Program Director Respiratory Therapy

Position Overview

Program Director Respiratory Therapy

Onsite Position - Atlanta Campus,

($100-110,000 DOE)

Shape the Future of Respiratory Therapy Education

Join us at Concorde’s new campus in Atlanta, GA, 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.

Salary: $100k-$110k/annually

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!

What You'll Do

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

What You'll Bring

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 AND Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

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.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.

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 AND Associates Degree in Respiratory Therapy

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.

About Us

Universal Technical Institute, Inc. is a national leader in workforce solutions for transportation, skilled trades and healthcare/dental. Across our two brands, Universal Technical Institute (UTI) and Concorde Career Colleges, we share a common purpose: to prepare students for careers in high-demand fields. Just as we invest in our students’ futures, we invest in our people by creating opportunities to grow, contribute and build rewarding careers while making a lasting difference in the lives of students, employers and the communities we serve.