Description
The University of Maryland, Baltimore County (UMBC) is seeking a Program Director for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program (DMSP). The Program Director is responsible for the structure as well as the daily operation of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program, including organization, administration, periodic review, and evaluation, continued development, and general effectiveness of program curricula.
The director oversees recruiting new students, securing program resources (to include space, equipment, and supplies), determining instructor salaries, and maintaining program budget. The director is responsible for coordinating all aspects of the program’s CAAHEP accreditation reporting and maintenance, including ongoing adherence to CAAHEP standards, completion of required annual reports, completion of periodic self-studies, and coordination with the provost’s office for all accreditation reviews.
Requirements
Managing daily operation of DMSP including the organization, administration, periodic review and evaluation, continued development, and effectiveness of program curricula.
Ensuring that the effectiveness of all clinical affiliates is maintained via a schedule of regular visits/communications to all clinical affiliates. Creating and updating affiliate clinical site agreements for student clinical rotations.
Recruiting, selecting, training, supervising and evaluating instructors and clinical coordinators. Determining job descriptions and recommending salaries. Recommending or dismissing employees based on performance.
Overseeing admissions procedures including assessment of applicants and final decision making on individual admission status. Ensuring maintenance of students’ files and records.
Monitoring student progress and disciplinary issues as they arise. Recommending or dismissing students based on performance.
Maintaining, updating and managing student lifecycle to include Student Manual and Master Plan, program schedule, orientations, session calendars, and program schedules. Coordinating all class schedules for all specialties. Assigning instructors to all classes.
Securing program resources and administering all financial management for the $1.2m program. Monitoring DMSP operating budget. Maintaining inventory of program resources - books, equipment, and supplies.
Participating in new marketing strategies for the program. Planning program events. Setting up and conducting information sessions for prospective students.
Performing periodic review and evaluation of program per NEC and CAAHEP Standards. Ensuring adherence to objectives of program in accordance with standards and guidelines set by JRC-DMS and UMBC mission. Maintaining accreditation with CAAHEP through JRC-DMS; continuously, annually and during the program’s self-study re-accreditation process. Liaising with Provost’s office for all accreditation requirements.
Representing UMBC and maintaining communication with sonography professional organizations. Attending program directors’ meetings and annual scientific sessions. Maintaining communication with Medical Directors and Guest Lecturers. Chairing Advisory Committee meetings.
Performing other duties as assigned.
Required credentials:
Requires a Bachelor's Degree
Hold appropriate sonography credentials - RDMS, RDCS (or RCS) or RVT (or RVS).
Candidates must be a graduate of an CAAHEP accredited Cardiac, Abdomen-Extended/OB-GYN or Vascular ultrasound program.
Two full-time clinical experience as a registered sonographer in the professional sonography field.
Five years of documented experience that reflects skills in management, supervision, instruction, student guidance, and/or evaluation, educational theories and techniques.
