Dean - Health Programs
Dean - Health Programs
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USD 125000 - 125000
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Job Description
JOB GOAL:
To advance the colleges mission vision principles values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Dean of Health supported by two associate deans and an operations manager provides strategic leadership vision and administrative oversight for healthrelated credit programs at Kirkwood Community College. This role ensures program quality student success faculty development accreditation compliance and community partnerships aligned with the colleges mission and workforce needs. The dean collaborates with faculty staff industry partners and other stakeholders to develop and sustain highquality programs that prepare students for healthcare careers.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
- Advocate for Continual Improvement empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
- Collaborate with Mutual Accountability working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
- Champion Service anticipating needs and create a welcoming diverse and inclusive environment.
- Perseverance commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
- Lead regardless of title through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
- Provide leadership and strategic direction for health related programs to include Dental Assisting Dental Hygiene Medical Assisting Occupational Therapy Assistant Physical Therapy Assistant Electroneurodiagnostic Technology Paramedic Radiology Technologist Respiratory Therapist Surgical Technology Medical Laboratory Technology and Nursing.
- Stay informed of current healthcare trends and emergent practices.
- Recruit hire supervise and evaluate faculty and staff within health programs.
- Provide professional development opportunities and mentorship for faculty.
- Coordinate the preparation and submission of all reports and studies that are required from the department ensuring compliance with accreditation state and federal requirements.
- Assist in providing for proper facilities equipment and materials to meet the needs of the instructional programs.
- Direct the preparation of the annual budget for the department and supervise its implementation.
- Oversee clinical site agreements equipment and simulation center operations.
- Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program offerings and student success.
- Collaborate with other academic departments to support divisional goals.
- Collaborate with student support services to address barriers to student success.
- Promote equity and inclusiveness in program offerings and student engagement.
- Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
- Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective former and current students clients suppliers and the community we serve.
- Must be a selfmotivated energetic and creative individual with proven leadership planning and administrative skills.
- Possess excellent conceptual and planning skills and be able to relate well with other professional educators within the college and at other institutions.
- Possess a working knowledge of educational trends in the field that enable leading the department to meet the merging educational needs.
- Possess strong human relations skills. Get along with diverse personalities.
- Express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
- Establish and maintain good team working relationships with students colleagues staff administrators and general public.
- Foster a culture of support and inclusivity aligned with Kirkwood Community Colleges mission and values.
- Welcome value and nurture people of all backgrounds perspectives and experiences as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job which should not be considered an allinclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
PHYSICAL ACTIVITIES WITH/WITHOUT REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional 1033 standing pushing pulling and grasping. Frequent 3466 reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant 67100 sitting walking repetitive motion talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Masters degree in a field related to one or more of the discipline areas of responsibility or in administration
- Current licensure in one of the health programs
- Three years of leadership experience
- Teaching experience
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONSLICENSES CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS:
- Community college experience
- College teaching experience
- Accreditation experience
- Previous experience in curriculum development
EEO/AA STATEMENT:
It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs activities or employment on the basis of race color national origin sex disability age sexual orientation gender identity creed religion and actual or potential family parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy please contact the Vice President Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW Cedar Rapids IA 52404 or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education John C. Kluczynski Federal Building 230 S. Dearborn Street 37th Floor Chicago ILTelephone:Facsimile:TDDEmail:.
WHY KIRKWOOD:
Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient innovative visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs Kirkwood boasts 16000 annual collegecredit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degreeseeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
Employment Type
Full-Time
