About this role
Radiography Program Director (Full-Time)
Location: Chula Vista, CA (Chula Vista Campus) | On-Site
Type: Full-Time | Salaried Exempt
Department: Radiography Program
Compensation: $98,705 – $123,185 per year
Position Summary
Are you a visionary radiography leader with a passion for shaping the next generation of imaging professionals? Our Chula Vista campus is seeking a dynamic and dedicated Radiography Program Director to helm our JRCERT-accredited program.
This is a unique opportunity to leave your mark on a thriving program. As the architect of its future, you will be responsible for developing a robust curriculum, guiding a team of dedicated faculty, maintaining strong clinical partnerships, and stewarding the program through continuous improvement and accreditation. This role combines strategic oversight, academic instruction, and hands-on mentorship—making it ideal for a professional ready to advance into a comprehensive leadership position.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Leadership & Program Administration:
• Program Strategy: Determine, establish, and implement department goals while collaborating with administration on overall program design.
• Curriculum Design: Develop and maintain a functional, high-quality curriculum; evaluate course content and review new textbooks.
• Accreditation & Compliance: Prepare self-study materials for JRCERT accreditation, maintain all ARRT records, and compile required annual reports.
Student Success & Instruction:
• Teaching Duties: Perform the core instructional functions of a Radiography Instructor, preparing didactic instruction and course objectives.
• Student Retention: Monitor student progress, review class retention rates, and meet with at-risk students to problem-solve barriers and maintain an institutional student success rate of 80%+.
• Academic Administration: Evaluate student performance against course objectives, maintain accurate grades per policy, and submit final semester grades for transcripts.
Clinical Coordination & Site Management:
• Clinical Partnerships: Secure new clinical sites and negotiate affiliation agreements with local healthcare facilities.
• Site Visits: Visit clinical sites regularly to evaluate student performance, progress, and learning environments.
• Preceptor Engagement: Coordinate with site instructors to ensure clinical rotations are educationally effective and aligned with program goals.
Faculty, Fiscal & Operational Management:
• Team Leadership: Supervise radiography faculty and staff, assign teaching loads, and organize educational workshops and in-services for didactic and clinical instructors.
• Budgetary Oversight: Monitor the department budget and expenditures, managing resources to maintain a high-performing and sustainable program.
Minimum Qualifications
• Education: Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Credential: Current, active registration in Radiography with the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT).
• Clinical Experience: Minimum of three (3) years of occupational experience as a Radiologic Technologist.
• Teaching Experience: Minimum of two (2) years of experience as an instructor in a JRCERT-accredited radiography program.
• Leadership Skills: Proven proficiency in curriculum design, educational evaluation, and program administration.
Compensation & Employee-Owner Benefits
• Hiring Range: $98,705 to $123,185 annual salary.
• Ownership: Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP)—become a direct stakeholder in our 100% employee-owned company.
• Healthcare Options: Medical (PPO & 2 HDHP options), Dental, and Vision coverage for overall well-being.
• Financial & Retirement: 401(k) Plan, Health Savings Account (HSA), Flexible Spending Account (FSA), and company-provided Basic Life Insurance.
• Income Protection: Short-term and Long-term Disability coverage.
• Work-Life & Growth: Generous Paid Time Off (PTO), Paid Holiday Pay, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Tuition Reimbursement, and Health & Wellness rewards.