MLT Program Director: Lead Accreditation & Curriculum

Ocean County College; Toms River (NJ); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Ocean County College seeks a Program Director for the Medical Laboratory Technician program to provide strategic leadership, curricular oversight, and accreditation coordination. The role focuses on faculty supervision, student success, and budget-aligned operations to meet workforce needs.

The position requires NAACLS expertise, strong leadership, and willingness to travel to affiliated clinical sites. This is a full-time, in-person opportunity in New Jersey.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in medical laboratory science or related discipline.
• MLS certification by a recognized agency (e.g., ASCP).
• Minimum five years of teaching and clinical laboratory experience.
• Four years of leadership/management experience that involved accountability for outcomes.
• Familiarity with NAACLS standards and accreditation processes.
• Willingness to work flexible hours and travel to affiliated clinical sites as needed.
• Commitment to ongoing professional development.

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for the MLT Program’s organization, development, and effectiveness.
• Direct day-to-day operations including faculty workload, scheduling, and academic planning.
• Ensure ongoing NAACLS accreditation compliance; coordinate self-study and annual reports.
• Maintain current knowledge of accreditation, licensure, and certification requirements.
• Oversee curriculum planning, revision, and assessment aligned with NAACLS competencies.
• Teach assigned courses and maintain office hours for student support.
• Ensure consistency and quality of course delivery across modalities and sections.
• Recruit, orient, supervise, and evaluate program faculty and staff in collaboration with the Dean of STEM.
• Mentor adjunct and full-time faculty; facilitate regular program meetings.
• Maintain regular contact with students for advising and feedback.
• Support student learning with outside-class availability and activities.
• Monitor student progress, retention, and graduate outcomes; pursue CQI.
• Lead program evaluation and continuous quality improvement planning.
• Use outcomes data, evaluations, and surveys to guide decisions.
• Participate in budget development and resource allocation for the program.
• Collaborate with Dean and Finance Office for instructional resources.
• Advocate for equipment and supplies aligned with goals.
• Maintain professional development and participate in associations.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Data analysis & reporting

Training delivery

Education

Master's degree in medical laboratory science

MLS certification (ASCP)

Doctoral degree in MLS or related

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Student databases

Financial aid systems

SIS/LMS platforms

Job description

Ocean County College seeks a Program Director for the Medical Laboratory Technician program to provide strategic leadership, curricular oversight, and accreditation coordination. The role focuses on faculty supervision, student success, and budget-aligned operations to meet workforce needs.

The position requires NAACLS expertise, strong leadership, and willingness to travel to affiliated clinical sites. This is a full-time, in-person opportunity in New Jersey.