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American Career College · 1 day ago

Program Director, Radiography

Richardson, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Lead/Staff, Director/Executive

5+ years exp

American Career College is dedicated to transforming healthcare education and fostering a student-centric culture. The Program Director, Radiography will oversee the program's operations, curriculum development, and faculty management to ensure compliance with accreditation standards and enhance student outcomes.

Higher Education

Growth Opportunities

Responsibilities

May teach up to a full-time teaching load in designated field based upon the needs and/or student enrollments in the program

Delivers curriculum in accordance with approved syllabi, according to program objectives and lesson plans

May utilize blended instructional approach, a combination of face-to-face instruction and on-line instruction

Ensures all the components of the course(s) is set up, including but not limited to the syllabus, reading and work assignments, and evaluation mechanisms such as quizzes and exams

Plans, directs and provides daily guidance of didactic, laboratory, and scheduling of classes

Reviews, monitors and makes curriculum and textbook proposals as indicated by program evaluation, accreditation/licensure requirements, and/or market needs

Develops curricula, and plans course content and methods of instruction in collaboration with the appropriate Academic Department

Directs program activities to ensure compliance with applicable federal, state and local laws and regulations, accrediting bodies, and college policies and procedures in concert with other American Career College programs

Develops budgets, plans, and staffing requirements for the operation of the program

Manages daily operations, staffing and expenses to remain within budget guidelines

Contributes to ongoing program assessment/revision through surveys, teleconferences, Program Advisory Committee meetings, and participation in the Institutional Effectiveness Review (IER)

Coordinates and actively participates on Program Advisory Committee (PAC)

Advises on equipment, supplies, textbooks, labs and library holdings. Selects books, materials, supplies, and equipment for training, courses, or projects used in program instruction

Ensures all communication regarding the applicable program board, accrediting and/or licensing agency, changes to program content, physical facilities, and faculty, legal receipts/requests for documents, and/or completion of required reports in order to maintain programmatic accreditation and/or licensure status is coordinated through the appropriate Administrative Department

Provides direction, motivation, informational support, technical/professional guidance, and training to department personnel

Recruits, trains, supervises and evaluates program faculty; improves retention, morale and performance efficiencies

Holds periodic faculty meetings to provide for subject matter correlation and curriculum evaluation, and to coordinate activities of full-time, part-time and substitute faculty

Ensures faculty are recording daily class attendance and grades as required, completes and submits homework assignments timely, and grades tests, quizzes, lab assignments promptly

Monitors and analyzes student attrition and retention data and works with other college leaders to develop initiatives that can be implemented to improve retention

Assures students are provided support services to maintain the highest level of student achievement while safeguarding the integrity of the educational process

Ensures student satisfaction surveys are administered at least bi-annually, and that the feedback is provided to faculty in a timely fashion

Ensures processes are in place to track, monitor and record student outcomes including graduation rates, credentialing rates, and placement rates and provides required reports as needed

Participates in graduation ceremonies

Maintains the privacy and confidentiality of student information/records

Maintains required credentials and knowledge in teaching field

Participates in professional development and organizations in order to maintain an understanding of current ideas, research and practices, attends meetings, workshops and seminars to enrich personal growth, knowledge and skill in management development

Attends at least one (1) professional development activity annually and two (2) in-service events annually. Adheres to College/University policies and procedures and conducts job responsibilities in accordance with the standards set out in the College/University's Code of Ethical Conduct, Compliance Agreement, Sexual Harassment Policy or any of its policies and procedures, applicable federal and state laws, and applicable professional standards

Maintains regular and timely attendance, reports to work as scheduled and as required to meet the needs of the College/University and assures time worked and/or time-off is recorded properly

Exercises care, proper use and maintenance of department equipment and supplies and identifies unsafe conditions and makes appropriate adjustments

Maintains order, cleanliness and safety at work

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

Clinical experience in medical imagingTeaching experience in accredited programsMaster's degreeARRT registration in radiographyCalifornia Radiologic Technologist licenseRadiology supervisor certificateCPR certificationCurriculum developmentFaculty supervisionStudent retention strategiesProfessional development

Required

Minimum of three (3) years of full-time clinical experience in medical imaging

Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a program accredited by an agency recognized by the US Department of Education or the Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA)

Master's degree

Must be a graduate from a radiography program accredited by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) or an otherwise recognized training entity (e.g., hospital-based program) in the specialty field or subject area in which they teach

Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) registration in radiography or equivalent

Current California license/permit as Radiologic Technologist

Current radiology supervisor and operator certificate

Current CPR Card