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Career Education Corporation, is searching for an Health Information Management Program Chair to be located at Missouri College in Brentwood, Missouri.
The Program Chair’s main function is to assist the Director of Education (DOE) in the management of all areas of their specific education department, including instructors, student assistants, curriculum, retention, expenses, enforcement of policies and procedures, scheduling of classes, and accreditation standards in order to maintain quality education which meets state and federal requirements and company guidelines. Specifically:
Throughout the sessions (AM, PM, EVE), conduct spot checks on classrooms within the department, be visible to instructors and students.
Teach classes for absent instructors, as necessary. May be required to work extra hours to include evenings, as necessary, and as directed by the DOE.
Enforcement of all school policies and procedures.
Assist the Director of Education in recruitment, hiring, orientation, and training of instructors in the Department.
Schedule instructors to maximize student/instructor ratio and classroom utilization.
Provide assistance in the development, implementation and administration of instructor training programs needed for staff development, to include classroom instruction, assessment, implementation of new curriculum, and cross-training.
Provide assistance in the development of course lesson plans, syllabi, and assure industry-driven curriculum and curriculum standardization within the department, as directed by the Vice President of Education.
Provide assistance with educational standardization, quality, and meeting of course objectives within the department.
Document in writing all student and instructor problems.
Submit Student Resolution forms that are detailed and complete, and communicate student issues to the Department of Student Services.
Review student evaluations and respond to evaluations of concern, and forward to DOE.
Motivate all instructors to be active in student retention efforts with good customer service, and follow the school’s retention policies.
Assist the DOE in developing and monitoring the grading system, testing procedures, lab equipment, textbooks, class size, and student/staff morale .
Assist in management of department expenses within limitations of the budget, in accordance with the DOE.
Shares responsibility with the DOE for the development and supervision of an inventory control system and cost-effectiveness program to control expenses within the department.
Provides assistance to the DOE conducting performance reviews, evaluations, and recommendation of merit raise/promotions for department personnel in accordance with school policy.
Responsible for the administration of test-outs or asset tests, when necessary.
Responsible for maintaining compliance with accrediting policies in the areas of instruction, curriculum, student satisfactory academics, and attendance
Assist the DOE with special projects or functions to facilitate the implementation of new programs or courses required by changes in technology taking place in the industry.
Establish clear communication with the Department by using correct policy, procedures, and guidelines.
Make general decisions within the department, keeping open communication within the Department.
Recommend and update current curriculum, in accordance with the Director of Education.
Delegate certain administrative responsibilities to instructors, when necessary.
Enact student suspensions, when necessary.
Other duties as assigned.
Candidate Required Skills:
-Must be able to demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills.
-Must have knowledge of educational measurement.
-Must have strong customer service skills.
Candidate Required Experience:
-Minimum 3 years experience in a field directly related to the program.
-Management experience required.
-Bachelor's degree required.
-Experience and education qualifications that are in accordance with ACCSCT “Standards of Accreditation” for “technical instructors” for a “degree program.”
Application Process:
Please E-mail your resume with ref. code HIPjobs-5560 to S. Smith -
ssmith4@careered.com
Or you can apply at our website, with ref. code
HIPjobs-5560 at -
www.careered.com
About Missouri College:
Missouri College was founded in 1963 to help fill the need for trained professionals in dental and medical offices in the St. Louis metropolitan area. Over the years, our programs have evolved to keep pace with the demands of the marketplace and the needs of employers. In addition to the dental and healthcare programs offered, we have added programs in the areas of Business Administration and Massage Therapy.
Please visit us - www.missouricollege.com/about.asp
About Career Education Corporation:
We are a dynamic educational services company committed to quality, career-focused learning and led by passionate professionals who inspire individual worth and lifelong achievement. Since our founding in 1994, we have progressed rapidly toward our goal of becoming one of the world’s leading providers of quality educational services.
The colleges, schools and universities that are part of the Career Education Corporation (CEC) family offer high-quality education to a diverse student population across the world in a variety of career-oriented disciplines.
Please visit us - www.careered.com
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