Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director

About the role

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director oversees and manages the operations of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. Responsibilities include program administration, curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, budget planning, faculty mentoring, and accreditation processes. The role requires strong organizational, leadership, and communication skills, with the ability to work independently.

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, including best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other 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 ensure compliance with JRCDMS Standards, reports, and submission dates.
• Ensure site coordinators report campus data as needed.
• Participate in University budget planning for the DMS program, including operational equipment, resources, instructional/training tools, and faculty professional development.
• Maintain a current master plan of education.
• Establish a process 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 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 an inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development.
• Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance.
• Assess students' 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 and instructional resources.
• Prepare for and actively participate in the annual faculty Convocation.
• 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 and attendance.
  • Advising students.
  • Recording grades and submitting reports.

Requirements

• 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 years full-time experience as a registered sonographer with clinical experience in Diagnostic Sonography.
• Documented evidence of continuing education in areas such as curriculum design, instruction, program administration, and evaluation.
• Documented experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance, and educational theories and techniques.
• Familiarity with JRCDMS Standards and accreditation processes preferred.

Qualifications

• 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).

Supervisory Responsibilities

• Faculty within the respective program.