Location: 15800 S. State Street, South Holland
Job
Type: Administrator
Job Number: 00305
Department: Allied
Health
Division:
Academic Services
Closing Date:
6/30/2026 5:00 PM
Central
Description
The Program Director of Medical Imaging will report to the Dean of
Allied Health & Career Programs and shall be responsible for assure achievement of the program’s goals and outcomes, and is responsible for
all aspects of the program, including the organization, administration, continuous review, planning, development and general effectiveness
of the program. The Program Director must provide supervision, administration, and coordination of the instructional staff in the academic
and clinical phases of the educational program. The director will be responsible for the educational welfare of students and the
professional needs of staff in the department. Working cooperatively with faculty and staff, operating within established duties and
responsibilities, the Program Director has the administrative oversight and authority to manage decisions on matters related to Medical
Imaging and provides leadership for faculty and staff in offering quality educational services for college students, and supervise and
evaluate the performances of assigned personnel.
Examples of Duties
ESSENTIAL
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.
- Provide leadership and management for
Radiologic Technology, MRI, and potentially additional imaging programs. - Develop and maintain relationships and correspondence with
ICCB, HLC and appropriate accrediting agency. Pursues JRCERT accreditation for the Radiologic Technology Program. - Aligns program
policies and procedures with college and outside regulatory agencies. - Collaborate with leaders in the private and public sectors and
educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs. - Coordinate with hospitals and other healthcare agencies for
clinical and employment placements for students. - Ensure program accountability efforts.
- Collaborate with faculty in
curriculum development, revisions, outcomes assessment, program - review and retention activities to support student
success. - Effectively plan and manage the budget and purchasing in coordination with program faculty and dean.
- Collaborate
with faculty to develop and staff the academic schedule. - Address student issues and concerns.
- Manage the tenure process and
faculty evaluations per contractual guidelines. - Participate in district, state, and community committees and outreach
activities. - Assist in coordination of annual advisory board meetings.
- Act as a radiation safety officer.
- Collaborate
with faculty and staff on lab maintenance. - Manage selective enrollment for imaging programs.
Minimum
Qualifications
- Master’s degree in medical Imaging field or other relevant area
- Two years’ experience as an
instructor in a JRCERT accredited program - Holds current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification and
registration, or equivalent, in radiography - Knowledge of JRCERT accreditation
- Three to five years of clinical experience in
professional discipline - Proficient in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, program administration, and academic
advising - Excellent written and oral communication skills.
- Experience in curriculum development and assessment.
- Must
successfully pass a criminal background check.
Supplemental Information
PREFERRED
QUALIFICATIONS:
- Doctorate degree from regionally accredited institution of higher education
- Additional
certifications such as CIIP or MRSO - Previous college-level teaching experience
- Previous grant writing, implementation
experience - Familiarity with Ellucian and D2L Brightspace
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Ability to
frequently stand and walk - Ability to use hands to handle, feel, and manipulate objects, tools, or controls
- Ability to
occasionally lift and/or move up to 75 pounds. - Ability to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl
- Requires
specific vision abilities, including distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust
focus. - Ability to reach with hands and arm
STATUS/BENEFITS
This is a full-time Administrator
position for 40 hours per week, 52 weeks per year. Board approval is required. The salary is $85,000 plus the following employee benefits:
$15.200 Annual Flexible Health Benefit: – 15 Vacation, 12 Medical and 3 Personal Days Earned within First Year of Employment – 16 Holidays,
5 Winter break days, 4-Day Summer Workweek.
The College is committed to act affirmatively and to increase its efforts to create opportunities, provide guidance, and encourage growth for all employees as expressed in the South Suburban College Affirmative Action Plan, which is incorporated herein by reference.
