Program Coordinator/Medical Assisting/Onsite

Southeastern College

  • North Charleston, SC
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 1 month ago
Benefits:
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance
OVERVIEW:The core mission of Southeastern College is to provide targeted educational services that meet community needs. Program Coordinators play a key role in meeting this mission. First and foremost, their role as Faculty members is to engage students, foster learning, role model professionalism, and ultimately produce competently trained students prepared for professional careers. Faculty designated as Program Coordinators also have the responsibility of monitoring and maintaining their programs at the campus level.BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS:Program Coordinators are responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain, and deliver education services to students through:
  • Coordinating with Program Directors to maintain core curriculum at the campus level
  • Communicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculum at the campus level
  • Delivering their own course lectures
  • Facilitating student engagement
  • Working one-on-one with students
  • Assessing students and providing developmental feedback
ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Program Coordinator/Campus Chair: Faculty designated as Program Coordinators/Campus Chairs are responsible for the oversight of their specific program curricula at the campus level. Program Coordinators must:
  • Work with Program Directors to ensure consistency and quality of programs
  • Prepare for and attend faculty convocation
  • Monitor programs at a campus level
  • Ensure consistent program delivery
  • Review lesson plans
  • Meet with local advisory boards
  • Coordinate and monitor externship programs
  • Orient new faculty
  • Assist the Campus President, Dean, or other departmental leaders in special projects as requested
  • Provide mentorship to departmental faculty members as needed
  • Nurture a sense of teamwork and cooperation among department members
Faculty Responsibilities: As Faculty Members, Program Coordinators are also responsible for course delivery at their campus. This includes the following core areas:Prepare Course Plans and Materials:
  • Review Course Control Document (CCD)
  • Prepare syllabus
  • Create lesson plans
  • Create exams, quizzes, and projects/assignments
  • Coordinate with librarian and bookstore for availability of materials
Deliver Courses:
  • Administer pre-test/post-test
  • Deliver lectures/facilitate labs
  • Grade projects and exams
  • Provide progress reports/mid-term feedback
  • Maintain grade book
  • Enforce policies (attendance, dress code, no food and drink…)
Monitor Progress/Attendance:
  • Monitor student progress and follow-up as needed
  • Take daily attendance and enforce Southeastern College attendance policy
  • Follow-up with students who miss a class (phone calls)
  • Report attendance issues to the Dean
Advise Students:
  • Answer student questions
  • Be available for one-on-one assistance/tutoring
Record Grades and Submit Reports:
  • Maintain grade books
  • Adhere to departmental grading policies
  • Provide Dean with weekly reports
  • Provide students with mid-term evaluations
  • Submit final grades
Other Duties – Adjunct and Full-time Faculty:
  • Monitor equipment and supply needs
  • Maintain classroom
  • Maintain any relevant licensures and certifications
Other Duties – Full-time Faculty:
  • Attend campus faculty meetings
  • Participate in committees and knowledge sharing forums
  • Prepare for and participate in convocation
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education teaching environment: communicating with coworkers, presenting to a classroom of students (virtual classrooms for on-line), demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate classes and offices.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Professional office setting: moderate noise levels; controlled indoor climate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.LOCATION:This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Executive Director and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President and all final approvals must come from the Executive Director and/or designee.Job Specification Program CoordinatorKnowledge, Skills, and Experience:Program Coordinator is responsible for monitoring specific assigned academic programs at the campus level. This includes coordinating with the Program Director at the university level and campus faculty at the campus level to ensure consistent and high quality delivery of courses and programs.Below is an inclusive but not exhaustive list of various knowledge, skills, and other characteristics that are necessary for effective performance in the Program Coordinator position.-Knowledge: All Program Coordinators must have the required education and relevant expertise within their specific discipline related to the program or specific courses they teach. Program Coordinators must also have knowledge of:
  • Academic instruction/course delivery
  • Academic administration
  • Course and curriculum development
-Skills:
  • Management – communicating with and facilitating discussions among a diverse range of highly educated professionals across a variety of disciplines
  • Planning – organizing and prioritizing the needs and goals of campus level program faculty
-Experience: Experience in an academic environment, and particularly in a career college environment, is of great importance. Work experience in the following areas is highly valued:
  • Academic teaching (higher education)
  • Career college teaching/management (program/department chair)
  • Professional/executive education (administration)
Education, Experience, and Training:At Southeastern College, the Program Coordinators monitor the delivery of academic programs and are responsible for ensuring a quality education for students in their programs at the campus level. All Medical Assisting Program Coordinators should, at a minimum:
  • Associate degree
  • Licensed RMA/CMA
  • 4 years of experience
This is a full-time position that requires day and evening availability.For consideration, only online applications will be accepted. For further information, you may contact your local campus. Campus contact information listed on our website at www.sec.eduThank you for your interest in our school system. Our schools prohibit discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law.

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