Surigcal Technology - Program Director

Our Mission:

At Concorde Career Colleges, we are dedicated to making a difference in the lives of our students and the communities we serve. We are on a mission to empower individuals to achieve their healthcare career goals through education, professionalism, and community development. We are seeking a passionate and dedicated Surgical Technology Program Director to join our team and play a pivotal role in shaping the future of healthcare professionals.

Position Summary:

The Program Director will play a pivotal role in shaping the future of our students and ensuring the success of our program. This position requires a strong commitment to our mission, a drive for continued professional development, and a passion for making a difference in the lives of students and the community.

Why Choose Us?

• Impact the lives of aspiring healthcare professionals and contribute to community development.
• Embrace a mission-driven environment that values growth and compassion.
• Access continued professional development and growth opportunities.
• Participate in personal and community development initiatives.
• Competitive salary and benefits package.
• Collaborative and inclusive work environment.

In addition to joining an organization with an outstanding mission, Concorde is happy to provide the following Benefits You'll Love - 

• Tuition Waiver: Enjoy a tuition waiver after 6 months of employment for you AND your immediate family for all eligible Concorde and UTI programs of study.
• Flexible Time Off for Exempt Employees (FTO): Take time off as needed with no limit, no accrual, and full pay—just get approval in advance.
• Accrued Vacation for Full-Time and Part-Time Non-Exempt Employees: Full-Time employees accrue 2 weeks of paid vacation per year and Part-Time employees accrue based on the number of hours worked each week. This is in addition to paid holidays and paid sick leave. 
• Retirement Matching: 50% match on the first 6% of your contributions after 90 days.
• Paid Parental Leave: 4 weeks of paid leave for both birthing and non-birthing parents to bond with a new baby.
• Competitive Insurance: Health, vision, and dental coverage for you and your dependents.
• Pet Insurance: Competitive coverage for your furry family members through ASPCA.
• Health Plan Enrollment: 30 days to choose your health plan with coverage starting after one full month of employment.

Explore more benefits here: UTI Benefits

Key Responsibilities:

As the Program Director, you will be responsible for:

• Recruiting, orienting, and supervising faculty members for the department.
• Conducting regular observations and evaluations of faculty to ensure excellence in teaching.
• Supporting faculty in their professional development.
• Assuring correct scheduling and registration of returning students.
• Participating in the budgeting process to meet program needs.
• Reviewing student progress and eligibility for graduation.
• Collaborating on curriculum development and updates.
• Organizing advisory committee meetings.
• Participating in accreditation self-studies.
• Maintaining department equipment and coordination with externship placements.
• Advising students on their academic journey.
• Other duties as assigned by the Academic Dean.

Join the Mission: At Concorde you're a partner in shaping healthcare's future. Your role goes beyond the classroom and the college, it's about building a thriving community of healthcare professionals who will make a difference.

Qualifications:

To be successful in this role, you should have:

• Certification: Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) certification is required.

• Education: Associate degree in Surgical Technology.

• Experience:
       o Minimum 5 years experience in scrub role; AND
       o Minimum of 3 years in the last 5 years as a practicing surgical technologist OR instructor in surgical technology.

• Teaching: Previous teaching experience is preferred.

• Management: Management experience is required.

• Communication Skills: Excellent oral and written communication skills required.

Join us at Concorde, where you can make a real impact on the lives of our students, contribute to community development, and continue your own professional and personal development journey. If you are passionate about healthcare education and dedicated to our mission, we encourage you to apply today.