Director, Program, Medical Sonography

Description

Guilford Technical Community College ( GTCC ) is currently the fourth largest of NC. Community College System’s 58 institutions. On our six campuses and through our online offerings, we annually serve approximately 27,500 students, 60% of whom are students of color. We strive to offer programs that provide equitable educational outcomes for all students representing all backgrounds, including, but not limited to, ability, age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, and socioeconomic status. At GTCC , we are committed to cultivating a workplace culture of inclusion that welcomes, develops, supports, and empowers employees. We are looking for an exceptional leader, who shares our institutional mission, vision, and values, to join the team as our new Program Director, Medical Sonography.

The Medical Sonography Program Director in collaboration with the Dean of Health Sciences provides the vision and leadership required to realize the mission of the Medical Sonography Program and the college at large. Primary administrative responsibilities include program development / management, budget development / management, maintaining programmatic accreditation / external partnerships, and providing operational supervision to full- and part-time faculty and staff in the department. Instructional responsibilities require a strong Medical Sonography skill set and the ability to teach students effectively in an instructional environment. The Program Director is a member of the full-time faculty and maintains a teaching load with some administrative release time to carry out administrative duties.

Mid Salary

Duties / Functions

Program Director Administrative Duties

Provides overall leadership and management to the Medical Sonography program to include :

• developing / reviewing curriculum including ensuring the establishment of effective student learning outcomes and related assessment methods
• conducting and documenting bi-annual academic assessment process requirements in stated timelines
• participating in the college’s hiring process for full and part-time faculty; orienting new faculty to program policies
• assisting with developing class schedules and faculty assignments in coordination with the dean and area faculty
• supporting Medical Sonography students through the academic program ensuring retention and graduation
• providing oversight of program budgets and inventory for all supplies and equipment
• participating in providing evaluative feedback to faculty / staff regarding job performance
• identifying / promoting professional development for self, faculty, and staff
• maintaining knowledge of current industry standards by developing relationships with industry leaders, experts, and companies
• continuously evaluating national, regional, and local workforce trends in Medical Sonography and the Joint Review Committee on Education in Diagnostic Medical Sonography ( JRC - DMS ) approval requirements to ensure curricular relevancy
• developing and maintaining the JRC - DMS compliance standards
• assuming direct instructional responsibility for components of the Medical Sonography curriculum in accordance with established college guidelines
• developing appropriate goals and objectives along with evaluation methods that accurately measure student learning;
• participating in the management and support of instructional spaces (i.e., technology needs, inventory control, etc.)
• assisting with program evaluation and unit planning;
• conducting and documenting program advisory committee meetings as required
• participating in the establishment and coordination of clinical or work-based learning sites (if applicable)
• coordinating outreach and developing / maintaining relationships with industry-related personnel and employers

Teaching

Prepare & teach departmental courses to include :

Professional Development

Maintain a professional status that supports the instructional mission by :

Administration

Provide daily and ongoing oversight of facilities, equipment, and student records including :

Student Support

Provide an environment conducive to student success including :

College Service

Support college-wide endeavors to include :

Difficult Challenges

Contacts

Education Required

Education Preferred

Experience Required

Experience Preferred

KSA Required

The Medical Sonography Program Director shall possess an understanding of and commitment to the nature and role of the Community College, particularly its “open door” policy. He / she shall have demonstrated personal and professional competence for the responsibilities assigned. The Program Director will have an understanding of the concept of a learning-centered, open admissions institution, community college philosophy, diversity issues, and instructional technology.The Program Director must be able to :

1. Respect Diversity

2. Adapt to changing procedures, protocols, or assignments

3. Create and maintain a learner-centered environment

4. Communicate effectively in multiple formats

5. Effectively implement and apply technology solutions

6. Strategically think and manage change

7. Initiate, develop, and maintain relationships internal and external to the College

KSA Preferred

Department / Job Specific Requirements

The following (compliance) training is required and must be completed within the first 30 days of hire with annual refresher training thereafter : (additional training may be added as needed)

Physical Demands

Physical Activity : Primarily sitting

Environmental Hazard(s) :

Lifting : 20

50lbs.

Criminal history checks with acceptable results are required.