Director, The Children's Center for Communication and Development
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- The University of Southern Mississippi
- Location
- Hattiesburg
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- Full Time
- Institution Type
- Four-Year Institution
Job Details
Position Details LocationHattiesburg
118 College Drive
Hattiesburg, Mississippi, 39406-0001
United States DivisionSchool of Speech and Hearing Sciences Position TypeStaff Employment StatusFull Time Grant FundedYes Salary Range71,580.00 - 71,580.00 Posting Close Date4/1/2020
Special Instructions to Applicants
The Director of the Children's Center for Communication and Developmentis employed full-time on a 12-month basis and adheres to all University,College, and School policies. The Centeris under the administrative authority of the College of Nursing and HealthProfessions and the School of Speech and Hearing Sciences.
Job Summary
The director functions as the administrative leader and guides theCenter in fund raising, research, student and professional training, in providingdirect services and family support, and also serves on the Center’s Advisory Board.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities
- Develops/approves/maintains standards, policies, and procedures for the operation of the Center.
- Supervises all aspects of the program including but not limited to research, philosophy of operations, leadership/guidance, providing professional services, and does so in a timely, fair, and objective manner.
- Responsible for direct supervision of speech-language pathology services and for managing treatment in related fields such as Occupational Therapy, Physical Therapy, Special Education, Audiology, and others.
- Maintains open channels of communication with the Director, School of Speech and Hearing Sciences. Maintains positive, cooperative relationships with all program personnel.
- Evaluates work performance and participates in professional development of all staff.
- Responsible for providing a quality experience for University and community college students placed in the Center.
- Conducts public relations with community organizations. Prepares reports/correspondence to agencies, employees, and the community.
- Responsible for budget management and ensures that the program is self-supporting.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
Leadership skills; effective communicator (public relations, marketing), and fundraiser; business/organizational/management skills; a heart for The Center and its families; vested in the program, people skills; passionate about his/her work; accountable, present/available/engaged; approachable, conscientious; compassionate; diligent; competent; and able to work with donors, volunteers and legislators.
Knowledge, Skills & Abilities
The applicant should be an effective communicator in both oral and written domains in English.
The University of Southern Mississippi (USM) is a comprehensive public research institution delivering transformative programs on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites in central and southern Mississippi, as well as online. Founded in 1910, USM is one of only 130 universities in the nation to earn the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education's "R1: Doctoral Universities - Very high research activity" designation, and its robust research enterprise includes experts in ocean science and engineering, polymer science and engineering, and sport venue safety and security, among others. USM is also one of only 40 institutions in the nation accredited in theatre, art and design, dance and music. As an economic driver, USM generates an annual economic impact of more than $600 million across the state. USM welcomes a diverse student body of approximately 15,000, representing 71 countries, all 50 states, and every county in Mississippi. USM students have collected four Truman Scholarships and 36 National Science Foundation Graduate Research Fellowships, while also leading Mississippi with 24 Goldwater Scholarships, an honor that recognizes the next generation of great research scientists. Home to the Golden Eagles, USM competes in 17 Division I sports sponsored by the National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). For more information, visit www.usm.edu.As an Affirmative Action/Equal Employment Opportunity employer/Americans with Disabilities Act institution, The University of Southern Mississippi encourages minorities, women, veterans and persons with disabilities to apply.
Organization
Founded in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi opened its doors as a small teachers’ college. Today, the University has grown into a comprehensive doctoral and research-driven institution with a proud history and an eye on the future.
With a diverse student body of approximately 14,500 students representing 72 countries and every corner of Mississippi, we celebrate diversity in every sense of the word.
Not only is Southern Miss a haven for the arts, but the University maintains a tradition of success in both academics and athletics. A dual-campus university, Southern Miss serves students on campuses in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, in addition to five teaching and research sites in Mississippi and Online at Southern Miss.
Hattiesburg Campus
This diverse campus spans 300 acres in the heart of Hattiesburg, Mississippi. More than 180 buildings dot a landscape that has been transformed into a pedestrian-friendly environment for students, employees and visitors. This campus is home to the sixth-oldest acceptance-based Honors College in the nation, a vibrant arts community that produces hundreds of events each year, and internationally-recognized researchers whose expertise ranges from polymer science and engineering to sports safety and security.
Gulf Park Campus
Through its 52-acre beachfront campus in Long Beach, Mississippi, the University serves as the only four-year public institution located on the Mississippi Gulf Coast and offers bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral degrees in more than 50 distinct academic fields. The Gulf Park campus is also home to the state’s only bachelor’s degree in ocean engineering and the only film studies pathway offered at a public institution in the state.
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