Program Chair-Medical Assisting

JOB SUMMARY:

Provides assistance and support to the Campus Dean in implementing academic program objectives in order to achieve positive outcomes.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Adheres to all Company policies and procedures, and operates within state and federal statutes and regulations and within standards of accreditation at all times.

• Helps to develop the curriculum for his or her department.

• Assists in the recruitment, orientation, and training of faculty.

• Provides suggestions and recommendations as to the hiring, firing, promotion, demotion, discipline, or any other change of status for an employee under his or her direct supervision to the Campus Dean; suggestions and recommendations are given particular weight.

• Exercises discretion and independent judgment with respect to specific subject matter areas under his or her administrative guidance.

• Assists in organizing student orientations and graduation ceremonies, and participates in such activities.

• Assists in organizing Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings in his or her department, and attends such meetings.

• Monitors students’ attendance and attrition.

• Controls attrition for his or her department.

• Researches and implements technological changes in his or her field.

• Completes CPR training or the relevant refresher course, if required.

• Supervises, coordinates, and customarily and regularly directs the work of all employees in his or her academic program.

• Provides assistance and support to the Campus Dean in the implementation of academic program objectives and for positive outcomes.

• Teaches courses as required.

• Travels as required.

• Performs other duties or special projects as assigned.

• Maintains professional and effective working relationships with all other Campus personnel.

• Conducts his or her professional and personal life in a fashion that fosters a positive impression of the Campus and the Company.

• Performs the job on Campus (no telecommuting or off-site management).

Job Requirements

EDUCATION:

• A related degree or certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• A minimum of five (5) years of related experience, at least one (1) year of in-class teaching experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

QUALIFICATIONS, CERTIFICATIONS, AND/OR LICENSE REQUIREMENTS:

• These requirements may vary by location according to the applicable state regulatory agency and/or accrediting body. Contact Human Resources for the current requirements.