Associate Dean, Health Careers (PC)

Kern Community College District•Porterville, CA

About The Position

The Associate Dean, Health Careers reports directly to the Vice President of Instruction and coordinates, administers, and oversees the Nursing (RN and VN), Psychiatric Technician (PT), and Emergency Medical Technology (EMT) programs. The role also develops allied health programs to meet community and student needs and provides leadership for evaluating nursing, PT, EMT, and continuing education curricula in accordance with requirements established by licensing and accrediting agencies. The Associate Dean works with faculty, administrators, staff, clinical agencies, health facilities, students, and public agencies to support program operations and student learning. The position is responsible for program curricula and compliance, required reports, student entrance evaluations, personnel hiring and supervision, budgets, grants, and representation of the College in relevant local and state activities. The role also promotes the programs and maintains relationships with health care and educational partners.

Requirements

Master’s degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
One year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care.
Two years of teaching experience in a pre- or post-licensure nursing program within the last five years.
Coursework offered by an accredited school with instruction in administration, teaching, and curriculum development.
At least three years of nursing administrative or nursing education experience within the last five years.
Must meet the requirements for a “Director” under BRN and BVNPTE regulations.
Valid, active Registered Nurse license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing.
Demonstrated sensitivity to students with diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds and to students with disabilities.
Ability to provide leadership, stimulate cooperation and collaboration among instructional staff, and participate in professional organizations in health care and education.
Ability to assist in administering nursing, PT, and EMT programs and to supervise, evaluate, and assist assigned personnel.
Ability to cooperate effectively with vocational advisory committees, College committees, and accrediting and licensing agencies.
Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations pertaining to California Community Colleges and to RN, VN, PT, and EMT programs.
Knowledge of the teaching-learning process, particularly in vocational educational programs.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing and to work effectively and harmoniously with students, colleagues, staff, and others.
Willingness to work with students with a wide range of skills, motivation, and academic or vocational goals.
Strong knowledge of and commitment to the mission and philosophy of the California Community Colleges.
Complete online application, current resume, legible transcripts, letter of interest, and five professional references listed on the application form.
Applicants with foreign degrees must submit a coursework evaluation from a NACES member organization or ACEI.
Work authorization must be established at the time of application; the District does not sponsor work authorization.

Responsibilities

Coordinate the administration and operation of Registered Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Psychiatric Technician, and EMT programs, including courses and clinical facilities, to maximize student learning opportunities.
Provide technical program information and assistance to faculty, administrators, staff, clinical agencies, and health facilities to promote nursing, PT, and allied health programs.
Develop, evaluate, and revise nursing, PT, and EMT curricula to comply with licensing and accrediting requirements and College policies and procedures.
Assist in promoting the College’s image and articulating its programs in the service area; maintain relationships with area hospitals, health care facilities, other Kern CCD nursing and allied health programs, and educational and public agencies.
Prepare and review state and national reports required by accrediting and governmental agencies, including the Board of Registered Nursing, Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians, Department of Health Services, and EMT-I approval authority.
Evaluate files of students entering nursing, PT, and EMT programs, and advise students and notify them of their entrance status.
Manage the hiring process and supervise and evaluate recruitment of faculty and classified staff for the nursing and EMT programs.
Develop and administer the annual budget, maintain budget cost control, and seek additional funding sources.
Disseminate research findings on health education issues to faculty, staff, and other agencies as appropriate.
Represent the College at local and state meetings related to nursing, PT, and EMT programs, standards, and accreditation.
Develop and revise allied health programs to meet community and student needs.
Prepare and administer grants as appropriate.
Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Instruction.