Respiratory Therapy Program Director Job Port Saint Lucie area,Florida USA,Education / Teaching

Program Director - Respiratory Therapy

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.

Major Responsibilities

The Respiratory Therapy Program Director serves as the chief academic and administrative leader of the Respiratory Therapy program, responsible for all aspects of program operation, continuous quality improvement, accreditation compliance, student success initiatives, faculty supervision, community engagement, and development of internal and external partnerships. This position requires strategic leadership in coordinating, planning, implementing, and evaluating all components of the Respiratory Therapy program to ensure excellence in respiratory care education.

Key Responsibilities

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.

Specific Duties and Responsibilities

Prepares lesson plans for classroom instruction for credited respiratory therapy courses

Read, understand and comply with the University’s mission, the catalog, the University’s policies and procedures, the Staff Handbook and Institutional Effectiveness process.

Respond to communications (e-mail, voice mail) on a daily basis.

Develops program curriculum, syllabi, goals, and objectives; evaluates students’ progress in attaining goals and objectives.

Establishes, measures, and evaluates program or departmental student learning outcomes for continuous student improvement and success.

Correlation of clinical education with didactic education using approved curriculum format

Periodic revision of course materials and manuals

Maintains accreditation; knowledge of accreditation policies and procedures

Maintains assurance of effective program operations

Manages ongoing program assessment

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares/plans budget requests

Attend professional development training, workshops, seminars, and conferences

Teaches respiratory therapy courses in a classroom/lab/field environment that closely simulates the environment of the industry while maintaining knowledge of current trends and developments in the field.

Evaluation and advisement of students in a didactic/clinical setting

Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students’ instructional programs and other issues

Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the discipline area

Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts.

Requires strong computer skills, communication skills, and ability to interact…