Massage Therapy Program Director

Massage Therapy Program Director

About The Job

Fortis College in Richmond, VA is seeking an experienced, highly motivated Program Director for the Massage Therapy program. If you possess a desire to help others succeed, this is an opportunity for you to positively impact the lives and careers of our students and graduates.

Fortis provides educational programs that deliver real-life career skills in high-demand occupations that lead to employment upon graduation and a lifetime of professional growth.

Job Description

We are seeking an energetic and enthusiastic leader to manage the Massage Therapy program. This is a full time, professional position reporting directly to the Dean/Director of Education. As the leader of the program, the Program Director is responsible for managing the department using sound business principles and ensuring compliance with all regulatory, accreditation and company policies and procedures. This position requires some evening and Saturday hours.

The Program Director teaches in his/her assigned discipline, works with faculty to promote continuous improvement of the quality of instruction within the assigned program(s), is the lead administrator for the department, and, as such, is responsible for faculty training and development, coordinating and administering the academic program(s) and student outcomes and activities within the department.

Requirements

• Completion of a Massage Therapy program resulting in a Certificate of Completion or a Diploma; an associate degree is preferred but not required

• Expertise in interpersonal and verbal presentation/written communication skills.

• Ability to provide effective direction and leadership and work effectively and collaboratively with others.

• Minimum of 5 years of experience as a Massage Therapist

• Prior postsecondary related teaching experience of at least 2 years.

• Must have an active license to practice Massage Therapy in the State of Virginia