Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director

chcp; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

CHCP is seeking a Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director to lead and grow the CVS program. You will guide students, support faculty, ensure accreditation standards, and keep curricula current through continuous improvement.

You’ll oversee operations, advise students, participate in hiring, monitor outcomes, and help plan start dates in a fast-paced academic setting.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required and three years of practical experience in the field.
• Current registry, license, or certification in at least one cardiovascular specialty.
• Teaching experience and ability to mentor students and faculty.
• Professional demeanor and strong written and verbal communication.
• Ability to manage time and meet deadlines in a dynamic academic setting.
• Background in Diagnostic Medical Sonography and current credentialing.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Cardiovascular Sonography program.
• Collaborate with faculty to keep courses up to date and compliant with accreditation.
• Support and supervise instructors, review lesson plans, provide guidance.
• Participate in hiring decisions and new instructional staff selection.
• Monitor program outcomes like completion rates and job placements.
• Advise students, handle orientation and admissions interviews when needed.
• Organize and run program advisory board meetings.
• Review feedback from students, graduates, and employers to drive improvement.
• Assist with annual start dates and scheduling planning.
• Ensure compliance with state, federal, and accrediting regulations.
• Contribute to new program development and campus events.
• Assist the Director of Education and registrar as needed.

Skills

Teaching experience

Strong communication

Time management

Education

Bachelor’s degree

Tools

Sonography credentialing

Job description

Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director

8k Sign on Bonus

About the Role

We’re looking for a passionate and experienced Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director to lead and grow our CVS program. In this role, you'll use your clinical knowledge and leadership skills to guide students, support faculty, and make sure our program stays top-notch and compliant with all accrediting and regulatory standards. You'll be responsible for keeping our curriculum current, supporting instructors, overseeing the program’s operations, and helping students succeed—from their first class to their first job.

What You'll Do

• Lead and manage all aspects of the Cardiovascular Sonography program

• Work closely with faculty to ensure courses are up to date and meet accreditation standards

• Support and supervise instructors, including reviewing lesson plans and providing guidance

• Help choose new instructional staff and take part in hiring decisions

• Keep an eye on program outcomes like completion rates and job placements

• Stay in touch with students—help with advising, orientation, and even admissions interviews when needed

• Organize and run program advisory board meetings

• Review feedback from students, graduates, and employers to keep improving the program

• Help plan annual start dates and support with scheduling

• Make sure we’re meeting state, federal, and accrediting body regulations

• Pitch in with new program development and campus events

• Assist the Director of Education and registrar as needed

• Handle other tasks that come up in a fast-paced academic setting

What You’ll Need

• Bachelor’s degree Required and Possesses three years of practical experience in the program field.

• Current registry, license, or certification in at least one cardiovascular specialty (as required by accrediting bodies)

• c. Has teaching experience.

• A professional but approachable demeanor—you’ll be a role model for students and faculty

• Strong communication skills, both written and verbal

• Ability to manage time well and meet deadlines

• Demonstrates academic and experiential background in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography

  profession.

• Possesses a current registration/credential from a nationally recognized sonography

credentialing agency.

• Possesses certification in any specialty overseen, unless a faculty member who oversees that

concentration is so credentialed

If you're excited about shaping the future of cardiovascular sonography and enjoy mentoring the next generation of healthcare professionals, we’d love to hear from you!