Boston University
DEPARTMENT MANAGER Sargent College Speech Language Hearing Sciences
Boston University, Boston, Massachusetts, us, 02298
Overview
Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. DEPARTMENT MANAGER, Sargent College, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is one of the country\'s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1200 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in speech, language and hearing sciences, occupational therapy, physical therapy, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition. Sargent College\'s Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences offers academic professional programs with a focus on preparing students for careers in health care.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Department Chair, the department manager will work to ensure the efficient management and operational excellence of the academic unit and its dynamic community of faculty, researchers, and students.
Collaborate with the Chair and Program Director on core responsibilities including management of budgets and coordination of department related activities, student orientation/meetings, continuing education, conferences, and direct workflow and workloads of departmental student employees.
Assist with faculty appointments, promotions, tenure applications, recruitments, and searches.
Maintain departmental documentation in coordination with Department Chair and Program Directors.
Schedule, plan and direct departmental meetings, events, and other special projects.
Manage student employee payroll submission, order supplies, and process Concur expense reports.
Support educational and research-related activities on an as-needed basis.
Sustain and support a culture of integrity and operational excellence which celebrates diversity and values accountability, collaboration, equity and inclusion, adaptability, and innovation.
Manage the department budget, develop and implement systems to forecast, monitor allocations/expenses.
Support instructional hiring each semester, including drafting and issuing offer letters to part-time lecturers and temporary employees.
Support student success by providing general guidance about programs and program requirements, triaging student needs and directing questions to the appropriate faculty or student support services.
Coordinate and schedule program meetings and program specific events.
Provide event coordination for department activities, including student orientation/meetings, continuing education, faculty and staff recognition events, and conferences (local/national, in-person/virtual); assist Chair and Program Directors with departmental communications and documentation.
Assist Program Directors and Chair in tracking and summarizing data for programmatic learning outcomes, accreditation needs, and the Departmental Annual Report.
Assist with planning and coordination of Faculty Search operations and logistics.
Support onboarding of new employees, faculty and student workers.
Manage procurement (course and office supplies, capital equipment, service and repair of equipment) on behalf of faculty and department.
Submit timely honoraria / part-time faculty hiring and payment paperwork; submit Concur expense reports (train faculty, edit for accuracy, process, review for Chair).
Process and maintain confidential department materials including faculty appointments, tenure and promotion, salary, and student files.
Support orientation and student events.
Support program directors and Chair to monitor degree requirements, including updating student manuals and materials, reviewing transcripts, drafting deficiency letters, and preparing certification/licensure documents for graduating students and alums.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree with 3-5 years of related experience (or equivalent).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization, time management, judgment, problem solving, and attention to detail.
Collaborative work approach with the ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
Ability to create positive relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
Ability to foster a welcoming atmosphere to support student, faculty, guest, and visitor engagement and success.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.
Experience managing a budget.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising initiative and judgment.
Comfort with data analysis and using quality data to guide decisions.
Commitment to continuous improvement, creativity, flexibility, and curiosity; willingness to explore diverse perspectives.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location: Boston, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: Grade 47
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315890
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Find out more about this role by reading the information below, then apply to be considered. DEPARTMENT MANAGER, Sargent College, Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences
Boston University College of Health and Rehabilitation Sciences: Sargent College is one of the country\'s leading schools of health and rehabilitation sciences. Home to more than 1200 undergraduate and 575 graduate students, Sargent College combines outstanding faculty and cutting-edge research to provide superb education and clinical experiences. The college has more than 25 on-campus research facilities, clinical centers, and labs. It offers top-ranked degree programs in speech, language and hearing sciences, occupational therapy, physical therapy, health science, human physiology, behavior and health, and nutrition. Sargent College\'s Department of Speech, Language & Hearing Sciences offers academic professional programs with a focus on preparing students for careers in health care.
Responsibilities
Reporting to the Department Chair, the department manager will work to ensure the efficient management and operational excellence of the academic unit and its dynamic community of faculty, researchers, and students.
Collaborate with the Chair and Program Director on core responsibilities including management of budgets and coordination of department related activities, student orientation/meetings, continuing education, conferences, and direct workflow and workloads of departmental student employees.
Assist with faculty appointments, promotions, tenure applications, recruitments, and searches.
Maintain departmental documentation in coordination with Department Chair and Program Directors.
Schedule, plan and direct departmental meetings, events, and other special projects.
Manage student employee payroll submission, order supplies, and process Concur expense reports.
Support educational and research-related activities on an as-needed basis.
Sustain and support a culture of integrity and operational excellence which celebrates diversity and values accountability, collaboration, equity and inclusion, adaptability, and innovation.
Manage the department budget, develop and implement systems to forecast, monitor allocations/expenses.
Support instructional hiring each semester, including drafting and issuing offer letters to part-time lecturers and temporary employees.
Support student success by providing general guidance about programs and program requirements, triaging student needs and directing questions to the appropriate faculty or student support services.
Coordinate and schedule program meetings and program specific events.
Provide event coordination for department activities, including student orientation/meetings, continuing education, faculty and staff recognition events, and conferences (local/national, in-person/virtual); assist Chair and Program Directors with departmental communications and documentation.
Assist Program Directors and Chair in tracking and summarizing data for programmatic learning outcomes, accreditation needs, and the Departmental Annual Report.
Assist with planning and coordination of Faculty Search operations and logistics.
Support onboarding of new employees, faculty and student workers.
Manage procurement (course and office supplies, capital equipment, service and repair of equipment) on behalf of faculty and department.
Submit timely honoraria / part-time faculty hiring and payment paperwork; submit Concur expense reports (train faculty, edit for accuracy, process, review for Chair).
Process and maintain confidential department materials including faculty appointments, tenure and promotion, salary, and student files.
Support orientation and student events.
Support program directors and Chair to monitor degree requirements, including updating student manuals and materials, reviewing transcripts, drafting deficiency letters, and preparing certification/licensure documents for graduating students and alums.
Qualifications / Requirements
Bachelor\'s Degree with 3-5 years of related experience (or equivalent).
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Strong organization, time management, judgment, problem solving, and attention to detail.
Collaborative work approach with the ability to handle confidential materials with discretion.
Ability to create positive relationships with colleagues, faculty, staff, and students from diverse backgrounds.
Excellent problem solving and customer service skills.
Ability to foster a welcoming atmosphere to support student, faculty, guest, and visitor engagement and success.
Experience with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams, and Zoom.
Experience managing a budget.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team, exercising initiative and judgment.
Comfort with data analysis and using quality data to guide decisions.
Commitment to continuous improvement, creativity, flexibility, and curiosity; willingness to explore diverse perspectives.
We are an equal opportunity employer, and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, natural or protective hairstyle, religion, sex, age, national origin, physical or mental disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, military service, pregnancy or pregnancy-related condition, or because of marital, parental, or veteran status. We are a VEVRAA Federal Contractor.
Job Location: Boston, MA Position Type: Full-Time/Regular Salary Grade: Grade 47
To apply, visit https://jobs.silkroad.com/BU/External/jobs/315890
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