Surgical Program Director / Instructor

Rockford Career College is seeking to hire a full-time Surgical Tech Program Chair to lead our Surgical Tech program. The selected candidate should have an Associate degree or higher, a valid CST, and at least 5 years in a surgical tech role and preferably has at least 2-3 years of supervisory/management experience.

The Surgical Tech program at Rockford Career College is ABHES-accredited. Candidates for this position must display a positive attitude, be a willing mentor to students and staff, and be a team player.

Benefits to a career at Rockford Career College:

• Competitive Pay
• Generous paid time off
• Medical, dental, and vision benefits.
• Matching 401k

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Where qualified, teach in the programs they supervise on a regular basis. The frequency of teaching assignments will vary based on the number of students in the programs and the number of programs and faculty supervised.
• Ensure faculty files are complete at all times and contain the documentation stipulated by the state licensing authority and the applicable accrediting body.
• Supervise all faculty and education staff; conduct annual performance evaluations, complete classroom observations, motivate, mentor, and coach all members of the education department in completion of their job duties.
• Ensure faculty scheduled to teach are appropriately qualified, meeting the state requirements of the state licensing authority and the applicable accrediting/programmatic agency.
• Monitor student retention metrics based on accreditation guidelines on a monthly basis to ensure the appropriate benchmarks are achieved monthly and/or annually.
• Ensure all assigned programs meet or exceed company and accrediting body retention metrics
• Plan, coordinate and/or participate in all faculty in-services and all-faculty meetings.
• Provide academic advising for students in their program(s).
• Provide mentorship to all faculty in the assigned programs through classroom observations, weekly/monthly departmental meetings and student feedback.
• Work one late night per week to be available for evening students.
• Make recommendations to the Corporate Manager of Instructional Design and Curriculum Development on updating syllabi and materials as needed.
• Recruit and train new faculty members as needed, including participation in new faculty orientation, and lead the evaluation of the performance of existing faculty members in the program using results from student evaluations, student performance outcomes, and classroom visitation.
• Assist in the coordination and running of at least two advisory council meetings per year for each assigned programs.
• Supervise externships and externship instructors (where applicable).
• Review transfer credit requests and recommend credit approvals as appropriate.
• Serve as curriculum committee chairs or members as necessary.
• Administer proficiency examinations as required.
• Work closely with career services personnel to assist in the placement of students after graduation.
• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible schedule
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Relocation assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Rockford, IL 61108: Reliably commute or planning to relocate before starting work (Preferred)

Education:

• Associate (Required)

Experience:

• Surgical Technology: 5 years (Required)
• Management / Supervisory: 3 years (Preferred)

License/Certification:

• CST (Required)

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $70,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• 8 hour shift
• Evenings as needed
• Monday to Friday

Work Location: Remote

Salary : $70,000 - $75,000