Medical Laboratory Technician Program Consultant (5-10hrs/wk, Hybrid work, Masters and MLS Required)

About the role

The Position The Medical Laboratory Technician (MLT) Program Consultant is responsible for the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the MLT Program in accordance with institutional policies and the standards set forth by the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS).

Responsibilities

• Preparing, submitting, and overseeing the application for Program Accreditation in compliance with the National Accrediting Agency for Clinical Laboratory Sciences (NAACLS) and NJ Higher Education regulations;
• Ensuring all documentation is compiled, reviewed, and submitted within required timeframes.
• Working with College staff to prepare budget analysis for program development and accreditation.
• Reviewing stakeholder needs and providing recommendations to ensure program sustainability.
• Conducting site visits to evaluate dedicated program space. Recommending appropriate equipment.
• Collaborating with the Dean of STEM and Finance Office to ensure sufficient instructional and laboratory resources are available.
• Developing partnerships with healthcare affiliates to ensure required clinical experiences for students.
• Creating a staffing plan to meet the program’s educational and clinical requirements.
• Aiding the Dean of STEM in the recruitment and staffing of key personnel, including the selection of a qualified Program Director.
• Preparing for accreditation site visits, conducting mock interviews, and providing review materials.
• Addressing follow-up items to ensure compliance with all accreditation standards.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in medical laboratory science or a related discipline.
• Certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist (MLS) or equivalent by a recognized certifying agency (e.g., ASCP).
• Five years of teaching experience and clinical laboratory experience.
• Four years of leadership or supervisory experience that required accountability for department, unit, function, program or team/student results.
• Demonstrated knowledge of NAACLS standards and accreditation processes.
• Strong leadership, communication, and organizational skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office Suite, student databases and financial aid systems; ability to create detailed reports, documents, presentations and deliver basic training on systems.
• Experience with curriculum development, assessment, and faculty supervision.
• Demonstrated commitment to ongoing professional development.
• Ability to travel to affiliated clinical sites as needed.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in medical laboratory science or a related discipline.

Skills

• Microsoft Office Suite
• Student databases and financial aid systems
• Curriculum development
• Assessment
• Faculty supervision
• Ongoing professional development

Benefits

N/A

Pay

$50,000 split between three deliverables ($16,600 per deliverable completed)

Schedule

Flexible Hybrid position that is built around the consultant's preferred schedule, taking into account that the consultant may be working elsewhere in a primary position. The consultant will work 10 hours per week in this position. The consultant will be occasionally required to conduct site visits at our Tom's River and/or Manahawkin location no more than once a week.