Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program - Northwest Florida State College

Northwest Florida State College; Florida; On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement plan

Paid time off (vacation/sick leave)

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Northwest Florida State College seeks a Director to lead the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program, overseeing theory and clinical instruction and ensuring accreditation, student success, and program quality.

The role requires advanced credentials in DMS and teaching experience, with a focus on collaboration with healthcare facilities and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health science or education related field.
• Current RDMS, RDCS, and RVT certifications as a Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Two years of work experience in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography field.
• Three years of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to community involvement.

Responsibilities

• Assume leadership in organizing, administering, reviewing, developing, and assuring DMS program effectiveness.
• Evaluate DMS program goals, objectives, and educational outcomes for program operation and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with CAAHEP standards and lead faculty in maintaining accreditation.
• Prepare and manage the program budget, and procure necessary supplies and equipment.
• Coordinate admissions, advising, and recruitment for DMS program students.
• Maintain clinical learning sites and uphold health and safety standards for students.
• Serve as liaison with DMS professionals and community partners.

Education

Master's degree in health science or education related field

Job description

Director, Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program

In over 50 years of service, Northwest Florida State College has earned a reputation for educational excellence and community involvement. As part of Florida's public system of 28 state and community colleges, NWFSC offers bachelor's degree programs, associate degrees, and certificates.

Job Description:

• Assume leadership in organizing, administering, reviewing, developing, and assuring DMS program effectiveness.
• Evaluate DMSprogram goals, objectives, and educational outcomes for purposes of program operation and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) standards for accreditation; leadthefaculty team in efforts tomaintainprogramaccreditation.
• Prepare and manage the program budget, requesting and maintaining supplies and equipment needed for instruction.
• Prepare internal and externaldocumentation and administrativereports.
• Ensure that current agreements with area health care facilities are in place to provide appropriate clinical learning sites for the DMS program.
• Ensure that all students are in compliance with clinical health and safety requirements (immunizations, CPR, etc.).
• Make recommendations and take appropriate action regardingDMSfaculty/staff appointments, assignments, supervision, evaluation, and professional development activities.
• Coordinate instructional activities (theoryand clinical) within the program and between other programs and departments of the college.
• Supervise and assist with the admissions process and in recruiting, advising, and assisting students applying to and enrolled in theDMSprogram.
• Serve as liaison with localDiagnostic Medical Sonography professionals and the community on all matters pertaining to the DMS program.
• Schedule DMSAdvisory Committeemeetings, prepare program reports forcommitteemembers, and work with members to maintain currency and relevance in the DMS program.
• Provideexcellence in classroom,laboratory, and/or clinicalinstructionin theDMSprogram.
• Evaluate students' progress in attaining goals and objectives.
• Serve on college work groups as assigned and support other college initiatives.
• Complete mandatory compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Health insurance for employee and dependent coverage available.
• College-paid basic life insurance for employee with additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College-paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Paid leave accrual (sick and vacation/annual leave)
• Paid time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 36-hour, 4-day workweek (Monday - Thursday) available to many departments | 40-hour workweek | 34-hour workweek
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

Requirements:

• Master's degree in health science or education related field.
• Current Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS), Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS), and Registered Vascular Technologist (RVT) certifications as a Diagnostic Medical Sonography.
• Two years of work experience in the Diagnostic Medical Sonography field.
• Three years of teaching experience.
• Demonstrated proficiency in written and oral communication.
• Demonstrated commitment to community involvement.

Additional Information:

Classification:ADMINISTRATIVE I

Grant Funded: N

FLSA Status: Exempt

In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, NWFSC strictly prohibits the discrimination against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, firing, advancement, compensation, job training, and other terms and conditions of employment. Preference will be given to eligible veterans and spouses of veterans for Career Service positions. NWFSC is an Equal Access/Equal Opportunity Institution and a Drug Free Workplace. All qualified persons will be considered on an equal basis. Any applicant's grievance should be addressed to the Human Resources Executive Director.

Northwest Florida State College does not discriminate based on age, color, ethnicity, race, national origin, disability, marital status, pregnancy, religion, genetic information, sex, or any other legally protected classification in its employment practices or its educational programs or activities. For more information, please visit nwfsc.edu/nondiscrimination. Por favor llame a la Oficina de Admisiones de Northwest Florida State College al 850-678-5111 para obtener materiales de la Universidad en Espa�ol.