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Concorde Career Colleges

Private career colleges focused on healthcare training

Program Director Respiratory Therapy

Full-TimeUpdated on 10/24/2026Deadline 10/14/27
$100k - $110k/yr+ 401(k) Match
Mid, Senior
Bachelor's, Master's, MBA, PharmD, PhD, Associate's, JD, MD, Bachelor of Arts (BA), Bachelor of Science (BS), Bachelor of Fine Arts (BFA), Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA), Master of Arts (MA), Master of Science (MS), Master of Fine Arts (MFA), Master of Engineering (MEng), Associate of Arts (AA), Associate of Science (AS), Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine (DO), Doctor of Dental Surgery (DDS), Doctor of Veterinary Medicine (DVM)
Atlanta, GA, USA
In PersonOnsite at the Atlanta campus.
EducationSchool Leadership & Administration

About the job

Requirements
  • A minimum of four years of clinical experience as a Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) is required.
  • A minimum of two years of experience in a CoARC-accredited program as an educator or clinical preceptor is required.
  • A bachelor's degree or higher and an associate's degree in Respiratory Therapy are required.
  • A valid Registered Respiratory Therapist (RRT) credential is required.
  • A current state license is required.
  • Strong management and communication skills are required.
  • Knowledge of respiratory therapy and the clinical application of classroom learning is required.
  • The ability to evaluate instructor competency is required.
  • Proficiency with computer applications needed to perform the role's responsibilities is required.
Responsibilities
  • Recruit, train, orient, and supervise program faculty and staff.
  • Set standards 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Participate in student, campus, and community activities.
  • 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.

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Concorde Career Colleges

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Concorde Career Colleges is a private college network preparing students for healthcare and dental careers in the United States. Its schools operate under the Concorde Career College and Concorde Career Institute names as the healthcare division of Universal Technical Institute. Programs combine online coursework with in-person laboratories and clinical experience in fields such as nursing, respiratory care and diagnostic services. The colleges focus on occupation-specific training and student support from enrollment through graduation, with institutional accreditation through career-education accrediting bodies. Formed in 1988 from an existing college division, Concorde is headquartered in Overland Park, Kansas.

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