Program Manager

About the role

The Program Manager leads the training programs in Radiation Therapy and Medical Dosimetry. The overall goal of the position is to maintain the educational experience of students in both programs and support and maintain the ongoing JRCERT accreditation of each program. The Program Manager will assume the leadership role in the continued assessment and development of the program.

Responsibilities

• Assure effective program operations via participation in budget planning and didactic and/or clinical instruction, as appropriate.
• Conduct the annual assessment of the program’s handbooks and outcomes assessment, and make required updates to the program to ensure all students’ excellent educational opportunities.
• Handle administrative requirements necessary to maintain compliance with, and accreditation under, JRCERT for both radiation therapy and medical dosimetry training programs, including:
  • Compliance with all JRCERT standards as they relate to each program;
  • Ongoing review of programmatic curricula, with any associated necessary revisions;
  • Accreditation preparation, reporting, and record-keeping;
  • Ensuring program outcomes and requirements are met;
  • Working with clinical and didactic faculty and staff as necessary to ensure their compliance with program regulations;
  • Operating in a rapid-paced environment and making necessary changes as needed to ensure safety and quality.
• Secure appropriate documentation and/or renew contracts from clinical education affiliations.
• Enforce guidelines in the student handbook.
• Attend scheduled faculty, department, and committee meetings as assigned.

Education Requirements

• Master of Science degree in a technical science, engineering, or related discipline

Licensure/Certification Requirements

• Medical Dosimetrist Certification Board (MDCB) certification as a CMD
• Certified in Radiation Therapy by the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT)

Professional Experience Requirements

• Three (3) years’ clinical experience in the professional discipline
• Two (2) years’ documented experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Proficiency in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, program administration, and academic advising
• Excellent communication skills (both written and oral)
• Use of interpersonal communication to establish and maintain positive and professional interactions with staff as well as effective student-teacher relationships
• Detail-oriented and able to prioritize tasks to multi-task effectively
• Proficiency in problem resolution and critical decision making
• Proficiency in general computer use, Microsoft Office, PowerPoint; maintains email etiquette

Physical Requirements

• Extensive use of hands/wrists for keyboarding
• Ability to reach overhead and bend to access supplies, equipment, etc.
• Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.