Program Director, Medical Assisting Sciences

About the Role

This position oversees the Medical Assisting program and sciences, providing leadership in curriculum development, faculty management, and student outcomes while ensuring program compliance with university guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Oversee day-to-day operations of the Medical Assisting program and sciences, including course scheduling in accordance with university guidelines.
• Serve as Subject Matter Expert/Leader in the development, assessment, and revision of curricula, program outcomes, syllabi, and student learning outcomes in collaboration with faculty and administration.
• Oversee the development and revisions of student handbooks and practicum guidelines.
• Lead committee work within the School of Allied Health Professions (SAHP).
• Hold faculty meetings and compile meeting minutes.
• Provide leadership and vision for the strategic plan of the Medical Assisting program.
• Develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Serve as a liaison between faculty, students, and SAHP administration.
• Collaborate with Clinical Professors to ensure a robust practical program component.
• Ensure adequate funding, physical facilities, equipment, and supplies for the program.
• Submit documentation for operational and current equipment and supplies as needed.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop an annual budget and oversee fund expenditures.
• Provide leadership to students, staff, and faculty, including hiring, retention, and evaluation of program faculty.
• Maintain student engagement and overall satisfaction.
• Teach 2 courses each semester, providing classroom instruction aligned with the university’s mission.
• Attend faculty meetings, professional development programs, administrative meetings, and extra-curricular events as required.
• Work closely with academic advisors to monitor, mentor, and support students toward graduation.

Skills and Attributes

• Ability to build relationships and act as a catalyst for achieving student learning and program outcomes.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent organizational and delegation skills.
• Proven ability to engage, assist, and motivate students.
• Computer literacy.
• Ability to work well as part of a team.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive working relationships with students, employees, and the public.
• Ability to define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions.
• Ability to effectively present information to administrators and respond to inquiries or complaints from stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Degree appropriate to the teaching discipline and assigned courses.
• Certified Medical Assistant (CMA) and other relevant certifications, licensures, or credentials as required by the university and department.
• Teaching experience with demonstrated positive outcomes at the college level.
• Medical or allied health education/training, alongside documented education in instructional methodology.