Assistant Program Director & Fieldwork Coordinator
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When Bay Path opened its doors to students in 1897, it had a very clear goal: to provide a practical, affordable, and career-oriented education to prepare students to not only meet the needs of companies, organizations, and communities but to also thrive in their professions, identify and realize their dreams, and make a lasting difference in the world. From the beginning, Bay Path prided itself on being entrepreneurial, constantly pushing the boundaries of the academic experience to fit the student...to start them on the road of success. That spirit and philosophy is best reflected in our shared vision, "At Bay Path, every learner's dreams of a better career, a richer life, and a brighter future will be realized."
Bay Path University, an independent and not-for-profit institution, was named Among Fastest Growing Baccalaureate Colleges and Graduate Programs by The Chronicle of Higher Education Almanac, and is a member of the Women's College Coalition. With a main campus in Longmeadow, MA, and a satellite location in East Longmeadow, MA, Bay Path offers undergraduate, graduate (for women and men) degrees, and professional certificates.
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Job Description:
- Position Code: ADPFCGC
- Job Type: Full-time/Exempt
We seek a dynamic, collaborative leader who has an established track record for high-quality curricular development at the university level and who is interested in preparing genetic counselors for 21st-century careers. The successful candidate will have a unique and exciting mandate and will work with faculty to design, build, and nurture the University's offerings to attain enhanced student achievement and external recognition. An appreciation for an integrated, interdisciplinary approach to learning is especially desired. The successful candidate will demonstrate the ability to use creative and innovative approaches to academic program development.
This position is a full-time, non-tenure position. Reporting to the Program Director of the Genetic Counseling Program, this position is a member of the program's leadership team. This position, while remote, is located at the East Longmeadow campus and the School of Health and Natural Sciences. Occasional travel to the campus is required as outlined by the Office of Academic Affairs and specific GC program events.
Collaborating with the Program Director and Associate Program Director, the Assistant Program Director acts as Fieldwork Coordinator, overseeing the fieldwork training aspects of the Genetic Counseling Program. The Assistant Program Director must be knowledgeable and responsible for ensuring the students have a robust and diverse fieldwork training that meets and exceeds the current genetic counseling Accreditation Council of Genetic Counseling (ACGC) accreditation and certification standards and requirements. Key responsibilities include identifying new fieldwork training sites, securing and maintaining institutional affiliation agreements, and managing all documentation related to students, supervisors, and simulated patients. The Assistant Program Director must also foster strong, collaborative relationships with fieldwork sites and supervisors to support a positive and effective learning environment.
The Assistant Program Director will have teaching responsibilities in this program, and specific courses will be defined on the annual workload form. This person must be available to teach in all three semesters (fall-Sept through December, spring-January-April, and summer-May-August).
The Assistant Program Director will be expected to participate in curriculum development and innovation; teach graduate courses including teaching courses using alternative delivery methods: online, hybrid, weekends; advise graduate students; participate actively in local, state, and national professional organizations; and contribute to the service mission of the University and the School.
The Assistant Program Director will be expected to attend open houses, orientations, advisory boards, and other meetings as requested.
Bay Path University's School of Health and Natural Sciences houses the University's Genetic Counseling, Physician Assistant, Occupational Therapy, Clinical Mental Health, Nursing, Healthcare Management, Doctorate in Health Science, Post Professional OT Doctorate, and Undergraduate Science and Health & Human Services programs. Through evidence-based practice and project-based learning, these programs prepare human science professionals for success in a rapidly changing global environment, with applied work, clinical rotations, practicums, and fieldwork assignments.
The scholar selected for this position will join a collaborative and dedicated School that emphasizes excellence in education at all levels. They will lead and participate in committees and activities that are essential to the program, such as admissions, research mentoring, community outreach, and significant new initiatives for the purposes of cutting-edge preparation.
This position will undertake special projects at the request of the Program Director.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
- Specific responsibilities include, but are not limited to, the range of activities listed below.
- Coordinate fieldwork activities (Responsibilities will vary within the calendar year).
- Serve as the primary liaison with fieldwork supervisors and fieldwork sites.
- Develop and maintain affiliation agreements with ongoing and one-time fieldwork placements as needed.
- Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate student fieldwork experiences.
- Develop and maintain fieldwork documents for students and faculty in our electronic systems, including Canvas, RedCap, and Google Drive.
- Develop annual plans for assuring an appropriate variety and number of cases for each student, implementing modifications as needed.
