Diagnostic Medical Sonography and Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director

Overview

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director

If you are a credentialed Diagnostic Medical and Cardiovascular sonography professional ready to lead, mentor, and elevate the next generation of healthcare professionals, we invite you to apply.

As Program Director for Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Cardiovascular Sonography, you will lead with purpose—shaping future healthcare professionals while driving academic excellence, accreditation compliance, and student success outcomes.

This role includes building high‑performing faculty teams, strengthening industry partnerships, and directly impacting student completion, licensure, and placement outcomes.

• Salary: $115,000-$125,000 per year, depending on experience
• Paid training and professional development
• Tuition waiver after 6 months for you and eligible family members
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and holiday benefits
• Retirement matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance options

• Provide supervisory, strategic and operational leadership for all program faculty and staff
• Ensure academic quality, instructional effectiveness, and student satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with all institutional and programmatic accreditation standards
• Oversee advisory committee meetings, annual reports, self‑studies, and site visits
• Monitor and drive completion, licensure, and placement outcomes
• Review curriculum and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Teach courses as needed (per accreditor guidelines)

• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop program faculty
• Conduct formal classroom observations and provide performance feedback
• Ensure faculty professional development and CEU compliance
• Maintain complete and compliant faculty files
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture
• Recognize and reward faculty contributions

• Advise, mentor, and support students throughout their academic journey
• Assist with orientation, SAP processes, and graduation
• Promote a respectful, engaging learning environment
• Participate in campus and community events

• Ensure department safety meets regulatory standards
• Manage scheduling for courses, faculty, and students
• Participate in budgeting and procurement processes
• Conduct and document regular department meetings
• Ensure surveys and required reporting are completed timely

Who You Are – Required Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (in any field)
• Minimum associate degree in Medical Sonography

Must hold registration in at least one specialty aligned with primary teaching responsibilities.

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with specialty certifications in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OIB/GYN) and Abdominal (AB)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

• Minimum four (4) years full‑time professional experience as a general sonographer or vascular technologist
• Coursework in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment
• Proficiency in curriculum development

• Prior teaching experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with accreditation processes

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Sound judgment and decision‑making ability
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Relationship‑building with internal and external stakeholders

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