Program Coordinator & Faculty, Surgical Technologist

Rasmussen University
United States, Florida, Odessa
16418 Florida 54 (Show on map)
Apr 16, 2025
Description Program Coordinator, School of Health Sciences-Surgical Technologist Program Rasmussen University Odessa, FL $5,000 Sign-On Bonus Available! The Program Coordinator is responsible for promoting and supporting the vision and mission of the Surgical Technologist 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 Responsibilities: Programmatic & Academic Leadership Serves as the key programmatic leader on campus in the defined area and provides programmatic expertise for students, staff and faculty ssists Academic Deans, National Coordinators, and programmatic faculty in planning, implementing and evaluating the curricula Actively represents the University to students, professional organizations, partners, and other relevant constituencies within the communities Monitors and reports programmatic metrics such as external and internal learning outcomes, enrollment and retention, and graduate placement rates Participates in strategic planning and implementation of programmatic activities and events, especially as related to academic matters; reviews and supports academic policies Assists School Dean with programmatic professional development for faculty, including programmatic new faculty orientation/onboarding Supports Academic Deans in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of programmatic faculty members Attends Teaching Development and Development in Discipline programs in addition to maintaining required professional credentials Attends monthly Program Coordinator team meetings hosted by the National Program Coordinator Schedules quarterly meetings with Academic Deans and Campus Leadership to discuss the overall health of the program and inform them of any upcoming changes Hosts two Advisory Board meetings each year (spring and fall). Collects, prioritizes, and communicates feedback and meeting minutes to both the Academic Dean and National Program Coordinator on curriculum and teaching practices to ensure accurate and up-to-date practices within the field Supports the Academic Dean and Campus Director with faculty recruiting and participate in the interview process if requested Participates in meetings as designated by the Campus Director, Academic Dean, and the University Participates in community and professional events as designated by the Academic Dean Establishes regular communication with Career Services, Admissions, and Student Advisors to answer programmatic questions, discuss retention and placement outcomes, and discuss potential, current, graduate students and maintain documentation of these meetings Prepares various reports and submit them to the National Program Coordinator and or Academic Dean Prepares and assists students for the applicable credentialing exam if applicable Reviews curriculum for areas of improvement and discuss thoughts and ideas with the National Program Coordinator Orders and reconciles supply orders and maintain inventory of the lab and storage areas, if applicable Maintains all student programmatic files and ensure proper documentation is collected Reviews, maintains, and enforces the immunization programmatic policy requirements Participates in the program evaluation process Supports attainment of programmatic start, retention, and placement goals Participates in licensing and accreditation process Attends University functions (Community involvement activities, graduation ceremonies, and various campus-based activities Builds community relationships to support programmatic outcomes Maintains records of student contacts Submits weekly updated programmatic BFA report to National Program Coordinator and Academic Dean Provides safe learning environment by maintaining the requirements of the Rasmussen Safety Manual and maintaining lab equipment, if applicable Maintains awareness of course programs, relationships between programs, and University policies and procedures Assists students with professional placement Programmatic & Academic Ownership Provides academic advising and counseling to students Responds in a timely and appropriate manner to all student, faculty, and leadership requests for information and/or guidance Supports University, community, and national partnerships that foster educational goals and programmatic outcomes Develops networks, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance the University's influence within the academic community Collaborates with faculty and student support personnel (i.e. Career Services, Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Finance) to assure delivery of superior student service Provides and promotes available resources for student success Provides individual or group tutoring, and/or open lab sessions to assist students requiring or requesting additional assistance Establishes and continues regular quarterly communication with students Plans and engages students in programmatic events that may be available on campus or within the community Externship, Practicum, and Professional Practice Experience Responsibilities Responsibilities of Program Coordinators may vary depending on the program and whether an Externship Coordinator is in place. Identifies, develops, obtains affiliation agreements, and maintains sites for externships, practicums and professional practice experiences in collaboration with the Externship Coordinator (if applicable) Collaborates with Externship Coordinator (if applicable) in placement at or assigning students to externship sites Facilitates student programmatic externship orientation and site orientation/training Conducts follow-up visits at a minimum of one visit per quarter during the student clinical practicum experience (if programmatically required) Facilitates externship, practicum, or professional practice experience course, including collecting required documentation for student programmatic files Addresses and manages student disciplinary/conduct issues at the clinical practicum experience FULL-TIME FACULTY-SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES* Teaching Workload Program Coordinators will teach 3 to 4 work units (approximately 15-25 contact hours) Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives Organized classroom and efficient use of class time Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students Appropriate behavior, language, demeanor, and dress will be exhibited at all times Pre-term Start Review and complete course syllabus in the online courses shell or COG Review course learning objectives, course schedule, lesson content, and gradebook Complete first two weeks of gradebook setup in residential COG shell, if applicable Welcome students using welcome announcement, icebreaker, and student lounge postings Set up calendar and/or syllabus with office hours, live classroom sessions, assignments, and deadlines Participation Throughout Quarter Participate in online course shell Online participation includes 5 of 7 days per week (with no consecutive days missed) FLEX50 participation includes 5 of 7 days per week (with no consecutive days missed) COG participation includes weekly activity, grade postings Grading with feedback provided within the online course shell Contribute to discussion forums (Online/FLEX) Create written announcements weekly Hold Live Classroom sessions required of course taught (length and frequency of sessions determined by modality) Every class must have one or more assignments graded by the end of the second week of the course All student work must be graded, with formative feedback, and the grades entered into the gradebook within 5 days of the assignment due date Zeroes must be entered for any student who has not turned in an assignment By the end of each week, the gradebook must be updated with all outstanding student work All student email, including both Course Mail and regular email, and student phone calls must be responded to within 48 hours Specific student outreach, beyond in-course communication, must be logged in SalesForce under Individual Student Activity History or as an eAlert to campuses Faculty will offer one student support hour per week for each prep/work unit taught, for a maximum of 5 hours per week Program Coordinator to facilitate two programmatic certification exam study sessions per quarter/ conduct Capstone review twice a year Students who miss a residential class or the due date for a residential assignment must be contacted within 24 hours Students in online courses who miss an assignment(s) must be contacted with 24 hours of the close of the module/week Post-term A final course grade for all students must be entered in the final grade category in the gradebook by end-of-day Monday of Week 12 of the quarter All incompletes/grade changes must be resolved in accordance with the policy Faculty should continue to monitor course mail, the employee University email, and voicemail to manage any post-term student questions or concerns Student Outreach and Support Of the maximum 5 student support hours per week, faculty will offer two of those student support hours in a public forum At least 2 hours must be in a forum that is publicly available to all students such as the Learning Center, online tutoring platform or other public forums Weekly Student Support hours should be clearly stated on course syllabus and any changes should be documented in the course Student outreach as needed, as designated by the Academic Dean Service to University & Community: Campus Presence, Meetings and Community Events All faculty will submit a quarterly schedule to his/her Dean listing all contact information and days/hours on campus, days/hours scheduled for student support (with location), days/hours committed for classroom teaching. All faculty are responsible for creating a physical and/or virtual presence in support of campus and online students Faculty will attend all campus meetings, faculty team meetings, and other meetings as designated by the Dean Faculty will attend meetings held by School Dean as needed Faculty will participate in Committees and campus events as designated by the Dean Faculty will attend Graduation ceremonies Faculty will attend community events held off campus as designated by the Dean Reporting Relationships: The Program Coordinator reports to the Academic Dean and collaborates with the applicable National Program Coordinators. Requirements: The Program Coordinator must have 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, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative 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 transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student's 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. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu. It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.