Radiologic Technology Program Director

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. The Program Director is also required to implement, monitor, and uphold all applicable policies and procedures to ensure effective functioning of the department.

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, 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
• 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 ongoing faculty and professional development activities
• Review and ensure accurate and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling
• Participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of the institution and build professional networks
• Provide instruction in both clinical and didactic aspects of the program
• Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
• Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
• Establish and maintain a high-performance team of professional, motivated, and engaged staff
• Other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid state-issued driver’s license
• American Registry of Radiologic Technologist (ARRT) certification or registration credential
• Associate’s Degree in Radiologic Technology
• Master’s Degree in any subject
• Minimum of four (4) years of experience in Radiologic Technology
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited program
• Minimum of one (1) year of leadership/management experience

Skills

• Proficient in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and counseling
• Ability to assess 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
• Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
• Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics
• Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity

Abilities

• Communicate, think, learn, and reason effectively
• Use computers and computer systems for various tasks
• Safely ambulate and/or maneuver in Company locations
• Demonstrate active listening, inductive reasoning, and information ordering
• Use good judgment, problem-solving, and decision-making skills
• Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information
• Work in a fast-paced environment with multiple deadlines
• Foster long-term relationships with stakeholders

Work Environment

This position is designated as On Campus or On-site. Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must follow safety precautions, including the use of personal protective equipment, and adhere to site-specific safety procedures. Local travel required (up to 15%).

Benefits

• Tuition waiver after 6 months for you and your immediate family
• Competitive paid time off (vacation, sick, flexible)
• 50% retirement matching on the first 6% of contributions after 90 days
• 4 weeks of paid parental leave
• Health, vision, and dental insurance
• Pet insurance through ASPCA