Sonography Program Director

Universal Technical Institute•Aurora, CO

2d•$114,000

About The Position

Overview If you are a credentialed Diagnostic Medical and Cardiovascular sonography professional ready to lead, mentor, and elevate the next generation of healthcare professionals, we invite you to apply. This position will pay up to $114,000 annually based on education and experience. Please note: Our Colorado campus is currently based in Aurora – but not for long. We’re in the process of building a new, state-of-the-art facility in Denver, and this role will transition to the new location upon completion. Why Concorde? At Concorde, we don’t just prepare students for careers — we change lives. And inside our walls, we create opportunities for our associates to grow, lead, and make meaningful impact every day. Why This Role Matters As a Program Director for Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Cardiovascular Sonography, you will lead with purpose — shaping future healthcare professionals while driving academic excellence, accreditation compliance, and student success outcomes. This is more than a leadership role. It’s an opportunity to build high-performing faculty teams, strengthen industry partnerships, and directly impact student completion, licensure, and placement outcomes. All Concorde associates are expected to uphold our Mission and Core Values: Integrity, Innovation, Collaboration, Results Driven, and Accountability. Compensation & Benefits You’ll Love We offer a competitive salary and benefits package designed to support you and your family – including: Competitive salary of up to $114,000 annually based on education and experience Paid Training and professional development Tuition Waiver after 6 months for you and eligible family members Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance Paid Time Off and holiday benefits Retirement Matching program Paid Parental Leave Pet Insurance options Responsibilities What You’ll Do Academic & Program Leadership Provide supervisory, strategic and operational leadership for all program faculty and staff Ensure academic quality, instructional effectiveness, and student satisfaction Maintain compliance with all institutional and programmatic accreditation standards Oversee advisory committee meetings, annual reports, self-studies, and site visits Monitor and drive completion, licensure, and placement outcomes Review curriculum and implement continuous improvement initiatives Teach courses as needed (per accreditor guidelines) Faculty Leadership & Development Recruit, train, supervise, and develop program faculty Conduct formal classroom observations and provide performance feedback Ensure faculty professional development and CEU compliance Maintain complete and compliant faculty files Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture Recognize and reward faculty contributions Student Engagement Advise, mentor, and support students throughout their academic journey Assist with orientation, SAP processes, and graduation Promote a respectful, engaging learning environment Participate in campus and community events Operational & Compliance Oversight Ensure department safety meets regulatory standards Manage scheduling for courses, faculty, and students Participate in budgeting and procurement processes Conduct and document regular department meetings Ensure surveys and required reporting are completed timely Qualifications Who You Are – Required Qualifications Education Bachelor’s degree (in any field) AND minimum of Associate Degree in Medical Sonography Credentials Must hold registration in at least one specialty aligned with primary teaching responsibilities Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with specialty certifications in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and Abdominal (AB) Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS) Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS) Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS) Experience Minimum four (4) years full-time professional experience as a general sonographer or vascular technologist Coursework in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment Proficiency in curriculum development Preferred Prior teaching experience Leadership or supervisory experience Experience with accreditation processes Key Competencies Strong communication and organizational skills Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment Sound judgment and decision-making ability Confidentiality and professionalism Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders #IND1

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree (in any field) AND minimum of Associate Degree in Medical Sonography
Must hold registration in at least one specialty aligned with primary teaching responsibilities
Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with specialty certifications in both Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN) and Abdominal (AB)
Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty
Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)
Minimum four (4) years full-time professional experience as a general sonographer or vascular technologist
Coursework in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment
Proficiency in curriculum development
Strong communication and organizational skills
Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline-driven environment
Sound judgment and decision-making ability
Confidentiality and professionalism
Relationship-building with internal and external stakeholders

Nice To Haves

Prior teaching experience
Leadership or supervisory experience
Experience with accreditation processes

Responsibilities

Provide supervisory, strategic and operational leadership for all program faculty and staff
Ensure academic quality, instructional effectiveness, and student satisfaction
Maintain compliance with all institutional and programmatic accreditation standards
Oversee advisory committee meetings, annual reports, self-studies, and site visits
Monitor and drive completion, licensure, and placement outcomes
Review curriculum and implement continuous improvement initiatives
Teach courses as needed (per accreditor guidelines)
Recruit, train, supervise, and develop program faculty
Conduct formal classroom observations and provide performance feedback
Ensure faculty professional development and CEU compliance
Maintain complete and compliant faculty files
Foster a high-performance, collaborative culture
Recognize and reward faculty contributions
Advise, mentor, and support students throughout their academic journey
Assist with orientation, SAP processes, and graduation
Promote a respectful, engaging learning environment
Participate in campus and community events
Ensure department safety meets regulatory standards
Manage scheduling for courses, faculty, and students
Participate in budgeting and procurement processes
Conduct and document regular department meetings
Ensure surveys and required reporting are completed timely