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Umpqua Community College is seeking an experienced Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program Development Consultant to provide temporary, professional, non-instructional consulting services supporting the planning, development, and institutional readiness required to establish a new Associate of Applied Science (AAS) in Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. This position is classified as a temporary, exempt consulting role and does not constitute a permanent faculty appointment, instructional assignment, or bargaining-unit position. The Consultant functions in an advisory and project-lead capacity, comparable in expertise to a Sonography Program Director, but without ongoing operational, supervisory, or instructional responsibility once the program is launched. The Consultant works under the general direction of the Dean of Health Professions (or designee) and collaborates with college leadership, faculty, facilities, finance, enrollment, and external partners to ensure program development aligns with CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation standards, state regulatory expectations, and UCC policies.

Required Qualifications:

• Credentialed Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS, RVT, or equivalent) with current or recent eligibility for U.S. credentialing
• Bachelor's degree minimum; Master's degree preferred
• Significant experience in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, education, including prior service as a Program Director, Associate Director, or senior faculty member
• Demonstrated expertise with CAAHEP/JRC-DMS accreditation standards, policies, and processes
• Experience with sonography program development, expansion, or major programmatic change

Preferred Qualifications:

• Prior consulting experience in higher education or allied health program development
• Experience working with community colleges and associate degree health programs
• Knowledge of Oregon imaging practice requirements (or comparable state frameworks)
• Experience collaborating with facilities planners, architects, and ultrasound equipment vendors

Core Competencies:

• Accreditation and regulatory expertise (CAAHEP/JRC-DMS)
• Strategic planning and systems thinking
• Collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement
• Project and timeline management
• Clear written and verbal communication

Special Instructions to Applicants: For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

1. A cover letter which addresses your interest in Umpqua Community College and how you would excel in this position.
2. Current resume that includes educational and professional work experience.
3. A list of 3 professional references listing contact information including email address.

Veteran's Preference Statement: Umpqua Community College provides employment preference to qualified veterans in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230, and 408.235; and OAR 105-040-0010 and 105-040-0015. Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum qualifications for the position and electronically attaches the required documentation at the time of application.

Required Documentation:

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Released or Discharged from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215) or
• Letter from the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs including receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled veterans must also submit a copy of their Veterans Disability Preference Letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Resources:

• Request military service records: https://www.archives.gov/veterans/military-service-records
• Veterans Preference information: https://www.oregon.gov/boli/workers/pages/veterans-preference.aspx

Statement of Equal Opportunity: UCC prohibits unlawful discrimination based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex, marital status, disability, veteran status, age, sexual orientation, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law in any area, activity, or operation of the College. The College also prohibits retaliation against an individual for engaging in activity protected under this policy and interfering with rights or privileges granted under anti-discrimination laws. Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.