Surgical Technology Program Director

About the role

The position oversees academic programs, focusing on student experience, success, and academic quality. Key responsibilities include developing and implementing retention strategies, managing students, coordinating faculty activities, and ensuring compliance with accreditation regulations.

Responsibilities

• Teach courses in a term or terms
• Develop, implement, and conduct assessments on program and course student learning outcomes
• Coordinate faculty activities and trainings
• Manage faculty scheduling within the program
• Aid in the selection and interview process of faculty within the program
• Develop and evaluate sites for clinical education, externship, and preceptorship as applicable
• Maintain faculty substitute listings and current contact information for the program
• Coordinate new faculty orientation and program-specific orientations for students in their program
• Conduct assessments of all class sessions of the program as required by policy
• Manage and maintain a sufficient inventory of program equipment and supplies in an Excel spreadsheet
• Prepare requests for equipment & supplies for the program
• Coordinate textbook orders for the program
• Facilitate monthly programmatic faculty meetings, advisory committee meetings, curriculum review meetings
• Prepare accreditation reports, reviews, etc. as required by the program
• Maintain records, reports, examinations, data, fees, and other program specific items as required by the college, accreditation, or governmental agencies
• Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable institutional, governmental, and accreditation standards
• Complete other duties as assigned

Requirements

• Associate Degree and graduate of an education program in surgical technology accredited by a nationally recognized programmatic accreditation agency
• CSTBLS for the Healthcare Provider
• Documented education or experience in instructional methodology, curriculum design, and program planning
• Credential in the field of surgical technology through a national certification program accredited by the National Commission on Certifying Agencies (NCCA)
• A minimum total of 5 years of experience, either in the operating room scrub role or as an instructor in surgical technology, or a combination of both, within the past 10 years

Qualifications

• Ability to achieve results within established timelines and show resilience when faced with obstacles
• Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating, and process improvement
• Accepts and provides feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others; builds morale and group commitment to goals and objectives
• Ensures staff members receive orientation, training, and development opportunities to maximize success in their assignments

Benefits

Compensation: Starting pay range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 annually.

Schedule

This position requires you to be on campus.

Pay

Compensation: Starting pay range for this position is $95,000 - $125,000 annually.