Samuel Merritt University · 19 hours ago
Chair, Rehabilitation Sciences
Oakland, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Director/ExecutiveSamuel Merritt University is seeking a Chair for the Rehabilitation Sciences department to provide leadership and oversight of multiple programs and initiatives. The Chair will align departmental priorities with the broader goals of the College of Health Sciences, oversee faculty and staff, and represent the department at various levels.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Manages the departmental budget by allocating resources across programs, overseeing facilities, and coordinating efficient scheduling of courses and faculty workloads
Tracks financial performance against budget allocations, addressing variances as they arise while balancing departmental needs with institutional priorities
Leads external relations and partnership development to strengthen the department
Oversees equipment maintenance, negotiates faculty and staff salaries, and secures funding for work-study student positions
Ensures all programs in the department maintain academic integrity, coherence, and compliance with institutional and accrediting standards
Ensures overall department curriculum aligns with College/University goals
Guides curriculum development across programs and fosters interprofessional/interdisciplinary collaboration
Provides leadership in fostering department vision, philosophy and mission consistent with those of the College/University
Facilitates acquisition of resources for program development, research and externally funded projects
Oversees departmental-level student concerns, appeals, and grievances
Ensures academic policies are consistently upheld and that students across all programs receive equitable support
Partners with the enrollment management team to market programs and recruit qualified applicants
Supports program student recruitment in close collaboration with the marketing team
Oversees the adequacy and space utilization of classrooms, laboratories, offices, and storage space
Responsible for maintaining equipment in good working order and seeing that programs have the supplies they need for instruction
Recruits, hires, supervises, and oversees evaluation of faculty members and staff
Provides mentorship, promotes faculty/staff development, and addresses performance issues
Responsible for faculty workload assignments and ensuring balance across teaching, scholarship, and service
Maintains departmental compliance with university policies and external accrediting bodies
Provides support to Program Directors in preparing accreditation materials and reports
Responsible for compliance with accreditation policies and procedures
Assures that accreditation fees are paid in a timely fashion
Maintains secure systems for holding student files and records
Teaches courses within area of expertise
Engages in scholarly activities appropriate to rank
Actively participates in professional organizations
Qualification
Required
Ph.D., M.D., D.O., or equivalent terminal degree in a health/science discipline
Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly activity in a higher education environment
Prior leadership or administrative experience in an academic setting preferred, especially in roles where clinical and non-clinical programming occurred
Knowledge and experience in Administration
Knowledge and experience in Management
Knowledge and experience in Budget management
Knowledge and experience in Curriculum development and assessment
Knowledge and experience in Negotiation with internal and external stakeholders
Knowledge and experience in Computer and internet use
Effective time management and communication skills
Ability to lift and carry up to 25 pounds, carry, push, pull, kneel, and stoop
Must be able to move about campus to accomplish tasks
Dexterity of the hands and fingers for computer use and handling materials
Ability to read, write, compose, and edit complex documents
Ability to sit doing deskwork for prolonged periods of time
Must be able to talk, express ideas by means of verbal and written communication
Ability to receive and interpret detailed information through verbal and written communication
Preferred
Prior leadership or administrative experience in an academic setting preferred, especially in roles where clinical and non-clinical programming occurred
Company
Samuel Merritt University
Samuel Merritt University delivers a high-quality health sciences education with a focus on compassion and community engagement.
Founded in 1909
201-500 employees
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