This position is responsible for managing the Summer Specialty Clinics (SSC), a summer day-camp for children ages 3-14 who need speech-language therapy, which requires comprehensive planning, implementation, and oversight of all clinical, administrative, financial, and educational aspects of the SSC, ensuring a supportive, inclusive, and safe environment for campers, families, students, faculty, and staff. In addition, this position serves as a Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) Master Clinical Educator, providing on-site clinical education to undergraduate and graduate students in classroom, clinic, and simulated learning environments. This role includes evaluating and supervising students delivering preventative, diagnostic, consultative, and treatment services for individuals across the lifespan. This position functions under the direct supervision of the Director of Clinical Instruction and Speech-Language Pathology Services (or a designated representative) and may supervise graduate assistants and student employees as assigned.

Required Qualifications:

-Master’s degree in Speech-Language Pathology.
-Possession of a Certificate of Clinical Competence in Speech-Language Pathology (CCC-SLP).
-Possession of a current Michigan license in Speech-Language Pathology.
-Three years of professional experience as an SLP, working with both pediatric and adult populations.
-Experience providing clinical instruction to undergraduate and/or graduate students.
-Ability to perform the essential functions of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. 

Preferred Qualifications:

-Clinical supervisory experience with demonstrated competence in educating speech-language pathology students.
-Expertise across a range of communication and swallowing disorders (infant through geriatric).
-Experience integrating interprofessional education and practice.
-Strong interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
-Demonstrated ability to foster positive relationships and maintain professionalism in diverse environments.
-Ability to be flexible and adaptable to function in a dynamic setting.
-Strong organizational, administrative, and project management skills.
-Experience with program coordination, scheduling, or event planning.
-Ability to manage multiple priorities, meet deadlines, and problem-solve independently.
-Proficiency with Microsoft Office and the ability to learn institutional systems (Epic, Blackboard, CALIPSO).
-Experience with grant writing, budget management, or fundraising.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Summer Specialty Clinic (SSC) management:
-Plans, develops, and manages programming, timelines, and materials for the SSC.
-Oversees financial operations including revenue, expenses, sponsorships, camper scholarships, and grant proposals.
-Recruits, hires, trains, and supports SSC faculty, staff, and student workers.
-Manages camper application and enrollment process, including database management, communication with families, and scholarship awards.
-Coordinates orientation, training, and ongoing support for student clinicians and MCEs.
-Ensures camper and clinician safety through policies, health protocols, and incident reporting.
-Orders, organizes, and distributes camp materials (i.e. brochures, calendars, visuals, T-shirts, sensory kits, first aid supplies).
-Fosters positive relationships with CMU departments, schools, and community stakeholders.
-Communicates regularly with families, donors, and external partners to promote SSC opportunities and sustain engagement.
-Presents annual reports and updates to internal and external stakeholders.

Clinical Education oversight:
-Provides clinical education in on-site, telepractice, and simulated settings.
-Evaluates and treats clients while monitoring follow-up care.
-Supervises and assess undergraduate and graduate student clinicians.
-Coordinates student placements at off-campus sites or as graduate assistants.
-Teaches or co-teaches academic courses (CSD 494, CSD 495, SLP 749, or others as assigned).
-Attends departmental, clinical, and university meetings as appropriate.
-Incorporates interprofessional education and practice into clinical experiences.
-Plans and implements simulated experiences to support or remediate student learning.
-Performs other clinical education duties as assigned. 

Message to Applicants:

Central Michigan University is dedicated to fostering an environment that is reflective of the communities we serve. We are especially interested in highly qualified candidates who will advance and promote CMU’s mission, vision, and leadership standards.

You must submit an on-line application in order to be considered as an applicant for this position.