What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Coordinator, Surgical Technology position at Rasmussen University?
Surgical Technology Program Coordinator
Rasmussen University
Odessa, FL
Rasmussen University is growing! We are seeking a Program Coordinator to provide leadership to the Surgical Technology program. This role will create course material that will fulfill the educational needs of Rasmussen University's students and play an integral role in the success and overall positive experience for students of Rasmussen University.
Responsibilities:
The Program Coordinator is responsible for promoting and supporting the vision and mission of the assigned program at the University while teaching courses in a variety of modalities. Minimum expectations for all Program Coordinators include focus on the following areas:
Program Coordinator-specific Responsibilities:
- Programmatic & Academic Leadership
- Programmatic & Academic Ownership
Full-time Faculty-specific Responsibilities:
- Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise
- Student Outreach and Support
- Service to University & Community: Attendance at Meetings and Campus/Community Events
- Professional Development and In-service
- Fulfillment of Professional Development & In-Service (REU) commitment in most current AY review
- Ranked Exceeding Minimum Expectations in most recent AY review
Reporting Relationships:
The Program Coordinator reports to the Academic Dean.
Requirements:
- Minimum of five (5) years current experience in the operating room in the scrub role or five (5) years of current experience as an instructor of surgical technology or a combination of both within the last 10 years.
- An Associate’s degree in Surgical Technology or Surgical Nursing is required; Bachelor’s preferred. Must also possess and maintain a current AST (CST) certification, including completion of 80 hours of continuing education every 4 years
- Teaching experience preferred (Minimum of 3 years’ experience in the field of study)
- 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
- Faculty will need regular access to a computer with the following system requirements
- Windows XP or greater
- Microsoft Office 2010
- An internet connection
About Us:
Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferrable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from their first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.
At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome our employee’s differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.
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