Program Director Respiratory Therapy
Onsite Position
Shape the Future of Respiratory Therapy Education
Join us at Concorde’s new campus in Glendale, AZ, opening in 2027! Bring your experience to an established name in healthcare education and help shape the team, student experience, and campus operations from day one.
As Program Director of Respiratory Therapy, you’ll lead the people, academics and day-to-day operations behind a program designed to prepare students for meaningful careers in respiratory care. You’ll develop and support faculty, champion academic quality and student success, and ensure the program meets institutional, regulatory and accreditation standards.
This is an opportunity to bring together your experience as a respiratory therapist, educator and leader to make an impact on students, faculty and the healthcare community.
Benefits You'll Love
Concorde offers benefits designed to support your health, financial future, family, and professional growth.
Tuition waiver for you and your immediate family
Competitive medical, dental, and vision insurance
Generous paid time off
Paid parental leave
401(k) with company match
Pet insurance
Employee Assistance Program
Professional development opportunities
And more!
Responsibilities:
Lead & Develop Your Team
Recruit, train, orient and supervise program faculty and staff
Set the standard for professionalism and conduct for faculty, staff and students
Support faculty in creating active, engaging and respectful learning experiences focused on student satisfaction and positive outcomes
Provide ongoing coaching and performance feedback, including formal classroom observations
Conduct and document regular department staff and faculty meetings
Ensure faculty participate in and document required professional development and Continuing Education Units (CEUs)
Maintain complete faculty files in accordance with Academic Dean requirements and remain open to coaching and feedback from the Academic Dean
Champion Academic Quality & Student Success
Ensure the academic quality of instruction and support the ongoing review and development of program curriculum
Advise, coach and mentor students as appropriate
Provide leadership and supervision to support programmatic and institutional completion, licensure and placement outcomes
Review and support the Satisfactory Academic Progress process, including grade audits and timely student advising
Ensure appropriate surveys are completed on time and effectively reviewed
Review and ensure accurate, timely course, student and faculty scheduling
Teach classes when necessary and as permitted by the programmatic accreditor
Support student orientations and attend graduation as requested
Drive Compliance & Program Excellence
Ensure compliance with Concorde policies and all programmatic and institutional accreditation requirements
Lead and support accreditation activities, including advisory committee meetings, scheduled and unannounced visits, annual reports, self-studies and responses
Ensure department safety practices meet applicable legal, regulatory and program standards
Participate in budgeting and oversee procurement to ensure program needs are met
Maintain the documentation and operational standards necessary to support a compliant, high-quality Respiratory Therapy program
Build Connections Beyond the Classroom
Participate in student, campus and community activities
Actively engage with the local professional community to build awareness of Concorde, expand opportunities for students and strengthen the program’s professional network
Represent the program as a leader and partner within the campus and respiratory therapy community
Perform other duties as assigned
To succeed in this role, you’ll bring a combination of respiratory therapy expertise, educational experience and people leadership, along with the ability to evaluate faculty effectiveness and lead with strong communication, attention to detail and professionalism.
Required Qualifications:
Minimum of four years of clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT)
Minimum of two years of experience in a CoARC-accredited program as an educator or clinical preceptor
Bachelor’s degree or higher
Valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential
Current state license
Strong management and communication skills
Knowledge of respiratory therapy and the clinical application of classroom learning
Ability to evaluate instructor competency
Proficiency with computer applications required to perform the responsibilities of the role
Supervisory Responsibility
All program faculty and staff.
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| Location | Glendale, Arizona |
| Industry | Accounting and Auditing Services |
| Salary | $100,000–$110,000 Per Year |
| Company Size | 1,000 to 1,499 employees |
| Year Founded | 1988 |
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