Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director

CHCP•Austin, TX

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program Director is a pivotal leadership role within the academic framework, tasked with ensuring excellence in educational delivery and program oversight. This position is integral to maintaining the highest standards of academic quality, compliance, and student success within the DMS program. The Program Director will leverage their expertise in sonography and education to create a dynamic learning environment that fosters student achievement and professional growth. Key aspects of the role include: Providing strategic oversight and leadership for the DMS program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards. Developing and maintaining a robust core curriculum that meets industry and educational benchmarks. Supervising and mentoring faculty and staff to optimize team performance and program outcomes. Monitoring student progress, attendance, and academic performance to ensure a high standard of education delivery. Ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Institutional accreditation requirements, maintaining the program's credibility and reputation. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a significant impact on the future of healthcare education by shaping the next generation of diagnostic medical sonographers. The DMS Program Director will collaborate closely with a dedicated team of educators and administrators to drive program excellence and student success. Develop, maintain, and deliver education services to students by creating and updating core curriculum aligned with industry standards. Ensure the effective delivery of the core curriculum through innovative teaching methodologies and instructional strategies. Prepare comprehensive course plans and materials to facilitate student learning and engagement. Supervise faculty and staff, providing guidance and support to ensure program objectives are met. Oversee the DMS program, ensuring operational efficiency and academic excellence. Monitor and manage student progress, attendance, and academic performance, providing timely feedback and support. Advise students on academic and professional development, fostering their growth and success. Ensure continuous compliance with Federal, State, and Institutional accreditation agencies, maintaining program integrity and accreditation status.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree with a minimum of three (3) years of relevant experience in the field.
Certification or licensure in ARDMS, OB/ABD; RVT certification is optional but preferred.
Demonstrated ability to present a professional image and act as a role model for students and staff.
Exceptional verbal and written communication skills to effectively convey information and ideas.
Proven ability to meet deadlines and manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theories and techniques.
Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.

Nice To Haves

RVT certification is optional but preferred.

Responsibilities

Providing strategic oversight and leadership for the DMS program, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and accreditation standards.
Developing and maintaining a robust core curriculum that meets industry and educational benchmarks.
Supervising and mentoring faculty and staff to optimize team performance and program outcomes.
Monitoring student progress, attendance, and academic performance to ensure a high standard of education delivery.
Ensuring compliance with Federal, State, and Institutional accreditation requirements, maintaining the program's credibility and reputation.
Develop, maintain, and deliver education services to students by creating and updating core curriculum aligned with industry standards.
Ensure the effective delivery of the core curriculum through innovative teaching methodologies and instructional strategies.
Prepare comprehensive course plans and materials to facilitate student learning and engagement.
Supervise faculty and staff, providing guidance and support to ensure program objectives are met.
Oversee the DMS program, ensuring operational efficiency and academic excellence.
Monitor and manage student progress, attendance, and academic performance, providing timely feedback and support.
Advise students on academic and professional development, fostering their growth and success.
Ensure continuous compliance with Federal, State, and Institutional accreditation agencies, maintaining program integrity and accreditation status.