Cardiovascular Technology Program Director - Centura College Allied Health & Trades

This position is responsible for directing all aspects of the Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program, including supervision of daily operations

JOB FUNCTIONS, DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Directing all aspects of the Cardiovascular Technology (CVT) program, including the structure and daily operation of the program
• Organize, administer, review, evaluate, and continually develop, and evaluate the effectiveness of program curricula
• Apply for accreditation and maintain compliance with all accrediting bodies
• Ensure the effectiveness of all clinical affiliates is maintained
• Conduct faculty meetings and participate in educational conferences, professional training, and seminars, as well as staff/department meetings
• Assign teaching schedules
• Advise students on academic and behavioral issues
• Process student evaluations, grades, and all other required reports/documentation
• Assess students for acceptable Rates of Progress and GPAs and counsel/document accordingly
• Assist students in applying learned material to practical knowledge
• Provide tutorial opportunities for students
• Supervise the department supply inventory and submit purchase requests to the Director of Education and Campus Executive Director for restocking of supplies as needed
• Attend and conduct in-service training seminars as required
• Advise student regarding attendance/academic progress concerns and document accordingly
• Ensure program is operating under all Department of Education and Accrediting Commission, federal, state, and local laws, regulations, rules, and code requirements
• Ensure program operations are following the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs standards and guidelines
• Assist Home Office Education Department in curriculum development and preparation of course materials
• Audit all program curricula to ensure that instructors are using the most current syllabi, lesson plans, and textbooks as indicated on the intranet site
• Assist the Director of Education and Campus Executive Director in the creation, monitoring and updating of the Faculty Personnel Report (FPR) for each instructor in the program
• Supervise the maintenance and utilization of equipment used in the DMS program
• Return student/instructor telephone calls daily
• Conduct student exit interview every module
• Hire and administer disciplinary action, including dismissal in conjunction with the Director of Education and Campus Executive Director
• Complete instructor and course content evaluations on a regular and timely basis
• Acquire qualified substitute instructors when necessary
• Document all student action notifications in CampusVue (attendance, probation, FA suspension, drops, re-enrollments, LOAs, and transfers)
• Handle all student grievances in a timely manner
• Perform other tasks that may be assigned by the Campus Director of Education and Campus Executive Director

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

The Cardiovascular Technology Program Director supervises all CVT staff and faculty

EDUCATON

• Must possess at minimum, a Baccalaureate degree
• Master’s degree preferred

EXPERIENCE/SKILLS

• Must have a minimum of three years related practical work experience in the subject area
• Must have experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and in educational theories and techniques
• Must have a minimum of three years of clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field
• Must demonstrate an up-to-date knowledge and continuing study of the subject matter
• Must present a professional image and conduct him/herself in the same manner
• Must be able to effectively communicate with staff, faculty, and students
• Must work well under pressure, multi-task, and have good organizational skills
• Solid employee relations, problem solving, and teamwork skills required
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite; prefer CampusVue and SharePoint knowledge; and have excellent computer skills
• Ability to work flexible hours including evenings or weekend, when required/necessary

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Must possess at minimum a current Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer credential from American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography

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