Program Director - Addiction Studies Graduate Certificate

Graduate Certificate In Addiction Studies Program Director

The Graduate School of Health and Human Services invites applications for the part time (20 hours / week) position of program director for the Graduate Certificate in Addiction Studies. The program director serves as the academic and operational leader of the 25 credit certificate program.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is seeking candidates who are eager to contribute to its Lasallian Catholic mission of awakening, nurturing, and empowering learners to ethical lives of service and leadership. We invite individuals to help transform lives through education, inspired by the Catholic Intellectual Tradition's quest to understand the human experience through faith and reason and its embrace of all who are dedicated to learning from one another through authentic conversations in search of the truth. We are especially interested in and give preference to candidates who demonstrate a vision to create and nurture initiatives that will advance our mission within the scope of their duties and who will foster a culture of dialogue that, with respect for all people, supports the search for meaning and purpose in pursuit of excellence.

The Program Director position works within a community of professionals dedicated to providing relevant, rigorous, and relational academic opportunities for adult learners. The role has responsibility for the program curriculum, practicum placement, student advising, enrollment, program budgets, hiring and support of faculty, and overall administration of the program. They work closely with other units within the University, including but not limited to Student Central, Marketing, and Academic Affairs. The Program Director ensures program vitality and academic quality by balancing administrative and academic functions that support a rigorous approach to teaching and practice that meets student learning goals.

Salary Range : $30 - $35 per hour

Main Duties & Responsibilities

Program Administration

• Collaborate with university and / or online administrative units to facilitate the development of a multi-year marketing and visibility campaign, ensuring alignment of messaging tied to program outcomes
• Establish and monitor annual enrollment goals
• Establish a multi-year course schedule that supports student's progression and appropriate class sizes
• Enforce academic policies as documented in the Catalog and Student Handbook
• Advise and oversee students on program requirements, practicum requirements, and licensure requirements
• Maintain relationships and contribute to community development for the purpose of recruiting students and faculty, engaging alumni, marketing the program, and cultivating practicum placement sites.
• Forecast enrollment, income and expenses, create multi-year budgets, and monitor program fiscal performance and reporting
• Understanding program performance metrics and partnering across functional areas to recommend and implement ways to optimize program performance
• Ensure that all expenses are processed in an accurate, timely, and prudent manner
• Recruitment and marketing - develop and implement a recruitment plan and collaborate with marketing and communications on promotional materials
• Hire and oversee adjunct and practicum supervisors.

Practicum Management

Student Engagement

Works with Student Central and the Registrar to :

Faculty Leadership

Curriculum Leadership

Qualifications

Experience and Education Requirements

Essential Knowledge & Skills

Physical Demands

Physical Hazards Health and Safety Concerns

Application Requirements

Apply online at : https : / / www.smumn.edu / about / offices-services / human-resources / employment-opportunities / and include a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references.

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota believes inclusion and human dignity contributes to a robust academic and work environment and is critical to achieving the University's mission in an increasingly diverse society. Individuals with expertise and diverse skills from underrepresented groups are especially encouraged to apply. Saint Mary's University of Minnesota is an equal opportunity / affirmative action employer. The successful candidate must support, respect, and advance the mission of Saint Mary's University as a Lasallian Catholic institution.

All offers of employment are contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background check.