Director of Clinical Education Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Florida National University contributes to the education of a diverse student body within the community it serves. FNU employs and develops a faculty of scholars proficient in the art of teaching. We strive to prepare students for employment in their chosen careers through quality education and instruction.

The Director of Clinical Education (DCE) is responsible for the organization, administration, supervision, coordination, and continuous evaluation of the clinical education component of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program. The DCE works collaboratively with the Program Director, faculty, clinical affiliates, and clinical instructors to provide high-quality clinical learning experiences that prepare students for entry-level sonography practice and professional credentialing. The position ensures compliance with JRC-DMS/CAAHEP accreditation standards, ARRT and/or ARDMS certification eligibility requirements, SACSCOC faculty credential expectations, and institutional policies.

• Communication Management: Respond promptly to daily communications via email and voicemail, addressing inquiries promptly and professionally.
• Policy Adherence and Ethical Compliance: Ensure strict adherence to the University’s mission, policies, procedures, ethical standards, compliance with data protection regulations and pertinent legal regulations in all aspects of admission activities.
• University Engagement: Participate in Commencement Exercises, new student orientation, university events, committees, self-studies, and University Commencement Ceremonies.
• Special Projects: Execute special projects assigned by the President or supervisor.
• Compliance Adherence: Ensure compliance with Title IX of the Education Amendments Act of 1972, as well as FNU Policies, Procedures, Rules, and Regulation, the FNU Code of Ethics, Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), Florida Information Protection Act of 2014 (FIPA), the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), and all other applicable federal, state, and local laws, rules, and regulations.
• Assigned Duties: Undertake other assigned duties as required.

• Direct, coordinate, and evaluate all clinical education activities of the program.
• Develop clinical education policies and procedures.
• Ensure clinical experiences support program learning outcomes and curriculum objectives.
• Monitor clinical education effectiveness through ongoing assessment and quality improvement activities.
• Maintain documentation of clinical education activities and student progression.
• Collaborate with the Program Director to support accreditation compliance and program effectiveness initiatives.

• Identify, develop, and maintain clinical affiliate partnerships.
• Coordinate and monitor affiliation agreements.
• Evaluate clinical sites for adequacy of student learning opportunities.
• Conduct regular site visits and maintain documentation of affiliate evaluations.
• Ensure clinical sites provide appropriate equipment, patient populations, and learning experiences.
• Maintain positive relationships with administrators, physicians, sonographers, and clinical instructors at affiliate institutions.

• Coordinate student assignments to affiliated clinical sites.
• Ensure equitable and progressive clinical experiences.
• Monitor student attendance, performance, professionalism, and competency achievement.
• Provide guidance, counseling, and remediation plans for students experiencing academic or clinical difficulties.
• Ensure compliance with clinical requirements, including immunizations, background checks, and other affiliate requirements.
• Serve as instructor of record for assigned clinical education courses.

• Recruit, orient, and support clinical instructors and preceptors.
• Provide ongoing training regarding program policies, student evaluation methods, and accreditation expectations.
• Facilitate communication between clinical affiliates and the college.
• Evaluate effectiveness of clinical instructors and clinical education environments.

• Assist the Program Director in maintaining compliance with JRC-DMS/CAAHEP accreditation standards.
• Participate in accreditation self-studies, annual reports, site visits, and outcomes assessment activities.
• Maintain records related to student clinical competencies and required clinical…