Medical Lab Tech/Medical Lab Scientist Program Director

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Sullivan University is an organization that is truly committed to making a difference. We host a wide variety of career opportunities, offer a family-oriented culture, and invest in our employees.

Join us if you want:

• Internal Mobility

• The Opportunity to Make a Difference in the Lives of our Students

• Professional Training and Development

• Individual Coaching

• A Diverse and Positive Work Environment

• To Support Local Charities through the Sullivan Cares Program

What Can We Offer YOU?

• 90% Tuition Discount through the Master's degree level for the employee and 40% dependent discount after your first quarter from date of hire (dependent discount increases to 90% after 3 years).

• A Generous Benefits Package with Medical, Dental, Vision, Life, AD&D, Long-Term Care, Short Term Care, Auto, and Home Insurance.

• 401K

• Competitive Salary

• 11 Paid Holidays

• Paid Vacation and Sick Time

• Employee Referral Bonus

• Employee Discounts at Local Restaurants and Venues

• Comprehensive Wellness Program

We are currently looking for a Medical Lab Tech/Medical Lab Scientist program director to aid in starting a new MLT/MLS program. This position is part-time during the initial planning and accreditation start-up process for the program. The plan is to transition this position to a full-time program director closer to the start of student enrollment.

The Program Director is responsible for assisting the Dean with the management of instructors, curriculum and educational resources for the efficient and effective operation of the assigned academic area to achieve the mission of the academic area and the institution.

Responsibilities of the position include:

• Evaluates, develops, and maintains all area specific curriculum in cooperation with the respective faculty (chairs/directors/deans) of other campuses, the Vice Provost/Provost, and the Curriculum Committee.

• Oversees the development and maintenance of area specific syllabi. Ensures course descriptions and objectives of syllabi match catalog.

• Ensures instructors utilize learning management system and curriculum as directed in accordance with course objectives and within guidelines of faculty academic freedom.

• Oversees the selection of area specific course text materials, equipment, library support materials, curriculum maps, etc.

• Conducts faculty classroom observations, reviews faculty performance and makes recommendations to the Dean for annual faculty reviews.

• Ensures faculty maintain required credentials.

• Assists the Dean with the hiring and supervision of program faculty and clinical site supervisors, where applicable.

• Works closely with the Dean and University Registrar to ensure course offerings are appropriate and efficiently meets the needs of the institution.

• Works closely with the Dean and University Registrar to ensure faculty course assignments are appropriate based on documented credentials.

• Conducts regular program and curriculum review meetings; submits minutes of meetings to appropriate personnel.

• Promotes a productive academic environment for faculty and students.

• Facilitates the resolution of student issues and complaints of the program under purview.

• Ensures classroom and equipment are available to ensure goals of classroom instruction are achieved, to include skills lab inventory, where applicable.

• Teaches course load as assigned by the Dean and performs functions of a faculty member as indicated on the faculty job description.

• Works with the Dean to evaluate and report assessment of student learning in accordance with course and program-level assessment plans.

• Works in conjunction with respective faculty (chairs/directors/deans) to ensure compliance with accrediting and other regulatory criteria/standards as it relates to program offerings.

• Manages programmatic accreditation/approvals/licensing agency activities to include self- studies, monthly and annual reports, as necessary.

• Acts as program chair for advisory committee meetings.

• Performs academic advising/student support for students in the program area to include the evaluation of new student applications for acceptance as deemed necessary.

• Participates in the faculty professional development program.

• Develops and maintains collaborative relationships with administrators and other departments of the college, related clinical facilities, and community agencies to promote an optimal learning environment.

• Works with Dean to prepare and administer the program budget.

• Works with Dean to assess and revise admission, retention, and progression criteria.

• Routinely reviews, evaluates and revises program policies as necessary.

• Works with Dean to facilitate continuing academies and professional development of faculty.

• Works with Dean to guide the development and negotiations of contracts with clinical facilities.

• Maintains a system of records and reports to include enrolled and previously enrolled students, program meetings, faculty members, program development, plans and evaluations, equipment maintenance, and equipment licensure.

• Routinely monitors program compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

• Assists in providing accommodations to students with ADA issues and ensuring faculty involvement when appropriate.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements of the position include:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in respective (or related) discipline.

• Has and maintains ASCP‐BOC or ASCPi -BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist.

• Three years of experience as a faculty member in an institution of higher education.

• An equivalent combination of education and work experience may be considered.

• Has knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures.

• Good managerial and organizational skills.

• Excellent verbal, interpersonal, and written communication, problem-solving, and customer service skills required.

• Proficient knowledge of Microsoft programs such as Excel, Word, Outlook, and Explorer required.

• Expertise in technology relevant to the discipline.

• Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously and efficiently while meeting required deadlines.

• Ability to maintain concentration and attention to detail while working for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to sit and/or stand for extended periods of time.

• Must be able to hear and speak well enough to communicate with students, faculty, and staff face to face and via the telephone.

This job description lists the major responsibilities of the job title listed. By no means is the job limited only to the responsibilities listed. Cooperation between employees is expected during periods of heavier than normal workloads and revisions to these duties on either a temporary or permanent basis is possible.

The Sullivan University System is an Equal Opportunity Employer.