Program Coordinator, School of Health Sciences-Surgical Technologist Program
Rasmussen University
Hennepin/Anoka, MN

The Program Coordinator, SOHS serves as their program leader, providing expertise and guidance to students, faculty, and staff. This role supports curriculum planning, program activities, faculty development, and compliance with accreditation and programmatic requirements. Responsibilities include monitoring program metrics, managing student records, facilitating clinical and externship experiences, implementing student-centered teaching strategies, and providing academic advising. The Program Coordinator, SOHS also participates in leadership meetings, University and community events, prepares reports, supports licensing and certification processes, and fosters partnerships to enhance student success and the University’s academic presence.

Responsibilities:

Serves as the program leader, providing subject-matter expertise to students, staff, and faculty Assists the Dean and faculty in planning, implementing, and evaluating curricula, program activities, and events. Supports program start, retention, and placement goals by monitoring and reporting key metrics, including learning outcomes, enrollment, retention, and graduate placement rates. Supports the Dean in faculty recruitment, onboarding, and programmatic professional development, including new faculty orientation. Participates in accreditation training sessions hosted by the accrediting organization. Organizes and participates in leadership and advisory meetings to monitor program health, support curriculum updates, and communicate operational and programmatic feedback to the Dean. Attends University and community events, including graduations and campus activities. Orders supplies, reconciles purchases, and maintains lab and storage area inventory, as applicable. Manages student program files and ensures compliance with immunization and programmatic documentation requirements. Participates in licensing and accreditation process Collaborates with faculty and student support teams to deliver and promote resources that enhance student success. Identifies, onboards, and maintains externship sites, and places students for clinical experiences in collaboration with the Clinical Coordinator. Collaborates with other institutions to coordinate externship placements. Facilitates student programmatic externship orientation and site orientation/training Conducts quarterly follow-up visits to students during clinical practicums, as required. Manages student conduct and disciplinary issues during clinical practicums. Implements effective, student-centered teaching strategies that foster engagement, connect class objectives to course goals, and ensure organized, efficient learning environments. Demonstrates subject mastery and communicates course objectives effectively to students. Facilitates study sessions to prepare students for certification exams.

Reporting Relationships:

The Program Coordinator reports to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences and has no direct reports.

Requirements: 

5 years of surgical technology experience in the operating room, as an instructor, or a combination of both within the past 10 years. Associate’s degree required, Bachelor’s preferred, from a nationally accredited surgical technology program, with current NBSTSA (CST) certification. Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language Proficiency in Microsoft Office

About Us:

Rasmussen University is a regionally accredited private university dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through high-demand and flexible educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferrable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 23 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from their first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.

At Rasmussen, we are proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed supporting and encouraging diversity in the workplace. We welcome our employee’s differences regardless of race, color, creed, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, marital status, age, gender identity, disability or veteran status.

Benefits & Compensation:

Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well-being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.

Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance. A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $75,000.00 to $90,000.00. We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change.

Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. We offer a choice of plans for Medical, Dental and Vision, a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, employer paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and numerous voluntary plan options. We also have a continuing education benefit available for full-time employees offering a 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. In addition, Rasmussen University believes that a diverse and inclusive workplace fosters creativity, innovation, and overall success. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.