Diagnostic Medical Sonography (Ultrasound) Program Director

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Job Description:\n\nDepartment: Academic Affairs – Diagnostic Medical SonographyPosition Title: Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program DirectorEmployment Classification: Full-Time, Exempt (subject to applicable wage-and-hour law)Reports To: Director of Academic Affairs / Dean of Academic AffairsInstitutional Oversight: School DirectorLocation: Forest Hills, Queens, New YorkEffective Date: October 2026 1. POSITION SUMMARY The Diagnostic Medical Sonography (DMS) Program Director provides academic, administrative, instructional, clinical, and operational leadership for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program at AMAT Healthcare Institute. The Program Director is responsible for ensuring that the ultrasound program maintains high standards of educational quality, academic integrity, student achievement, faculty effectiveness, clinical competency, and compliance with applicable institutional policies and regulatory requirements. The Program Director oversees the curriculum, instructional delivery, laboratory education, clinical externship coordination, faculty supervision, student academic progression, and program assessment. The position works collaboratively with the Director of Academic Affairs, School Director, faculty, Registrar, Student Services, Admissions, and other administrative departments to support institutional effectiveness and continuous program improvement. The Program Director must demonstrate the qualifications, professional judgment, leadership ability, and clinical expertise necessary to manage a postsecondary healthcare education program. 2. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS EducationBachelor's degree from an appropriately accredited institution in any academic discipline.Certificate or diploma in Diagnostic Medical Sonography from an appropriately recognized educational program.Current ARDMS certification in a specialty relevant to the ultrasound program.Minimum two years of full-time clinical experience as a registered diagnostic medical sonographer. Professional CredentialsCurrent ARDMS certification in an appropriate sonography specialty, such as Abdomen (AB), Obstetrics and Gynecology (OB/GYN), or Vascular Technology (RVT), strongly preferred.ARRT(S) or another relevant nationally recognized sonography credential may be considered where appropriate.Current professional credentials must be maintained when required for assigned duties. Professional ExperienceMinimum two years of recent clinical experience in diagnostic medical sonography.Prior experience in program management, faculty supervision, curriculum development, or academic administration strongly preferred.Experience with ultrasound laboratory operations, clinical site coordination, and student competency assessment. 3. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES A. Academic Program LeadershipProvide overall academic and administrative leadership for the DMS Program.Ensure the program operates in accordance with its approved curriculum, institutional policies, and applicable regulatory requirements.Establish annual program goals aligned with the institutional mission and strategic plan.Coordinate instructional schedules, faculty assignments, laboratory sessions, and clinical education activities.Maintain appropriate communication with the Director of Academic Affairs regarding program operations and academic concerns.Participate in academic leadership meetings, institutional planning, and program reviews.Recommend program improvements based on student performance, employer feedback, faculty input, and assessment findings.Prepare periodic program reports for Academic Affairs and the School Director. B. Curriculum Development and Academic StandardsOversee implementation and periodic review of the Diagnostic Medical Sonography curriculum.Ensure instructional content reflects current sonography practice, professional standards, and approved program objectives.Review course syllabi, instructional materials, lesson plans, laboratory assignments, and assessment instruments.Ensure course learning outcomes are measurable and aligned with program-level student learning outcomes.Support appropriate application of Bloom's Taxonomy and higher-order learning objectives.Coordinate curriculum mapping to demonstrate the progression of knowledge and clinical competencies.Verify that instructional hours, laboratory activities, and clinical experiences correspond to the approved curriculum.Present proposed curriculum changes to the Curriculum Committee and Director of Academic Affairs for review and approval before implementation.Maintain curriculum review documentation and evidence of continuous improvement.Collaborate with Academic Affairs on future degree-level curriculum development if authorized. C. Faculty Supervision and DevelopmentProvide direct program-level supervision and instructional guidance to assigned ultrasound faculty.Participate in faculty recruitment, interviews, credential reviews, and hiring recommendations.Assist with faculty orientation and training.Review faculty instructional performance and classroom effectiveness.Conduct or participate in classroom and laboratory observations.Identify professional development needs and recommend faculty training.Verify that