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Keiser University

Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director

Keiser University, Port Saint Lucie, Florida, us, 34985

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Responsibilities Program Directors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain and deliver education services to students through:

Creating and maintaining core curriculum across the institution

Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum

Preparing course plans and material

Delivering courses

Monitoring progress/attendance

Advising students

Recording grades and submitting reports

Education, Experience and Training

Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (masters preferred); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience

Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as a registered sonographer with clinical experience in Diagnostic Sonography

Document evidence of continuing education, in areas of, but not limited to, curriculum design, instruction, program administration, and evaluation

Documentation evidence of experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques

Familiarity with JRCDMS Standards and accreditation processes preferred

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Possess the appropriate credentials and remains in good standing specific to one or more of the concentrations offered: RDMS (Abdomen), RDMS (Ob/Gyn), and RVT (Vascular Technology)

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

Work with faculty, University DMS Department Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness

Identify trends within the profession to include best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update

Maintain ongoing communication with JRCDMS. The University DMS Program Chair and the Associate Vice Chancellor of Programmatic Accreditation to maintain compliance with JRCDMS Standards, reports and submission dates. Ensure site coordinators report campus data as needed

Participate in University budget planning as it pertain to the DMS program (maintain operational equipment, resources, instructional/training tools and faculty professional development) which may include additional locations

Maintain a current master plan of education

Maintain processes for programmatic self-assessment, reflective of ongoing faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes

Conduct reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, program evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments

Supervise and monitor faculty/staff performance

Conduct monthly departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and methods for improvement

Attend monthly University faculty meetings, facilitate bi-annual Advisory Board meetings, and collaborate with Clinical Coordinators to cultivate relationships with clinical sites, and evaluate and assure clinical education effectiveness

Work with campus Librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline

Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development

Create inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development

Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance

Assess student's academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and/or customized remediation plans

Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests

Maintain DMS lab classroom equipment/ instructional resources

Prepare for and actively participate in the annual faculty Convocation

Supervisory Responsibilities

Faculty within the respective program

Seniority level Director

Employment type Full-time

Job function Health Care Provider

Industries Higher Education

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