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Dean, Allied Health -North Campus PRIMARY FUNCTION: Lead the division of Allied Health MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Functions

• The Dean is responsible for curriculum development, implementation, administration, planning and scheduling; student advisement and retention; faculty recruitment, supervision and development; short- and long-term strategic planning; budgeting; interaction with industry advisory boards and other external constituencies; and accreditation and licensing issues.
• Develops strategies to support recruitment and retention of allied health students.
• Provides leadership, direction, and administrative support to the department chairs, faculty and staff; includes mentoring department chairs and directors.
• Participates in the selection of full-time faculty.
• Directs and supervises faculty professional development and mentoring opportunities.
• Works with department chairs to enhance existing programs and develop new programs or courses based on the needs of the college's service area.
• Develops, in consultation with department chairs, a schedule that maximizes enrollment and responds to students' needs.
• Collaborates with department chairs on curriculum review and approval processes.
• Plans, directs and participates in program reviews and student learning outcomes assessment activities.
• Analyzes course and faculty evaluations and makes recommendations in collaboration with department chairs for improvement.

Additional Job Functions

• Evaluates curriculum based on industry requirements for applicability to current market trends and ensures compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board guidelines.
• Plans and administers budget for assigned areas.
• Plans, develops and implements innovative partnerships with business/industry, government agencies, high schools, universities, and other entities.
• Supports the department chairs and lead faculty with their advisory committee responsibilities.
• Evaluates the need for new equipment, ensures equipment is purchased in a timely manner and assumes responsibility for the equipment inventory.
• Seeks and provides managerial oversight of private, state and federal grants.
• Attends campus activities such as performances and student-sponsored events to support student personal and professional development.
• Works with community groups to foster a working relationship for the college.
• Oversees resolution of conflicts with department chairs involving faculty, staff or student issues.

REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Knowledge, Skillsand Abilities:

• Applicant must have excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership abilities and proven results.
• Proven teaching success in higher education.
• Demonstrate substantial and noteworthy achievement in curriculum management;
• Possess effective and consistent interpersonal, organizational, conflict-resolution, and management skills;
• Possess strong verbal and written communication skills;
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology and software used to support academic and administrative operations;
• Demonstrate administrative experience, including the ability to establish priorities, balance competing demands, and make informed decisions through consultation;
• Demonstrate experience effectively leading, developing, and motivating faculty and staff;
• Ability to lead a districtwide division and ensure continuity and excellence in operations and education.

EDUCATION ANDEXPERIENCE: Required Education:

• Minimumof a master’s degree in an allied health discipline or a closely related fieldfrom a regionally accredited institution.

Preferred Education:

• Doctorate or terminal degree in anallied health discipline or a closely related field from a regionallyaccredited institution.

Required Experience:

• Three years of teaching experience.

• Three to five years ofprogressively responsible higher education experience, including successfulteaching experience at the college level and the ability to relate effectivelywith faculty and staff members.

Preferred Experience:

• Three years of relevant alliedhealth clinical experience.
• Five years of successful teachingexperience at the community college level in a related field with six or moreyears of progressive and strategic administrative experience in highereducation at the community college level or equivalent experience.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Required Licenses/Certifications:

• Current professional license orcertification in an allied health discipline, when required for practice in thediscipline.

Note: This position has opportunity for limited remote workarrangements with appropriate approvals and in accordance with the policies,procedures, and needs of the College.

Salary Grade:204

Salary is based on the Board-approved salary schedule for the current fiscal year. See Salary Schedule