Program Director

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The newly developed Associate Degree in Radiography program is seeking a Program Director responsible for leading and managing the program, developing and maintaining curriculum, supervising and mentoring faculty, developing clinical partnerships, conducting program evaluation, and performing related administrative duties. This role demands strong leadership, communication, clinical expertise, and organizational skills.

This role includes overseeing the initial accreditation for the program by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT). The Program Director is also responsible for strategic leadership, ensuring educational excellence, and compliance to accreditation standards.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Develops, organizes, implements, monitors, and evaluates all aspects of the Radiography Program.
• Obtains and maintains program accreditation from the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT).
• Manages the program budget and resources effectively
• Oversees course curriculum including course scheduling and staffing.
• Oversees the development of an energized radiography lab on campus.
• Develops partnerships with healthcare facilities for clinical placements including assisting with the coordination of clinical site placements and assessing student performance.
• Provides academic advising and career related counseling for students and monitors student retention including identifies and assists at-risk students.
• Develops community and partnership contacts including creating and managing an advisory board.
• Teaches didactic and clinical courses as needed according to specified learning outcomes and accreditation standards.
• Hires, trains, mentors, and evaluates personnel employed within the Radiography Program.
• Ensures program faculty remain current in licensure, certification, and professional development.

Other Functions:

• Maintains current knowledge of the professional discipline and education methodologies through continuing professional development.
• Manages special projects assigned by supervisor.
• Actively participates in the university including attending university meetings, participating in a university committee, attending a university wide community day, and graduation.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• Strong communication, leadership, and organizational skills.
• Excellent analytical, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills.
• A sustained record of excellence as a radiography educator.
• Experience applying universal design learning (UDL) for radiography education.
• In-depth knowledge of JRCERT accreditation processes and requirements.
• Proficient in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, program administration and academic advising
• Proficiency in use of instructional technologies platforms including Microsoft Office and Canvas.

Education, Training and Experience:

• Master's degree required
• Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and registration in radiography
• Eligible to obtain State of Connecticut radiographer licensure
• Documents three years' clinical experience in the professional discipline
• Documents two years' experience as an instructor in a JRCERT accredited program

Special Requirements:

• Goodwin University offers trimester courses with spring, summer and fall semesters. The Radiography program is designed to maintain student's enrollment with the trimester schedule.
• Course offerings will start in the spring 2027 semester for the evening/weekend students. Starting in the Fall of 2027, two cohorts will be enrolled one during the day and one in the evening/weekend. This may require evening instruction as part of the initial job requirements.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.)