Program Coordinator & Instructor, Medical Assisting

Medical Assisting Program Coordinator & Instructor
Rasmussen University
Romeoville, IL

The Medical Assisting Program Coordinator & Instructor promotes and supports the vision and mission of the Medical Assisting program at Rasmussen University while also teaching courses as faculty in a variety of modalities. Teaching and programmatic workload includes 1 to 2 programmatic work units and 3 to 4 teaching or non-teaching work units.

Responsibilities:

Programmatic Leadership, Student Engagement and Professional Development (20-40%)

• Serves as the key programmatic leader on campus providing programmatic expertise for students, faculty and staff regarding programmatic accreditation, curriculum, planning, evaluation, implementation, delivery, and reporting as detailed in the Faculty Handbook .
• Accurately track and report programmatic outcomes and metrics to Campus and University Leadership according to University and programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Collaborate with faculty, staff, and University Leadership to achieve University and programmatic goals.
• Develop and maintain a programmatic Advisory Board in collaboration with Campus and University Leadership according University and programmatic accreditation requirements.
• Collect, document and store all required student programmatic paperwork according to institution and programmatic policies.
• Monitor student externship, practicum, clinical or professional practice experiences including student placement, performance and documentation as detailed in the Faculty Handbook .
• Participate in campus, community and professional events to represent Rasmussen to students, professional organizations, community partners, and other relevant constituencies within the communities.
• Complete Rasmussen Education Units (REUs) between the combined areas of Teaching Development and Development in Discipline on an annual basis as detailed in the Faculty Handbook .

Teaching Effectiveness: Professionalism, Use of Technology, and Content Expertise

Dynamic, Active Classroom (20-30%)

• Use of effective teaching strategies and multiple teaching techniques; teaching and modeling appropriate level learning skills and creating an environment conducive to learning.
• Creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning including the use of live classroom tools to hold synchronous learning sessions with students
• Clarity, relevance, and connection of class session objectives to course performance objectives.
• Organized classroom and efficient use of class time.

Subject Matter Expertise (20-30%)

• Demonstrate mastery and ability to articulate and relate to students.
• Play an integral role in the development and implementation of curriculum and assessment for their area of expertise.

Student and College Support and Professionalism (20%)

• Faculty are responsible for creating a classroom presence in support of students in collaboration with their Dean.
• Student support and outreach that supports the success of students is accomplished through faculty availability to students in all courses through synchronous or asynchronous communication and meetings to help students achieve the learning objectives for their course(s).

Reporting Relationships:

The Medical Assisting Program Coordinator & Instructor reports to the Academic Dean. This role has no direct reports.

Requirements:

• Associate's degree in Medical Assisting or related healthcare field.

• A minimum of a total of 4 years of experience in a healthcare facility which includes direct patient care, with a minimum of one year, of the four years, in direct patient care in an ambulatory setting.

• Phlebotomy experience in field or in teaching required.

• Current CMA or RMA certification and American Heart Association (AHA) CPR certification required.

• Teaching experience preferred.
• 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.

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 $55,400.00 to $74,800.00. 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. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

*Some programs not available to residents of all states.

About Us:

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education ( is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative 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 transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s 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. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.