About The Job
Fortis Institute in Lawrenceville, NJ is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Program Director for the Medical Assisting program. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.
Fortis Institute provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.
Job Description
We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Medical Assisting program. This is a full time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean of Education. As the leader of the program, the Program Director is responsible for managing the department using sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, accreditation and company policies and procedures. This position requires some evening and Saturday hours.
The Program Director teaches in his/her assigned discipline, works with faculty to promote continuous improvement of the quality of instruction within the assigned program(s), is the lead administrator for the department, and, as such, is responsible for faculty training and development, coordinating and administering the academic program(s) and student outcomes and activities within the department.
Requirements
- Documented expertise in academic subject area as demonstrated by data sheets, diplomas, transcripts, certifications and/or résumés.
- Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills.
- Ability to provide effective direction and leadership and work effectively and collaboratively with others.
- Minimum of 3 years of industry experience.
- Associate degree in the discipline as required by accrediting and licensing agency standards.
- Appropriate licenses and/or certifications depending upon discipline as per accreditation and state licensing standards.
Company Description
Fortis Institute is proud of our long history of providing education to students that leads to the opportunity to learn, grow, and move into a rewarding career. We provide educational programs that are focused on assisting our graduates in obtaining employment and a lifetime of professional growth. The hard work and dedication of our employees has been a key factor in our success.
Our parent company, Education Affiliates, is a company that takes pride in the importance we place upon our employees. Our success as a company is due to the people who work in our schools: they take care of our students and help them learn and grow into their careers while maintaining compliance with all regulatory agencies. We strive to be known as a high-quality organization which values our students above everything else.
In order to remain a leader in our industry, Education Affiliates is focused on hiring new employees who will contribute to our students’ success. We look for employees who are passionate about education and