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We are seeking a Director of DPT Academic Program Affairs who will report to the Director of Doctor of Physical Therapy (DPT) program and will oversee the hiring and supervision of two administrative coordinators. The position will oversee and manage all administrative operations for the developing hybrid DPT program at the Johns Hopkins School of Medicine. This includes accreditation and compliance, program assessment, student affairs, faculty/staff management, and communications/marketing. The Director of DPT Academic Program Affairs will develop and implement policies and procedures that support the student experience, maintain rigorous standards of excellence, and ensure accreditation compliance. The Director serves as the primary point of contact for internal and external constituencies on matters pertaining to the DPT Program, and as an advocate for students, faculty, and staff within the DPT Program and the larger Hopkins community. This position involves work with a remote team of faculty, staff, and students. The Director of DPT Academic Program Affairs must communicate and collaborate effectively using synchronous and asynchronous technology and have flexibility as some projects will occur across multiple time zones and/or outside the scope of normal business hours. As part of the hybrid nature of the role, regular work in/travel to Baltimore will be required.

Specific Duties & Responsibilities

• Responsible for strategic leadership, operational management, analysis, reporting, collaboration, and outreach.
  
• Determines the strategic direction, and maintains, develops, and implements new programs and services that support or enhance the academic experience in the DPT program.
  
• Oversee matters related to student services, accreditation reporting and compliance, faculty/staff onboarding and credentialing, program assessment, and communications/marketing.
  
• Manages data and prepares associated reports required for the management of the DPT program, including candidacy, self-study, and annual accreditation reporting for the Commission on Accreditation in Physical Therapy Education (CAPTE).
  
• Establish and maintain strong partnerships with faculty members, administrators, and other stakeholders to ensure that activities align with the learners needs, program goals, and evidence based best practices.
  
• Provides leadership, coaching, counseling, and mentoring for program staff, including responsibility for hiring, conducting performance reviews, and providing ongoing performance feedback.
  
• Oversees organization of and communication with an Advisory Board for the DPT Program. Leads planning of regular Advisory Board meetings.
  
• Facilitates communication within the program. Serves as a liaison with various offices in the Department, School, Hospital, and University.
  
• Represents the DPT program on various teams and committees within the Department, School, Hospital, and University.
  
• Oversees budget management including participating in development of budgets, reporting, and monitoring.
  
• Recruits, hires, trains, motivates and supervises staff, including setting priorities, providing guidance, motivating and holding staff accountable.
  
• Supports the DPT Program Director and faculty with scheduling, meeting preparation and logistics, travel arrangements, and expenditures/purchasing.
  
• Reviews and approves contracts for services.
  
• Oversees development and implementation of DPT policies and procedures related to data and student records management, complaints/grievances, academic standards, faculty/staff rights and responsibilities, student affairs, admissions, and enrollment.
  
• Leads planning, make key decisions, and provides oversight for the logistics for program events such as faculty/staff retreats, accreditation visits, new student orientation, and other student or program-related events.
  
• Coordinates administrative processes necessary for faculty hiring, onboarding, credentialing, and accreditation reporting.
  
• Provides guidance and insight on content and message for the development of marketing pieces regarding the DPT in partnership with the SOM Office of Marketing and Communications.

Special Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Knowledge and skill in academic administration.
  
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse student population.
  
• Strong verbal communication skills, including solid public speaking.
  
• Strong written communication skills, including ability to draft original correspondence, reports, and procedures.
  
• Ability to resolve disputes and complaints through mediation.
  
• Knowledge of laws and regulations concerning accreditation and compliance, student affairs, and disability services areas.
  
• Strong supervisory skills.
  
• Knowledge of budget development and management.
  
• Strong interpersonal skills.
  
• Ability to juggle multiple tasks or priorities at one time.
  
• General knowledge of effective marketing.
  
• Ability to function as part of a remote/hybrid team.
  
• Sound technical skills including ability to work with data bases, conduct internet research and work with Microsoft Office Suite products.

• Master's Degree in a related field.
• Five years of directly related experience, with prior supervisory experience.
• Additional related experience may substitute for required education, to the extent permitted by the JHU equivalency formula.

• Experience in Doctor of Physical Therapy education, graduate professional education, and/or a university environment.
• Knowledge of CAPTE accreditation standards.
• Experience in project management.

Classified Title: Project Administrator 
Working Title: ​​​​​​Director of DPT Academic Program Affairs

Role/Level/Range: ACRP/04/MF  
Starting Salary Range: $72,940-$100,380-$127,820 Annually (Commensurate with experience) 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 
Exempt Status: Exempt 
Location: Hybrid/School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM PMR General Administration  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

Total Rewards
The referenced salary range is based on Johns Hopkins University's good faith belief at the time of posting. Actual compensation may vary based on factors such as geographic location, work experience, market conditions, education/training and skill level. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/

Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines:

JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

**Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

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