What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director – MRI (Magnetic Resonance Imaging) position at California Career Institute?
Program Director MRI – Magnetic Resonance Imaging (AAS)
Department: Allied Health / Diagnostic Imaging
Institution: California Career Institute (CCI)
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
The Program Director for the Associate of Applied Science in Magnetic Resonance Imaging (MRI) provides academic leadership and administrative oversight for the MRI program at California Career Institute. This role is responsible for curriculum quality, instructional standards, faculty supervision, clinical education coordination, and regulatory compliance to ensure graduates are prepared for national certification and professional practice.
Key Responsibilities
- Lead development, implementation, and continuous improvement of the MRI curriculum in alignment with ARRT/ARMRIT standards and institutional learning outcomes.
- Supervise and evaluate didactic and clinical faculty and ensure credentialing compliance.
- Establish and maintain clinical education partnerships and oversee student clinical placements.
- Monitor student progression, retention, completion, and certification exam performance.
- Ensure ongoing compliance with BPPE, ACCET, and institutional academic policies.
- Prepare program documentation for regulatory review, accreditation, and internal assessment.
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree or higher in Radiologic Sciences, MRI, Health Sciences, or related field (Master’s preferred).
- Current ARRT (MR) or ARMRIT certification; ARRT (R) preferred.
- Minimum three (3) years of recent MRI clinical experience.
- Minimum two (2) years of teaching or instructional experience in MRI or radiologic technology.
Core Competencies
Curriculum leadership, faculty supervision, clinical education management, regulatory compliance, outcomes assessment, and professional communication.
Salary : $110,000 - $120,000