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PROGRAM MANAGER-PHYSICAL THERAPIST ASSISTANT
www.dunwoody.edu
On behalf of our client, Dunwoody College of Technology,
StoneArch Resources is
conducting a retained search for a new Program Manager-Physical
Therapist Assistant.
ORGANIZATION BACKGROUND
Founded in 1914, Dunwoody is a private, non-profit, endowed
institution of highereducation. It is the oldest institution of its
kind in the Upper Midwest, with aninternational reputation for
outstanding educational programs. Students may earn an
Associates of Applied Science (AAS), Bachelors of Science (BS)
degree or a certificate
in fields including: Automotive, Electronics, HVAC, Interior
Design, Graphics, FoodScience, Welding, Applied Management and many
more.
Dunwoody College of Technology has trained more than 250,000
students and has been
named one of the top technical schools in the United States. The
College is committed toexcellence. For example, from the spring
2005 graduating class, 97.4% were placed in
rewarding careers; each graduate received an unprecedented
average of 4.2 employer
requests.
The Dunwoody campus, at 818 Dunwoody Boulevard, is located on 15
acres of land on
the western edge of downtown Minneapolis. The Dunwoody buildings
have a gross areain excess of 300,000 square feet devoted to the
educational programs and administrative,
recreational and support services. Shops and laboratories are
furnished with tools and
equipment typical of the industries employing Dunwoody
graduates.
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Program Manager will provide continued development and
administration of the new
Physical Therapist Assistant Program as well as ensure the
quality and integrity of the
curriculum offered, and provide strong leadership and direction
to the faculty. He or Shewill also initiate the teaching and
learning process with a focus on continuous
improvement as well as create an environment in which students
can accomplish the
learning objectives of the course of instruction. Designing and
developing a newcurriculum will be critical to this role. This
program has currently been granted candidacy
status for accreditation from the Commission on Accreditation in
Physical Therapy
Education. This will be done in a manner consistent with the
mission, vision and values
of Dunwoody. The values embraced by Dunwoody include:
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We value practical, applied learning. We believe in instilling a
strong work ethic. We are committed to providing our students with
high-quality technical education that
results in an immediate job and a fulfilling career.
We are committed to continuous quality improvement. We value a
diverse faculty, support staff, and student body and their unique
contributions
to an inclusive Dunwoody community.
We value high performance within an environment of trust,
respect, teamwork, andpersonal accountability.
As an academic professional of Dunwoody College of Technology,
the successfulcandidate will help engage in envisioning the future
of the organization, setting the
strategic direction of its activities and initiatives, and
putting them into action.
KEY ACCOUNTABILITIES
The Program Manager-Physical Therapist Assistant at Dunwoody
College of Technology
is responsible for leadership of a new program. Specific
responsibilities include:
Builds effective relationships; seeks out and responds to others
proactively; isaccessible to others; reacts to feedback positively
and copes effectively with
stressful situations.
Leads and manages change; actively supports organizational
change initiatives;displays a sense of urgency; accurately scopes
out the length and difficulty of
tasks and projects, and then develops schedules and assignments;
anticipates and
adjusts for problems and roadblocks.
Manages individual and team performance; effectively aligns
department andindividual goals with strategic plan; develops and
communicates specific,attainable, and measurable goals; provides
ongoing, positive and constructivefeedback on performance, coaches
under-performers and develops employees to
higher performance levels.
Supports the school-wide commitment; supports the mission and
vision ofDunwoody; supports a college environment that encourages
and nurtures
diversity; focuses on quality and continuous improvement.
Collaborates with fellow directors, faculty, and administrators
and communicatespositively and proactively with faculty, staff, and
other groups within theCollege.
Maintains long-term relationships with various customers and
stakeholders,including businesses, foundations, elected officials,
community leaders, nonprofitand advocacy groups, policymakers, and
others.
Establishes cooperative partnerships with other organizations
and communitygroups to result in favorable networks to support the
current and future goals ofthe organization.
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Maintains sound fiscal and personnel practices. Demonstrates
management and leadership in the core values of respect,
integrity,
collaboration, and excellence within the Department and across
the College.
QUALIFICATIONS
The ideal candidate for this position is a skilled professional
with a passion for higher
education. The successful candidate will be a person of
integrity and proven professional
experience in the physical therapy field as well as a strong
commitment to achieving
educational excellence and diversity.
A Masters degree is required along with Minnesota licensure as a
PhysicalTherapist or a Physical Therapist Assistant.
Five plus years of documented clinical experience, including
work experience inthe Physical Therapist/ Physical Therapist
Assistant relationship is required.
Teaching experience is important, along with some experience in
administration. Experience in educational theory and methodology
(curricular design,
development, implementation, and evaluation) is valued, along
with experience ininstructional design and methodology and
experience in student evaluation andoutcomes assessment.
The program manager will possess highly developed skills in
communication,management, negotiation, advocacy, and creative
methods of planning, teachingand team development.
Exemplary interpersonal skills including the ability, savvy, and
credibility toengage and interact with key leaders from a variety
of constituencies is key, as is
the willingness, presence and ability to be an effective
communicator, a
persuasive influencer, and a good listener.
The knowledge and experience to motivate, coach and develop
staff and to meetobjectives including anticipating challenges,
identifying issues and developing
solutions will be needed in this position along with the ability
to work effectivelyon a collaborative basis with a wide range of
constituencies and stakeholders in adiverse community.
COMPENSATION
The salary for this position is commensurate with experience and
competitive with
similar academic institutions. A full benefits package, paid
vacation and sick leave are
included.
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CONTACT
Kendall MinesStoneArch Resources
105 Fifth Ave South, Suite 512
Minneapolis, MN 55401Phone: 612-375-0065
Email: [email protected]
