Position: Co-President (Operations)
Job Description: The Co-President (Operations) has shared responsibility with the Co-President (Academics) for the school, clinic, and any related programs. This responsibility includes oversight of the school’s academic and clinical programs and the implementation of school policies that support academic quality and clinical training. The Co-Presidents work together to improve school operations and oversee the creation and implementation of the curriculum to meet the educational objectives of the program. The Co-Presidents also work with the Board of Directors to provide vision, leadership, and strategic planning for the future of the program.
Job Duties:
1. Participate in ongoing and annual programmatic evaluation as part of the Academic Leadership Team. Participate in the development and implementation of policies that improve the program and maintain academic standards and professionalism.
2. Develop and provide oversight of the budget and financial records of the institution to ensure that fiscal operations proceed appropriately. Oversee the audit process for the school, clinic, and financial aid.
3. Oversee maintenance of proper approvals with state and national agencies, specifically ACAHM, and including compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws and Human Resources policy.
4. Provide oversight of staff (Dean of Students and Clinic Director), including annual evaluations (with a 3-6 month evaluation for any new hire) and periodic re-evaluation of job descriptions.
5. Participate in regular administrative meetings to facilitate smooth operations.
6. Work with the Academic Dean on issues with students, especially those that may require disciplinary measures.
7. Oversee operation and development of the herbal dispensary.
8. Conduct external and public relations, including acting as one the Board Liaisons.
9. Provide input into the hiring, training, and evaluation of faculty and staff along with the other members of the Academic Leadership Team.
10. Provide oversight of the maintenance and development of plans for the physical plant and school-clinic infrastructure.
11. Work with the Board of Directors to develop and implement a fund-raising plan.
12. Provide teaching and clinic supervision, not to exceed 6-8 hours of classroom teaching and 8-12 hours of clinic supervision.
13. Possibility of developing a faculty practice on-site at the institution.
Necessary Qualifications:
1. Masters degree or above in areas relating to education and health care.
2. Experience in finance and business development.
3. Strong writing and communication skills.
4. Skills with conflict resolution and facilitating teamwork.
5. Experience in academic administration.
6. Fund-raising experience.
Reports to: Board of Directors
Method of Evaluation: Annually by the Board
Compensation: Annual salary $80-100,000 (based on experience and teaching load) plus Health and Dental Insurance