Senior Manager of PEAK (4455)

Purpose

The Sr. Manager of PEAK provides leadership and management of programs for the senior student intern's educational experience, while also supporting the mission and vision of Life University, the College of Chiropractic, and the Life University Clinic System. The Sr. Manager of PEAK administers clinical programs, both off-campus and within the clinical setting, that encourage personal and professional growth and development for student interns, the continuing development of extension faculty and Life University faculty and staff. The Sr. Manager of PEAK is also responsible for the quality and integrity of patient care systems and educational programs, and qualitative and quantitative requirements in the PEAK programs.

Essential Job Functions

- Oversees, plans and assesses programs including, but not limited to: PEAK Programs, International Clinic Programs, government, and military programs; all support the student intern's clinical and educational experience.

- Serves on the Clinic Council and other clinic and University groups as needed and requested.

- Exhibits student centeredness in performance of all job duties.

- Treats all others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.

- Anticipates, listens to, understands, and responds to customer needs.  Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.

- Sets and maintains a standard of professionalism in chiropractic clinical education and experience.

- Facilitate the art, science, and philosophy of chiropractic in the PEAK Program.

- Incorporate and facilitate the Life University Eight Core Proficiencies in program development and measurement.

- Provide leadership and mentoring of faculty, students, field doctors, and others participating in the programs.

- Provide consultation and be a source of information for students, field doctors, and faculty in areas of related clinical, legal, and ethical matters regarding the PEAK Program.

- Monitor and ensure program compliance with all Life University policies and procedures, all applicable clinic policies, all applicable regulations and laws including CCE standards, and HIPAA regulations.

- Coordinate and present to appropriate constituencies:  educational workshops, events and/or other activities associated with the PEAK Programs.

- Organize and oversee resources, analyze and solve problems, establish priorities, and make evaluative judgments.

- Establish and maintain productive working relationships with field doctors, community representatives, business associates and others whose expertise and cooperation will be required for effective program development

- Provide input to and receives direction from the head of clinics as well as other administrative groups as needed.

- Provides administrative reports as necessary and requested.

- Facilitate meetings with appropriate staff, faculty, students and external contacts on a regular and timely basis, and as necessary and requested.

- Review programmatic goals and objectives with the Clinics Director and others as necessary and requested.

- Ensure department operations are compliant with all licensing, regulating, and governing agencies, including HIPAA and FERPA.

- Evaluate assigned faculty and/or staff within the University process.

- Manage the department budget with assistance from the Clinics Director.

- Perform all supervisory responsibilities in a manner that fully complies with Life University’s human resources guidelines and the requirements of all related federal and state regulations; adhere to all EEO/AA guidelines and regulations in hiring, placement, promotion, transfer, selection and training processes; assure that the department(s) fully meet the goals and objectives of the EEO/AA policy.

Additional Duties And Responsibilities

- Assumes additional responsibilities, performs special projects, and assists with other clinic duties as needed or requested.

- Exhibits student centeredness in performance of all job duties.

- Treats all others with respect; understands the impact of culture/background on the behavior of others; respects differences among the Life community and demonstrates inclusive behavior.

- Anticipates, listens to, understands and responds to customer needs.  Delivers work products and services to customers in a way that reflects positively upon the department and the University.

Qualifications

Education, Training and/or Experience

- Doctor of Chiropractic degree from an accredited program.

- Current license in good standing in the state of Georgia, or attainment of such license within 60 days of acceptance of employment.

- Five years experience in clinical education, health care and/or successful private practice is required.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Personal Characteristics

- Model integrity, character, and leadership for providing excellence in chiropractic to humanity.

- Consistently utilize effective interpersonal and communication skills.

- Ability to maintain mental concentration for extended periods of time.

- Ability to perform multiple duties in addition to departmental responsibilities with frequent interruptions and time pressures.

- Possess the ability to tolerate and implement change.

- Ability to analyze and resolve professional conflicts in routine as well as crisis situations.

- Ability to perform and function in a manner consistent with mentoring students.

- Ability to work effectively with a broad range of constituents in diverse communities.

- Ability to utilize current computer software and presentation equipment.

Preferred Qualifications

- Advanced degree in education or related area of study is preferred.

- Successful track record in development and implementation and/or administration of chiropractic clinics is preferred.

- Administrative experience in the University setting.

- Administrative experience in the University clinic system setting.

Physical Demands

Stooping, turning, bending, squatting, kneeling and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds; constant/repetitive standing;
requires normal, correctable vision and hearing, and the ability to accurately discern color as necessary to
perform job functions; all other necessary and customary physical and/or emotional demands required when
working as a college clinic administrator.

Working Conditions

Work performed in a general office environment; some travel may be required.