ROLE :
Program Directors oversee the curricular and operational needs of their assigned program. All activities of this position are to make a contribution to the fulfillment of the mission of the university.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities include :
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to accomplish each of the below duties satisfactorily :
Teaching / Instruction
- This job will require curriculum building / maintenance and instructional units per year.
Monitor all Program Updates
Canvas shellsWork closely with course Subject Matter Experts (SMEs) regarding edits / corrections.
Update content and links as needed at the end of the academic year and following Research & Assessment Day.Track updates utilizing Google Docs.Include updates in the MAED Faculty Resource Center.MAED Handbook and CatalogCross-check annually and edit as needed.
Collaborate with MAED directors for consistency.Website informationCross-check annually and edit as needed.
SOE PoliciesUpdate annually
Participate in planning and implementing Professional Development for all adjunct faculty.Syllabus - all delivery formatsTemplates
LinksPLOsProgram resource updates (Writing Studio, Graduate Resource Center, library, APA, etc.)PoliciesCurriculum Maps and AccreditationSchool Psychologist Performance Expectations matrix and all CTC accreditation renewal documentation (PPSP)
Curriculum mapping for WASC (all programs)Online course design to align with Provost's visionProgram Design updates to meet CTC PPSP accreditation standards
Fieldwork CoordinationTrain fieldwork supervisors
Orient new 590 / 591 students each termManage students in fieldwork tracking system (Supervision Assist)Liaison for district MOUsInstructional Advisement and Technology Support
Serve as a Teaching Assistant (TA) for all School Psychology instructors / CRNs each term. Examples include :Providing technology support with Google Docs, Canvas, etc.
Assisting with course set-up.Google Docs management and sharing files.Setting up groups and group submissions.Reviewing policies / expectations with instructors.Grading practices.Guidance in response to student inquiries.General guidance on how to deal with student issues or infractions (Refer to Senior Director when the issue goes beyond the Program Director's purview)Monitor the work of MAED : PPSP Subject Matter Experts (SMEs)Communicate readiness tasks / timelines. (Canvas shells, syllabi, course materials, resource center, and textbooks)
Advise / assist SMEs on course content updates.Provide all documents to SMEs to prepare them for the instructor.Take the lead to coordinate / prep an agenda / facilitate PD for MAED Adjunct and Action Team meetings.Manage SMEs regarding the Course Suggestions doc in every Canvas shell.Collect & analyze data from student evaluations and share with SMEs for course improvement efforts.Pre-term and Term Start-up
Update the Online Teaching Expectations document and Instructor Orientation : Setting Up Your Class document.Establish early communication with SMEs.Collaborate with SMEs and the Senior Director to prepare master shells for cloning.Update and maintain the Canvas course readiness spreadsheet for the Director of SOE Data Management.Respond to emails from the potential pool of instructors teaching in the upcoming term.Send encouragement / advisement / reminder emails (academic warnings, teaching expectations, etc.)Create or update culminating video message for graduates.Textbook Rotation
Cross-check all course textbook information with the SOE webpage, master shells, syllabus, FRC, and VitalSource.Annually review and update the textbook rotation sheet.Communicate textbook updates with SMEs.Work closely with the Senior Director to implement changes for the Fall opening.
Hiring of new adjunct faculty
Review incoming CVs.Conduct an initial interview.Meet with and share feedback regarding the candidate with the Senior Director.Provide ongoing support, specifically during the first teaching assignment.Staffing each term
Develop a list of faculty to be approved by the Senior Director, utilizing staff procedure guidelines.Oversee and manage the Adjunct Pool document.Oversee and manage the cohort history document.Create an Intent-to-Teach document for each CRN.Update the Master Schedule. (red initially to show staffing, change to white indicating ITT has been signed)Student Issues
Meet with instructors to discuss student issues.Meet with advisors to discuss grad plans or the next steps for the student.Call students and work toward resolution and next steps.Communicate and work with the Senior Director and Dean.Communicate and work with university personnel to handle student conduct concerns.Timesheets
Review and approve timesheets every other Monday.Update and manage the timesheet tracker.Including monitoring independent study contracts, overload stipends, special assignments
Communication with payroll and adjuncts.Regular reminder emails to instructors to submit timesheets and provide assistance with questions / concerns.
Sign and submit Timesheet Correction forms.Email and communicate regarding approved or not-approved overages.Adjunct faculty evaluations (IPDs)
Complete one IPD per instructor per year. (each IPD takes approximately two hours)Communicate via email or meet with each instructor as a follow-up.Manage and edit the IPD template and cover letter each year. (to reflect policy changes)Additional duties
Handle student / instructor issues and questions related to Canvas, courses, pedagogy, etc.When requested, provide data analysis (demographics, student / faculty performance, and feedback) to the Senior Director and / or Dean.Participate in efforts to attract and sustain / retain students.Attend Marketing MAED Information Sessions.Participate in weekly marketing / KTA meetings.Monthly Program Director meetings.Participate in / Lead program information nights with KTA and advisors.Participate in the planning and presentation of Professional Development Meetings.Review student appeal files.Attend and participate in symposia.Data Analysis of the PPSP ProgramReview the PPSP admission survey (each semester) and exit survey (each semester).
Provide Assistant Dean with ongoing updates on data analysis and suggestions for curricular updates, as well as PD for faculty.GPA appeals and admissions questions regarding PPSC students.EDUCATION AND / OR EXPERIENCE :
Master's degree required.California Credential in Pupil Personnel Services, School Psychology required.Full Time Faculty Position
76,000-$112,000 / yr
Health, vision, dental, and life insurances. Retirement plans with employer matching.
Salary : $76,000 - $112,000
