Director of Respiratory Care Program

 

About ECC:

Elgin Community College serves over 9,000 students at every stage of their educational journeys, including university transfer programs, career and technical education, continuing education classes, and adult basic education. As a community, we pride ourselves on nurturing a welcoming campus where every person—students, staff members, faculty members, and campus visitors—feels valued. The work of each ECC employee is central to the college’s mission, and as an employer, the college fosters a positive environment through professional challenges, excellent benefits, and opportunities for recognition and camaraderie.

Work Schedule:

Monday - Friday 8AM - 5PM

Rate of Pay:

This is a Full-Time Administrative position at grade 17 with an annual salary range of $84,923 to $105,000. The salary offer will be based on education and experience, in alignment with the College’s compensation philosophy and the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), if applicable.

Benefits:

• Medical, Dental, Vision Insurance
• Life and Long-Term Disability Insurance
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA, DCA, Commuter)
• Retirement Plans (Pension, 457b, 403b)
• Time Off with Pay
• Professional Development/Expense
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Sick Banks

FLSA Status:

Exempt

Grant Funded:

No

Job Summary:

The Director of Respiratory Care Program position is a 12-month full-time administrative position responsible for the organization, administration, periodic review, planning, and policy development, fiscal management, purchasing and maintaining laboratory equipment, evaluation, and general effectiveness of the Respiratory Care Program.  The Program Director has input into the budget preparation and is responsible for maintaining accreditation of the program through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC). The position also involves preparing skilled healthcare professionals for the community, teaching courses offered in the department, and supervising adjunct instructors. 

Required Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

• Registered Respiratory Therapist credential (RRT)
• Bachelor’s degree. 
• Equivalent of four years full-time respiratory care clinical experience
• Minimum of two years teaching experience or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Desired Knowledge, Skills & Abilities:

 

Essential Duties:

• Curriculum development and instruction (including hybrid and enhanced online courses, maintaining D2L websites for all courses within the Respiratory Care department)
• Program administration (recruiting, advising and admitting students, scheduling, maintaining student files, developing program documents and policies/procedures, fiscal management, handling student issues, communicating with internal and external constituents, evaluating outcomes and program effectiveness.)
• Maintain program accreditation through the Commission on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), responsible for ICCB reviews
• Hire, supervise, mentor and evaluate full time and part-time faculty. 
• Prepare budget, purchase equipment and supplies, maintain student lab and associated equipment.
• Participate in academic and professional development, departmental and college committees.
• Promote public relations for ECC and the Respiratory Care Program through community involvement.
• Available to respond to internal and external customers, either in person or over the phone, during scheduled business hours.
• Demonstrate independent judgement and discretion in making position related decisions.
• Maintain required training, licensure and/or certification
• Maintain confidentiality of privileged information and adheres to applicable privacy laws.
• Demonstrate sensitivity, understanding and respect of diverse populations within the workplace.
• Maintain an understanding of the work of colleagues to effectively provide backup and/or support for co-workers during times when the division is short-staffed or experiencing an increased volume of work.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule which includes days/evenings/weekends as needed by the department.

Other Duties:

1. Other duties as assigned that pertain to the job description.

Physical Demands:

Light (up to 25 lbs occasionally or 10 lbs frequently)

Visual Acuity:

Close visual acuity (e.g. computer, assembly)

Work Environment:

Moderate noise

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