Program Director

Essential Functions (Duties and Responsibilities) – Assign a percentage to each essential function (equal to 100%):
Program leadership (Administration)

• Ensure compliance with ACGC standards of Accreditation and SACSCOC principles, including submitting the prospectus and other documentation needed for initial program accreditation and maintaining documentation, conducting reviews, and submitting required reports.
• Develop, implement, and continuously review the program’s strategic plan, encompassing the mission, vision, goals, and values.
• Lead the development and ongoing revision for the program, ensuring its success.
• Plan for the program’s long-term fiscal stability, including budget preparation, resource allocation, and funding initiatives.
• Serve as the primary liaison with the ACGC and SACSCOC, ensuring effective communication regarding program changes in staffing, administrative, financial, and/or fieldwork training changes.
• Convene and collaborate with the Program Advisory Board, integrating feedback to improve program outcomes.

30%
Curriculum and Academic Oversight (Administration)
Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of the program’s curriculum ensuring alignment with the ACGC Standards (Section B), and SACSCOC academic principles.

Ensure that all curricular requirements are met, including teaching core competencies in genetics, counseling, and clinical practice.
30%
JOB DESCRIPTION
This job description represents an overview of the job duties and responsibilities. It is not intended to represent a comprehensive list of
responsibilities. An employee should be capable of performing the duties as assigned by their supervisor with or without accommodations.

Provide academic advising to students and monitor their performance, implementing remediation plans as needed to support their success.

Coordinate program admissions, including recruitment strategies, admissions criteria, and evaluation processes.
Faculty and Staff Management

Coordinate, monitor, and evaluate all faculty and staff contributing to the program, ensuring they are supported in meeting the program’s goals and accreditation standards.

Provide guidance to faculty and staff on accessing required continuing education and professional development opportunities.

Contribute to faculty and staff annual performance reviews and encourage mentorship and collaboration among program personnel.
10%
Teaching and Clinical Supervision

Contribute to teaching within the program by delivering lectures, directing courses, leading discussions, or supervising clinical fieldwork as appropriate.

Foster partnerships with clinical sites and preceptors to ensure high-quality fieldwork training for students.

Provide counseling services to patients when required for research and clinical studies
30%
Other duties as assigned
=100%
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Previous experience as Program Director is desired.

Must be a Certified Genetic Counselor and maintain certification in good standing.

Demonstrated leadership experience in program management, curriculum development, or academic administration.

Strong commitment to Meharry’s mission with experience in developing related initiatives.

Familiarity with ACGC Standards and SACSCOC accreditation requirements is highly preferred.
Education and Experience:

Must hold a PhD or Master’s degree in Genetic Counseling from an ACGC-accredited program.
Environmental Conditions and Physical Demands

Usual office environment

Manual dexterity

Visual and auditory acuity

Able to sit, stand or walk for extended periods of time