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Description: The Swedish Institute, College of Health Sciences is developing a new Diagnostic Medical Sonography Associates of Applied Science Degree program for launch in 2024. We are looking for a Diagnostic Medical Sonography Dean/Program Director to guide the development of the program and move it through the accreditation process. The ideal candidate is a creative, problem-solving person with administrative and teaching experience in a higher education setting, knowledge of the sonography field, clear and effective communication skills, and who listens and works well with others. JOB SUMMARY The Diagnostic Medical Sonography Dean/Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the program, including the administration, planning, continuous review, development, and general effectiveness of the program. Responsibilities also include meeting and maintaining program accreditation requirements, systematic review of program effectiveness among didactic, laboratory, and clinical components, student recruitment, committee assignments and serving as a liaison with health care facilities. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIESPlans, administers, manages, and evaluates the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and course offerings, in a teaching and learning environment that utilizes face-to-face and digital solutions for courses, textbooks, learning labs, on-line tutoring, and other learning support services.Provides leadership and vision for the creation and implementation of a strategic plan for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program.Develops and implements program initiation and all changes and courses in response to the needs of the community.In collaboration with faculty functions as the instructional leader for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program in the development, assessment, and revision of curricula, program outcomes, and student learning outcomes.Interacts with community groups, local school districts and business and industry regarding their specific training needs.Assists in the development and the writing of proposals and reports to NYSED, ACCSC, and CAAHEP.Provides recommendations to the Chief Academic Officer for the employment, assignment, evaluation and professional development of all full-time and adjunct Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program faculty.Verifies and approves Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program faculty credentials in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer.Participates in faculty and committee activities.Reviews, maintains and evaluates the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program budget and assists in the appropriation of funds and expenditures relating to the program and courses.Develops, implements, monitors and revises Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program policies and procedures in collaboration with the Chief Academic Officer. Leads the process for systematic Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program review and evaluation as per the model adopted by Swedish Institute.Develops and maintains positive partnerships with the local workforce boards, local economic development agencies, program advisory committees, business and industry, school districts, and other governmental, community, business and educational institutions of the College's service area to ensure the needs of the area businesses, credit, and non-credit students are met.Assists in the development of marketing and promotional strategies for the Diagnostic Medical Sonography Program and courses.Works with the Clinical coordinator, Director of Student Services, Chief Academic Officer, faculty and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with Swedish Institute policies and procedures.Attends the workplace regularly, reports to work punctually and follows a work schedule to keep up with the demands of the worksite (which may be remote, on campus or at an off-site location).Working hours may include evenings, holidays or weekends depending on deadline requirements and special events.Uses interpersonal skill