Program Director Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Collin College•Frisco, TX

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Manage the diagnostic medical sonography program in conjunction with the Dean of Health Sciences. Maintain standards and principles in accordance with the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB) and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC). Facilitate staffing, budget preparation and maintenance, curriculum development, supervision of faculty and staff, recruitment, advising, and program marketing. The Program Director shares responsibility for strategic and academic planning, program structure and daily operations, curriculum review and development, clinical affiliations, and the quality of student learning experiences. The role supervises faculty, staff, facilities, and resources; participates in fiscal planning, evaluation, accreditation, and regulatory compliance; manages student admission through graduation and credentialing processes; and contributes to college service and professional development. The director will teach one class per academic year.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution.
Three years of experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
Demonstrable community college or university teaching experience and proficiency in instructional methodologies, evaluation, curriculum development, and assessment.
Credentialed as a Registered Sonographer in general sonography, specifically certified in Abdomen/OB-Gyn.
Texas license or eligibility for Texas licensure, if applicable; a copy or verification of license is required if applicable.
CPR Certification or Basic Life Support for Health Professionals by the American Heart Association.
Knowledge of Collin's mission, vision, and strategic goals; state requirements, SACSCOC and program accreditation requirements; JRDMS accreditation standards; evaluation processes; and clinical affiliation agreements.
Organizational, time-management, verbal and written communication, interpersonal, leadership, problem-solving, and conflict-management skills.
Ability to maintain regulatory compliance, determine staff qualifications, network, manage a budget, and develop effective working relationships.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in a related field from an accredited institution.
Two years of supervisory experience.
Additional credentialing in adult cardiac sonography, pediatric sonography, or vascular sonography.

Responsibilities

Participate with the Academic Dean in strategic and academic cycle planning at the college, division, program, advisory committee, and course levels, including developing and maintaining experiential and clinical affiliation agreements and partnerships.
Oversee the structure and daily operation of the program, including its organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and curriculum effectiveness.
Ensure the effectiveness of clinical affiliates and clinical education centers, and lead departmental coordinators in providing quality learning environments and experiences.
Teach one class per academic year, in accordance with the course syllabus, college policy, and professional regulatory agency requirements.
Collaborate with faculty to improve instruction through current pedagogical innovations and assessment methodologies.
Maintain curriculum currency with faculty and content experts in accordance with programmatic, institutional, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
Supervise day-to-day management and evaluation of the program, full-time and associate faculty and staff, facilities, and resources, and coordinate division activities and projects.
Participate with the Academic Dean in systematic evaluation of the division, program, curriculum, learning resources, and student learning outcomes, including producing and preserving program and student records.
Participate with the Academic Dean in fiscal planning and management of the program and its resources.
Maintain regulatory compliance, implement college policy and division and program procedures, comply with THECB and applicable accreditation standards, and produce accreditation self-study documents and reports.
Participate in faculty search committees and recommend full-time faculty, associate faculty, and staff hires to the dean.
Foster positive human relations and teamwork among faculty, staff, students, programs, and college services.
Manage student admission, advisement, progression, graduation, certification, and licensing processes for the program.
Maintain accurate and complete program records, including curriculum and resource development and evaluation, systematic and course evaluations, student evaluations, and accreditation documents.
Attend and participate in professional development and college service activities, including college graduation.
Perform duties and maintain standards in accordance with college policies, procedures, and Core Values; perform other duties as assigned.