Program Director, Medical Lab Technician

Program Director, Medical Lab Technician

Department: Medical Laborary Tech

Location: Metropolitan Campus

Reports To: Associate Dean Health Professions

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req6970

Employment Type: Full-Time Support Staff

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5pm

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

Responsible for the overall Management of workforce training program. Provides students with experience in both a professional and educational setting. Fosters a networking and learning environment where students will have the opportunity to develop relevant work skills, earn academic credit, and advance in their professional careers.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Oversees and manages the organization, administration, periodic review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the Medical Laboratory Technology program

• Prepares and administers budget

• Supervises and assess the performance of part-time faculty, instructional and support staff

• Oversees didactic and clinical instructional processes including student evaluations and schedules

• Ensures the program meets all necessary requirements to maintain NAACLS accreditation

• Counsels and advises students

• Coordinates development of curriculum and revisions

• Prepares course schedules and makes instructional assignments

• Markets program and recruits students

• Participates in department, college and professional activities/events

• Provides leadership in maintaining accreditation standards

• Maintains required BCI and up to date immunizations

• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master's or Doctoral Degree

• Must hold a nationally recognized ASCP-BOC or ASCP-BOC generalist certification as a Medical Laboratory Scientist/Medical Technologist

• Minimum of three years of experience in a clinical laboratory science education that includes teaching courses, conducting and managing learning experiences, evaluating student achievement, providing input into curriculum development, policy and procedure formulation, and evaluation of program effectiveness

• Must successfully complete a Bureau of Criminal Identification and Investigation (BCI) Background Check to include fingerprinting, social security number trace, county record search, state search, and a check of Federal Bureau of Investigation records

• Must provide proof of required immunizations as specified at:

• Demonstrated experience supervising, planning, assigning, scheduling and ensuring the quality of the work of others

• Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the strategy, management and operations within a department

• Demonstrated experience requiring diverse problem solving methods in a variety of situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of education methods and administration as well as current NAACLS accreditation procedures and certification procedures

• Possess strong organizational, time-management and problem solving skills

• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Ability to work accurately with great attention to detail

• Ability to prioritize/handle multiple tasks and work with deadlines in a dynamic environment

• Ability to promote collaboration, teamwork, and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes

• Ability to work in a fast paced and high volume and service environment

• Ability to research and analyze issues and develop solutions

• Possess sensitivity to appropriately respond to the needs of students.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Demonstrated experience forecasting, planning, maintaining, preparing, and monitoring a business area's budget

• Ability to adapt to dynamic multipurpose campus organizational and work environments

• Ability to be a successful advocate for new initiatives in curriculum delivery

• Ability to understand and embrace the mission of the community college

• Possesses the energy and persistence to motivate and support others to pursue the larger goal

• Skilled in building strategic alliances within and across disciplines, and within and outside the College

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;

• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;

• Typically, the employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and will perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type.However, there may be some walking; standing; bending; carrying of light items such as papers, files, pamphlets, books, etc.;

• Work is partially performed in an environment with sufficient noise that may cause an employee to shout in order to be heard above the noise level;

• Work is partially performed in an environment exposing employees to hazards such as proximity to moving mechanical parts, moving vehicles, electrical current, working on scaffolding and high places, or exposure to chemicals;

• Work is partially performed in an environment with conditions that affect the respiratory system, such as fumes, odors, dusts, mists, gases, or poor ventilation;

• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

Target Starting Salary Range: $80,000 to $90,000

The final offer for the successful candidate is targeted to fall within this range but will be based upon an assessment of internal equity, the unit's available budget, and the candidate's qualifications in relation to the minimum and/or preferred job requirement(s).

Special Note: If hired, you must reside in the state of Ohio and be within commuting distance of this work location/campus to respond to onsite work demands upon the employment start date and throughout the duration of your employment with the College, as outlined in 3354:1-40-01.1 Recruitment and Selection Procedure.

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Equal Opportunity Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.