Vanguard University of Southern California ยท 8 hours ago
Program Director - Graduate Clinical Psychology
Costa Mesa, CA
Full-time
Hybrid
Director/Executive
$61K/yr - $114K/yrVanguard University of Southern California is seeking a Program Director for the Graduate Psychology Department who will oversee the entire graduate department and curriculum while maintaining high academic standards. The role involves academic leadership, personnel management, and program development, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and quality improvement.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Responsible for the graduate program budget and makes all final budgetary decisions advocating for program's budgetary needs
Oversee and supervise all faculty; responsible for hiring, evaluation, and supervision; leads all faculty Searches and serve on the Faculty Search Committees as well as hires all adjunct faculty
Reviews all student applications and make final admissions decisions for all prospective applicants after recommendations from admissions committee; facilitate prospectives student interviews and provides all second interviews for potential applicants
Responsible for ongoing program development, creation, assessment, modification, and program initiatives as well as responsible for annual reports and program reviews
Reviews and approves all program changes and development of curriculum; gives final approval for all implementation of updates to program catalogs, handbooks, and academic policies
Ensures that all documentation is being submitted for continued approval of the program by the California Board of Behavioral Sciences
Supervises and advises Directors of Clinical Training and reviews all student appeals, petitions and behavioral issues; provides remediation and intervention for students and addresses student specific issues and/or problems
Teaches in the Graduate Clinical Psychology Department at least 6 units per semester. Facilitates and leads all New Student Orientations for both online and on campus tracks during for both fall and spring applicants
Runs the monthly meetings for the Graduate Clinical Psychology Department as well as monthly Director's meetings; attends all Faculty meetings, Director/Chair and Leadership meetings required by the University
Qualification
Required
Doctoral degree in Clinical Psychology or Marriage and Family Therapy or a related field
Understanding of higher education workings and organization as well as online learning
Ability to articulate the program's mission and develop vision for the program and provide rationale for funding needs
Consistent record of development and accomplishment as a professional educator
An individual who is committed to supporting and collaborating with faculty and staff and will seek reconciliation when personal differences arise
Excellent organization, time-management and critical thinking skills with a strategic vision
Successful experience of working in multicultural educational contexts
Personal and professional integrity, with the willingness and ability to earn respect and trust
Healthy self-awareness and high levels of emotional intelligence
Member in professional organization(s), active participation in professional and community activities
Understanding of and appreciation for a Christian world view and a strong ability to integrate academics and faith
A commitment to a Christ-centered and Spirit-empowered life
Benefits
Vanguard University also offers a very competitive and generous benefits package.
Company
Vanguard University of Southern California
Founded in 1920, Vanguard University is a private, Christian, comprehensive university of liberal arts, sciences and professional studies that encompasses more than 2,200 students from every region in the country, over 33,000 alumni worldwide, and 100 full-time faculty.
Founded in 1920
201-500 employees
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