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Staff Positions
Post Date: October 31, 2008
Open Until Filled
Associate Vice President for Student Affairs
Tai Sophia Institute is currently seeking a qualified candidate to provide vision and leadership for the delivery and administration of the student affairs operation. The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Registrar will supervise several direct reports including the Registrar’s Staff and the Academic and Student Affairs Advisors and will work closely with the director of Admissions, in support of the excellent student experience. Incumbent will report to the EVP and CEO of the Graduate School.
Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:
- Developing and maintaining collaborative relationships with academic and administrative units, directing student service and retention activities
- Evaluating, developing and implementing programs, standards and best practices. Developing policies and procedures affecting student success
- Ensuring FERPA compliance regarding student records and the release of information. Providing direct oversight to staff producing transcripts and maintaining SIS. Directing the daily operations of the Registrar’s Office
- Certifying transcripts for students and alumni, developing, administering and maintaining the Student Affairs budget. Consulting on functions uses and design of the Student Information System (SIS). Collaborating among offices (Financial Aid, Admissions, Bursar and Academic departments) to ensure services and support functions are coordinated
- Serving as liaison with Department of Veterans Affairs and certifying VA students accordingly. Acting as Designated School official (DSO) with the U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services and liaison with the SEVIS system
- Facilitating strategic planning for the Student Affairs unit
- Certifying and delivering reports for IPEDS and MHEC surveys
- Chairing commencement activity. Overseeing revision of student related publications (e.g. student handbooks/non clinic)
- Participating in Institutional Self Study process and accreditation process
Qualifications and Leadership
- Masters Degree preferred
- Experience in higher education adminstration and leadership with excellent communication and interpersonal skills and the ability to lead while also being attentive to detail
- Understanding of and alignment with Tai Sophia’s vision and mission
- Ability to work in partnership with students, faculty, staff, alumni and administration
- The Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Registrar is expected to model the values of the Institute and to be a healing presence within the institutional community
Interested individuals should forward their letter of interest and resume to our Office of Human Enrichment, jobs@tai.edu or fax to 410.888.9239. EOE No Phone Calls Please.
Post Date: October 31, 2008
Open until Filled
Director of Natural Care Centers
Tai Sophia Institute, the preeminent graduate school for the healing arts, is seeking a very special person to provide leadership and day-to-day operational oversight of its growing integrative natural care centers. This is a new, 24-hour a week position that will grow into a full-time role as the Institute’s health and wellness services are expanded. The position shall initially report to the Institute’s Executive Vice President and Chief Development and Operations Officer until a Managing Director of Wellness Resources is hired.
Currently with three natural care centers in Laurel, Silver Spring, and Baltimore, MD, and partnerships with several independent organizations, our goal is to provide “best practices,” health/wellness/self-care services by offering natural healing techniques based upon a whole person approach. Our mission is to draw upon and apply Tai Sophia’s philosophy to create centers of transformation that support the healing and renewal processes. The Director, Natural Care Centers will supervise several direct reports, including the Manager, Clinic Support Services, Clinical Quality Assurance Coordinator, Division Accountant, Practitioner Liaison, and Student Clinic Administrator. At first, the Director, with support from the Institute’s executive leadership team, shall:
- Provide leadership in assuring a collaborative work environment focused on exceptional patient care and services.
- Develop an operating structure with equitable practitioner compensation plan.
- Design a new residency program to benefit graduating students.
- Create a new “best practices” natural care center model utilizing the teaching philosophy and assets of the Institute.
- Provide supervision and development of practitioners, financial, and administrative staff of the Division.
- Standardize an orientation process to ensure employees are knowledgeable about, and trained in, all relevant aspects to their position.
- Create and maintain a process that establishes and promotes “best practice” across all natural care center sites and operations.
- Research, creation and implementation of standards and practices.
- Oversee policies, as well as quality assurance, contract and regulatory compliance.
- Develop the Division’s annual budget and be accountable for its financial performance against the approved budget.
- Work with the Managing Director of Wellness Resources in the preparation and implementation of the Division’s long-term business plan.
- Define and track clinical operations performance goals as they relate to the overall goals of Tai Sophia.
- Provide oversight of administrative and financial aspects of Tai Sophia’s student clinic to help assure the quality of the student clinic experience. Collaborate with the Institute’s academic program directors and chair of the student clinic program.
- Evaluate individual site compliance through the development of established policies, procedures, and outcomes. Revise programs based on quality indicators and client/patient needs.
- Oversee the audit and maintenance of information regarding State and Federal regulations, as well as Tai Sophia’s overall compliance database reporting system.
- Coordinate with the Director of Human Enrichment in establishing effective recruitment and retention plans/ practices for practitioners and administrative staff.
- Collaborate with the Coordinator of Environment, Health and Safety to ensure regulatory compliance and the safety of patients and staff.
- Support implementation of Tai Sophia’s clinical research initiatives, collaborating with staff, faculty, and external partners.
