Program Director-Diagnostic Medical Sonography-ARDMS-$5,000 Sign-On Bonus or Relocation Assistance Available

Southeastern College•Boynton Beach, FL

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About The Position

Southeastern College is seeking an experienced, ARDMS-credentialed Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director to lead its Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Vascular Ultrasound, and Echocardiography programs. The director leads program development, administration, and continuous improvement, ensuring educational quality, student success, clinical excellence, accreditation compliance, effective curricula, faculty development, and positive graduate outcomes. The role combines academic leadership with classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction and prepares students for careers in diagnostic medical sonography and medical imaging. The Program Director works with campus leadership, academic departments, healthcare facilities, clinical affiliates, employers, advisory board members, faculty, and students. The position includes overseeing clinical placements and externships, supporting faculty development, and preparing students for certification examinations and employment.

Requirements

Master's degree.
Four years of experience in the field.
ARDMS licensure/credential.

Nice To Haves

Previous teaching or higher education experience.
Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, Lead Sonographer, or supervisory experience.
Experience with accreditation, curriculum development, and outcomes assessment.
Experience managing clinical education programs.

Responsibilities

Lead and manage all aspects of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, including Vascular Technology and Echocardiography concentrations.
Ensure compliance with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory standards; coordinate program reviews and accreditation preparation.
Assess program effectiveness and lead continuous-improvement and strategic initiatives to enhance program quality and student outcomes.
Develop, evaluate, and update curricula to reflect industry standards and advances in sonography, vascular imaging, and echocardiography.
Create and maintain syllabi, lesson plans, assessments, and instructional materials; deliver classroom, laboratory, and clinical instruction.
Promote student engagement through innovative teaching and hands-on learning experiences.
Mentor and advise students, monitor progress, retention, attendance, and academic performance, and provide individualized academic support.
Prepare students for certification examinations and employment, and foster professionalism, critical thinking, and clinical competency.
Develop and maintain relationships with healthcare facilities and clinical affiliates; oversee clinical placements and externships.
Collaborate with employers, advisory board members, and healthcare leaders to align graduate preparation with workforce needs.
Evaluate clinical education effectiveness and student performance.
Support, coach, and mentor faculty; promote instructional consistency across courses and campuses.
Coordinate faculty training and professional development, and participate in faculty meetings, convocation, and institutional committees.
Collaborate with campus leadership and academic departments.