Associate Dean-Allied Health

Through leadership by example, support and develop faculty and staff in their effort to support student learning and success. Plan, develop, and manage assigned instructional programs and offerings in accordance with College policies, procedures, goals, vision and mission and in compliance with other oversight regulations, requirements and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position description should not be interpreted as all inclusive. It is intended to identify the major responsibilities and requirements of the job. The incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated on this description.

• Initiate, supervise, analyze and evaluate curricular activities and instructional programs within the Guided Pathways framework ensuring instructional needs and requirements are up‑to‑date and meet the current and future needs of students, community and employers. Provide leadership in the use of alternative delivery systems within the 8‑week, year‑round academic calendar.
• Develop class schedules and faculty assignments, monitor and approve work hours, monitor and cancel classes as appropriate, to ensure efficient and effective operations and quality instruction.
• Supervise assigned staff to include recruitment, selection, orientation, scheduling, evaluation, discipline and recommendation of personnel actions in accordance with College policies, procedures, and contractual agreements. Encourage and approve staff development activities. Ensure that faculty meet qualifications as outlined by the Higher Learning Commission and the Faculty Quality Assurance System.
• Develop department/program budget to include allocation of funds and resources for necessary personnel, supplies, equipment and facilities requirements, and manage expenses. Identify alternative sources of funding for programs to include developing proposals and administering contract offerings. Manage funds to support program outcomes.
• Serve on appropriate College, community and state‑wide committees. Coordinate, maintain and provide leadership in advisory committees. May actively participate in/assist with the development of public relations, program promotion, and/or student recruitment activities.
• May supervise classroom/laboratory/shop activities to include the maintenance and safeguarding of equipment, supplies and facilities, and enforcement of safety and health regulations.
• Establish and maintain relationships with external stakeholders i.e. accrediting agencies, businesses, industries, community groups, various educational institutes, governmental agencies, and other organizations. Coordinate program offerings and/or collaborate with internal stakeholders i.e. other Associate Deans, Deans, and other appropriate personnel to integrate services and activities.
• Provide assistance and support to students that may include program advising and orientations, career exploration, job placement assistance, grade appeals, discipline, sanctions, and/or dispute resolution. Direct students to and collaborate with appropriate resources such as Program Advising and/or Counseling. Support and participation in student organization activities and extracurricular activities.
• Maintain required records and documentation. Prepare and submit reports as requested or required.
• Engage in professional development and keep current with trends in higher education and in discipline‑specific area including new developments in practices, techniques, tools, equipment, and regulations to improve and expand instructional programs.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:
Academic Leadership & Compliance

• Ability to lead curriculum development, program review, and program evaluation processes using labor market data, advisory committee input, and student outcome metrics to evaluate program relevance and quality.
• Knowledge of academic policies, FERPA regulations, and faculty governance structures sufficient to interpret and apply institutional policy in day‑to‑day decision‑making.
• Ability to translate institutional and programmatic strategic priorities…