Baker College · 1 day ago
Program Director- Master of Occupational Therapy
Royal Oak, MI
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
8+ years expBaker College is a recognized institution committed to transforming education with a Student-First philosophy. They are seeking a Program Director for the Master of Occupational Therapy (MSOT) Program to provide strategic leadership and oversight, ensuring academic excellence and compliance with accreditation standards while managing faculty and resources.
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Responsibilities
Provides strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all aspects of the MSOT program
Ensures academic excellence, regulatory compliance, and alignment with the mission and goals of Baker College
Serves as the institution’s designated leader with primary responsibility for accreditation compliance, resource management, faculty oversight, and comprehensive program evaluation
Ensures continuous compliance with ACOTE 2023 accreditation standards and maintains final accountability for program outcomes, integrity, quality, and long-term sustainability
Provides visionary academic and strategic leadership for the MSOT program in collaboration with the Associate Program Director, faculty, staff, and the Dean
Sets and evaluates goals aligned with institutional priorities, accreditation requirements, and workforce needs while ensuring academic rigor and professional relevance
Holds ultimate responsibility and final authority for maintaining continuous compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements
Leads all accreditation activities including self-study development, reporting, and site visit coordination, and serves as the primary liaison with ACOTE
Holds primary responsibility for program administration, budgeting, fiscal planning, and resource allocation
Works collaboratively with the Associate Program Director and the Dean to secure personnel, materials, and facilities that support program quality and sustainability
Includes faculty recruitment, supervision, evaluation, and development, fostering a culture of excellence, integrity, collaboration, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with ACOTE and institutional standards
Leads program-level assessment and outcomes evaluation, monitors key benchmarks such as NBCOT pass rates and fieldwork performance, uses data to inform strategic and curricular decisions, and oversees curriculum design and revision to maintain alignment with accreditation and professional standards
Teaches within the MSOT curriculum, maintains an active record of scholarship, and engages in professional service and leadership within the occupational therapy profession
Qualification
Required
Initial certification as an occupational therapist
Current licensure or regulation in the jurisdiction where the program is located
Earned doctoral degree from a USDE-recognized institutionally accredited institution
Minimum of eight (8) years of documented experience in occupational therapy, including clinical practice as an occupational therapist
Administrative experience encompassing program planning, personnel management, evaluation, and budgeting
Demonstrated scholarship such as the scholarship of teaching and learning or applied scholarship
Understanding of the role of the occupational therapy assistant
At least four (4) years of experience as a faculty member with postsecondary teaching responsibilities
Active licensure in the State of Michigan
Current certification with NBCOT
Company
Baker College
Baker College is Michigan's largest, private, not-for-profit university with campuses across the state and Online.
501-1000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Scott Wood
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