Independent Contractor​/Sonography Program Development Consultant

Scope of Work & Deliverables

Zane State College seeks an experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Education Consultant to serve as the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Development Director
. In this contractor role, the consultant will lead the design, regulatory documentation, accreditation preparation, and startup planning for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, ensuring alignment with Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Ohio Department of Higher Education (ODHE), and CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation standards and requirements.

• Develop the complete Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum, including course descriptions, syllabi, competency requirements, student learning outcomes, program outcomes, and assessment plans.
• Design instructional frameworks for classroom, laboratory, scanning, simulation, and clinical education experiences.
• Ensure curriculum alignment with CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation standards and workforce needs.

• Prepare and compile program proposals, accreditation applications, self-studies, policies, outcomes plans, and supporting documentation required by HLC, ODHE, CAAHEP, JRC-DMS, and other regulatory entities.
• Lead accreditation readiness planning, including site visit preparation, compliance reviews, and documentation development.
• Establish processes for ongoing outcomes tracking and accreditation reporting.

• Identify prospective clinical affiliates and assist in developing affiliation agreement frameworks.
• Create clinical education plans, competency evaluation tools, scheduling models, and student tracking processes.
• Develop procedures for evaluating clinical sites and clinical education effectiveness.

• Draft admissions requirements, progression standards, retention policies, graduation criteria, credentialing examination preparation plans, and student handbook content.
• Develop student advising and academic support frameworks to promote retention and completion.

• Design assessment strategies for evaluating program effectiveness, including retention, graduation rates, credentialing examination performance, employment placement, employer satisfaction, and student satisfaction.
• Establish continuous quality improvement processes consistent with accreditation standards.

• Provide recommendations regarding ultrasound equipment, laboratory resources, simulation technologies, instructional materials, software, and facility requirements.
• Develop startup budget recommendations and resource acquisition plans.

• Recommend organizational structures, staffing plans, faculty qualifications, and workload models.
• Develop the initial structure and charter for the Sonography Advisory Committee and provide recommendations for community and employer representation.
• Assist with position descriptions and hiring recommendations for future program personnel.

• Support workforce development efforts through collaboration with healthcare providers, employers, and community partners.

Assist with recruitment, marketing, and outreach planning activities for program launch.

• Bachelor's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Health Sciences, Allied Health, Education, or a closely related field.

• Possess appropriate credential(s) in one or more of the following concentrations:
  • Abdominal Sonography - Extended
  • Adult Cardiac Sonography
  • Breast Sonography
  • Musculoskeletal Sonography
  • Obstetrics and Gynecology Sonography
  • Pediatric Cardiac Sonography
  • Vascular Sonography

• Minimum of two (2) years of clinical experience as a credentialed diagnostic medical sonographer.
• Documented experience in instruction, supervision, student advising, evaluation, and application of educational theory and teaching methodologies.
• Demonstrated experience in curriculum development, program administration, accreditation compliance, or educational leadership.

• Master's degree in Health Sciences, Allied Health, Education, Healthcare Administration, Organizational Leadership, or a related field.
• Experience developing or launching Diagnostic Medical Sonography programs.
• Experience preparing or maintaining CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation documentation.
• Community college teaching or academic leadership experience.
• Experience…