assigned instructors have appropriate qualifications for their courses.Monitor faculty compliance with institutional attendance, grading, assessment, and documentation policies.Address faculty concerns and escalate personnel matters through the established administrative chain of command.Support faculty participation in academic committees and institutional assessment activities. D. Ultrasound Laboratory ManagementOversee instructional activities in the ultrasound laboratory.Ensure that ultrasound machines, transducers, training materials, and related equipment are available and suitable for instructional use.Coordinate laboratory schedules and supervised hands-on training.Establish and enforce laboratory safety procedures.Monitor infection prevention, equipment cleaning, and appropriate professional conduct.Ensure students receive supervised instruction before independent competency assessment.Maintain laboratory skills checklists and practical examination documentation.Identify equipment maintenance, replacement, and purchasing needs.Report equipment deficiencies and safety concerns promptly.Ensure laboratory training is aligned with clinical competencies required by the program. E. Clinical Externship and Clinical Education OversightCoordinate with designated clinical education personnel to support student clinical placements.Verify that clinical sites provide appropriate learning opportunities and supervision.Monitor student progress during externships.Ensure required clinical documentation, competency evaluations, and attendance records are maintained.Communicate with clinical preceptors regarding student performance.Address clinical performance deficiencies and coordinate remediation.Participate in evaluating the suitability and effectiveness of clinical affiliation sites.Recommend additional clinical partnerships when needed.Ensure students complete all required clinical hours and competencies before program completion.Report clinical site concerns to Academic Affairs and institutional leadership. F. Student Academic Progression and SuccessMonitor student academic performance, attendance, laboratory competency, and clinical progression.Identify students at risk of academic failure or unsuccessful program completion.Coordinate tutoring, remediation, academic advising, and other support interventions.Participate in academic warning and progression reviews.Review student competency assessment results and recommend corrective measures.Ensure academic decisions are consistent with institutional policies.Collaborate with Student Services on student concerns, complaints, and academic appeals.Support student preparation for professional credentialing examinations.Promote ethical conduct, professionalism, patient safety, and effective communication.Maintain appropriate confidentiality of student educational records. G. Accreditation and Regulatory ComplianceSupport compliance with applicable ABHES standards, NYSED requirements, BPSS-approved program requirements, and institutional policies.Maintain organized and accurate program records for regulatory reviews.Participate in accreditation self-studies, institutional evaluations, and site visits.Prepare program-level evidence related to curriculum, faculty qualifications, student outcomes, laboratory instruction, and clinical education.Monitor program compliance with approved instructional hours and academic requirements.Identify potential compliance deficiencies and report them to Academic Affairs.Implement approved corrective actions within established deadlines.Participate in institutional quality assurance activities.Support accurate reporting of retention, placement, and other applicable student achievement measures.Maintain readiness for internal and external program reviews. H. Program Effectiveness and Outcomes AssessmentDevelop and implement a documented annual DMS Program Effectiveness Review.Monitor student retention, course completion, academic progression, graduation, and graduate placement.Review certification examination outcomes when applicable and when reliable data are available.Collect feedback from students, graduates, employers, clinical preceptors, and faculty.Analyze performance against approved institutional benchmarks.Identify trends, deficiencies, and opportunities for improvement.Develop measurable corrective action plans.Document implementation and follow-up assessment of improvement activities.Present program outcomes to the Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness Committee.Maintain evidence of the continuous improvement process. I. Academic Governance and Institutional Collaboration The Program Director shall participate in institutional academic governance and support shared decision-making. Responsibilities include:Participating in Curriculum Committee meetings.Participating in Faculty Council meetings as assigned.Supporting the Assessment and Institutional Effectiveness Committee.Providing program reports to the Director of Academic Affairs.Collaborating with the Registrar on academic records and graduation eligibility.Coordinating with Admissions to communicate accurate program requirements.Working with Student Services to address student academic support needs.Participating in faculty development and institutional training.Supporting institutional planning and program expansion initiatives. The Program Director shall not independently approve substantial curriculum changes, alter admission standards, authorize graduation exceptions, or modify institutional academic policies without the required institutional approvals. 