Company:   Sanford Brown Institute - Cranston

Location:   Cranston, RI 02920

Status:   Full Time
Employee

Job Category:   Medical/Health

Occupations:   General/Other: Medical/Health

Relevant Work Experience:   2+ to 5 Years

Career Level:   Manager (Manager/Supervisor of Staff)

Education Level:   Bachelor's Degree

Contact Information

Reference Code: 11968-13103

About Us

The Sanford-Brown name dates back to 1866 when Rufus C. Crampton, a professor at Illinois College, established a school to meet the growing educational demands of post-Civil War America. Today, there are 9 campuses bearing the name Sanford-Brown College (SBC) and there are 16 other affiliated campuses operating under the names of Sanford-Brown Institute and Missouri College. At Sanford-Brown our goal is to meet the needs of students and employers by providing innovative, focused educational programs in a variety of fields that can help prepare students not just for a job, but also for a career. Sanford-Brown maintains a faculty of dedicated professionals whose goal is providing career-focused programs that can help our graduates achieve success in their chosen industries.

Our educational philosophy is based on delivering a focused educational experience to every student who shows a passion to succeed. Sanford-Brown programs are geared toward learners who are seeking a solid foundation in the knowledge and skills required to be successful in the field of their choice. We provide an enriching, supportive environment to better help students gain proficiency in their chosen area of study. Sanford-Brown classrooms, labs and equipment are industry-current and instructors are dedicated professionals, many with vast working experience in their respective fields. The programs we offer are relevant to employers’ needs and focus on areas that offer exciting employment opportunities.

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Program Chair Diagnostic Medical Sonographer

Program Chair - Diagnostic Medical Sonography

The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program Chair assumes responsibility for the entire Diagnostic Medical Sonography program.  Duties include overseeing the design, development, and assessment of program curricula; scheduling and staffing classes; hiring, training, mentoring, and evaluating program instructors; recommending the purchasing of supplies and equipment; assisting with the coordination of externship sites, including student placement and performance assessment; developing community contacts and chairing advisory board meetings; teaching program courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes; academic advising and career related counseling for students; monitoring student retention and identifying and assist at-risk students; maintaining competency and currency in sonography and healthcare research, trends, issues, and practices, including effective teaching strategies and assessment methods; and providing support for program and institutional initiatives.

·         Teach any assigned courses and act as a substitute instructor as needed

·         Oversee the design, development, revision, and assessment of curricula, including course objectives, instructional methods, learning outcomes, projects, and assessment measures in conjunction with SBU Academics

·         Recommend program equipment, supplies, library materials, textbooks, and other items for purchase and use; monitor the safety and quality of instructional materials.

·         Manage special projects as formally assigned by the Director of Education (including, but not limited to new student orientation programs and open houses, assistance with accreditation preparation, campus events, and supervision of staff)

·         Actively engage in retention activities including documented communication with both students and administration regarding attendance and progress.

·         Identify and refer at-risk students to specific academic support services

·         Ensure course and program learning outcomes are delivered as defined by the syllabus.

·         Chair Advisory Board meetings at least twice a year, and develop community contacts that can assist with job placement, externship site set-up, community involvement, and/or student orientation

·         Attend regularly scheduled program meetings, academic in-service workshops, and college-wide meetings.

·         Maintain credentials as required by accrediting councils/agencies and regulatory bodies

Required Skills

·         Strong organizational skills

·         Registered in at least one of the sonography specialties by ARDMS (AB, OB)

·         Proficiency in Word and Outlook

·         Expertise in interpersonal and oral presentation/written communication skills, as demonstrated by: data sheet, diplomas, degrees, transcripts, certifications, CVs/Resumes, and in personal interview.

NOTE: Relocation assistance is available.

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