- Conduct regular meetings with students to assess/discuss clinical progress.
- Participate in student advising/counseling, especially related to fieldwork and other academic matters.
- Conduct annual supervisor training, including orienting and training new fieldwork supervisors for their responsibilities, and ensure they meet the qualifications outlined by the ACGC to be a supervisor.
- Plan, implement, and track fieldwork supervisor training experiences regarding supervision, student evaluation, and student/supervisor relationships.
- Regularly oversee and evaluate the effectiveness of each supervisor and ensure that sites provide adequate experiences for students.
- Develop, implement, and oversee fieldwork remediation plans for individual students as needed.
- Plan and conduct a fieldwork orientation session with first-year students in the first fall semester.
- Plan and conduct a fieldwork orientation specific to each of the primary specialties (cancer, prenatal, and general genetics) prior to the summer, fall, and spring semesters for second-year students.
- Maintain and update fieldwork policies, forms, handbooks, learning objectives, and other benchmarks for assessment of students' fieldwork progress as needed.
- Collect and report fieldwork data as needed by the institution and ACGC.
- Prepare and maintain necessary fieldwork documents for program accreditation.
- Use feedback from students and supervisors to identify any areas of fieldwork instruction that may be weak, and propose solutions, such as bringing in speakers, developing tutorials, identifying resources, etc.
- Attend trainings as required.
- Perform any other duties or tasks as assigned by the University.
- Oversee the following courses:
- GEN601 Clinical Fieldwork
- GEN602 Clinical Fieldwork
- GEN603 Clinical Fieldwork
- GEN604 Clinical Fieldwork
Serve on program committees as needed, such as the Advisory Board, Admissions Committee, Leadership Committee, and Curriculum Committee.
With the Program Director, the Associate Program Director, faculty, and instructional designer, assist in the curriculum development of other GC program courses.
OTHER RESPONSIBILITIES:
If you operate a university-owned, leased, or personal vehicle at any time while performing your duties, you must follow all policies and procedures outlined in the Operations Manual. You must have a valid driver's license and must successfully pass the online safe Driving Course and driving record check at the time of hire and annually thereafter. Additionally, you must report any driving offense, on or off company time, which causes a loss, suspension, or any other change in your license status. You must report this change within one business day of the offense. You can report this change to the Human Resource Department or your direct supervisor. Failure to do so can lead to disciplinary action, up to and including termination.
The list of essential job functions and other responsibilities is representative of those duties and responsibilities that are required of this position. However, the list is not to be considered as all-inclusive. A supervisor or director may assign other duties and/or other duties at alternate locations to meet the mission requirements of the University, and the cooperation of all personnel is expected to carry out the mission.
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:
None
Requirements:
- Master's in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited training program or equivalent.
- Board Certification by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics.
- A minimum of 3 years of experience in clinical genetic counseling.
- Work in collaboration with the Program Director and Associate Program Director to fulfill responsibilities assigned to this position.
- Knowledge and experience in the genetic counseling profession and practice, teaching, and clinical supervision.
- Have knowledge of and experience in fieldwork training.
- Complete two (2) hours per year of training/coursework related to this position in the program, including one (1) hour of training/coursework related to principles of diversity, equity, inclusion, and justice.
- Online teaching experience preferred.
- Strong organizational skills and keen attention to detail.
- Skillful problem-solving capabilities.
- Computer literacy.
- Strong interpersonal skills and ability to communicate effectively.
- Ability to multitask effectively.
- Ability to work effectively in a team environment.
- Adept interpersonal skills and communication via phone and email.
- Ability to handle confidential information with discretion and within FERPA and HIPAA guidelines.
- Ability to adhere to University policies and procedures.
- General knowledge of the University's mission, purpose, and goals, and the role this position plays in achieving those goals.
- All new employees must complete the FERPA, Anti-Harassment, and any other required online trainings within 15 days of employment.
- Must adhere to COVID-19 protocols established by the University.
Additional Information:
Bay Path University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.
Application Instructions:
All qualified applicants for this position should attach a cover letter, resume / curriculum vitae, and any other relevant information pertaining to this position and your candidacy. Please apply online. Faxes and emails will not be accepted.
Bay Path University is a smoke and tobacco-free community.
All offers of employment are contingent on satisfactory background check.
In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), if you have a disability and require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a position please email us at HR@baypath.edu or call 413-565-1157.
- Location:
- Longmeadow
- Job Type:
- FullTime