DEFINITION:

To lead, direct, manage, supervise, plan, and coordinate the Veterinarian Medical Technology (VMT) program for the college; to coordinate assigned activities with other college departments, divisions, and outside agencies.

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and management responsibility for workforce preparation in Veterinarian Medical Technology Program and activities that incorporate current technology and effective methods of instruction that meet the needs of employers.
• Plan, direct, and participate in the instruction for VMT programs; develop supplemental materials and tests; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Plan, direct and implement policies and procedures that meet American Veterinary Medical Association CVTEA Accreditation Standards. Ensure that all documentation to continuously maintain AVMA accreditation is complete and properly maintained.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and priorities for VMT program including curriculum development and instructional coordination; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor workload, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Public Service Department Chair.
• Select, train, motivate and evaluate division faculty and staff; provide or coordinate professional development of faculty and staff; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for the VMT program; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in the development and administration of the VMT program annual budget,direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
• Serve as liaison for VMT program with other college departments, division, agencies, industries, organizations, and the media; negotiate and resolve significant and controversial issues.Recruit, interview, evaluate, and hire VMT instructors; develop and draft instructor contracts and necessary materials for instructors.
• Develop, coordinate and implement faculty schedules to ensure an equitable allocation of course assignments.
• Provide direction for the development, implementation and review of the VMT program.The program director will be given a reduced teaching load to allow sufficient release time to ensure the needs of their program are met, specifically, the management and administration of their program.