Director of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Passaic County Community College•Paterson, NJ

About The Position

Passaic County Community College is seeking a Director to provide academic, administrative, and operational leadership for its Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The Director is responsible for the overall planning, coordination, administration, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the program, ensuring compliance with institutional policies, accreditation and professional standards, clinical requirements, and federal and state regulations. The position oversees curriculum implementation, faculty assignments, clinical education, student progression, assessment, accreditation activities, equipment and laboratory needs, and program outcomes. The Director collaborates with the Dean, Program Directors, faculty, the program advisory committee, clinical partners, healthcare professionals, students, and external stakeholders. The role also monitors workforce and employer needs to keep the program aligned with regional healthcare demand, and performs other related duties as assigned.

Requirements

Master's degree in Health Sciences, Allied Health, Education, Healthcare Administration, or a closely related field from an accredited institution.
Current professional certification or credential in an appropriate ultrasound/sonography discipline.
At least five years of professional experience in diagnostic medical sonography/ultrasound, including substantial clinical experience.
At least two years of teaching or clinical education experience.
Knowledge of current ultrasound/sonography practices, clinical standards, and professional expectations.
Excellent written, oral, interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
Completion of a background check is required for the selected candidate.

Responsibilities

Collaborate with the Dean, Program Directors, and faculty to develop, implement, and evaluate programs of learning using current educational trends and State licensing agency requirements.
Coordinate schedules and delivery of ultrasound courses, laboratories, clinical experience, and other instructional activities.
Establish program admission policies in cooperation with the program advisory committee.
Participate in budget preparation.
Lead the development, review, implementation, and evaluation of the ultrasound curriculum.
Ensure courses and clinical experiences align appropriately with program learning outcomes.
Maintain knowledge of accreditation, program assessment, and continuous improvement processes.
Interpret and apply professional, regulatory, accreditation, and institutional requirements.
Serve as the primary program contact for accreditation and ensure compliance with accreditation standards, state requirements, and institutional policies.
Establish and maintain productive clinical and community partnerships.
Work effectively with students, faculty, clinical partners, healthcare professionals, and external stakeholders.
Ensure clinical sites and experiences provide students with appropriate opportunities to meet program outcomes.
Serve on College-wide committees.
Monitor workforce and employer needs and recommend program changes to maintain alignment with regional healthcare workplace demand.
Make recommendations regarding the acquisition, replacement, maintenance, and utilization of ultrasound equipment.
Ensure laboratories and clinical learning environments are appropriately maintained.
Perform other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

New Jersey State health insurance plans.
Dental plan options fully covered by the employer.
Retirement systems through the State of New Jersey.
Tuition waivers for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, subject to the relevant labor contract; some fees may still apply.
Tuition reimbursement for full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, subject to the relevant labor contract.
Short-term disability providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, subject to carrier terms; excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions.
Paid holidays.
Vacation, sick, personal, and floating holiday hours, prorated based on hire date.
Employee Assistance Program with free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, and legal and financial guidance.
Free on-site parking access.
Optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan for eligible transit expenses.
Flexible Spending Account for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses.
Supplemental insurance providing cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick.
Voluntary annuity programs for additional retirement account contributions.