Program Director – HIT, HIM

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in California, +3 more states.

📋 Description

• Report to the Dean of Healthcare as a member of the management team.

• Oversee the hiring, onboarding, and continuous training of faculty in Health Information Technology and Health Information Management.

• Develop and manage the HIT/HIM programs, promoting unity, feedback, idea exchange, and sharing of teaching techniques among instructors.

• Assist the Dean of Healthcare with the CAHIIM Annual Program Assessment Report.

• Mentor new instructors.

• Conduct program evaluations and maintain assessment records; follow up on surveys and assessments, analyze, and disseminate data.

• Manage assigned instructors and achieve departmental objectives.

• Recruit, select, orient, coach, and train staff.

• Collaborate with HR, the Dean of Healthcare, and the VP of Education to coach and counsel employees.

• Ensure a safe, secure, and ethical workplace.

• Oversee and enforce timekeeping policies while reviewing employee timecards.

• Maintain high service quality and address customer service issues.

• Supervise overall program success, including graduation and placement rates, retention rates, certification pass rates, accreditation compliance, and program metrics.

• Conduct classroom observations and coordinate faculty development and training initiatives.

• Organize, review, plan, develop, and assess the effectiveness of programs.

• Collaborate with the Dean of Healthcare and VP of Education to develop and revise programs.

• Process performance evaluations and verify instructor timecards.

• Oversee curriculum development and delivery, ensuring alignment with academic and industry standards.

• Maintain curriculum, syllabi, textbooks, and Canvas.

• Review training materials and suggest improvements.

• Select and develop instructional materials that align with course objectives.

• Teach live online and asynchronously as required and provide coverage when necessary.

• Plan and deliver instruction that enhances online student learning and engagement.

• Adapt instructional methods to meet diverse student needs.

• Stay current in subject matter through professional development and involvement in professional organizations.

• Embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values.

⛳️ Requirements

• Master’s degree required, preferably in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.

• Required Industry Certifications: RHIA.

• 2-3 years of management experience, ideally in a higher education environment.

• Curriculum development experience is essential.

• Advanced subject matter expertise is preferred.

• Experience with Canvas is preferred.

• Ability to work a 40-hour plus workweek, as needed, depending on schedule and coverage.

• Current certification(s) in subjects being taught.

• Capacity to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentiality.

• High ethical standards and professionalism.

• Ability to anticipate needs and exercise independent judgment.

• Excellent analytical, problem-solving, and business acumen skills.

• Data- and metrics-focused decision making, monitoring, and priority management.

• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Canvas, and Microsoft Teams.

• Flexibility to adapt in a rapidly changing environment.

• Strong research, analytical, multitasking, organizational, problem-solving, verbal, and written communication skills.

• Willingness to work outside normal business hours when necessary.

• Reliable transportation for campus visits and attending seminars/trainings, if required.

• Ability to collaborate effectively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration.

• Knowledge of current trends, best practices, and instructional approaches in higher education.

• Capability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans catering to diverse student needs.

• Compliance with college policies, procedures, and regulations.

• Ability to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose, and values.

🏝️ Benefits

• Remote work from a home office.

• Reasonable accommodations for disabilities.

• Provision of necessary work-related equipment.

• Workers' compensation and liability coverage for home-office injuries as per company policy and applicable laws.

• Opportunities for professional development through involvement in professional organizations and attendance at professional meetings, conferences, or workshops.

• An inclusive and supportive learning environment.

• Full-time exempt employment.