Dean of Health Sciences

Montgomery County Community College•Blue Bell, PA

About The Position

The Dean of Health Sciences provides leadership for a division that includes Dental Hygiene, Exercise Science & Wellness, Healthcare Administration, Healthcare Professions, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Public Health, Radiography, and Surgical Technology. The Dean creates and maintains clear curricular paths to careers and/or transfer, supports program growth and development, and provides visionary leadership in support of students, faculty, and staff and the College’s student success goals. The Dean serves as an important liaison between the College and clinical agencies, business and industry partners, transfer partners, K-12 educators, government officials, grant agencies, and private funders. As a member of the VPAA’s leadership team, the Dean advances the institution’s mission, vision, values, and strategic plan. The position has college-wide responsibilities requiring travel between campuses and to offsite locations. The primary office location is the Blue Bell campus. The position is approved for a flexible work option arrangement, which may be ended by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance or changing institutional needs. PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances are required before the first day of work.

Requirements

Master’s degree in a discipline represented by the academic units in the division.
At least three years of collegiate teaching experience, preferably at a comprehensive community college.
At least eight years of progressive administrative management experience.
Knowledge of current healthcare issues and trends and commitment to advancing healthcare professions through quality educational programming and community engagement.
Experience in programmatic or regional accreditation.
Excellent management, administrative, communication, and interpersonal skills.
Data management and analysis abilities, including applying quantitative and qualitative reasoning to assessment, planning, management, and communications tasks.
Technical proficiency in Microsoft Word applications and other productivity, communication, and presentation tools.
Knowledge of and experience with a range of instructional delivery modalities.
Experience in curriculum or program development.
Demonstrated commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate.
Experience at a community college in an administrative management role.
Experience in programmatic or institutional accreditation.
Experience working in a unionized environment with collective bargaining agreements.
Experience in grant and philanthropic acquisition, management, and reporting.

Responsibilities

Lead the planning, development, expansion, revision, and improvement of educational programs, ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and other external regulations.
Recruit, hire, supervise, evaluate, and support the ongoing professional development of full-time and part-time faculty, staff, and administrators; support faculty promotion and sabbatical applications.
Lead assurance of programmatic integrity through accreditation activities and/or academic program advisory committees.
Guide and actively participate in program, General Education core, and course assessment.
Resolve student, faculty, and staff concerns and facilitate communication among concerned parties to resolve conflicts expeditiously.
Serve as cost center manager in developing and administering the unit’s operational, capital, grant, and personnel budgets.
Participate in college-wide activities, including institutional accreditation and advancement of the College’s Strategic Plan.
Collaborate on the integration of credit and noncredit workforce programs.
Serve as liaison with business and industry partners, private funders, grant agencies, university leaders, and K-12 educators to develop and strengthen partnerships.
Develop an academic schedule with the Registrar’s Office and faculty that supports student progression and credential attainment.
Coordinate with Facilities to maintain the safe and proper use of specialized learning spaces.
Manage procurement, repair, and maintenance of program equipment and materials.
Secure and administer grant and donor resources in collaboration with the Grants Office and Institutional Advancement.
Support shared governance and participate in all-college committees as assigned.
Perform other duties as assigned.