Surgical Technology Program Director

Company

Description:

Midwestern Career College (MCC) is a higher education institution offering certificate and degree programs in healthcare, business, information technology, and English language studies for international students.

Founded in 2004, MCC operates multiple campuses across the Chicago metropolitan area, as well as in Cleveland and Columbus, Ohio. The college is accredited by the Commission of the Council on Occupational Education and authorized to operate in Illinois and Ohio by the respective state boards.

MCC is approved to offer Title IV financial aid by the U.S. Department of Education and is certified by SEVP to provide programs for international students, supporting a diverse and career-focused learning community.

The Program Director of the Surgical Technology program provides leadership, oversight, and continuous evaluation of the program. This role ensures that the curriculum remains current and effectively prepares students for certification and career success. The Program Director is also responsible for maintaining compliance with accreditation standards established by the Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP) and the Accreditation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA).

• Interview, hire, onboard, and train instructors to teach Surgical Technology courses.
• Manage instructor schedules, teaching assignments, and workloads; assist with course scheduling and class logistics.
• Provide training, coaching, and mentorship to instructors regarding curriculum delivery and instructional methods.
• Observe and evaluate Surgical Technology instructors and laboratory assistants, documenting performance using established evaluation tools.
• Ensure instructors adhere to institutional policies and faculty performance standards outlined in the Faculty Handbook.
• Maintain teaching assignment(s) and/or serve as a substitute instructor as needed.
• Participate in Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) and In-Service meetings to support institutional academic initiatives.
• Ensure the curriculum aligns with industry standards, certification requirements, and accreditation expectations.
• Oversee didactic, laboratory, equipment, and instructional resources for the Surgical Technology program.
• Facilitate Program Review, Curriculum Review, and Occupational Advisory Committee meetings to support continuous program improvement and alignment with workforce needs.
• Evaluate curriculum effectiveness and recommend revisions based on accreditation requirements, certification outcomes, employer feedback, and industry trends.

• Ensure the Surgical Technology program maintains compliance with all applicable CAAHEP and ARC/STSA accreditation standards.
• Prepare, maintain, and submit accreditation reports, documentation, and required outcomes data.
• Maintain accurate program records and documentation required for accreditation reviews and site visits.
• Ensure compliance with FERPA and institutional policies regarding student records and confidentiality.

• Monitor and evaluate student success metrics, including attendance, academic progress, certification outcomes, retention, and graduation rates.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve student retention, completion, certification success, and overall program outcomes.
• Coordinate co-curricular activities that support student success.
• Monitor program outcomes to ensure established institutional and accreditor benchmarks are achieved.
• If the benchmark changes, the job description becomes outdated.

• Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical education sites, vendors, certification organizations, and professional associations.
• Represent the Surgical Technology program at institutional, community, and professional events.
• Foster relationships that support student clinical education, employment opportunities, and program growth.

Perform other duties and special projects as assigned by senior leadership.

Required

• Graduate of a nationally programmatically accredited Surgical Technology program.
• Current national certification in Surgical Technology (CST) through an NCCA-accredited certification agency.
• Minimum of five years of experience within the past ten years consisting of operating room scrub experience, teaching Surgical Technology, or a combination of both.
• Documented education or experience in:

Instructional methodology

Program planning

• Prior experience as a Program Director, Clinical Coordinator, or Lead Instructor.
• Experience with CAAHEP/ARC/STSA accreditation processes.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively with diverse student and employee populations.
• Strong organizational, time management, and attention-to-detail skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams.
• Ability to analyze…