Earn to Learn Educational Coordinator- Surgical Tech and Sterile Processing Tech Education Coord.

The ISC Earn to Learn Education Coordinator provides programmatic leadership, coordination, and implementation of competency-based upskilling programs for Penn Medicine employees, with a primary focus on Surgical Technology and Sterile Processing pathways. This role promotes employee development in alignment with Penn Medicine's strategic plan and workforce priorities by preparing learners with the skills, credentials, and confidence needed for successful internal career advancement.

Responsibilities

• Designs, coordinates, and implements competency-based educational programs using adult learning principles and multi-modal instructional methods, ensuring alignment with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and Penn Medicine policies and procedures.
• Provides direct instruction and facilitates engaging learning experiences; assesses learner progress through competency validation, skills assessments, and academic performance measures; and adapts instructional strategies to meet diverse learner needs.
• Collaborates with internal and external stakeholders, serving as a liaison among learners, instructors, departments, leadership, educational institutions, and accrediting bodies to support program goals.
• Maintains accurate documentation of learner progress, program outcomes, and required data; prepares reports to support stakeholder decision-making, accountability, and grant or special initiative requirements.
• Demonstrates professional leadership by promoting an inclusive and supportive learning environment, maintaining current knowledge of adult education and workforce development best practices, and advocating for lifelong learning and internal talent mobility.
• Continuously monitors and integrates updates in evidence-based practice, regulatory compliance, and surgical care in curriculum.

Requirements

• Certified Surgical Technologist (Required)
• CRCST, CST
• Education or Equivalent Experience: Associate of Arts or Science (Required)
• Bachelor of Arts or Science (Preferred)
• 5+ Years Equivalent Experience with the assigned role and responsibilities

Qualifications

• Associates degree
• 5+ years equivalent experience with the assigned role and responsibilities

Skills

• Adult Learning Principles
• Learner Support Strategies
• Outcome-Driven Evaluation
• Evidence-Based Practice
• Regulatory Compliance
• Surgical Care

Benefits

We believe that the best care for our patients starts with the best care for our employees. Our employee benefits programs help our employees get healthy and stay healthy. We offer a comprehensive compensation and benefits program that includes one of the finest prepaid tuition assistance programs in the region.