eOTD, Doctoral Capstone Coordinator

Job Description

Job Description

Doctoral Capstone Coordinator for the Entry-Level Doctor of Occupational Therapy Program

To be considered for this position, applicants MUST include the following :

Cover letter

Capstone philosophy statement : Statement on vision for capstone project & experience

Curriculum Vitae

Complete Applications received by October 17, 2025, will receive priority consideration. The anticipated start date for this position will be January 2026.

REPORTING RELATIONSHIPS

Position Reports to : OTD Program Director

Positions Supervised : Administrative Assistant

POSITION PURPOSE

Responsible for serving as a leader to constituents of the entry level Doctor of Occupational (OTD) program and as a liaison between the OTD program and the College.  The Doctoral Capstone Coordinator (DCC), in cooperation with other academic faculty and administration, establishes student performance standards, policies and procedures and regulations related to the implementation of the doctoral capstone.

The DCC holds a clinical appointment (assistant or associate professor) and has administrative, academic, service, and scholarship responsibilities consistent with the mission and philosophy of the academic program. This individual demonstrates competence in clinical leadership, development, and implementation of the doctoral capstone portion of the OTD program; coordination with the college; curriculum design of the doctoral capstone courses development, and other assigned courses and duties (e.g., student advising, admissions). He / she is able to coordinate, plan for and implement the mission, philosophy, goals and expected outcomes of the doctoral capstone components of the OTD program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Communication

Communicates news and current information related to doctoral capstone program among all concerned stakeholders (e.g., the academic institution, program faculty, advisory committee, students, etc.) to maintain current knowledge of the doctoral capstone components of the educational program and report any changes affecting doctoral capstone experience and project.

Philosophy of the doctoral capstone portion of the academic program.

Developing, implementing monitoring, and refining the doctoral capstone portion of the program curriculum (didactic, clinical and administrative).

Ensures the regular evaluation of doctoral capstone advisors.

Models and promotes the professional behavior expected by the program.

Maximizing available resources for the occupational therapy capstone portion of the OTD program.

Facilitating quality learning experiences for students while on during doctoral capstone placements.

POSITION COMPETENCIES

WORKING REQUIREMENTS / CONDITIONS

Education / Certification :

Graduate of an accredited occupational therapist professional program or deemed equivalent non-accredited program.

Minimum of earned post-professional Doctoral Degree (OTD minimum, PhD, ScD, EdD preferred).

Licensed or eligible for licensure in the state of Utah.

Member of the American Occupational Therapy Association.

Current NBCOT credential (R)

Required Knowledge :

Current knowledge and skill in the use of information and computer technology (e.g., word processing, e-mail, database) or proven ability to learn these skills.

Knowledge of educational, management, and adult learning theory and principles.

Skills related to hybrid instructional delivery (e.g. learning management systems, instructional technology, best practices of synchronous and asynchronous instructional delivery at the doctoral level.

General knowledge of current occupational therapy practices standards and interventions across settings and populations.

Knowledge of legislative, regulatory, legal, and practice issues affecting occupational therapy education, students, and the profession of occupational therapy.

Experience Required :

Minimum of 5 years’ experience as a licensed occupational therapist.

Experience with instructional delivery via face to face, hybrid, and online environments.

Design and conduct independent and / or collaborative research.

Disseminated scholarship related to program development (required)

Minimum of two years of full-time academic experience in occupational therapy education (preferred).

Active in clinical practice (monitoring, consultations, and / or direct service) (preferred).

Active in professional activities at local, state, regional and / or national levels (preferred).

Skills / Abilities :

Strong leadership, communication, organization, interpersonal, problem-solving, and counseling skills.

Able to work with students, Faculty / Staff with special needs based on the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and Title IX.

Ability to participate in the most sensitive aspects of peer review.

Able to initiate, administer, assess, and document areas related to occupational therapy education programs.

Able to work independently and coordinate work with colleagues and peers.

Able to travel to campus as needed as up to 10 times per year (required)

PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Finger dexterity :

Using primarily just the fingers to make small movements such as typing, picking up small objects, or pinching fingers together

Talking :

Especially where one must convey detailed or important instructions or ideas accurately, loudly, or quickly

Average Hearing :

Able to hear average or normal conversations and receive ordinary information

Average Visual Abilities :

Average, ordinary visual acuity necessary to prepare or inspect documents or products, or operate machinery

Physical Strength :

Sedentary work. Sitting most of the time. Exerts up to 10 lbs. of force occasionally (Almost all office jobs)

WORKING CONDITIONS

None :

No hazardous or significantly unpleasant conditions (Such as in a typical office)

MENTAL ACTIVITIES AND REQUIREMENTS OF THIS POSITION

Reasoning Ability :

Ability to deal with a variety of variables under only limited standardization

Able to interpret various instructions

Mathematics Ability :

Ability to perform basic math skills, use decimals to compute ratios and percentages, and draw and interpret graphs

Language Ability :

Ability to read a variety of books, magazines, instruction manuals, atlases, and encyclopedias; Ability to prepare memos, reports, and essays using proper punctuation, spelling, and grammar

Ability to communicate distinctly with appropriate pauses and emphasis; correct pronunciation (or sign equivalent); and variation in word order using present, perfect, and future tenses

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In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, it is possible that requirements may be modified to reasonably accommodate disabled individuals. However, no accommodations will be made which may pose serious health or safety risks to the employee or others or which impose undue hardships on the organization.

Job descriptions are not intended as and do not create employment contracts. RMUoHP maintains its status as an at-will employer. Employees can be terminated for any reason not prohibited by law.

Rocky Mountain University is an Equal Opportunity Employer.