Surgical Technology Program Director

Description

Summary:

The position is responsible for oversight of their academic program(s) including activities related to the student experience and student success such as developing and implementing retention strategies, managing active students, students on leave of absences, NS/TO and students on externship. The position is responsible for management and support of faculty assigned to teach in their programs, managing externship quality and number of sites and/or clinical site quality and volume.

Academic quality is a direct responsibility for the position. Areas related to academic quality include, but are not limited to, conducting classroom observations and providing feedback to faculty, participating in program review process, assessing, reporting, analyzing student learning outcome data and developing improvement plans associated with SLO data and analysis. The position is responsible for cascading pertinent information to faculty and holding program-specific training to their faculty teams.

The position may be required to devote required time to classroom teaching. The remaining percentage of their assignment will be devoted specifically to providing administrative oversight of the program.

Pay or shift range: $95,000 to $125,000 annually.

Travel Required:

Yes.

• Teach courses in a term or terms
• Develop, implement, and conduct assessments on program and course student learning outcomes
• Coordinate faculty activities and trainings
• Coordinate faculty scheduling within the program
• Assist with selection and interview process of faculty within the program
• Develop and evaluate sites for clinical education, externship and preceptor ship 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
• Maintain and manage a sufficient inventory of program equipment and supplies in an Excel spreadsheet
• Prepare requests for equipment and supplies for the program
• Coordinate textbook orders for the program
• Facilitate monthly programmatic faculty meetings, advisory committee meetings, curriculum review meetings, including a published agenda and minutes
• Maintain copies of current curriculum for the program, including course objectives, syllabi and daily lesson plans for each course
• Coordinate renewals and maintain copies of current licensure, certifications, etc. as required for faculty in the program
• Possess direct responsibility for meeting all programmatic accreditation regulations and submitting required accreditation documentation accurately and on time to the appropriate personnel
• 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
• Participate as assigned in related admissions and employment services activities
• Monitor and maintain compliance with applicable institutional, governmental, and accreditation standards
• Complete other duties as assigned

This position has direct supervisory responsibilities.

Integrity and Ethics: Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of trust; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires trust and upholds organizational values.

Professionalism: Approaches others in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect; follows through on commitments.

Adaptability: Responds to change with willingness and ability to learn new ways of working; adapts approach to match shifting demands.

Organization Support: Supports organizational goals and values; is aware of task timelines; mirrors urgency; prioritizes needs of organization and customers; fosters collaboration.

Communication: Develops and delivers clear communication; listens actively; allows others to express their point.

Deliver Results: Consistently achieves results within established timelines; shows resilience when facing…