FT Dean, Allied Health Programs

Description Summary Under direction of the Associate Vice President of Health, Wellness, & Human Services, the Dean of Allied Health directs, supervises, and evaluates instruction for the programs within the department. Employees in this classification perform administrative and instructional work. Position is responsible for supervising faculty; preparing class schedules; counseling and advising students; assisting with faculty selection; and teaching classes. Performs work as required. Knowledge & Responsibilities Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Provides leadership and supervision to the directors and program faculty members within the supervising programs.
• Supervises and provides leadership to the Health Science Student Navigator.
• Directs the Allied Health Programs and Associate in General Education- Nursing based on the curriculum designed to assure mobility for individuals who desire educational preparation.
• Provides leadership for programs, and ensures compliance with program accreditation and approval bodies, as applicable.
• Supervises and ensures compliance in program policies.
• Coordinates, plans, and evaluates all aspects of the department.
• Collaborates with Deans within the Health, Wellness, and Human Services Department and across the division to coordinate course offerings and support student achievement.
• Teaches classes at a reduced faculty load according to the workload policy.
• Advises students within the health programs.
• Creates new programming/services to support community needs and student outcomes.
• Explores and initiates new programs and course offerings that align with college Strategic Enrollment Plan (SEM).
• Supervises all aspects of the Health Science Information Sessions.
• Leads, attends, and/or participates in college related functions as required such as orientations, program meetings, staff development activities, committees, and workshops.
• Supervises the scheduling of classes, coordinates course scheduling with other programs, and evaluates instruction (Continuing Education and Curriculum).
• Supports the total mission of the college through attendance of various college functions.
• Serves on various college and professional committees.
• Conducts and/or attends faculty, program, and advisory committee meetings.
• Meets core curriculum model adopted by Community College system and complies with SACS and/or accreditation criteria.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including up to date test files and curricular plans.
• Assuming the authority and responsibility along with the Directors for each program supervising, for the development and implementation of curriculum, for student admission and progression, and for graduation requirements.
• Developing position descriptions for faculty and assist in the recruitment and selection of faculty in accordance with personnel policies of the College.
• Coordinating and participating in program evaluation and the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual departmental plan, and program reviews and other required documents.
• Participates and ensures compliance with required program accreditation reports.
• Evaluates direct reports and conducts classroom visits.
• Coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies specific to programs supervising.
• Assists with the selection, recruitment, and retention of students in the pre-health programs and Nursing Education & Allied Health Programs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Health, Wellness & Human Services related to special projects as a part of administrative responsibilities.
• Participating in affairs of the College including recruitment of students, maintenance of the learning environment, student activities, and other duties assigned by the College Administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Supervises Director's and faculty within the, Allied Health Programs, and Health Science Student Navigator. Minimum & Preferred Qualifications

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Proven leadership and administrative experience in a healthcare setting or education setting.

Education Minimum: Master's Degree.

Education Preferred: Master of Science Degree in Nursing or Master of Science Degree in Healthcare related field.

Experience Minimum: Three (3) to five (5) years of experience in leadership role. Verifiable experience supervising and evaluating employees. Experience with regulatory and accreditation process. Additional Qualifications: (Desired)

• Professional Liability Insurance.
• Registered Nurse with unrestricted license to practice in North Carolina.

Additional Information Language Skills Effective written and verbal communication skills are required. Mathematical Skills Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure. Ability to compute fractions, percentages and decimals. Reasoning Ability Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-makings skills. Computer Skills To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in a Windows environment and have knowledge of email systems, PowerPoint, Blackboard and online lab environments. Physical Demands The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Work Environment This position has responsibilities in classroom and laboratory environments to be conducive to learning. Requires a professional and educational setting. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Benefits

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan through NC Retirement System
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, and Voluntary Shared)
• Acceptance of 120 hours of annual leave transfer to JCC
• Paid Holidays
• Longevity
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Education Benefits
• State Employees' Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Tojan Alliance Partnership Scholarships with the University of Mount Olive

For further information, please contact 919-209-2022