Overview
Program Manager – Veterinary Technician Program ~ Internal Applicants Only Jobs in Baton Rouge, LA at State of Louisiana
Salary
$0.00 Monthly
Location
Baton Rouge, LA
Job Type
Unclassified
Job Number
BRCC03262025
Department
Baton Rouge Community College
Opening Date
03/26/2025
Closing Date
4/4/2025 11:59 PM Central
Supplemental Information
Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Program Manager – Veterinary Technician Program. The Program Manager – Veterinary Technician Program is located in the Nursing and Allied Health. This is a full-time position for internal applicants only.
REPORTS TO: Dean of Nursing and Allied Health
COMPENSATION: Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit http://www.mybrcc.edu/ .
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS: No Civil Service test score is required to be considered for this vacancy.
Applicants are responsible for checking the status of their application to determine where they are in the recruitment process. Further status message information is located under the Information section of the Current Job Opportunities page.
*Resumes WILL NOT be accepted in lieu of the completed education and experience sections on your application. Applications may be rejected if incomplete. *
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Office of Human Resources
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806
RecruitTalent@mybrcc.edu
A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.
This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218.
BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family. We don’t just accept difference – we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution.
Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to the employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person
Minimum Qualifications
Required Education:
Bachelors Degree in Veterinary Technology, Graduate of AVMA or CVMA Accredited Program
Certifications/Licenses Required: Certified Veterinary Technician
Required Experience:
Possess a minimum of five years of experience as a veterinary technician or veterinary technician educator within the past ten years.
Possess a minimum of three years teaching experience as a veterinary technician educator in higher education.
Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:
Strong knowledge of curriculum development, instructional design, and educational best practices.
Excellent interpersonal, communication, and leadership skills.
Ability to work collaboratively in a diverse academic environment.
Experience with budget management and resource allocation.
Familiarity with accreditation processes and compliance standards in higher education.
Experience in online education or e-learning platforms.
Ethical/ legal principles and professionalism in the healthcare industry.
Preferred Qualifications
Familiarity with healthcare policy, regulations, and industry trends
Preferred Education:
Master’s Degree in Health Science or Allied Health
Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
Strong organizational skills with attention to detail.
Ability to prioritize and manage multiple projects simultaneously.
Innovative thinker with a passion for advancing health science education.
Commitment to fostering a supportive and inclusive learning environment.
Job Concepts
The Program Manager is faculty position and formal representative of discipline specific accredited programs responsible for successful accreditation. The program manager will provide academic oversight, engaged instruction, curricula planning and development, oversee program and student outcomes and engage in professional work to advance the College’s mission by participating in institutional advancement, professional development, and service in the pursuit of excellence.
The Program Manager works closely with stakeholders to enhance student success, ensure compliance with accreditation standards, and strengthen partnerships that promote program growth and workforce development. This position requires strong leadership, organizational, and communication skills to address the dynamic needs of students, faculty, and the institution while promoting innovation and continuous improvement.
Duties and Responsibilities:
25% Administrative Responsibilities
Identify and resolve day to day operational issues
Equipment Management – maintain, check-out, acquire inventory and equipment
Assessment– Ensure academic rigor and quality instruction is met and ensure compliance with institutional policies.
Program Reviews
Program Learning Outcome Assessment
Accreditation – Ensure compliance with accreditation and state boards are met. Monitor program performance, track student progress, report results annually
Program Annual Reports
State Requirements
Seek initial accreditation for programs as needed
Conduct reaccreditation as needed
Collaborate with external stakeholders to develop internship and job placement opportunities for program graduates.
Equipment and Inventory Management
Assist faculty with course/program development and related issues
Assist faculty with upskilling to support new course/program development
Communicate with appropriate departments at regional colleges/universities to facilitate curriculum transfer and articulation
Maintain/review/revise master course syllabi
Maintain/review/revise program handbook
Ensure textbook adoptions are completed
20% Personnel management
Recommend faculty to department chair as necessary
Mentor and orient new faculty
Provide supervision of didactic faculty and clinical instructors/preceptors
Resolve faculty issues/complaints/concerns
20% Student management
Assist students with pre-requisite and corequisite issues
Approve overrides for full classes or for students who have already met requirements
Conduct final grade appeals for courses within program discipline
Review and approve grade changes and incomplete grade forms if applicable
Review and approve attendance reinstatement forms if applicable
Ensure maintenance of relevant records/paperwork
Assist enrollment services with course equivalencies/substitutions
Coordinate Student Advising
Oversee credit for Prior Learning Assessment within the program discipline if applicable
Resolve student issues/complaints/concerns
10% Budget/program plans
Coordinate unit plans for the program with faculty
Develop/present/defend program budget
Develop and maintain grant funding reports
Submit requisitions for purchases
Complete annual budget review of program
10% Program Assessment and Accreditation
Oversee annual program learning outcome assessment
Conduct and coordinate program reviews
Coordinate and conduct annual accreditation reports
Coordinate and conduct accreditation site-visits and follow-up reports
10% Instructional Responsibilities:
Carry a minimum Teaching Load Equivalency (TLE) of one 3 credit hour course per semester
Engage in didactic, laboratory, and clinical instruction as needed.
Carry out all duties and responsibilities listed as a full-time faculty.
2.5% Service to College and Profession:
Serve on committees appropriate to the position
Participate in college activities
2.5% Professional Development
Engage in continual professional development activities as it relates to pedagogy, assessment, and faculty area of expertise in order to maintain and upgrade professional, instructional, and administrative capabilities
5% Other duties as assigned
Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.
Title: Program Manager – Veterinary Technician Program ~ Internal Applicants Only
Company: State of Louisiana
Location: Baton Rouge, LA
