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Program Directors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain and deliver education services to students through:

• Creating and Maintaining core curriculum across the institution
• Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum
• Preparing course plans and material
• Delivering courses
• Monitoring progress/attendance
• Advising students
• Recording grades and submitting reports

OVERVIEW: The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director (PD) shall oversee and manage the operations of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. The PD shall be proficient in program administration, curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, budget planning, faculty mentoring and accreditation processes. The PD must possess strong organizational, leadership and communication skills and be able to work independently with consultation. The PD shall oversee the selection of faculty and staff and promote on-going strategies for professional development.

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING: • Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (masters preferred); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience • Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as a registered sonographer with clinical experience in Diagnostic Sonography. • Document evidence of continuing education, in areas of, but not limited to, curriculum design, instruction, program administration, and evaluation. • Documentation evidence of experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques. • Familiarity with JRCDMS Standards and accreditation processes preferred. CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS: • Possess the appropriate credentials and remains in good standing specific to one or more of the concentrations offered: Appropriate credentials as RDMS (Abdomen), RDMS (Ob/Gyn), and RVT (Vascular Technology).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: • Work with faculty, University DMS Department Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness • Identify trends within the profession to include best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update • Maintain ongoing communication with JRCDMS. The University DMS Program Chair and the Associate Vice Chancellor of Programmatic Accreditation to maintain compliance with JRCDMS Standards, reports and submission dates. Ensure site coordinators report campus data as needed • Participate in University budget planning as it pertains to the DMS program (maintain operational equipment, resources, instructional/training tools and faculty professional development) which may include additional locations • Maintain a current master plan of education • Maintain process for programmatic self-assessment, reflective of on-going faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes • Conduct reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, program evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments • Supervise and monitor faculty/staff performance. • Conduct monthly departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and methods for improvement • Attend monthly University faculty meetings, facilitate bi-annual Advisory Board meetings, and collaborate with Clinical Coordinators to cultivate relationships with clinical sites, and evaluate and assure clinical education effectiveness • Work with campus Librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline • Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development • Create inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development • Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance • Assess student's academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and/or customized remediation plans • Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests • Maintain DMS lab classroom equipment/ instructional resources. • Prepare for and actively participate in the annual faculty Convocation DMS PD September 2024

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Faculty within the respective program.