JOB TITLE: Student Affairs Coordinator/ Core Faculty 
DEPARTMENT: Occupational Therapy
LOCATION: HYBRID-REMOTE- Phoenix Metro Campus
STATUS: Exempt
SUPERVISOR TITLE: Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program Director

GENERAL PURPOSE OF THE JOB:

The Student Affairs coordinator holds a faculty appointment and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. The Student Affairs coordinator is responsible for all student affairs functions including orientation, progression and retention, and advisement. As Class Advisor, the Student Affairs Coordinator works to integrate all students into the SCU and OTD Program culture and serves as the primary point of contact for student issues related to distance learning life. The Student Affairs Coordinator oversees student advisement, academic progression and retention, professionalism, scholarship and awards, and provides recommendations to the Program Director and faculty for informed decision-making.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

1. General Responsibilities
   1. Coordinates student selection activities with the Admissions Coordinator, to include application review, selection for interview, final student selection, and enrollment offers.
   2. Assimilates students into the OTD Program immediately following enrollment offer acceptance and prior to orientation.
   3. Coordinates and oversees the Student Development and Flourishing Program to include:
      1. Administration of emotional intelligence, strengths, grit, and communication and learning style assessments at entry, mid-point and prior to graduation
      2. Oversee process of constructing students’ “wellness” scorecard based on assessment scores and matched strategies for success and improvement
      3. Best-fit matching of students with both faculty advisors and peer support partners
      4. Ensuring student advisement and counseling supports their professional development and is completed in accordance with established policies and procedures.
   4. Coordinates and oversees the clinical coaching and mentoring program to include:
      1. Identifying and selecting clinicians to serve as clinical coaching mentors

1. 1. 1. Best-fit matching of students with a clinical coach and mentor as part of the student mentor program
      2. Supporting clinical coaching mentors with developmental resources related to teaching, coaching, and mentoring best practices
   2. Serves as program liaison with the SCU Department of Student Services. Arranges for Student Services support during onsite lab intensives.
   3. Oversees the academic and professional behavior performance of students, to include grade reporting (academic progression, retention, withdrawal, and dismissal), professional conduct, self- and peer-evaluations, and election of class officers.
   4. Coordinates and conducts student orientation and graduation functions.
   5. Directs departmental staff / support personnel who assist with student affairs and records administration (i.e., OTD Administrative Coordinator).
   6. All core faculty members employed by Southern California University of Health Science (SCU) are required to continually enrich and update their education by participating in workshops or seminars each year while employed by the institution.
   7. All core faculty members are expected to maintain professional standards, attitude, and performance levels to ensure effective, safe, ethical, and legal performance in all aspects of the position.
   8. All members of the SCU community are expected to develop and maintain professional relationships with all staff, faculty, and students and exhibit positive and professional conduct.
   9. Core faculty are appointed workload by the OTD Program Director in direct alignment with the workload policies of the Doctor of Occupational Therapy program.

1. Teaching and Education Responsibilities:
   1. Teach courses as agreed upon with the OTD Program Director.
   2. Develop and annually review course syllabi, update as appropriate.
   3. Select appropriate instructional methods.
   4. Develop course materials with integration of online resources.
   5. Request necessary course equipment, materials, and/or supplies.
   6. Plan and present course content.
   7. Arrange and coordinate guest speakers with approval.
   8. Supervise and coordinate course adjuncts.
   9. Complete and return final grades within program deadlines.
   10. Participate in course assessment and evaluation.
   11. Update course content, teaching methods, and materials as needed.
   12. Seek and participate in annual training for online instructional teaching methods.
   13. Participate in the student’s advising program as an academic advisor as assigned.
   14. Maintain regular virtual office hours.
   15. Travel required to SCU Phoenix Metro campus to teach onsite classes as assigned. These courses may be scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
   16. Refer to Job Description for appropriate faculty rank.

1. Service Responsibilities:
   1. Contribute to department, school, and university through active involvement that enhances academic programs and governance.
   2. Participate in orientation sessions, faculty meetings, and fulfill academic responsibilities.

