AA - Assistant Program Director

Burrell College of Health Sciences•Melbourne, FL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Program Director supports Burrell College’s Master of Health Science in Anesthesia Program by overseeing clinical education operations, coordinating simulation-based learning, and contributing to curricular quality and student preparation. This role combines administrative oversight, instructional responsibilities, and active collaboration with students, faculty, and clinical partners to ensure high-quality experiential learning and program compliance. This position is Exempt. This position reports to the Program Director/CAO of MHSA Program. The selected candidate will support Burrell College’s organizational health initiatives, focusing on enhancing leadership, promoting clarity of purpose, improving communication, and reinforcing a respectful, purpose-driven culture. This role is key to fostering a healthy, high-performing organization that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration. Burrell College Organizational Health Info This role supports a proposed academic program for which an application has been submitted to the College's institutional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The program is currently under HLC review.

Requirements

Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA): Master's degree or higher from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program; valid professional state license in good standing.
OR Physician (DO/MD): Completion of an anesthesiology residency, board-certified or board-eligible in anesthesiology, and current state medical licensure.
Minimum of three years clinical experience in anesthesiology or a closely related field.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
Strong team player
Commitment to company values
Basic computer proficiency
Ability to mentor students
Commitment to Burrell College’s mission and values.
Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

Nice To Haves

Advanced degree in education, leadership, or related field.
Experience coordinating clinical education or simulation.
Familiarity with ARC-AA standards.
Experience developing or managing clinical affiliations.
Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level.

Responsibilities

Support maintenance of affiliation agreements and ensure site compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
Monitor student clinical performance and collaborate with the Program Director to address concerns or remediation needs.
Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and supporting clinical preceptors.
May occasionally conduct site visits and support continuous improvement of clinical education experiences.
Develop, oversee, and implement simulation-based learning activities aligned with program learning outcomes.
Facilitate high-fidelity simulations, task-trainer sessions, and skills labs.
Integrate simulation into didactic and clinical curriculum through collaboration with faculty.
Evaluate, with Lab Director, simulation scenarios, educational effectiveness, and student performance.
Teach assigned coursework across didactic, simulation, and clinical components of the program.
Develop, review, and update course materials, syllabi, assessments, and learning activities.
Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on academic and clinical performance.
Support ongoing curriculum mapping and ensure alignment with ARC-AA standards.
Participate in admissions processes, including student interviews and selection.
Contribute to program assessment, accreditation documentation, and reporting.
Maintain accurate student records, including clinical hours, case tracking, and simulation documentation.
Support continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
Serve on program and college committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.