Sonography Program Director

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc.; Glendale (AZ); On-site; USD 115,000 - 125,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary 115k-125k

Training & development

Tuition waiver

Health insurance

PTO & holidays

Retirement matching

Parental leave

Pet insurance

Job summary

Concorde Career Colleges, Inc. seeks a Program Director for Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Cardiovascular Sonography to lead the program, mentor faculty, and drive accreditation compliance.

You will build high-performing teams, strengthen industry partnerships, and influence student completion, licensure, and job placement outcomes. This is a full-time on-campus leadership role with competitive benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree (in any field) required.
• Minimum associate degree in Medical Sonography.
• Must hold one or more relevant registrations (RDMS, RDCS, RCIS, RCCS, RCS).
• Coursework in instructional methodologies and curriculum development.
• Experience with accreditation processes is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide supervisory, strategic and operational leadership for all program faculty and staff.
• Ensure academic quality, instructional effectiveness, and student satisfaction.
• Maintain compliance with accreditation standards.
• Oversee advisory committees, annual reports, self‑studies, and site visits.
• Monitor completion, licensure, and placement outcomes.
• Review curriculum and implement continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Curriculum development

Accreditation knowledge

Faculty supervision

Student mentorship

Strategic planning

Budget management

Policy compliance

Education

Bachelor’s degree (in any field)

Associate degree in Medical Sonography

Job description

Overview

Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Cardiovascular Sonography Program Director

If you are a credentialed Diagnostic Medical and Cardiovascular sonography professional ready to lead, mentor, and elevate the next generation of healthcare professionals, we invite you to apply.

As Program Director for Diagnostic Medical Sonography & Cardiovascular Sonography, you will lead with purpose—shaping future healthcare professionals while driving academic excellence, accreditation compliance, and student success outcomes.

This role includes building high‑performing faculty teams, strengthening industry partnerships, and directly impacting student completion, licensure, and placement outcomes.

Benefits You’ll Love

• Salary: $115,000-$125,000 per year, depending on experience
• Paid training and professional development
• Tuition waiver after 6 months for you and eligible family members
• Comprehensive health, dental and vision insurance
• Paid Time Off and holiday benefits
• Retirement matching program
• Paid parental leave
• Pet insurance options

Responsibilities

What you’ll do

Academic & Program Leadership

• Provide supervisory, strategic and operational leadership for all program faculty and staff
• Ensure academic quality, instructional effectiveness, and student satisfaction
• Maintain compliance with all institutional and programmatic accreditation standards
• Oversee advisory committee meetings, annual reports, self‑studies, and site visits
• Monitor and drive completion, licensure, and placement outcomes
• Review curriculum and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Teach courses as needed (per accreditor guidelines)

Faculty Leadership & Development

• Recruit, train, supervise, and develop program faculty
• Conduct formal classroom observations and provide performance feedback
• Ensure faculty professional development and CEU compliance
• Maintain complete and compliant faculty files
• Foster a high‑performance, collaborative culture
• Recognize and reward faculty contributions

Student Engagement

• Advise, mentor, and support students throughout their academic journey
• Assist with orientation, SAP processes, and graduation
• Promote a respectful, engaging learning environment
• Participate in campus and community events

Operational & Compliance Oversight

• Ensure department safety meets regulatory standards
• Manage scheduling for courses, faculty, and students
• Participate in budgeting and procurement processes
• Conduct and document regular department meetings
• Ensure surveys and required reporting are completed timely

Qualifications

Who You Are – Required Qualifications

Education

• Bachelor’s degree (in any field)
• Minimum associate degree in Medical Sonography

Credentials

Must hold registration in at least one specialty aligned with primary teaching responsibilities.

• Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer (RDMS) with specialty certifications in Obstetrics & Gynecology (OIB/GYN) and Abdominal (AB)
• Registered Diagnostic Cardiac Sonographer (RDCS) with Adult Echocardiography (AE) Specialty
• Registered Cardiovascular Invasive Specialist (RCIS)
• Registered Congenital Cardiac Sonographer (RCCS)
• Registered Cardiac Sonographer (RCS)

Experience

• Minimum four (4) years full‑time professional experience as a general sonographer or vascular technologist
• Coursework in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment
• Proficiency in curriculum development

Preferred

• Prior teaching experience
• Leadership or supervisory experience
• Experience with accreditation processes

Key Competencies

• Strong communication and organizational skills
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a deadline‑driven environment
• Sound judgment and decision‑making ability
• Confidentiality and professionalism
• Relationship‑building with internal and external stakeholders

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