Program Chair of Healthcare Specialist & CNA Program Director

Program Director

POSITION

PURPOSE:

Manage all elements of the designated academic program, including enrollment management, program administration, instructional quality, and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning and in accordance with college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.
• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required. Manage a classroom environment conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices.
• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.
• Use Learning Management System (e.g. Ivy Learn) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.
• Ensures knowledge of and implements emergency and safety procedures for classrooms, labs, and all learning environments.

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to assigned student advisees in partnership with professional academic advising staff.
• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including the use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources.
• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).
• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means.

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related businesses and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus, in fulfillment of annual performance plans, and as required for certification and licensure.
• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

• Participate in community service activities on behalf of the college to advance the college's relationships within its service area as appropriate for department/school/college.
• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within the service area as appropriate in the department and school.

• Provide institutional support as requested by college administration such as participation on committees and task forces, projects related to college and program accreditations, and grant-related projects.
• Support and engage with Workforce Alignment and Development (Ivy Tech Foundations).
• Attend commencement and participate as assigned by campus administration.
• Participate in college/campus-wide meetings and departmental/school/faculty meetings.
• Participate in career services and alumni activities.
• Support program/department chair in program management activities.
• Adhere to college and campus academic policies.

• Review and analyze program data as related to completion and retention.
• Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention.
• Support the development of student internships and other real-world experiences to support the curriculum and students and experiential learning.
• Assure the quality of discipline-specific dual credit courses within the local high schools. See ASOM 4.3 – Credit Transfer Awarding/Dual Credit for listing of specific responsibilities.
• Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access, in consideration of the needs of Corporate College; and maximize utilization of existing classrooms and laboratories.

• Complete the annual Program Review, which includes analysis of trend data and resources.
• As appropriate, engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts, deans, vice presidents, and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality, relevant, and market-driven curricula.
• Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in ASOM 7.2 – Faculty Job Description s and Loading.
• Coordinate program advisory committees and ensure broad-based membership and participatory agendas.
• If applicable, oversee equipment purchases, maintenance, and supplies for instructional laboratories.

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