Program Director - Medical Assisting

The Program Director is responsible for all aspects of management and administration of their assigned program related to teaching, advising students, program development and effectiveness, clinical/extern site management, internship management, student progression, review and analysis of program data and outcomes, scheduling (student and faculty), student learning outcomes, and retention in accordance with company policies and procedures. In support of the company mission, the Program Director works with the faculty and support staff to promote continuous improvement in the quality of instruction through ongoing development, coaching, and training. The Program Director safeguards and upholds the highest standards of compliance with accrediting bodies, state regulators, institutional policies, procedures, and best practices.

Duties & Responsibilities
Establish and maintain a conducive learning environment for students and faculty
Identify, hire, and train qualified faculty
Monitor and promote the integration of the Ancora Education Learning Philosophy and Core Classroom Principles in daily instruction and student interaction
Partner with the Director of Education to lead the faculty development efforts of the department, including orientation, ongoing training, and professional development
Provide timely faculty mentoring, observations, coaching, and feedback
Maintain course schedules and assign faculty workloads in accordance with company and regulatory policies
Work in conjunction with the Executive Director and Director of Education to ensure appropriate levels of equipment, training aides, and materials that support the program curriculum and learning objectives
Ensure ongoing compliance of the program, maintaining national and programmatic accreditation standards
Identify, coordinate, and maintain working relationships with outside entities that provide clinical/extern experiences
Advise students on academic performance and program progression
Evaluate program-specific outcomes and implement improvement strategies as needed 
Maintain curriculum in accordance with company, state, and accreditor standards
Other duties as assigned

Skills

Certification or higher degree in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education as required by specific program standards.
Current, valid licensure where appropriate
Meets all state and accreditor requirements to qualify as an instructor for the corresponding program
1 year of management experience
Understanding of adult learning principles evidenced by shown ability to teach/train adult learners
Strong written, oral, and interpersonal communication skills with demonstrated success in collaborating with diverse groups of employees and customers
Ability to drive/travel to various extern/clinical/job sites
Demonstrated knowledge, skills, and ability in administration within an education program

PREFERRED:
Higher level degree than the minimum programmatic requirement in the corresponding program from an academic institution accredited by a regional or national accrediting agency that is recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Experience with curriculum writing
3 years of healthcare experience as a medical assistant.

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