Keiser University
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director
Keiser University, Port Saint Lucie, Florida, us, 34985
Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director
Program Director
responsibilities focus on developing, maintaining, and delivering education services to students including creating core curriculum, communicating its delivery, preparing and delivering courses, monitoring progress, advising students, and recording grades.
OVERVIEW The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director (PD) oversees and manages the operations of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. The PD is proficient in program administration, curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, budget planning, faculty mentoring, and accreditation processes. The PD must possess strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, work independently, oversee faculty and staff selection, and promote continual professional development.
Education, Experience and Training
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred); one to two years of 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.
Documented evidence of continuing education in curriculum design, instruction, program administration, and evaluation.
Documented evidence of experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theories and techniques.
Familiarity with JRCDMS Standards and accreditation processes preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Appropriate credentials in RDMS (Abdomen), RDMS (Ob/Gyn), or RVT (Vascular Technology); credentials must remain in good standing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with faculty, department chair, dean, and campus president to assure program effectiveness.
Identify trends within the profession to include best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicating curricula or course revisions.
Maintain ongoing communication with JRCDMS; coordinate compliance with standards, reports, and submission dates.
Participate in university budget planning for the DMS program, including operational equipment, resources, instructional tools, and faculty professional development.
Maintain a current master plan of education.
Maintain a process for programmatic self‑assessment reflecting faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
Conduct reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments.
Supervise and monitor faculty/staff performance.
Conduct monthly departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and improvement methods.
Attend monthly university faculty meetings, facilitate bi‑annual advisory board meetings, and collaborate with clinical coordinators to cultivate relationships with clinical sites and evaluate clinical education effectiveness.
Work with the 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 processes that engage faculty in curriculum enhancement and development.
Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance.
Assess student academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and customized remediation plans.
Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests.
Maintain DMS lab classroom equipment and instructional resources.
Prepare for and actively participate in the annual faculty convocation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Faculty within the DMS program.
DMS PD September 2024
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responsibilities focus on developing, maintaining, and delivering education services to students including creating core curriculum, communicating its delivery, preparing and delivering courses, monitoring progress, advising students, and recording grades.
OVERVIEW The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director (PD) oversees and manages the operations of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. The PD is proficient in program administration, curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, budget planning, faculty mentoring, and accreditation processes. The PD must possess strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, work independently, oversee faculty and staff selection, and promote continual professional development.
Education, Experience and Training
Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred); one to two years of 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.
Documented evidence of continuing education in curriculum design, instruction, program administration, and evaluation.
Documented evidence of experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theories and techniques.
Familiarity with JRCDMS Standards and accreditation processes preferred.
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Appropriate credentials in RDMS (Abdomen), RDMS (Ob/Gyn), or RVT (Vascular Technology); credentials must remain in good standing.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Work with faculty, department chair, dean, and campus president to assure program effectiveness.
Identify trends within the profession to include best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicating curricula or course revisions.
Maintain ongoing communication with JRCDMS; coordinate compliance with standards, reports, and submission dates.
Participate in university budget planning for the DMS program, including operational equipment, resources, instructional tools, and faculty professional development.
Maintain a current master plan of education.
Maintain a process for programmatic self‑assessment reflecting faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
Conduct reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments.
Supervise and monitor faculty/staff performance.
Conduct monthly departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and improvement methods.
Attend monthly university faculty meetings, facilitate bi‑annual advisory board meetings, and collaborate with clinical coordinators to cultivate relationships with clinical sites and evaluate clinical education effectiveness.
Work with the 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 processes that engage faculty in curriculum enhancement and development.
Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance.
Assess student academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and customized remediation plans.
Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests.
Maintain DMS lab classroom equipment and instructional resources.
Prepare for and actively participate in the annual faculty convocation.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Faculty within the DMS program.
DMS PD September 2024
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