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Respiratory Therapy - Program Director
Our Mission:
At Concorde Career Colleges, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are on a mission to empower individuals to achieve their healthcare career goals through education, professionalism, and community development. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Respiratory TherapyProgram Director to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare professionals.
Position Summary:
We are seeking a passionate and dedicated individual to join our team as the Program Director. The Program Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students and ensuring the success of our program. This position requires a strong commitment to our mission, a drive for continued professional development, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of students and the community.
Responsibilities:
Key Responsibilities:
- Set the example and be the role model for professionalism and conduct for program staff and students
- Ensure academic quality of the instruction provided to the students
- Participate in student, campus, and community activities as required
- Actively participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of Concorde, enhance student opportunity, and build the professional network
- Responsible for recruiting, training, orienting, and supervising faculty members for the department
- Ensure faculty are providing active and engaging learning experiences to students within a respectful environment that is conducive to learning, and focused on student satisfaction and positive results
- Participate in and document ongoing faculty and professional development activities including any Continuing Education Units (CEUs) that may be required for certification or licensure where required by law. This also includes ensuring these activities are occurring and documented for faculty
- Adhere to Concorde policies and accreditor standards
- Ensure the safety of the department meets legal and regulatory guidelines and standards of the program
- Conduct and document regular department staff/faculty meetings
- Ensure faculty files are maintained and complete as per the Academic Dean’s requirements
- Assist with ongoing review and development of program curriculum
- Ensure that all appropriate surveys are conducted timely and reviewed effectively
- Provide regular performance feedback, including formal classroom observations, to all faculty as appropriate and be open to coaching from Academic Dean
- Advise, coach and mentor students as appropriate and necessary
- Provide support and supervision to ensure programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes are met
- Ensure compliance with all requirements of programmatic and institutional accreditors including advisory committee meetings, scheduled and unannounced visits, annual reports, self-studies, and response
- Review and ensure accurate and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling
- Assist with and attend graduation as requested
- Teach classes as and when necessary and as permitted by any programmatic accreditor
- Assist with student orientations
- Participate in the budgeting process and supervise procurement to ensure that program needs are met
- Review and assist with implementation of the Satisfactory Academic Progress process, including grade audits and timely completion of student advising
- Perform other duties, as assigned
SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITY:
- All program faculty and staff
OTHER COMMENTS/REQUIREMENTS
The Program Director must have knowledge of the Respiratory Therapy field and the clinical application of the classroom knowledge. The Program Director must have management and communication skills and the knowledge and ability to judge instructors’ competence. The position requires a strong attention to detail and a positive professional attitude. The knowledge and skills of computer applications have become an essential component of performing the duties required of the Program Director.
Qualifications: Qualifications:
To be successful in this role, you should have:
Minimum of four years clinical experience as an RRT- Two years’ experience in a CoArc accredited program as an educator or clinical preceptor
- Minimum of bachelor’s degree
- Must hold a valid Registered Respiratory Therapy (RRT) credential
- Must hold a current state license
Join the Mission: At Concorde you're a partner in shaping healthcare's future. Your role goes beyond the classroom and the college, it's about building a thriving community of healthcare professionals who will make a difference.
What’s in it for you?
Impact the lives of aspiring healthcare professionals and contribute to community development.- Embrace a mission-driven environment that values growth and compassion.
- Access continued professional development and growth opportunities.
- Participate in personal and community development initiatives.
- Competitive salary and benefits package.
- Collaborative and inclusive work environment.
Join us at Concorde, where you can make a real impact on the lives of our students, contribute to community development, and continue your own professional and personal development journey. If you are passionate about healthcare education and dedicated to our mission, we encourage you to apply today.
Compensation: $70k-100k/annually (Based on Education/Experience)
Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer
Concorde Career Colleges is a proud Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants, regardless of race, color, genetic information, national origin, religion or belief, sex, affectional or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, immigration status, ancestry, age, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status, are encouraged to apply and will receive equal consideration based on merit, qualifications, and business need.
