Job Summary:

Minimum Qualifications:

• A Master's degree in Genetic Counseling, 
• Current certification in genetic counseling by the American Board of Genetic Counseling or the American Board of Medical Genetics and Genomics, 
• At least five years as a certified genetic counselor, with at least three in a clinic or in research,
• Willingness to ensure compliance with the ACGC program director qualifications,
• Teaching, leadership and management experience, 
• Knowledge and understanding of ACGC accreditation processes and standards,
• Knowledge about program organization, administration, fiscal management, continuous review and analysis, planning, and development;
• Cultural competency to work with diverse students, faculty, and staff, 
• Ability to work highly independently, organize work with extreme attention to detail and accuracy; demonstrated skill in assessing timelines and coordinating numerous assignments and projects simultaneously under heavy and fluctuating workloads and conflicting deadlines,
• Demonstrated ability and willingness to work collegially, and
• Commitment to the mission of Xavier University of Louisiana.

• Represent the Genetic Counseling Program internally and externally;
• Provide leadership to ensure the Genetic Counseling Program, as well as all program leadership and faculty/staff, remain compliant with all ACGC standards;
• Develop, review, and maintain the program's strategic plan;
• Provide leadership to long-term program planning that includes fiscal stability;
• Recommend and oversee the program budget, including the approval of all expenditures;
• Develop, implement, and continuously evaluate the program;
• Ensure the effectiveness of the program's learning environment;
• Teach genetic counseling courses in area/s of specialty;
• Develop, maintain and implement recruitment strategies; 
• Be responsible for faculty recruitment, retention and development and provide for and document regular and useful faculty evaluations, development and feedback activities;
• Maintain and collaborate with the program advisory board, implementing appropriate recommendations; 
• Provide service to the college and the university; 
• Commitment to developing an active research program that results in publications and/or successful grant proposals; and
• Support the values of the College: diversity, teaching excellence, student success, innovation, 
• and creativity.

Education: Master's