Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director
Swedish Institute is developing a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associates of Applied Science Degree program for launch in 2024.
We are looking for Program Director to guide the development of the program and move it through the accreditation process.
The ideal candidate is a creative, problem-solving person with administrative and teaching experience in a higher education setting, knowledge of the sonography field, clear and effective communication skills, and who listens and works well with others.
JOB SUMMARY The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the program, including the administration, planning, continuous review, development, and general effectiveness of the program.
Responsibilities also include meeting and maintaining program accreditation requirements, systematic review of program effectiveness among didactic, laboratory, and clinical components, student recruitment, committee assignments and serving as a liaison with health care facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, administers, manages, and evaluates the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and course offerings, in a teaching and learning environment that utilizes face-to-face and digital solutions for courses, textbooks, learning labs, on-line tutoring, and other learning support services.
Provides leadership and vision for the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Develops and implements program initiation and all changes and courses in response to the needs of the community.
In collaboration with faculty functions as the instructional leader for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program in the development, assessment, and revision of curricula, program outcomes, and student learning outcomes.
Interacts with community groups, local school districts and business and industry regarding their specific training needs.
Assists in the development and the writing of proposals and reports to NYSED, ACCSC, and CAAHEP.
Provides recommendations to the Chief Academic Officer for the employment, assignment, evaluation and professional development of all full-time and adjunct Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program faculty.
Verifies and approves Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program faculty credentials in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer.
Participates in faculty and committee activities.
Reviews, maintains and evaluates the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program budget and assists in the appropriation of funds and expenditures relating to the program and courses.
Develops, implements, monitors and revises Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program policies and procedures in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer.
Leads the process for systematic Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program review and evaluation as per the model adopted by Swedish Institute.
Develops and maintains positive partnerships with the local workforce boards, local economic development agencies, program advisory committees, business and industry, school districts, and other governmental, community, business and educational institutions of the College's service area to ensure the needs of the area businesses, credit, and non-credit students are met.
Assists in the development of marketing and promotional strategies for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and courses.
Works with the Clinical coordinator, Director of Student Services, Chief Academic Officer, faculty and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with Swedish Institute policies and procedures.
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite (which may be remote, on campus or at an off-site location).
Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
Completes all required training and professional development sessions related to the program sponsored by the programmatic accreditor, CAAHEP.
Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.
Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
A strong commitment to the mission of the college.
Demonstrated ability to teach.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program curriculum and program development and evaluation, as well as needs assessment and marketing of the program.
Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation and monitoring of program budget in an educational environment.
Demonstrated knowledge in the administration and development of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program designed to meet the needs of health care organizations and entrepreneurial activities and programs designed to meet the needs of adults and the business community.
Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
Experience in the use of technology in, and a willingness to continuously enhance through the use of technology, the teaching and learning process.
Experience in collaborating with various educational, business, and/or government groups.
Experience in organizing, developing and implementing operational systems; writing guidelines in an educational setting; and managing a high volume workflow office.
Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees, members of the profession, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required and a registry in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS).
Director must also hold a valid registered diagnostic medical sonography credential in abdominal and/or OB-GYN.
A Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a registered diagnostic medical sonographer, of which twPI227662722 Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Communication Consulting Coordinating Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
We are looking for Program Director to guide the development of the program and move it through the accreditation process.
The ideal candidate is a creative, problem-solving person with administrative and teaching experience in a higher education setting, knowledge of the sonography field, clear and effective communication skills, and who listens and works well with others.
JOB SUMMARY The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the program, including the administration, planning, continuous review, development, and general effectiveness of the program.
Responsibilities also include meeting and maintaining program accreditation requirements, systematic review of program effectiveness among didactic, laboratory, and clinical components, student recruitment, committee assignments and serving as a liaison with health care facilities.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES Plans, administers, manages, and evaluates the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and course offerings, in a teaching and learning environment that utilizes face-to-face and digital solutions for courses, textbooks, learning labs, on-line tutoring, and other learning support services.
Provides leadership and vision for the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.
Develops and implements program initiation and all changes and courses in response to the needs of the community.
In collaboration with faculty functions as the instructional leader for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program in the development, assessment, and revision of curricula, program outcomes, and student learning outcomes.
Interacts with community groups, local school districts and business and industry regarding their specific training needs.
Assists in the development and the writing of proposals and reports to NYSED, ACCSC, and CAAHEP.
Provides recommendations to the Chief Academic Officer for the employment, assignment, evaluation and professional development of all full-time and adjunct Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program faculty.
Verifies and approves Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program faculty credentials in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer.
Participates in faculty and committee activities.
Reviews, maintains and evaluates the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program budget and assists in the appropriation of funds and expenditures relating to the program and courses.
Develops, implements, monitors and revises Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program policies and procedures in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer.
Leads the process for systematic Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program review and evaluation as per the model adopted by Swedish Institute.
Develops and maintains positive partnerships with the local workforce boards, local economic development agencies, program advisory committees, business and industry, school districts, and other governmental, community, business and educational institutions of the College's service area to ensure the needs of the area businesses, credit, and non-credit students are met.
Assists in the development of marketing and promotional strategies for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and courses.
Works with the Clinical coordinator, Director of Student Services, Chief Academic Officer, faculty and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with Swedish Institute policies and procedures.
Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite (which may be remote, on campus or at an off-site location).
Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.
Uses interpersonal skills and makes sound judgments to decide how duties and responsibilities are completed between coworkers, the supervisory chain, faculty, staff, students, and customers.
Completes all required training and professional development sessions related to the program sponsored by the programmatic accreditor, CAAHEP.
Supports the values and institutional goals as defined in the College's Strategic Plan.
Completes duties and responsibilities in compliance with college standards, policies and guidelines.
Performs other duties as assigned.
REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLSTo perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.
A strong commitment to the mission of the college.
Demonstrated ability to teach.
Demonstrated knowledge of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program curriculum and program development and evaluation, as well as needs assessment and marketing of the program.
Demonstrated knowledge of the planning, implementation and monitoring of program budget in an educational environment.
Demonstrated knowledge in the administration and development of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program designed to meet the needs of health care organizations and entrepreneurial activities and programs designed to meet the needs of adults and the business community.
Demonstrated excellent supervisory, administrative, communication, interpersonal and leadership skills.
Demonstrated organizational skills in handling and directing multiple and complex assignments and projects.
Skill in working effectively in a team environment with a customer service focus.
Experience in the use of technology in, and a willingness to continuously enhance through the use of technology, the teaching and learning process.
Experience in collaborating with various educational, business, and/or government groups.
Experience in organizing, developing and implementing operational systems; writing guidelines in an educational setting; and managing a high volume workflow office.
Proficient in the use of e-mail, word processing, spreadsheet, database, and presentation software and use of the Internet to access data, maintain records, generate reports, and communicate with others.
Ability to establish and maintain positive and effective working relationships with students, college employees, members of the profession, and the public.
Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information.
Ability to respond to common inquiries or complaints from customers, regulatory agencies, or members of the business community.
REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.
The requirements listed below are representative of the education and experience required.
Baccalaureate degree from an accredited college or university is required and a registry in Diagnostic Medical Sonography (RDMS).
Director must also hold a valid registered diagnostic medical sonography credential in abdominal and/or OB-GYN.
A Master's degree is preferred.
Minimum of four (4) years of experience as a registered diagnostic medical sonographer, of which twPI227662722 Recommended Skills Administration Clinical Works Communication Consulting Coordinating Creativity Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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