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Job Description

The Allied Health School Neurodiagnostic Program Director for the Cedars-Sinai Allied Health School (AHS) within the Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University (HSU) is an educational leader in their clinical field and provides overall management and direction for educational initiatives. The AHS Program Director provides strategic leadership in areas of program advancement, community partnership, development opportunities, budgetary and compliance oversight. The AHS Program Director will be responsible for maintaining a student-centered environment, managing resources effectively, and ensure compliance with accreditation standards while advancing the academic mission of the program.

The AHS Program Director also plays a role in Educator development and coordination, offering mentorship and fostering an environment conducive to creativity and responsibility. In addition, will support students including guidance for students who need educational and/or psychological support.

In partnership with HSU and AHS leadership the AHS Program Director will manage the recruitment and selection process of incoming students and will support other key initiatives and activities within the AHS.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities

• Oversees and manages the day-to day operations of the Allied Health programs and follow-up of planning activities of the program. Provides leadership and strategic direction for clinical program within the AHS. Develops and implements strategic plans for the growth and improvement of the program. Researches and identifies trends to establish program direction and create operational and administrative policies, tools and educational resources to support students. Maintains skills and knowledge of profession to be able to instruct students at opportune times and when needed. Uses all allocated technology to effectively move program forward.
• Plans, develops, coordinates, and implements assessment, accreditation, and academic program review activities and continuously monitors progress toward identified goals to support continual accreditation of the AHS. Ensures the program complies with all local, state, and national accreditation requirements. Prepares for and leads accreditation reviews and site visits. Serves as the direct contact for internal and external accrediting bodies, interfacing with accreditation and community stakeholders as it relates to accreditation and program data.
• Leads the admissions process, including setting criteria, evaluating applications, and management of the admissions process. Identifies and targets key student populations for recruitment and retention. Develops key performance indicators and metrics to drive the assessment and advancement of the clinical or technical program growth including recruiting, marketing to increase enrollment, and promotions. Collaboratively seeks input from those under Director’s supervisory responsibility.
• Manages the program’s budget, ensuring efficient allocation of resources and fiscal responsibility. Oversees staff salaries, equipment purchases and operational costs. Prepares financial reports and tracks expenditures to ensure program sustainability. Manages the use of grant funds and ensures compliance with all grant requirements. Reviews and ensures accurate completion and timely submission of governmental, university, and other reports as required, with respect to assigned areas of responsibilities.
• Oversees student and academic progress, advising, and support services. Fosters an environment of academic excellence and innovation. Plans, develops, and implements various special projects as assigned; plans, coordinates, promotes and facilitates special events, programs, and/or activities.
• Recruits, hire, mentors, works collaboratively, seeks input, and evaluates Educators within the program. Provides technical and professional guidance and development of the AHS Educator and other personnel and ensures curriculum aligns with healthcare trends and meets accreditation standards.
• Addresses student relations, educational and interpersonal issues outside of direct teaching and learning.
• Performs other education or technical related duties as needed to support the program.

Teamwork/Customer Relation Responsibilities

• Establishes effective working relationships with cross-functional team(s)
• Responds timely, effectively and appropriately to deliverables
• Shares knowledge, time and expertise to assist other members of the team
• Cultivates and maintains strong customer relationships and rapport with stakeholders and/or client groups
• Ensures practices and procedures are inclusive of interpersonal and cultural diversity
• Identifies and responds appropriately to both internal and external customer needs utilizing available resources
• Collaborates to problem solve and make decisions to achieve desired outcomes

Team Lead/Supervisory/Management Responsibilities

• Responsible for hiring, onboarding, managing schedules, personnel actions, performance reviews, and performance improvement plans.
• Plans, leads, and directs work of staff to ensure goals and objectives are completed within established budget and deadlines are met.
• Supervises the day-to-day work of employees, assigns work, ensures tasks are completed and deadlines are met.

Qualifications

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in an applicable field
• 5 years of clinical and/or technical experience in a hospital setting
• 3 years of teaching, precepting, and/or mentoring experience
• Registration in Electroencephalography (EEG) from ABRET (Neurodiagnostic Credentialing & Accreditation) — required upon hire
• Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification — required upon hire

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in an applicable field
• Allied Health Instructor (AHI) certification through the American Medical Technologists (AMT) — preferred upon hire