Academic Program Director Medical Assisting

Job Responsibilities

Are you passionate about education and eager to make a difference in the lives of students? Tri County Technical College is looking for dedicated professionals to join our dynamic team! As a leader in higher education, we pride ourselves on fostering a collaborative, supportive environment where both employees and students thrive. Work alongside a diverse group of staff, faculty, and administrators who are dedicated to student success. Be a part of a forward-thinking institution that values creativity, inclusivity, and excellence. If you are ready to contribute to the success of our great institution and grow your career apply today! We welcome applicants from all backgrounds and experiences who are committed to excellence in education.

• Teach assigned course using systematically planned and delivered instruction for the program.
• Review, evaluate and revise on a continuing basis course objectives, instructional materials, and course syllabi. Design new courses as needed. Insure compliance with all accrediting guidelines.
• Serve as academic advisor to students and participate in student recruitment and development.
• Maintain records of student academic progress and attendance, evaluate level of achievement and assign grades for the program.
• Participate in professional development activities to improve teaching competence and to stay current in teaching field; serve on College committees and participate in recruiting and marketing activities.
• Assist Department Head with administrative responsibilities of hiring and coordinating adjuncts and work study students, selecting textbooks, scheduling classes, monitoring and ordering supplies and equipment as needed. May assist with other administrative duties as assigned.

Minimum and Additional Requirements

• The program director must have a minimum of an associate degree and be credentialed in good standing in medical assisting, by an organization whose credentialing exam is accredited by the National Commission for Certifying Agencies (NCCA), American National Standards Institute (ANSI) or under International Organization for Standardization (ISO).

• The program director must have medical or allied health education or training and have experience related to the profession of medical assisting.

• The program director must have documented education in instructional methodology. Instructional methodology education may be demonstrated by documentation of completed workshops, in-service sessions, seminars, or completed college courses on topics including, but not limited to, learning theory, curriculum design, test construction, teaching methodology, or assessment techniques.

Additional Comments

Tri-County Technical College offers a comprehensive benefits package for FTE positions that includes, but is not limited, to the following:

• Health, dental, vision, long term disability, and life insurance for employee, spouse, and children
• Life Insurance: Basic life insurance and optional supplements life insurance for employee, spouse, and children.
• Faculty non-work days
• 15 days sick leave per year
• 13 paid holidays
• Paid Parental leave
• State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs: 401k with employer contributions.
• Professional Development Opportunities: Team bonding activities/events and professional training programs.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP): Counseling and support services.
• Work-Life Balance: Flexible work schedules, 37.5 work weeks and abbreviated Fridays.

Tri-County Technical College is committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all applicants and does not discriminate based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, including, but not limited, to lactation), national origin, age (40 or older), disability or genetic information.