Program Director Healthcare Specialist

Manage all elements of the designated academic programs, including program accreditation, coordination and compliance documentation with state licensing boards and Homeland Security, student advising, enrollment management, program administration, board exam facilitation and outcomes review, instructional quality, representation at statewide curriculum committees, and human resource management ensuring coordination with academic and non-academic departments. Coordinate with faculty in the School of Public Affairs and Social Services, particularly the Human Services and Homeland Security programs. Provide quality and engaging instruction in all delivery methods and formats within specific academic programs. Provide timely and meaningful feedback to students regarding the mastery of course and program learning outcomes. Engage students outside of class in support of the curriculum and co-curriculum. Provide institutional support and community engagement. Participate meaningfully in student retention and completion initiatives. Support the college’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. Conform to campus expectations of faculty performance and engagement.

Major Responsibilities

Program Administration

• Complete annual Program Review, including analysis of trend data and resources. 

• Complete documentation as necessary to maintain good standing with Indiana and Kentucky state licensing boards and Indiana Homeland Security.

• Engage internally and externally with employers and other economic sector experts, deans, vice presidents, and as a member of the statewide curriculum committee to ensure alignment of quality, relevant, and market-driven curriculum in alignment with accreditation standards.

• Maintain office administrative hours in accordance with the faculty loading guidelines in ASOM 7.2 – Faculty Job Descriptions and Loading.

• Coordinate program advisory committees ensuring broad-based membership and participatory agendas per college policy and accreditation standards.

• Coordinate with campus leadership to ensure maintenance of organized and up-to-date industry-standard instructional laboratory facilities.

• Oversee equipment maintenance and purchases.

• Oversee purchases of supplies for instructional laboratories.

• Ensure clinical rotation assignments meet standards as established by the College.

• Utilize data and college data reporting systems to support program growth and success.

Instruction

• Deliver assigned classes using pedagogy and technology that best support student learning, and following college loading policy, course objectives, and program learning outcomes.  

• Facilitate student achievement of expected program learning outcomes.  

• Ensure the classroom and instructional laboratory environment are conducive to student learning and in adherence to federal, state, and college safety standards and practices. 

• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.

• Use Learning Management System (e.g. Canvas) to facilitate teaching, learning, assessment, and communication.

• Develop and maintain curriculum and supporting course materials in keeping with and furtherance of course objectives and program learning outcomes.

Enrollment Management, Student Retention, and Student Success

• Provide academic-related coaching and academic monitoring to School of Health Science students in partnership with professional academic advising staff.

• Monitor and document student performance throughout the semester, including use of technology for academic advising alerts; provide necessary interventions to include communication with students, tutoring and other academic supports, and referrals to appropriate college resources. 

• Maintain posted office hours and student engagement hours in accordance with campus expectations and the faculty loading policy in the Academic Support and Operations Manual (ASOM 7.2).  

• Promote and assist in student recruitment, retention, and successful completion of programs, including outreach to students by phone, technology tools, and other electronic means. 

• Review and analyze program data as related to completion, retention, and industry needs.

• Determine and lead action steps positively impacting retention, completion, and credentialing board success rates. 

• Support development of student clinical rotations and other real-work experiences to support the curriculum and student experiential learning. 

• Create course schedules conducive to student learning and student access maximizing utilization of existing classroom and laboratories. 

• Create, update, and maintain programmatic completion guides.

• Coordinate with Enrollment Services, student support offices (ie. IvyLife and IvyCares), and Academic Advising to facilitate student progress from admissions to program application to successful completion.

                 

Community Relations and Business Outreach

• Participate in community engagement activities on behalf of the college to advance the college’s relationships within its service area as appropriate for program, school, or campus.  

• Develop community/industry/business contacts to advance college relationships within service area as appropriate in the program or school. 

Professional Development

• Participate in professional development activities that may include scheduled training, time spent onsite in related business and industries, and self-study to advance instructional and technical skills as well as current knowledge within the field of study.

• Ensure completion of professional development required to maintain professional licensure. 

• Meet all professional development requirements of program accreditors.

• Stay current in contemporary pedagogy, digital technology, and other technology related to teaching that best support student learning.

• Maintain strong working knowledge of current technologies appropriate to professional area of instruction. 

Institutional Support

• Provide institutional support as expected by college administration that may include curriculum development, classroom management, accreditation efforts, committee and task force assignments, attendance at commencement or other activities that are college-wide or specific to the campus, program, or school. 

• Support and engage with CareerLink and Development (Ivy Tech Foundation).  

• Participate in school, campus, and College meetings.

• Participate in alumni activities.

• Adhere to college and campus academic policies. 

Human Resource Management 

• Coordinate recruitment, evaluation, and development of full-time and adjunct faculty with Human Resources and the Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs (or designee).

• Review and respond to faculty, staff, and student issues.  

• Ensure compliance with loading policies for full-time and adjunct faculty.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

Minimum Qualifications

A qualified program director in Healthcare Specialist meets all of the following criteria: 

• Possesses an earned baccalaureate or higher degree from a regionally accredited institution and 

• Has a minimum of 2 years directly related work experience; and

• Holds certification or licensure in a healthcare discipline providing care or service directly to patients.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience preparing accreditation documents including self-study and annual reports.

• Experience with Homeland Security and Public Safety programs.

This is a 12-month administrative faculty position. 

Please submit Resume or Curriculum Vitae and Cover Letter.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.