum College is an independent, co-ed, accredited, residential college, founded in 1915. The College offers associate degrees in allied health, business and other career-informed disciplines with close to 1300 students on its accessible main Bryn Mawr Campus located 10 miles west of Philadelphia, and at area Partnership sites. Harcum provides quality instruction with close student-faculty collaboration, small class sizes, and tailored support services. On-line classes, certificate and continuing studies programs are also available.

A comprehensive benefits package and pay commensurate with experience are offered.

Please include a cover letter and resume including work history.

Harcum College is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.