1. 1. Engage in the academic decision-making processes within the department.
   2. Serve on various committees, coordinate courses and programs, contribute to curriculum development, and partake in instructional workshops within one's expertise. Additionally, participate in policy and program reviews and other learning assessments.
   3. Act as a representative on both school or college-level and university-level committees and accept assignments on task forces and committees.
   4. Support co-curricular activities, including organizing, participating in, or presenting at faculty forums or workshops, advising and sponsoring clubs and societies, assisting with extra-curricular or co-curricular university events, and attending program graduation ceremonies.
   5. Specific service expectations for the Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program will be determined and articulated.

1. Scholarship Responsibilities:
   1. Faculty members are expected to serve as professional role models to students and colleagues in scholarly activity and in critical investigation and experimentation for the purpose of increasing human knowledge.
   2. Keep abreast of the new knowledge in the field to ensure courses, syllabi, instructional materials and techniques, and teaching methods are current and appropriate, and to participate where appropriate, in school or university-sponsored curriculum development programs and projects.
   3. Engage in distinctive course and academic program development efforts; to participate in professional colloquia, seminars, and workshops; and to share ideas and the results of scholarly and artistic endeavors with peers both at the university and in the larger academic/artistic community.
   4. Examples of scholarly activities and professional development include but are not limited to the following:
      1. Publication of research findings in peer-reviewed journal articles, academic papers, book chapters, books, or other writing normal to the discipline
      2. Obtaining internal or external research grants, fellowships, and other funding awards
      3. Department, college, university, state, national, and international honors and awards
      4. Juried exhibits and performances
      5. Invited presentations, exhibits, and performances
      6. Invited evaluations and reviews of the work of other professionals
      7. Participation on review panels for outside funding agencies
      8. Service as either editor or referee for professional publications
      9. Leadership of, committee work for, and participation in scholarly and professional organizations
      10. Sustained activity in program development
      11. Advanced study, certifications, and professional leadership seminars
      12. Scientific research projects in occupational therapy or closely related field involving OTD students when applicable.

1. Professional Responsibilities:
   1. Support the mission, vision, goals, and objectives of SCU and the OTD Phoenix Metro Program.
   2. Participate in appropriate national, state and local professional and scientific organizations.
   3. Participate in special projects or activities as requested by the Program Director of the OTD Program.
   4. Develop and maintain professional relationships with all staff, faculty, and students in the OTD Program.

1. 1. Conduct oneself in a positive and professional manner as a representative of the OTD Program and SCU.
   2. Adhere to all OTD Program and SCU policies and procedures.
   3. May engage in clinical practice as an occupational therapist.
   4. Engage in community service by providing volunteer assistance to an agency or organization, particularly as that assistance derives from professional knowledge and expertise or provide pro bono (unpaid professional) services to local, state, regional, national or international organization.
   5. Actively participate as an effective member of a team by completing assigned duties, accepting additional assignments or reassignments.

1. Professional Development Responsibilities:
   1. Participate in annual professional development activities that demonstrate continued education in the faculty member’s area of expertise.

1. Practice Responsibilities:
   1. Maintain, in relation to the faculty member’s area of expertise, contemporary practice knowledge.
   2. Maintain unrestricted license as an occupational Therapist in Arizona and the state of residence.
   3. Clinical specialization in a discipline appropriate for teaching responsibilities, as evidenced by academic preparation, board certification, or documented clinical practice.
   4. May be active in clinical practice, to maintain certifications or contemporary practice expertise.

1. Education, Experience, and Essential Tasks:
   1. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States. Visa sponsorship and relocation allowance is not available for this position.
   2. Occupational therapist with an active, unrestricted license in Arizona (or the ability to obtain one) and the state of residence.
   3. Earned Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree or academic doctoral degree (preferred) (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc) from an accredited university.
   4. Must meet training and background check qualifications and comply with the Protection of Minors policy.
   5. Upon hire, the candidate must have reliable transportation to facilitate travel to SCU worksites and other locations as required by the position. This includes access to an airport with regular flights to Phoenix, Arizona, if applicable.
   6. Able to teach classes scheduled during days, evenings, and weekends.
   7. Successful faculty will be able to work in an environment that utilizes excellent time and stress management skills.

