Concorde Career Colleges
Program Director Surgical Technology
Concorde Career Colleges, Garden Grove, California, United States, 92641
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Program Director – Surgical Technology The Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the Surgical Technology program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. This role is responsible for curriculum development, faculty supervision, student support, and program outcomes, while maintaining strong partnerships with clinical affiliates and industry partners.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations and support long‑term strategic planning for the Surgical Technology program
Drive compliance with regional or state accrediting bodies, including self‑study, reaccreditation processes, annual reports, and responses
Promote and enforce safety and compliance standards in labs and clinical environments
Monitor and validate that faculty provide active and engaging learning experiences to students within a respectful environment conducive to learning and focused on student satisfaction and positive results
Support curriculum development, review student learning outcomes, and align program content with evolving industry standards
Mentor and advise students, prepare them for the licensing exam, and support their professional growth
Maintain systematic program evaluation—tracking retention, completion, placement, and exam passage rates
Participate in budget planning, oversee expenditures, and make recommendations for equipment, lab enhancements, and supplies management
Maintain and nurture effective relationships with clinical affiliates, advisory boards, local schools, and healthcare organizations
Participate in, and document, ongoing faculty and professional development activities (e.g., Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for certification or licensure where required by law)
Review and ensure accurate and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling
Participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of the institution, enhance student opportunities, and build professional networks
Actively participate in student, campus, and community activities as required
Provide instruction in both the Clinical and Didactic aspects of the program
Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
Identify and report at‑risk students; create individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
Establish and maintain a high‑performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff, utilizing effective training, performance management and career‑development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology (Required)
Minimum of five (5) years experience in a scrub role or a combination of teaching and clinical experience with three (3) of the past five (5) years practicing as a surgical technologist and/or instructing in surgical technology (Required)
CST (Required)
Proficient in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and counseling
Proficient in assessing instructors’ competence and effectiveness
Independently manage complex tasks and projects
Coach and mentor junior team members
Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences
Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence
Facilitate training sessions and cross‑functional meetings
Drive consistent results in a fast‑paced environment
Leverage enterprise‑level tools and systems to streamline processes
Create innovative ways for the organization to succeed
Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
Work independently, escalating complex or high‑impact issues
Drive innovation to improve organizational success
Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity
Ability to use good judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to foster long‑term relationships with stakeholders
Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
Communicate with faculty and students to provide direct instruction
Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, equipment, and diagnostic tools
Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with assistance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary
Travel to local worksites (up to 10%) and operate motor vehicles when required
Work indoors in a climate‑controlled environment and ambulate safely on company premises
The annual salary for this position is $100-120k per year.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industry Higher Education
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1 week ago – Be among the first 25 applicants
Program Director – Surgical Technology The Program Director provides leadership and oversight for the Surgical Technology program, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards, regulatory requirements, and institutional policies. This role is responsible for curriculum development, faculty supervision, student support, and program outcomes, while maintaining strong partnerships with clinical affiliates and industry partners.
Responsibilities
Oversee daily operations and support long‑term strategic planning for the Surgical Technology program
Drive compliance with regional or state accrediting bodies, including self‑study, reaccreditation processes, annual reports, and responses
Promote and enforce safety and compliance standards in labs and clinical environments
Monitor and validate that faculty provide active and engaging learning experiences to students within a respectful environment conducive to learning and focused on student satisfaction and positive results
Support curriculum development, review student learning outcomes, and align program content with evolving industry standards
Mentor and advise students, prepare them for the licensing exam, and support their professional growth
Maintain systematic program evaluation—tracking retention, completion, placement, and exam passage rates
Participate in budget planning, oversee expenditures, and make recommendations for equipment, lab enhancements, and supplies management
Maintain and nurture effective relationships with clinical affiliates, advisory boards, local schools, and healthcare organizations
Participate in, and document, ongoing faculty and professional development activities (e.g., Continuing Education Units (CEUs) for certification or licensure where required by law)
Review and ensure accurate and timely course, student, and faculty scheduling
Participate in the local professional community to raise awareness of the institution, enhance student opportunities, and build professional networks
Actively participate in student, campus, and community activities as required
Provide instruction in both the Clinical and Didactic aspects of the program
Organize and deliver class objectives in a clear, concise manner
Evaluate student performance through assignments, exams, and practical assessments
Provide constructive feedback and support to students to help them achieve academic and professional success
Identify and report at‑risk students; create individualized success plans to mitigate attrition
Foster relationships with students to help them meet program competency requirements
Meet with students and education personnel to discuss instructional programs and related issues
Provide and maintain regular, substantive interaction with students in online course components
Maintain accurate records of student attendance, grades, and progress
Deliver engaging lectures and lab sessions on assigned topics, diagnostic procedures, equipment operation and troubleshooting, etc.
Establish and maintain a high‑performance team of professional, motivated and engaged staff, utilizing effective training, performance management and career‑development activities while leading them to achieve established business results and performance metrics
Recognize and reward employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned
Qualifications
Associate's Degree in Surgical Technology (Required)
Minimum of five (5) years experience in a scrub role or a combination of teaching and clinical experience with three (3) of the past five (5) years practicing as a surgical technologist and/or instructing in surgical technology (Required)
CST (Required)
Proficient in curriculum design, program administration, evaluation, instruction, and counseling
Proficient in assessing instructors’ competence and effectiveness
Independently manage complex tasks and projects
Coach and mentor junior team members
Analyze problems, evaluate alternatives, and implement effective solutions
Present ideas in a compelling and structured format to diverse audiences
Demonstrate refined listening skills and emotional intelligence
Facilitate training sessions and cross‑functional meetings
Drive consistent results in a fast‑paced environment
Leverage enterprise‑level tools and systems to streamline processes
Create innovative ways for the organization to succeed
Develop people to achieve their goals and support organizational success
Navigate complex policies, processes, and organizational dynamics with ease
Operate effectively in uncertainty and ambiguity
Work independently, escalating complex or high‑impact issues
Drive innovation to improve organizational success
Develop others to achieve individual and organizational goals
Navigate complex organizational dynamics with confidence
Perform effectively amid uncertainty and ambiguity
Ability to use good judgment, problem‑solving and decision‑making skills
Maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Work in a fast‑paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to foster long‑term relationships with stakeholders
Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision)
Communicate with faculty and students to provide direct instruction
Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, equipment, and diagnostic tools
Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with assistance, bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl as necessary
Travel to local worksites (up to 10%) and operate motor vehicles when required
Work indoors in a climate‑controlled environment and ambulate safely on company premises
The annual salary for this position is $100-120k per year.
Seniority Level Director
Employment Type Full‑time
Job Function Information Technology
Industry Higher Education
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