Description

Clinical Coordinator, Sonography (Cleveland)

Salary
$5,343.00 - $6,235.00 Monthly

Description
The Clinical Coordinator, Sonography (Cleveland) functions as the academic administrator for the Sonography discipline area by providing accessible, quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within discipline area; maintains office hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs; and collaborates with educational partners and partners with other areas of the college to ensure that the discipline area is meeting the needs of students and the educational partners.

Examples of Duties
Essential responsibilities and other duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

Plans and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students' understanding of course outcomes.
Instructs 15-22 contact hours, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry, each week, or teaches a reduced teaching load recommended by the Dean and approved by the Vice President of Instruction; prepares objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies in accordance to college and department policies; develops course syllabi to be distributed; keeps online courses regularly updated; and begins and ends courses as scheduled.
Ensures the classroom environment (seated, online, or hybrid) is appropriate for all student learners.
Ensures availability for all students, in the classroom and through distance learning, by maintaining established office hours, offering availability by appointment, and by responding to electronic communication in an appropriate, timely manner.
Maintains and completes accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and submits all final reports in an accurate and timely manner.
Remains knowledgeable with the program and/or transfer requirements to deliver accurate, quality academic and career advising and assists with development of transfer pathways.
Develops new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes in the area as needed; recommends appropriate course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment.
Participates in institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants, contributes to developing the division's plans of action as needed.
Assists in planning future resources for equipment, materials, and supplies; recommends staffing needs.
Mentors and evaluates full-time and part-time faculty to ensure quality instruction, assisting with measuring course outcomes, developing outlines and assessments, and completing forms, grades, and attendance reports, if needed.
Participates in the academic programs' recruitment and retention efforts; reviews and provides recommendations for the program publications, webpage, publicity, and other community relations activities and events.
Establishes and maintains productive working relationships with faculty, staff, advisory committees, outside agencies, and educational partners.
Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and successful implementation of department and division goals, the college's Strategic Plan, and state-wide initiatives.
Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate.
Attends workshops, seminars, and conferences; makes presentations to outside agencies as a representative of the college; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study; participates in twenty hours of professional development activities, including required employee training offered by the college.
Actively supports the college's retention, progression, and completion initiatives, leading to all student learners' success.
Supports the college's mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies, procedures, and faculty guidelines.

Marginal Functions:

Serves on standing and ad hoc committees and focus groups; researches and develops recommendations related to academic and instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations to keep instructional programs current.
Supports college functions and cultural activities.
Assists with inventory of programmatic equipment; assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program.
Perform other duties as assigned.

This position description covers the essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional responsibilities. The college reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice.
Qualifications and Working Conditions
Knowledge of:

Principles and techniques of instruction.
Principles and techniques of implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and globalization within courses and programs.
Principles and procedures of record keeping.
Principles and techniques involved in assessment.
Safe work practices and procedures.
Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
The mission, goals, and objectives of CCC&TI.
Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.

Ability to:

Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
Contribute to the teaching and learning of mission, goals, and objectives which complement those of the college.
Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
Establish and maintain productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
Work independently in the absence of supervision.
Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department.
Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Operate a variety of mechanical equipment safely and effectively.

Environmental Conditions:

The coordinator should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve an office and classroom workspace, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours.

The coordinator must maintain the office and teaching environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment.

Physical Conditions:

Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following; standing, walking or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens.

The coordinator is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.

Additionally, the coordinator must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Scheduling Conditions:

This is a full-time, 9-month position. This position requires a minimum of 36 hours weekly in direct service to the institution. The instructor must be on campus or at an approved alternate location for 27 hours per week, Monday through Friday, and allows flexible scheduling for the remaining nine hours.

Traveling Conditions:

Local travel between the Cleveland campus, Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off-campus sites may be needed. Out of state travel is limited, but may be required for training and conferences.

Experience and Training
Experience:
Two years' full-time professional experience as a general sonographer, and/or vascular technologist is required.

Proficiency in teaching methodology, supervision, instruction, evaluation, and guidance is required. Prior teaching experience in a JRC-DMS accredited program is preferred.

Currently certified by ARDMS as Registered Diagnostic Medical Sonographer Abdomen (RDMS in ABD) and OB/Gyn is required.

Training:
Associate's degree in Sonography or related field required.
Bachelor's degree in Sonography or related field preferred.