- Oversee the start-up of new facilities and coordinate all facets of a smooth process.
- Oversee implementation of new programs related to client/patient care and participate in business reviews to evaluate progress of implementation.
- Represent clinical operations at both internal and external meetings as appropriate.
- Assist in the development of strategic partnerships with external organizations, particularly as they relate to the activities and needs of the Tai Sophia Community Health Initiatives and the Student Clinic.
- All other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will hold a Masters Degree in wellness/health-related field. A licensed professional is preferred: Acupuncture, Nutrition, Nursing, Counseling, Registered Herbal Medicine Practitioner. He/She will also possess the following: Outstanding leadership and people skills. 5-10 years experience as a wellness/health care practitioner. Ability to lead and manage a multidisciplinary clinic practice. Ability to be methodical and procedural; to develop and follow good quality assurance protocols. Excellent communication, written and verbal skills. Ability to motivate and build cohesive teams and maintain collaborative leadership approach. Knowledge of basic accounting and financial schedules.
Post Date: 11/3/08
Close Date: until filled
Library Assistant
Part Time (10-15hrs weekly)
Immediate opportunity exists to assist the Library team by applying acupuncture and herbal medicine literature knowledge to all standard Library functions: circulation, inventory, shelving, vertical filing and other tasks that ensure smooth delivery of Library services.
Minimum Requirements:
- Strong computer skills – MS Office and Follett integrated library system
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills; tutoring experience a plus
- Ability to hold confidential information
- Great attention to detail
- Prior library work experience
For proper consideration please forward CV and letter of interest with salary requirements to Office of Human Enrichment. Email jobs@tai.edu or Fax 410.888.9239. EOE
No Phone Calls Please.
Academic Positions
Post Date: 10/06/08
End Date: Until Filled
Assistant Instructor - Course: 508 Acupuncture Theory (Spring Trimester, 2009)
We are currently seeking a person to assist the lead teacher in the basic theory class taught in the first trimester of the M.Ac. program. The course combines instruction with a great deal of experiential work to deliver the fundamental laws and gifts of the Five Elements to beginning students. This course is delivered via 35-40 classroom hours each trimester in the Fall and Spring trimesters.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Reading one third of the students’ weekly written assignments.
- Leading one third of the students in small group discussions around the elements.
- Creating and grading weekly quizzes for the students.
- Contributing to large group discussions;.
- Preparing and delivering , under supervision, two short lectures on the Law of the Five Elements
- Tracking submission of elemental samples from students
Interested individuals should forward their resume and letter of interest with salary requirements, to Office of Human Enrichment at or Fax to 410.888.9239. No phone calls please.
Post Date: 10/6/2008
End Date: Until Filled
ACU 745 Clinical Pathology I, Lead Teacher
We are currently seeking a lead instructor to be responsible for the delivery of the course material contained in ACU 745. The purpose of the course is to orient acupuncture students to the principles and practices of Western medicine and to familiarize them with Western Medical terminology.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, review and maintain syllabi for the course
- Prepare and deliver lecture material for the course
- Develop appropriate course evaluation measures
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a degree in health sciences (masters or higher preferred).
- Experience with complementary medicine preferred.
- Must have the ability to develop course materials independently.
- Prior teaching experience is required.
Interested individuals should forward their resume and letter of interest with salary requirements, to Office of Human Enrichment at or Fax to 410.888.9239. No phone calls please.
Post Date: 10/6/2008
End Date: Until Filled
ACU 746 Clinical Pathology II, Lead Teacher
We are currently seeking a lead instructor to be responsible for the delivery of the course material contained in ACU 746. The purpose of the course is to orient acupuncture students to the principles and practices of Western medicine and to familiarize them with Western Medical terminology.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, review and maintain syllabi for the course
- Prepare and deliver lecture material for the course
- Develop appropriate course evaluation measures
Requirements
- Candidates must have a degree in health sciences (masters or higher preferred).
- Experience with complementary medicine preferred.
- Must have the ability to develop course materials independently.
- Prior teaching experience is required.
Interested individuals should forward their resume and letter of interest with salary requirements, to Office of Human Enrichment at or Fax to 410.888.9239. No phone calls please.
Post Date: 10/6/2008
End Date: Until Filled
ACU 645 Clinical Science I, Lead Teacher
We are currently seeking a lead instructor to be responsible for the delivery of the course material contained in ACU 645. The purpose of the course is to orient acupuncture students to the principles and practices of Western medicine and to familiarize them with Western Medical terminology.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, review and maintain syllabi for the course
- Prepare and deliver lecture material for the course
- Develop appropriate course evaluation measures
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a degree in health sciences (masters or higher preferred).
- Experience with complementary medicine preferred.
- Must have the ability to develop course materials independently.
- Prior teaching experience is required.
Interested individuals should forward their resume and letter of interest with salary requirements, to Office of Human Enrichment at or Fax to 410.888.9239. No phone calls please.
Post Date: 10/6/2008
End Date: Until Filled
ACU 646 Clinical Science II, Lead Teacher
We are currently seeking a lead instructor to be responsible for the delivery of the course material contained in ACU 646. The purpose of the course is to familiarize acupuncture students with Western medicine bioscience concepts, principles and practices while simultaneously developing information literacy skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, review and maintain syllabi for the course
- Prepare and deliver lecture material for the course
- Develop appropriate course evaluation measures
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a degree in health sciences (masters or higher preferred).
- Experience with complementary medicine preferred.
- Must have the ability to develop course materials independently.
- Prior teaching experience is required.
Interested individuals should forward their resume and letter of interest with salary requirements, to Office of Human Enrichment at or Fax to 410.888.9239. No phone calls please.
Post Date: 10/6/2008
End Date: Until Filled
ACU 647 Clinical Science III, Lead Teacher
We are currently seeking a lead instructor to be responsible for the delivery of the course material contained in ACU 647. The purpose of the course is to continue to familiarize acupuncture students with Western medicine bioscience concepts, principles and practices while simultaneously developing information literacy skills.
Responsibilities:
- Develop, review and maintain syllabi for the course
- Prepare and deliver lecture material for the course
- Develop appropriate course evaluation measures
Requirements:
- Candidates must have a degree in health sciences (masters or higher preferred).
- Experience with complementary medicine preferred.
- Must have the ability to develop course materials independently.
- Prior teaching experience is required.
- Assists Lead Instructor in course administration duties.
Interested individuals should forward their resume and letter of interest with salary requirements, to Office of Human Enrichment at or Fax to 410.888.9239. No phone calls please.
Post Date: Immediately
End Date: Until Filled
Sensory Skills Assistant Instructor, M.Ac. Program, Clinical Foundations Division
Two positions available
Start date: January 2009, for Spring Trimester
Hours: Approximately 38 hours/trimester
Responsibilities:
- Co-creating exercises designed to open and bring awareness to student's senses.
- Guiding students in recognizing the movement of Qi in their own bodies in response to receiving sensory input.
- Helping students reframe their thinking and speaking so that students are aware of the difference between what they observe and what they say or think about what they observe.
- Assists Lead Instructor in course administration duties.
Requirements:
- Must be grounded in 5-element theory and CSOE observation.
- Assists Lead Instructor in course administration duties.
- Prospective teachers must be M.Ac. graduate, Licensed Acupuncturist, and firmly grounded in Five Element Theory.
- Candidate must possess good observational skills and be comfortable talking about Color, Sound, Odor, and Emotion from the perspective of observable phenomena and energetic movement.
Interested individuals should forward their resume and letter of interest with salary requirements, to Office of Human Enrichment at or Fax to 410.888.9239. No phone calls please.
Post Date: Immediately
End Date: Until Filled
Academic and Student Affairs Advisor
Reports to: Associate Vice President for Student Affairs and Registrar
Coordinates with: Full Time Academic and Student Affairs Advisor, Student Affairs/Registrar Staff, Office of Admissions, Director of Financial Aid, Finance department, Academic departments, faculty and other staff.
Job Summary: Maintain responsibility for providing proactive advising to student population that supports the welfare of the student as a whole person and the success of each student in his or her educational, personal and social transformation, which also enhances the rate of student development, success and retention.
Duties include, but are not limited to the following:
- Advise students regarding academic progress from the first term through graduation on a frequent and proactive basis individually and in groups
- Provide outreach to existing students
- Educate students about individual responsibility and help them identify and achieve their goals
- Develop and implement individual advising action plans
- Monitor grades/status information on advisees
- Assist students with navigating all available services and refer students as deemed appropriate
- Assist with the recruitment effort and collaborate with the Admissions Team as needed
- Contribute to and support the retention effort
- Conduct student surveys
- Coordinate efforts and collaborate with academic departments
- Chair consensus meetings
- Perform administrative responsibilities regarding student progress and other service related issues
- Maintain student/class files
- Ensure compliance with FERPA (Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act)
- Coordinate New Student Orientation Program
- Collect data and provide reports
- Facilitate student and school meetings
- Implement the Conduct Review policies as appropriate
- Coach students on skills related to healing presence and SOPHIA
- Maintain Academic and Student Affairs Advisor Policy and Procedures Manual
- Contribute to Student Handbook, Clinic Handbooks, Catalog and Student Affairs materials
- Coordinate with other departments and associate vice president for student affairs in administering policy
- Participate in meetings and committees as needed
- Provide support to the Registrar’s operation
- Support the associate vice president for student affairs upon request
Qualifications:
- Strong interpersonal skill, written and oral communication skills
- Experience in educational settings, preferably higher education
- Attention to detail, with strong organizational and administrative skills
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team
- Strong analytical skills
- Proficient with computers and MS Office Suite
- Results-oriented and ability to multi-task
- Master’s degree preferred
Interested individuals should forward their resume and letter of interest with salary requirements, to Office of Human Enrichment at or Fax to 410.888.9239. No phone calls please.