Position Summary:

The Director of Allied Health Programs provides leadership, administration, and oversight for the Allied Health academic programs at Valley Grande Institute for Academic Studies (VGI). The director is responsible for program administration, regulatory and accreditation compliance, faculty supervision and development, instructional quality, student achievement, resource management, and continuous program improvement. The director is accountable for ensuring that Allied Health programs are implemented in accordance with approved curricula, institutional policies, program standards, and applicable federal, state, accrediting, and regulatory requirements. The director works collaboratively with institutional leadership, faculty, staff, students, clinical or externship affiliates, and other stakeholders to support program effectiveness and the mission and strategic priorities of VGI. A primary responsibility of this position is the ongoing monitoring and improvement of program outcomes, including student retention, graduation, placement, certification or licensure pass rates when applicable, and overall program effectiveness. The director is expected to identify trends, address areas of concern, implement corrective or improvement strategies, and maintain accurate documentation demonstrating compliance and continuous improvement. This position requires a leader who demonstrates professionalism, integrity, dependability, accountability, sound judgment, strong communication, and consistent follow-through in all assigned responsibilities.

Requirements:

Education:

Certificate or diploma as a Patient Care Technician or Medical Assistant required . Associate degree in nursing, Nursing Education, Healthcare Administration, or related field preferred .

License:

Active professional certifications related to the discipline (Certified Medical Assistant, Patient Care Technician) required

CPR - BLS

Certification required .

Experience:

Minimum of four (4) year of clinical experience in healthcare or related field is required. Experience with faculty supervision, program administration, accreditation, compliance, or educational program improvement is preferred. Previous experience in nursing education, other related institutions, or healthcare training programs is preferred .

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$20.00 - $25.00 per hour

Benefits:

Health insurance Paid time off