Assistant Director, Health Care Programs

Assistant Director, Health Care Programs

The purpose of this position is to plan and manage the development and delivery of publicly scheduled Healthcare – Continuing Education programs. The Assistant Director is responsible for expanding the Health Care Programs offerings, developing course curriculum, assembling and compiling all materials required for accreditation of the program with the ultimate goal to improve the student learning environment and experience. Responsible for assisting with policy development, grant writing, marketing of programs and student engagement, and staff supervision and training.

Under the leadership of the Dean of Continuing & Community Education, the Assistant Director is the academic leader in instruction, assessment, and curriculum of Continuing Education Health Care Programs. This position is responsible for developing and assessing health care instructors, creating syllabi for instructor‑led as well as online courses. The candidate should be able to retrieve outcomes data to assess the effectiveness of the programs and certification passing rates.

• Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN)
• Unencumbered Texas Registered Nursing License

• Ability to communicate effectively, verbally, and in writing with a wide variety of individuals within and outside the department, and frequently with students, instructors, and staff of the College.
• Ability to work cooperatively with college personnel.
• Significant decision making and problem solving skills.
• Excellent written and oral communications skills.
• Proficient with computers, printers, fax machines, copiers, multi‑line phone systems, Microsoft Office including Outlook, Word, and Excel.

• Knowledge and experience in the development of health care training programs.
• Experience in higher education supervising instructors, staff, or students.

This is a security‑sensitive position. Employment resulting from this advertisement is subject to federal laws that require the verification of identity and the legal right to work in the United States. Employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a criminal background and reference checks. The College reserves the right to cancel or extend all recruitment actions.

• Assess health care provider and community needs for workforce development programs; consult with advisory committees, health care businesses and professional organizations to identify education and training needs; analyze labor market information to identify demand occupations and trends in the health care sector for program development purposes.
• Market continuing education workforce development programs to potential students and health care organizations to include local ISDs and dual enrollment programs; create and implement new marketing ideas; make presentations to health care organizations.
• Prepare credentialing documents to comply with licensing and accrediting agencies; maintain documents as required by agencies; ensure program compliance with guidelines of regulatory agencies; develop program policies and procedures; assist with grant writing; provide information for state and financial reporting.
• Provide training and professional development for all health care instructors to maintain the integrity of programs offered; build an environment of commitment and alignment with the organization strategies and goals; approve new instructors for hire.
• Provide leadership and supervision of instructional personnel and areas within the Del Mar College Health Care Programs department; develop program curriculum and create course syllabi; identify and implement best practices in the field.
• Oversee budgets and assist the Dean in making budget projections for the upcoming academic year; be resourceful with budget; implement best practices; perform other duties as assigned.
• Align healthcare programs in accordance with HB8 requirements and serve on Continuing Education Curriculum Committee.

• Do you have a Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN)?
  • Yes, I have a Baccalaureate in Nursing (BSN) degree or higher (Submission of transcripts with conferred date is required).
  • No, I do not have the required education.
• Do you have an unencumbered Texas Registered Nursing License?
  • Yes
  • No

• Resume
• Letter of Interest
• Transcripts
• Unencumbered Texas Nursing License

Del Mar College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. As provided by law, we do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity/transgender status, sexual orientation), age, national origin, religion, disability, genetic information, or any other constitutionally or statutorily impermissible reason.