Rasmussen University · 2 weeks ago
Program Coordinator & Faculty, Surgical Technologist
Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. The Program Coordinator serves as the program leader, providing expertise and guidance to students, faculty, and staff while supporting curriculum planning, program activities, and compliance with accreditation requirements.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
Serves as the program leader, providing subject-matter expertise to students, staff, and faculty
Assists the Dean and faculty in planning, implementing, and evaluating curricula, program activities, and events
Supports program start, retention, and placement goals by monitoring and reporting key metrics, including learning outcomes, enrollment, retention, and graduate placement rates
Supports the Dean in faculty recruitment, onboarding, and programmatic professional development, including new faculty orientation
Participates in accreditation training sessions hosted by the accrediting organization
Organizes and participates in leadership and advisory meetings to monitor program health, support curriculum updates, and communicate operational and programmatic feedback to the Dean
Attends University and community events, including graduations and campus activities
Orders supplies, reconciles purchases, and maintains lab and storage area inventory, as applicable
Manages student program files and ensures compliance with immunization and programmatic documentation requirements
Participates in licensing and accreditation process
Collaborates with faculty and student support teams to deliver and promote resources that enhance student success
Identifies, onboards, and maintains externship sites, and places students for clinical experiences in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator
Collaborates with other institutions to coordinate externship placements
Facilitates student programmatic externship orientation and site orientation/training
Conducts quarterly follow-up visits to students during clinical practicums, as required
Manages student conduct and disciplinary issues during clinical practicums
Implements effective, student-centered teaching strategies that foster engagement, connect class objectives to course goals, and ensure organized, efficient learning environments
Demonstrates subject mastery and communicates course objectives effectively to students
Facilitates study sessions to prepare students for certification exams
Qualification
Required
5 years of surgical technology experience in the operating room, as an instructor, or a combination of both within the past 10 years
Associate's degree required, Bachelor's preferred, from a nationally accredited surgical technology program, with current NBSTSA (CST) certification
Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision
Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers
Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Benefits
A choice of plans for Medical, Dental and Vision
A 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching
Employer paid basic life insurance
AD&D
Numerous voluntary plan options
A continuing education benefit available for full-time employees offering a 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands
A robust learning management system
Individual development planning
Company
Rasmussen University
Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission offering Certificates and Diplomas, up through Associate’s, Bachelor’s, Master’s and Doctoral degree programs.
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageTotal Funding
unknown2020-10-28Acquired
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