Program Director - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

Keiser University; Ocala (FL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Keiser University seeks a Program Director for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography program to lead curriculum development, delivery and assessment across campuses. You will oversee course plans, ensure program effectiveness, and guide faculty and student success in a dynamic academic environment.

The role requires advanced pedagogy, clinical integration, and strong collaboration with accreditation bodies to maintain JRCDMS standards and continuous program improvement.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (masters preferred).
• Two years full-time experience as a registered sonographer with clinical experience in Diagnostic Sonography.
• Document evidence of continuing education in curriculum design, instruction, program administration and evaluation.
• Experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and educational theories/techniques.
• Familiarity with JRCDMS Standards and accreditation processes preferred.

Responsibilities

• Work with faculty, DMS Department Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs, and Campus President to ensure program effectiveness.
• Identify trends and best practices in the field driving curriculum updates.
• Maintain communications with JRCDMS and accreditation bodies; ensure campus data reporting.
• Participate in budget planning for the DMS program and resource management.
• Maintain a current master plan of education and program self-assessment processes.
• Supervise faculty/staff performance and conduct regular reviews.
• Lead monthly department meetings and coordinate with Clinical Coordinators for site relationships.

Skills

Curriculum design

Student advising

Faculty supervision

Educational assessment

Education

Bachelor's degree

Master's degree preferred

Two years registered sonographer experience

Clinical experience in Diagnostic Sonography

JRCDMS familiarity

JRCDMS Standards knowledge

RDMS (Abdomen)

RDMS (Ob/Gyn)

RVT (Vascular Technology)

Tools

Certification management tools

Job description

Program Directors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain and deliver education services to students through:

• Creating and Maintaining core curriculum across the institution
• Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum
• Preparing course plans and material
• Delivering courses
• Monitoring progress/attendance
• Advising students
• Recording grades and submitting reports

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree (masters preferred); and one to two years related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum of two (2) years full-time experience as a registered sonographer with clinical experience in Diagnostic Sonography.
• Document evidence of continuing education, in areas of, but not limited to, curriculum design, instruction, program administration, and evaluation.
• Documentation evidence of experience in supervision, instruction, evaluation, student guidance and in educational theories and techniques.
• Familiarity with JRCDMS Standards and accreditation processes preferred.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Possess the appropriate credentials and remains in good standing specific to one or more of the concentrations offered: Appropriate credentials as RDMS (Abdomen), RDMS (Ob/Gyn), and RVT (Vascular Technology).

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Work with faculty, University DMS Department Chair, Dean of Academic Affairs, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness
• Identify trends within the profession to include best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update
• Maintain ongoing communication with JRCDMS. The University DMS Program Chair and the Associate Vice Chancellor of Programmatic Accreditation to maintain compliance with JRCDMS Standards, reports and submission dates. Ensure site coordinators report campus data as needed
• Participate in University budget planning as it pertains to the DMS program (maintain operational equipment, resources, instructional/training tools and faculty professional development) which may include additional locations
• Maintain a current master plan of education
• Maintain process for programmatic self-assessment, reflective of on-going faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes
• Conduct reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, program evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments
• Supervise and monitor faculty/staff performance.
• Conduct monthly departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and methods for improvement
• Attend monthly University faculty meetings, facilitate bi-annual Advisory Board meetings, and collaborate with Clinical Coordinators to cultivate relationships with clinical sites, and evaluate and assure clinical education effectiveness
• Work with campus Librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline
• Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development
• Create inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development
• Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance