Radiography Program Consultant

Title: Radiography Program Consultant (5-10hrs/wk primarily remote) - Master's and ARRT Required

Location: Toms River United States

Job Description:

The Radiography Program Consultant is responsible for securing Program Accreditation to create an Associates in Applied Science in Radiography degree at Ocean County College. The consultant will create and submit the application, ensuring full compliance with all regulations set by the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT, New Jersey (NJ) Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, and the New Jersey (NJ) Office of the Secretary of Higher Education.  

The Radiography Program Consultant's primary role will initially consist of all facets of program development and the achievement of program accreditation, including but not limited to course and program development, budget evaluation and cost analysis, creation of approved contracts with clinical affiliate partnerships and a staffing plan (including selection of a qualified Program Director), lab setup and recommendation of equipment, and establishment of an admissions process and criteria.

This position is a flexible Hybrid position that is built around the consultant's preferred schedule, taking into account that the consultant may be working elsewhere in a primary position. The consultant will work 5-10 hours per week in this position. The consultant will be occasionally required to conduct site visits at our Tom's River and/or Manahawkin location no more than once a week.

The consultant will be contracted for a period of 12 months and will be paid $50,000 split between three deliverables ($16,600 per deliverable completed).

Classification: Consultant

Duration: Period of 1 Year

• Program Accreditation Application: Preparing, submitting, and overseeing the application for Program Accreditation in compliance with the Joint Review Committee on Education in Radiologic Technology (JRCERT), New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners, and NJ Higher Education regulations; ensuring all documentation is compiled, reviewed, and submitted within required timeframes.
• Program Budget & Cost Analysis: Working with College staff to prepare budget analysis for program development and accreditation. Reviewing stakeholder needs and providing recommendations to ensure program sustainability.
• Equipment Evaluation and Recommendations: Conducting site visits to evaluate dedicated program space. Recommending appropriate equipment.
• Clinical Affiliate Partnerships and Staffing Plan: Developing partnerships with healthcare affiliates to ensure required clinical experiences for students. Creating a staffing plan to meet the program's educational and clinical requirements.
• Program Staffing Support: Assisting in the recruitment and staffing of key personnel, including the selection of a qualified Program Director.
• Accreditation Preparation: Preparing for accreditation site visits, conducting mock interviews, and providing review materials.
• Post-Site Visit Support: Addressing follow-up items to ensure compliance with all accreditation standards.
• Other duties as assigned.

1. Master's degree.

2. Proficient in curriculum design, evaluation, instruction, and program administration.

3. Documented three years' experience as a radiographer.

4. Documented two years' experience as an instructor in a JRCERT accredited program.

5. Current American Registry of Radiologic Technologists (ARRT) certification.

6. Current valid NJ licensure as a radiology technologist from the New Jersey Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners.

7. Strong interpersonal and communication skills.

8. Knowledge of the JRCERT and New Jersey (NJ) Radiologic Technology Board of Examiners accreditation standards.

9. Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office products including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint and other related technology required of the position such as multimedia computers; the ability to analyze and create detailed documents, reports, charts, and presentations; the ability to learn to utilize additional software, hardware, and video techniques as necessary.

• Relationships with local healthcare affiliates.