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Job Summary

Reporting to the Director of Resources and Operations with work lead direction from the Department Chair of Communicative Disorders and Sciences Department. The Department of Communicative Disorders and Sciences values hands-on clinical instruction and supervision for student clinicians, interprofessional training, evidence-based practice, clinical innovation, community engagement, and culturally responsive practice. The Department enrolls about 250 students in its B.A. and M.A. programs, houses the on-campus Kay Armstead Center for Communicative Disorders (KACCD), and multiple faculty labs. Faculty focus areas include child language disorders, autism, intellectual disability, aphasia, augmentative and alternative communication, voice and fluency disorders, motor speech disorders and dysphagia.

They will serve as CDS primary resource in providing strategic vision and leadership to align clinical education, practice, and supervision with the department’s mission, vision and strategic plan. The Director of Clinical Education will support initiatives and projects related to improving clinical education experiences and professional learning communities. The Director will work collaboratively with key leaders from the community to identify practice and professional development priorities. The Director will collaborate with faculty and program coordinators to establish new partnerships and work to strengthen existing ones to support the quantity, quality, and variety of clinical experiences needed such that SJSU remains a high priority for partnerships. The Director will collaborate with relevant SJSU Departments’ faculty members and clinical educators to support any needed course design, or redesign, to support practice alignment with the College’s strategic plan and each Program’s learning objectives while ensuring accreditation, licensure and credential standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Design and implement new clinical programs and services that align with the latest evidence-based practices in speech-language pathology, ensuring the program is innovative and responsive to client needs.
• Develop and monitor policies for managing client care, adherence to ethical standards, and that all services are consistent with best practices in speech-language pathology.
• Evaluate and integrate new technological tools to enhance both the delivery of clinical services and the educational experience of students. This may include telepractice, data collection systems, or electronic health records (EHR).
• Build relationships with local healthcare organizations, schools, and community groups to provide clinical services and educational opportunities for students. This could involve outreach initiatives and partnerships to expand the clinic's impact.
• Develop and oversee quality assurance programs to ensure services are effective, efficient, and meet professional standards. Regularly assess clinic outcomes and implement improvements as needed.
• Provide supervision and mentorship to clinical educators, including faculty and practicum supervisors, ensuring that they understand and adhere to educational and clinical goals.
• Collaborate with clinical sites to develop practicum placement opportunities. Ensure students are placed in appropriate clinical settings, balancing a variety of clinical experiences that meet both educational and regulatory standards.
• Develop, implement, and assess clinical education curricula to ensure it aligns with accreditation standards and provides students with comprehensive, hands-on experience in a variety of clinical settings.
• Establish criteria for the evaluation of students' clinical competencies and ensure consistent, fair, and comprehensive assessments. Monitor student progress and provide additional support as needed.
• Lead ongoing training sessions for clinical educators, focusing on best practices in clinical supervision, ethical standards, and how to effectively teach clinical skills.
• Oversee the clinic’s financial planning, including creating and managing the annual budget, ensuring resources are allocated appropriately for clinic operations, and making adjustments as necessary.
• Manage daily clinic operations, including scheduling client appointments, ensuring efficient patient flow, and overseeing support staff duties. Ensure that all clinic activities comply with university and accreditation standards.
• Ensure that necessary materials, equipment, and technology are available and maintained to support both student learning and clinical services. This may include evaluating and ordering supplies, managing inventory, and upgrading equipment as needed.
• Ensure compliance with university policies, state regulations, and accreditation requirements (e.g., ASHA). Maintain accurate records and prepare regular reports on clinic financials, services, and activities for the administration.
• Promote and support ongoing professional development for both clinical educators and students. This includes organizing workshops, seminars, and conferences on the latest advancements in speech-language pathology. Support as ASHA CE Provider administrator.
• Foster a culture of research and evidence-based practice within the program. Encourage faculty, clinicians, and students to engage in research activities that contribute to advancing the field of speech-language pathology.
• Stay informed on accreditation standards, certification requirements, and licensure processes, ensuring that the clinical education program meets all the professional and regulatory standards for CCTC and ASHA.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Ability to communicate with constituents in a professional and respectful manner.
• Possess excellent leadership skills.
• Ability to work independently or as part of a team.
• Possess excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Must have excellent skills in diplomacy, relationship building, and public relations skills within a university setting.
• Demonstrated ability to plan and implement student clinician training.
• Ability to use professional judgment in reviewing academic documents and communicating this information to faculty.
• Ability to lead and work independently with minimal instruction to provide guidance and direction to the KACCD staff and student workers.
• Ability to analyze complex situations accurately and adopt practical courses of action.
• Demonstrated ability to deal with challenging and complex issues positively and proactively.
• Skill in leading the day-to-day operations of a clinical education environment.
• Knowledge of and ability to interpret and convey CSU, SJSU, ASHA, and CCTC policies and procedures to provide support to KACCD.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and appropriately handle sensitive information and communication with student, faculty, clients, parents/guardians, employees, and external agencies.
• Maintain updated FERPA information and procedures and provide that information to KACCD.
• Ability to create, implement, and lead programs that are responsive to a diverse and multicultural student population.
• Working knowledge of software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, database management, and the internet. Ability to use PeopleSoft and working knowledge of student success related applications.
• Demonstrated experience complying with admission policies and procedures related to federal, state, and campus rules and regulations.

Required Qualifications

• A bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training.      
• Six years of administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree or equivalent in speech-language pathology or audiology from an educational institution approved by the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
• Equivalent to 10 years of clinical speech pathology work or equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge and abilities.
• License and Certifications: Possess and maintain a Certificate of Clinical Competence (CCC) in Speech Pathology awarded by the American Speech-Language-Hearing Association and a valid license from the California Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology and Hearing Aid Dispensers Board.
• Extensive experience with supervision of graduate student clinicians.
• Experience with managing speech and hearing clinics.
• Significant leadership in clinical education and supervision of undergraduate and graduate student clinicians.
• Applicants should demonstrate an awareness of and sensitivity to the educational goals of a multicultural population as might have been gained in cross-cultural study, training, teaching and other comparable experience.
• Experience working with staff, faculty, students and clients/families with culturally-linguistically diverse backgrounds and creating an inclusive, equitable and welcoming environment.
• Experience in managing and developing speech and hearing clinics, caseload management, budget and fundraising.
• Training in best practices for clinical education, supervision and telepractice in speech-language pathology.
• Knowledge of communication disorders across the lifespan and clinical management across settings, with ability to objectively evaluate clinical performance of student clinicians.

Compensation

Classification: Administrative Analyst/Specialist – Exempt III
Anticipated Hiring Range: $10,143/month - $10,657/month
CSU Salary Range: $6,970/month - $13,544/month

San José State University offers employees a comprehensive benefits package typically worth 30-35% of your base salary. For more information on programs available, please see the Employee Benefits Summary.

Application Procedure

Click Apply Now to complete the SJSU Online Employment Application and attach the following documents:

• Resume
• Letter of Interest

All applicants must apply within the specified application period: May 16, 2025 through June 1, 2025. This position is open until filled; however, applications received after screening has begun will be considered at the discretion of the university.

Contact Information

University Personnel
jobs@sjsu.edu
408-924-2252

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