DIRECTOR, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

Community-College-of-Vermon; Montpelier (VT); On-site; USD 95,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Community-College-of-Vermon is seeking a strategic Academic and Program Leader to direct the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program. This role will shape curriculum, ensure accreditation readiness, and foster strong clinical partnerships in Vermont.

The successful candidate will oversee faculty, collaborate with governance bodies, and drive program outcomes to meet workforce needs and professional standards. This is a full-time on-site leadership position with credentialing expectations.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in a related field with leadership focus is required.
• Professional credential in diagnostic medical sonography aligned with program scope is required.
• Experience leading academic programs, clinical education, or program coordination is essential.
• Knowledge of accreditation standards, professional standards, and regulatory requirements for diagnostic medical sonography education.
• Strong communication skills with students, faculty, administrators, and clinical partners.
• Proven organizational, problem-solving, and leadership abilities.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic and day-to-day leadership for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.
• Ensure curriculum reflects current professional standards and employer expectations.
• Lead curriculum development, assessment, and revision in collaboration with faculty and governance bodies.
• Oversee faculty hiring, supervision, and performance evaluation for part-time instructors.
• Coordinate accreditation activities, self-studies, site visits, and ongoing compliance.
• Develop and maintain clinical partnerships with hospitals and imaging centers.
• Monitor enrollment, progression, credentialing outcomes, and program effectiveness.
• Support student retention, completion, and professional readiness.

Skills

Program leadership

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Stakeholder engagement

Faculty supervision

Education

Master's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography or related field

Professional credential in diagnostic medical sonography

Job description

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONSAcademic and Program LeadershipProvide strategic and day-to-day leadership for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.Develop, implement, evaluate, and continuously improve program goals, objectives, policies, and procedures.Ensure the program's curriculum reflects current professional standards, healthcare practices, technology, workforce needs, and employer expectations.Lead curriculum development, review, assessment, and revision in collaboration with faculty and appropriate academic governance bodies.Ensure appropriate sequencing and integration of didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical education experiences.Monitor program enrollment, student progression, completion, credentialing examination outcomes, and other measures of program effectiveness.Develop and implement strategies to support student retention, completion, academic success, and professional readiness.Promote innovative teaching and learning practices, including the effective use of simulation, technology, and other instructional resources.Provide instruction for core program courses.Hire, supervise, and evaluate part-time faculty in the program.Accreditation, Compliance, and Quality AssuranceMaintain compliance with applicable institutional, state, federal, professional, clinical, and accreditation requirements.Serve as the primary program contact for applicable specialized or professional accreditation agencies.Coordinate accreditation activities, including self-studies, annual reports, site visits, documentation, and ongoing compliance requirements.Maintain accurate program records and documentation necessary to demonstrate compliance and program effectiveness.Monitor changes in professional standards, accreditation requirements, clinical practice, and regulatory expectations and recommend appropriate program changes.Establish and maintain processes for ongoing program assessment and quality improvement.Ensure appropriate policies and procedures are in place for student clinical eligibility, safety, professional conduct, and clinical competency.Clinical Education and PartnershipsDevelop and maintain strong relationships with hospitals, healthcare systems, outpatient facilities, imaging centers, and other clinical education partners.Identify and establish clinical placement opportunities sufficient to meet program enrollment and educational requirements.Coordinate clinical education agreements and ensure clinical sites meet applicable institutional and accreditation requirements.Monitor the quality and effectiveness of clinical education experiences.Collaborate with clinical instructors and site personnel to establish appropriate student learning experiences and competency expectations.Address clinical placement, student performance, safety, and professional conduct concerns in a timely and appropriate manner.Conduct or coordinate regular communication and evaluation of clinical affiliates.Develop and maintain relationships with employers and industry partners to ensure alignment between program outcomes and workforce needs.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONSMaster's degree in Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Medical Imaging, Health Sciences, Allied Health, Education, or a related field.Current professional credential in diagnostic medical sonography appropriate to the program's scope of instruction.Minimum of five years of professional experience in diagnostic medical sonography or a closely related clinical field.Demonstrated experience in higher education, clinical education, program coordination, or academic leadership.Experience working with clinical education sites and healthcare partners.Knowledge of accreditation standards, professional standards, and regulatory requirements applicable to diagnostic medical sonography education.Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, administrators, healthcare professionals, and external partners.Demonstrated organizational, problem-solving, and leadership skills.Scheduled Hours Weekly:40Budgeted Wage for this Position:New position to lead new programming.Exempt Status:ExemptGrade:G16Job Posting Responsibilities:Unit Determination:Non Bargaining - Administrators