Attendance

Must be punctual and timely in meeting all requirements of performance, including, but not limited to, attendance standards and work deadlines; beginning and ending assignments on time; and scheduled work breaks, where applicable.

Onsite

This position requires as needed onsite support and/or attendance in order to meet the essential functions of the job. Onsite activities may include but are not limited to the following: immersion lab, faculty meetings, strategic planning sessions, orientation and graduation.

Intellectual

Synthesizes complex or diverse information, Collects and researches data, uses intuition and experience to complement data, Designs workflows and procedures, generates creative solutions, uses feedback to modify designs, demonstrates attention to detail, identifies and resolves problems in a timely manner, gathers and analyzes information skillfully, develops alternative solutions, works well in group problem solving situations, develops project plans, coordinates projects, communicates changes and progress, completes projects on time and budget, manages project team activities, assesses own strengths and weaknesses, pursues training and development opportunities, strives to continuously build knowledge and skills, shares expertise with others.

Interpersonal

Manages difficult or emotional situations, responds promptly to faculty and student needs, solicits student, faculty, and other stakeholder feedback to improve service, responds to requests for service and assistance, meets commitments, develops and maintains courteous and effective working relationships with students, faculty, other shareholders, vendors and/or any other representatives of external organizations.

Leadership

Develops workable implementation plans, communicates changes effectively, builds commitment and overcomes resistance, prepares and supports those affected by change, monitors transition and evaluates results, makes self-available to faculty, develops faculty’s’ skills and encourages growth, solicits and applies customer feedback (internal and external), fosters quality focus in others, improves processes, products and services.

Organization

Demonstrates knowledge of contemporary occupational therapy practice, aligns work with strategic goals, analyzes outcomes and adapts strategy to changing conditions. All employees are responsible for observing safety and security procedures as applicable and reporting potentially unsafe conditions to management.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position has no supervisory responsibilities

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:

1. Earned Doctor of Occupational Therapy degree or academic doctoral degree (preferred) (PhD, EdD, DSc, etc) from an accredited university.
2. Understanding of higher education and contemporary clinical practice appropriate for leadership in occupational therapy clinical education
3. Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting didactic and clinical education, students, and the profession of occupational therapy
4. Occupational therapist with an active, unrestricted OT license in Arizona (or the ability to obtain one) and the state of residence.
5. Active in professional activities at local, state, and/or national levels

1. Experience consistent with University System for Faculty Rank

LANGUAGE SKILLS:

Level 5: Ability to read, analyze, and interpret common scientific and technical journals, financial reports, and legal documents. Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community. Ability to write speeches and articles for publication that conform to prescribed style and format. Ability to effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

COMPUTER SKILLS:

Competent in Microsoft Office Suite, Proficiency in Learning Management Systems, Ability to design and develop online courses, familiarity with collaborative platforms and tools for online communication and collaboration, experience with online classroom platforms, effective digital communication skills.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

Active unrestricted license as an occupational therapist and member of the American Occupational Therapy Association (AOTA).

OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES/ QUALIFICATIONS:

Strong teamwork skills, teaching style able to help create an environment of inclusion, imbued with kindness, integrity, and determination, excellent communication skills; verbal, non-verbal, and written (positive or challenging situations), active listening skills, committed to developing and sustaining strong and substantive community relations, interpersonal Skills – professional, respectful and inclusive, uphold professional values and ethics.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

This position requires the ability to meet the physical demands necessary for the successful performance of essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to enable individuals with disabilities to fulfill these requirements. While engaged in the responsibilities of this role, the faculty member will frequently be seated, standing, or walking and engaged in verbal communication. Additionally, manual dexterity involving the use of hands for tasks such as finger manipulation, handling, and reaching, along with the ability to maintain close vision and adjust focus, are essential for this position.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment entails maintenance of a private home office with considerations for ergonomic efficiencies. The immersion lab setting mirrors a clinical laboratory or occupational therapy clinic setting, and the following descriptions detail the typical conditions encountered while fulfilling the essential job functions. Reasonable accommodation will be considered to facilitate individuals with disabilities in performing these essential functions. While engaged in the responsibilities of this role, the faculty member may occasionally be exposed to factors such as moving mechanical parts, potentially hazardous chemicals,