Program Director Respiratory Therapy

Concorde Career Colleges; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 100,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Tuition waiver

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Paid time off

Parental leave

401(k) with company match

Pet insurance

Employee Assistance Program

Professional development

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges in Glendale, AZ invites a Program Director Respiratory Therapy to shape the campus from launch in 2027. You will lead faculty, oversee academic quality and student outcomes while building a new program aligned with accreditation standards.

You'll recruit and mentor staff, manage operations and ensure compliance, delivering an exceptional student experience and strong community partnerships in a growing healthcare education environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT).
• Minimum of two years of experience in a CoARC-accredited program as an educator or clinical preceptor.
• Bachelor’s degree or higher.
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential.
• Current state license.
• Strong management and communication skills.
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy and the clinical application of classroom learning.
• Ability to evaluate instructor competency.
• Proficiency with computer applications required to perform the responsibilities of the role.

Responsibilities

• Recruit, train, orient and supervise program faculty and staff.
• Set the standard for professionalism and conduct for faculty, staff and students.
• Support faculty in creating active, engaging and respectful learning experiences focused on student satisfaction and positive outcomes.
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback, including formal classroom observations.
• Conduct and document regular department staff and faculty meetings.
• Ensure faculty participate in and document required professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs).
• Maintain complete faculty files in accordance with Academic Dean requirements and remain open to coaching and feedback from the Academic Dean.

Skills

RRT experience

Educator/Preceptor

Bachelor's degree

RRT credential

State license

Leadership

Respiratory therapy knowledge

Instructor evaluation

Computer skills

Education

Bachelor's degree or higher

Job description

Position Overview

Program Director Respiratory Therapy

Onsite Position

Shape the Future of Respiratory Therapy Education

Join us at Concorde’s new campus in Glendale, AZ, opening in 2027! Bring your experience to an established name in healthcare education and help shape the team, student experience, and campus operations from day one.

As Program Director of Respiratory Therapy, you’ll lead the people, academics and day-to-day operations behind a program designed to prepare students for meaningful careers in respiratory care. You’ll develop and support faculty, champion academic quality and student success, and ensure the program meets institutional, regulatory and accreditation standards.

This is an opportunity to bring together your experience as a respiratory therapist, educator and leader to make an impact on students, faculty and the healthcare community.

Benefits You'll Love

• Salary: $100k-110k / annually
• Tuition waiver for you and your immediate family
• Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Generous paid time off
• Paid parental leave
• 401(k) with company match
• Pet insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• Professional development opportunities
• And more!

What You'll Do

Lead & Develop Your Team

• Recruit, train, orient and supervise program faculty and staff
• Set the standard for professionalism and conduct for faculty, staff and students
• Support faculty in creating active, engaging and respectful learning experiences focused on student satisfaction and positive outcomes
• Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback, including formal classroom observations
• Conduct and document regular department staff and faculty meetings
• Ensure faculty participate in and document required professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
• Maintain complete faculty files in accordance with Academic Dean requirements and remain open to coaching and feedback from the Academic Dean

Champion Academic Quality & Student Success

• Ensure the academic quality of instruction and support the ongoing review and development of program curriculum
• Advise, coach and mentor students as appropriate
• Provide leadership and supervision to support programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes
• Review and support the Satisfactory Academic Progress process, including grade audits and timely student advising
• Ensure appropriate surveys are completed on time and effectively reviewed
• Review and ensure accurate, timely course, student and faculty scheduling
• Teach classes when necessary and as permitted by the programmatic accreditor
• Support student orientations and attend graduation as requested

Drive Compliance & Program Excellence

• Ensure compliance with Concorde policies and all programmatic and institutional accreditation requirements
• Lead and support accreditation activities, including advisory committee meetings, scheduled and unannounced visits, annual reports, self-studies and responses
• Ensure department safety practices meet applicable legal, regulatory and program standards
• Participate in budgeting and oversee procurement to ensure program needs are met
• Maintain the documentation and operational standards necessary to support a compliant, high-quality Respiratory Therapy program

Build Connections Beyond the Classroom

• Participate in student, campus and community activities
• Actively engage with the local professional community to build awareness of Concorde, expand opportunities for students and strengthen the program's professional network
• Represent the program as a leader and partner within the campus and respiratory therapy community
• Perform other duties as assigned

What You'll Bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a combination of respiratory therapy expertise, educational experience and people leadership, along with the ability to evaluate faculty effectiveness and lead with strong communication, attention to detail and professionalism.

Required Qualifications

• Minimum of four years of clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
• Minimum of two years of experience in a CoARC-accredited program as an educator or clinical preceptor
• Bachelor’s degree or higher
• Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
• Current state license
• Strong management and communication skills
• Knowledge of respiratory therapy and the clinical application of classroom learning
• Ability to evaluate instructor competency
• Proficiency with computer applications required to perform the responsibilities of the role

Supervisory Responsibility

• All program faculty and staff.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.