Program Coordinator. Program Coordinator is a voluntary position held by full-time faculty at the request of the Chairperson. Program Coordinators provide academic leadership and support for departments and department Chairpersons. While Program Coordinators have no administrative authority over other full-time or adjunct faculty, their assistance is important, and in some programs even required, for maintaining quality programs. The range of Program Coordinator reassigned hours are from one (1) to eight (8) hours per semester, based upon the Chairperson’s determination of operational need. The following roles delineate a range of possible Program Coordinator functions that a Chairperson may identify as needed for the department: 1. Adjunct Faculty a. Coordinate meetings and communications. b. Assist in the development of staffing plans. c. Recommend new adjunct faculty for hire and the continuation of adjunct faculty contracts. d. Assist in the completion of classroom/clinical observations of adjunct faculty. e. Conduct orientation/mentoring for new adjunct faculty. f. Review and assist adjunct faculty in the development of syllabi, exams, and course materials. 2. Off-Campus Educational Experiences (Clinical/Practicum/Internships/Placements) a. Coordinate student placements. b. Assist the Chairperson in monitoring contracts. c. Maintain communication with site liaisons and disseminate relevant information to the faculty.
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Samples: Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement, Collective Bargaining Agreement
