Program Director Radiologic Technology

About the role

The Program Director Radiologic Technology leads and elevates the program, ensuring strong academics, full accreditation compliance, high-quality theory and clinical training, and successful student outcomes. This role balances operational leadership, curriculum innovation, faculty mentorship, and community partnerships.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily operations and long-term strategic planning of the Radiologic Technology Program
• Drive compliance with JRCERT and regional or state accrediting bodies, including self-study, reaccreditation processes, annual reports, self studies and responses
• Promote and enforce safety and compliance standards in labs and clinical environments
• Monitor and validate that faculty are providing active and engaging learning experiences to students within a respectful environment that is conducive to learning, and focused on student satisfaction and positive results
• Support curriculum development, review student learning outcomes, and align program content with evolving industry standards
• Mentor and advise students, prepare them for the ARRT exam, and support their professional growth
• Maintain systematic program evaluation—tracking retention, completion, placement, and exam passage rates
• Participate in budget planning, oversee expenditures, and make recommendations for equipment, lab enhancements, and supplies management
• Maintain and nurture effective relationships with clinical affiliates, advisory boards, local schools, and healthcare organizations
• Participate in, and document, ongoing faculty and professional development activities (e.g. Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for certification or licensure where required by law)
• Review and ensure accurate and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling
• Participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of the institution, enhance student opportunities, and build professional networks
• Actively participate in student, campus, and community activities as required
• Provide instruction in both the Clinical and Didactic aspects of the program
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
• Identify and report on any at-risk students; creates individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
• Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
• Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
• Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
• Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
• Establish/maintain a high performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff utilizing effective training, performance management and career-development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
• Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements

Qualifications

• Licenses/Certifications: Valid state issued driver’s license (required), American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification or registration credential (required)
• Education & Experience: Associates Degree in Radiologic Technology (required), Masters Degree in any subject (required), Minimum of four (4) years experience in Radiologic Technology, Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT) accredited program, Minimum of one (1) year leadership / management experience (required)

Skills

• Proficient in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and counseling
• Proficient in assessing instructors’ competence and effectiveness
• Independently manage complex tasks and projects
• Coach and mentor junior team members
• Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
• Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences
• Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence
• Facilitate training sessions and cross-functional meetings
• Drive consistent results in a fast-paced environment
• Leverage enterprise-level tools and systems to streamline processes
• Create new and better ways for the organization to succeed
• Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
• Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
• Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
• Work independently, escalating complex or high-impact issues
• Drive innovation to improve organizational success
• Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
• Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
• Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity

Abilities

• Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
• Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
• Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
• Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
• Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to communicate with faculty and students to provide direct instruction
• Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
• Work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
• Gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
• Foster long-term relationships with stakeholders