4. REPORTING STRUCTURE AND AUTHORITY The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director reports directly to the Director of Academic Affairs or Dean of Academic Affairs. The School Director maintains institutional executive oversight. The Program Director has operational responsibility for the DMS Program, including faculty coordination, instructional quality, student competency monitoring, and program-level assessment. Institution-wide academic policy, curriculum approval, faculty governance, and academic quality assurance remain subject to the established institutional governance structure. Chain of Command: School Director↓Director / Dean of Academic Affairs↓Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Director↓DMS Faculty / Laboratory Instructors / Assigned Clinical Education Personnel↓Students 5. REQUIRED PROGRAM RECORDS The Program Director shall maintain or coordinate the maintenance of the following records:Approved DMS curriculum and course syllabi.Course and program learning outcomes.Curriculum maps.Faculty qualification and assignment records.Faculty observation and evaluation documentation.Laboratory competency assessment records.Clinical externship and competency records.Student progression and remediation reports.Program retention and placement outcome reports.Program effectiveness and annual assessment reports.Curriculum Committee submissions and recommendations.Faculty development and training records.Equipment inventory and maintenance records.Clinical affiliation documentation.Corrective action plans and follow-up evidence. All records must be maintained in accordance with institutional retention policies, confidentiality requirements, and applicable regulatory obligations. 6. PERFORMANCE EVALUATION The Program Director's performance will be evaluated at least annually by the Director of Academic Affairs, with input from institutional leadership as appropriate. Evaluation areas include: Performance Area Academic leadership and curriculum quality Faculty supervision and instructional effectiveness Student success and academic progression Clinical and laboratory education Accreditation and regulatory compliance Program assessment and continuous improvement These weights are recommended internal evaluation criteria and may be modified through institutional approval. 7. PROFESSIONAL EXPECTATIONS The Program Director is expected to:Demonstrate ethical leadership and professional integrity.Maintain appropriate boundaries with students and faculty.Promote a respectful and inclusive educational environment.Maintain confidentiality of student and employee information.Demonstrate professional communication and sound judgment.Remain knowledgeable about developments in sonography education and clinical practice.Support the institution's mission and educational objectives.Cooperate with institutional and regulatory reviews.Identify and promptly report academic, operational, or safety concerns.Perform additional related duties assigned by the Director of Academic Affairs or School Director. 8. WORK SCHEDULE AND AVAILABILITY This position is expected to maintain a regular administrative and instructional presence consistent with program needs. The Program Director must be available for faculty supervision, academic meetings, student consultations, laboratory oversight, clinical coordination, and institutional evaluation activities. Evening or weekend availability may be required based on program scheduling. 9. INSTITUTIONAL AUTHORITY AND LIMITATIONS The Program Director may recommend instructional changes, faculty assignments, student remediation plans, equipment purchases, and program improvement measures. Final authority for institutional budget approval, employment decisions, substantial academic policy changes, and regulatory submissions remains with the designated institutional officials. The Program Director must follow established institutional policies and approval procedures.\n\nCompany Description:\n\nIdeal Candidate\n\nWe are looking for an experienced sonographer who enjoys sharing clinical knowledge and helping students develop strong technical and professional skills. The successful cand

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Ideal Candidate\n\nWe are looking for an experienced sonographer who enjoys sharing clinical knowledge and helping students develop strong technical and professional skills. The successful candidate should be comfortable providing hands-on scanning demonstrations, evaluating student competencies, and mentoring students as they prepare to enter the diagnostic medical sonography profession.\n\nWhy Join AMAT Healthcare Institute?\n\nJoin a growing healthcare education institution dedicated to preparing students for careers in the healthcare field. Our instructors have the opportunity to bring their real-world clinical experience into the classroom and directly contribute to the professional development of future diagnostic medical sonographers.\n\nAMAT Healthcare Institute is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Employment decisions are made without unlawful discrimination based on protected characteristics under applicable federal, state, and local laws.