Overview
Associate Director, Clinical Programs at Emerson College. The Associate Director supports the Director in managing the daily operations and ongoing development of the outpatient communication disorders teaching center within the Department of Communication Sciences & Disorders (CSD). The role ensures compliance with ASHA/CAA, HIPAA regulations, quality standards, and student licensure requirements while overseeing client services, facilities management, and expansion of clinical offerings to meet emerging needs and opportunities. The position involves supervision and mentorship of graduate student clinicians, involvement in clinical curriculum development, alumni engagement, and participation in marketing strategies to promote clinical programs and services.
Essential Job Duties
* Assist the Director of Clinical Programs in managing daily operations of the outpatient communication disorders clinical training programs, ensuring compliance with ASHA/CAA, HIPAA, and departmental policies.
* Oversee client screenings, support maintenance/upgrading of clinic facilities, materials, and equipment in collaboration with leadership, and assist with scheduling of programs within the Robbins Center.
* Partner with leadership in planning and executing the expansion of existing and new clinical programs aligned with strategic priorities and emerging needs and opportunities.
* Support marketing initiatives through creation of brochures, mailings, and outreach activities to community partners.
* Supervise Clinical Instructor and Early Childhood Educator (ECE) positions and support group programming led by them. Supervisory responsibility may include additional staff within the Robbins Center (1-5 potential direct reports).
* Mentor Clinical Instructors (CI) in enhancing their skills to deliver high-quality clinical services and supervision.
* Oversee and support development of unified policies, processes, and protocols that align with curricular and program modalities.
Graduate Education, Supervision & Alumni Engagement
* Supervise and mentor graduate student clinicians in various clinical settings, providing feedback, instruction, evaluation, and overseeing clinical care.
* Establish and monitor clinical remediation plans for students as needed.
* Provide academic instruction, including classroom teaching, mentoring, and support of curriculum development in collaboration with the Director of Clinical Education and departmental curriculum committees.
* Coordinate alumni engagement efforts with College Alumni Relations and Department leadership, including newsletters, events, database management, and networking initiatives.
Collaboration, Departmental Service & Professional Development
* Collaborate with department leadership and college personnel to support clinical education, clinical program marketing, and scholarship initiatives and opportunities.
* Participate in departmental meetings, events, orientations, and student advising as required to support the operation of the Robbins Center or as delegated by the Director of Clinical Programs.
* Maintain current knowledge of professional standards, ASHA accreditation requirements, supervision best practices, and ensure ongoing credential maintenance.
Qualifications
* Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology with current MA state license and CFCC-ASHA certification in speech-language pathology.
* Between 5 and 7 years of clinical experience, minimum.
* Experience supervising students in speech-language pathology is highly preferred.
* Experience developing and enforcing policies and procedures.
* Prior experience in a higher education or teaching clinic environment is preferred.
* Experience with a range of communication disorders and client populations.
* Between 1-2 years of management experience is preferred.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
* Expertise with a range of communication disorders and levels of severity across ages.
* Excellent oral and written communication skills and ability to work effectively with stakeholders at various levels of the organization.
* Ability to handle sensitive issues and maintain confidentiality.
* Ability to devise solutions with limited information and use experience or precedence to resolve issues.
* Ability to work autonomously and resourcefully within a fast-paced team environment.
* Ability to prioritize and manage multiple tasks and work independently.
* Experience with Microsoft Office, Adobe, Google Suite, webinar technology, and presentation software to support remote work and learning environments.
* Experience supervising students and staff providing clinical service via Telepractice.
Physical Abilities
* Position is generally sedentary; movement throughout the area is required from time to time.
* Requires long periods of mental concentration.
* Ability to effectively communicate in person and via media.
* Repetitive movements, occasional lifting up to 20 pounds, reaching, lifting, stooping, and reading computer screens and fine print.
Work Environment
* Usual office conditions.
Compensation: $79,950.00 - $99,900.00 annually, commensurate with experience.
Grade of Position: 23-10E
Scheduled Weekly Hours: 36.25
Division: Emerson College offers a competitive benefits package to regular staff scheduled to work 20+ hours per week, including health plans, dental plans, time-off programs, and a 403(b) retirement plan with employer contributions. Refer to the benefits website for full details.
Seniority level
* Mid-Senior level
Employment type
* Full-time
Job function
* Research, Analyst, and Information Technology
Industries
* Higher Education
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