Surgical Technician Program Chair

Sole Hire•Rockford, IL

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Sole Hire, LLC has been retained by a respected postsecondary institution in Rockford, IL to lead the search for a full-time Surgical Technology Program Chair. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced surgical technologist ready to step into academic leadership and shape the future of the profession through mentorship, curriculum oversight, and program management. As Program Chair, you will lead an ABHES-accredited Surgical Technology program, balancing teaching responsibilities with supervisory leadership over faculty and staff. This role is ideal for someone who thrives on mentoring others, holds high standards for student outcomes, and wants to bring their clinical expertise into the classroom and beyond.

Requirements

Associate degree or higher
Current Certified Surgical Technologist (CST) credential
Minimum of 5 years of experience in a surgical technology role

Nice To Haves

2–3 years of supervisory or management experience
A positive, mentorship-driven approach to leading students and staff
Strong team orientation and collaborative mindset

Responsibilities

Teach within the program on a regular basis, with frequency based on student and faculty load
Supervise faculty and education staff, including annual performance evaluations, classroom observations, and ongoing mentorship
Ensure faculty files remain complete and compliant with state and accrediting body requirements
Confirm all teaching faculty meet state and accreditation qualification standards
Monitor student retention metrics monthly to meet accrediting body and company benchmarks
Plan and lead faculty in-services and departmental meetings
Provide academic advising to students within the program
Work one evening per week to support evening students
Recommend curriculum and syllabus updates to the instructional design team
Recruit, train, and onboard new faculty members
Evaluate faculty performance using student feedback, outcomes, and classroom visits
Coordinate at least two advisory council meetings per year
Supervise externships and externship instructors
Review transfer credit requests and recommend approvals
Serve on or chair curriculum committees as needed
Administer proficiency examinations as required
Partner with career services to support student placement after graduation
Other duties as assigned