Surgical Technology Program Director

Universal Technical Institute•Memphis, TN

2d•Onsite

About The Position

Overview 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, self studies and responses Promote and enforce safety and compliance standards in labs and clinical environments Monitor and validate that faculty are providing active and engaging learning experiences to students within a respectful environment that is 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 on any at-risk students; creates 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/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 Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements Other duties as assigned

Requirements

Associates Degree in Surgical Technology (required)
Minimum of five (5) years experience in a Scrub Role or 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)
Minimum of four (4) years clinical experience
Minimum of one (1) year leadership / management experience (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 new and better 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 issue
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
Able and willing to: Communicate, think, learn, and reason
Use computers and computer systems (including hardware and software) to process transactions, store documents, enter data, or perform assigned tasks
Safely ambulate and/or maneuver when on-site at Company locations
Demonstrate and utilize active listening, inductive reasoning, information ordering and category flexibility
Ability to use good judgment, problem-solving and decision-making skills
Ability to maintain confidentiality and manage sensitive information with discretion
Ability to work in a fast-paced environment where deadlines are essential and multiple projects are worked simultaneously
Ability to gain, understand and apply information and data as it relates essential functions of the position
Ability to foster long-term relationships with stakeholders
Frequently (80% or more of workday) Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) Communicate with faculty and students to provide direct instruction
Occasionally (up to 50% of workday) Use fine motor skills to operate personal computers, manual and electrical (dental, nursing, etc.) equipment, as well as various diagnostic or procedure equipment
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Lift, carry, push, or pull up to 50 pounds with the assistance of mechanical interventions, students, or other employees Bend, stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl to provide instruction in labs and demonstrate procedures
Rarely (less than 20% of workday) Ability to travel to local worksites Use fine and large motor skills to operate a motor vehicle Use hearing and sight (both near and far vision) to operate a motor vehicle
Work is performed indoors in a climate-controlled environment when on site at assigned company location. Employees must be able to safely ambulate when on company premises. This position is designated as On Campus or On site; Work environments may include exposure to student learning environments with a variety of conditions. Employees must be able to follow all safety precautions including the use of personal-protective equipment. Employees must also be able to adhere to site-specific safety procedures.
Local travel required (up to 10%)

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, self studies and responses
Promote and enforce safety and compliance standards in labs and clinical environments
Monitor and validate that faculty are providing active and engaging learning experiences to students within a respectful environment that is 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 on any at-risk students; creates 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/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
Recognizes and rewards employee contributions and achievements
Other duties as assigned