Program Coordinator & Faculty, Surgical Technologist

Program Coordinator & Faculty, Surgical Technologist The Program Coordinator is responsible for promoting and supporting the vision and mission of the Surgical Technologist program at Rasmussen 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 LeadershipProgrammatic & Academic OwnershipFull-time Faculty-specific Responsibilities:Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content ExpertiseStudent Outreach and SupportService to University & Community: Attendance at Meetings and Campus/Community EventsProfessional Development and In-serviceFulfillment of Professional Development & In-Service (REU) commitment in most current AY reviewRanked Exceeding Minimum Expectations in most recent AY reviewResponsibilities:Programmatic & Academic LeadershipServes as the key programmatic leader on campus in the defined area and provides programmatic expertise for students, staff and facultyAssists Academic Deans, National Coordinators, and programmatic faculty in planning, implementing and evaluating the curriculaActively represents the University to students, professional organizations, partners, and other relevant constituencies within the communitiesMonitors and reports programmatic metrics such as external and internal learning outcomes, enrollment and retention, and graduate placement ratesParticipates in strategic planning and implementation of programmatic activities and events, especially as related to academic matters; reviews and supports academic policiesAssists School Dean with programmatic professional development for faculty, including programmatic new faculty orientation/onboardingSupports Academic Deans in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of programmatic faculty membersAttends Teaching Development and Development in Discipline programs in addition to maintaining required professional credentialsAttends monthly Program Coordinator team meetings hosted by the National Program CoordinatorSchedules quarterly meetings with Academic Deans and Campus Leadership to discuss the overall health of the program and inform them of any upcoming changesHosts 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 fieldSupports the Academic Dean and Campus Director with faculty recruiting and participate in the interview process if requestedParticipates in meetings as designated by the Campus Director, Academic Dean, and the UniversityParticipates in community and professional events as designated by the Academic DeanEstablishes 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 meetingsPrepares various reports and submit them to the National Program Coordinator and or Academic DeanPrepares and assists students for the applicable credentialing exam if applicableReviews curriculum for areas of improvement and discuss thoughts and ideas with the National Program CoordinatorOrders and reconciles supply orders and maintain inventory of the lab and storage areas, if applicableMaintains all student programmatic files and ensure proper documentation is collectedReviews, maintains, and enforces the immunization programmatic policy requirementsParticipates in the program evaluation processSupports attainment of programmatic start, retention, and placement goalsParticipates in licensing and accreditation processAttends University functions (Community involvement activities, graduation ceremonies, and various campus-based activities)Builds community relationships to support programmatic outcomesMaintains records of student contactsSubmits weekly updated programmatic BFA report to National Program Coordinator and Academic DeanProvides safe learning environment by maintaining the requirements of the Rasmussen Safety Manual and maintaining lab equipment, if applicableMaintains awareness of course programs, relationships between programs, and University policies and proceduresAssists students with professional placementProgrammatic & Academic OwnershipProvides academic advising and counseling to studentsResponds in a timely and appropriate manner to all student, faculty, and leadership requests for information and/or guidanceSupports University, community, and national partnerships that foster educational goals and programmatic outcomesDevelops networks, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance the University's influence within the academic communityCollaborates with faculty and student support personnel (i.e. Career Services, Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Finance) to assure delivery of superior student serviceProvides and promotes available resources for student successProvides individual or group tutoring, and/or open lab sessions to assist students requiring or requesting additional assistanceEstablishes and continues regular quarterly communication with studentsPlans and engages students in programmatic events that may be available on campus or within the communityExternship, Practicum, and Professional Practice Experience ResponsibilitiesResponsibilities 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 sitesFacilitates student programmatic externship orientation and site orientation/trainingConducts 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 filesAddresses and manages student disciplinary/conduct issues at the clinical practicum experienceFULL-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 ExpertiseUse of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learningCreating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learningClarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectivesOrganized classroom and efficient use of class timeDemonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to studentsAppropriate behavior, language, demeanor, and dress will be exhibited at all timesPre-term StartReview and complete course syllabus in the online courses shell or COGReview course learning objectives, course schedule, lesson content, and gradebookComplete first two weeks of gradebook setup in residential COG shell, if applicable Welcome students using welcome announcement, icebreaker, and student lounge postingsSet up calendar and/or syllabus with office hours, live classroom sessions, assignments, and deadlinesParticipation Throughout QuarterParticipate in online course shellOnline 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 postingsGrading with feedback provided within the online course shellContribute to discussion forums (Online/FLEX