AA - Assistant Program Director

Assistant Program Director

The Assistant Program Director supports Burrell College's Master of Health Science in Anesthesia Program by overseeing clinical education operations, coordinating simulation-based learning, and contributing to curricular quality and student preparation. This role combines administrative oversight, instructional responsibilities, and active collaboration with students, faculty, and clinical partners to ensure high-quality experiential learning and program compliance.

This position is Exempt. This position reports to the Program Director/CAO of MHSA Program.

The selected candidate will support Burrell College's organizational health initiatives, focusing on enhancing leadership, promoting clarity of purpose, improving communication, and reinforcing a respectful, purpose-driven culture. This role is key to fostering a healthy, high-performing organization that values integrity, transparency, and collaboration.

This role supports a proposed academic program for which an application has been submitted to the College's institutional accreditor, the Higher Learning Commission (HLC). The program is currently under HLC review.

Examples of Duties

Clinical Affairs

• Support maintenance of affiliation agreements and ensure site compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Monitor student clinical performance and collaborate with the Program Director to address concerns or remediation needs.
• Assist in recruiting, onboarding, and supporting clinical preceptors.
• May occasionally conduct site visits and support continuous improvement of clinical education experiences.

Simulation Education Leadership

• Develop, oversee, and implement simulation-based learning activities aligned with program learning outcomes.
• Facilitate high-fidelity simulations, task-trainer sessions, and skills labs.
• Integrate simulation into didactic and clinical curriculum through collaboration with faculty.
• Evaluate, with Lab Director, simulation scenarios, educational effectiveness, and student performance.

Teaching & Instruction

• Teach assigned coursework across didactic, simulation, and clinical components of the program.
• Develop, review, and update course materials, syllabi, assessments, and learning activities.
• Provide timely and constructive feedback to students on academic and clinical performance.
• Support ongoing curriculum mapping and ensure alignment with ARC-AA standards.

Program Administration

• Participate in admissions processes, including student interviews and selection.
• Contribute to program assessment, accreditation documentation, and reporting.
• Maintain accurate student records, including clinical hours, case tracking, and simulation documentation.
• Support continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
• Serve on program and college committees as assigned.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Other skills important to this position:

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills
• Strong team player
• Commitment to company values
• Basic computer proficiency
• Ability to mentor students
• Commitment to Burrell College's mission and values.

Minimum Qualifications

Candidates must meet one of the following:

• Certified Anesthesiologist Assistant (CAA): Master's degree or higher from an accredited Anesthesiologist Assistant program; valid professional state license in good standing.
• Physician (DO/MD): Completion of an anesthesiology residency, board-certified or board-eligible in anesthesiology, and current state medical licensure.

Additional Qualifications:

• Minimum of three years clinical experience in anesthesiology or a closely related field.

Preferences:

• Advanced degree in education, leadership, or related field.
• Experience coordinating clinical education or simulation.
• Familiarity with ARC-AA standards.
• Experience developing or managing clinical affiliations.
• Teaching experience at the graduate or undergraduate level.

Supplemental Information

The statements on this document are not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job. The College hereby expressly reserves the right to modify any or all job descriptions as it becomes necessary or appropriate.

Melbourne, Florida:

The City of Melbourne lies along the Indian River Lagoon, a vast estuary loved by boaters, anglers, and those who just enjoy its quiet beauty. On the other side of the river, a portion of the city lies on a barrier island with many beach parks offering even more fun in the sun. Melbourne is just south of Cape Canaveral home to the Kennedy Space Center and Port Canaveral. You can watch launches from almost any point in the city or take a short drive up to the space center to get close to the action. While up there, you can visit Port Canaveral an active shipping port with daily departures of cruise ships and deep-sea fishing boats. Melbourne has an international airport and is located next to a major interstate with easy access to Orlando and the attractions, Kennedy Space Center, and points beyond. Enjoy the benefits of Central Florida's ideal coastal climate mild winters and a lush blooming landscape year-round. Melbourne averages 242 sunny days annually with extremely mild winter seasons between 50 - 70 (F).

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Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.

NOTE: Applicants must currently be authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis.

The Burrell College of Osteopathic Medicine is an equal opportunity employer and values diversity and inclusion among our faculty, staff, and students. We prohibit discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, national origin, and more. Individuals with varied backgrounds and experiences are encouraged to apply. The selected candidate will subscribe to and support our commitment to the College's Mission.

Burrell College campuses and facilities are drug and tobacco free and comply with the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act (DFSCA). Employees and students shall not be involved with the unlawful use of controlled substances and/or illicit drugs.