Director, Allied Health Programs

Director, Allied Health Programs

Job Title: Director, Allied Health Programs

Status / FLSA Status: FT / Exempt

Classification: Professional Support

Department: Instruction

Reports To: Dean, Career and Workforce Education

Location: District Wide

Salary Range: $45,000 to $45,000 

PRIMARY FUNCTION:  

The Allied Health Programs Director oversees the general operations of the Allied Health Program (AH).

RESPONSIBILITIES:  

1. Coordinates and oversees the Supervised Coop/Internship program.  This includes securing and maintaining clinical affiliations with area health care facilities and ensuring student compliance with pre-clinical requirements.   
2. Periodically observes part-time faculty and assists as needed with the collection of student evaluations.  
3. Initiates and participates in program reviews and annual assessment activities of the allied health program and reports results to the Dean of Career and Workforce Education. 
4. Assists with the initiation and development of new courses and programs and the revision of same within the Allied Health program.
5. Ensures compliance with accrediting agencies to ensure quality and integrity of the designated Allied Health program.  
6. Stays educated on the workforce and credential needs of the Allied Health industry.  
7. Recommends an annual instructional schedule for Allied Health courses.
8. Assists the Dean of Career and Workforce Education with the recruitment and selection of part-time faculty within the Allied Health program.  
9. Supervises and monitors students’ progress in all phases of the program.
10. Recruits students in conjunction with the enrollment services office, which includes initiating correspondences to prospective students and developing advertising. 
11. Seeks opportunities to market the designated Allied Health program to individuals, groups, and industry leaders.   
12. Supervises the process of textbook adoption for the Allied Health program. 
13. Observes, supports, and enforces the policies of the College.
14. Assists with the organization of and meets with the Occupational Programs Advisory Committee.
15. Attendance and participation on the Nursing and Health Occupations advisory committee.
16. In cooperation with other CTE staff and faculty, assists with recruitment efforts, by organizing, planning and/or assisting with high school classroom visits, high school and college career fairs, high school counselor visits, and college visit days.
17. Assists in the evaluation and revision of all policies and procedures related to the Allied Health program.  
18. Performs other duties as assigned by the supervisor.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES:

This position may supervise part time instructors.  Performs supervisory responsibilities in accordance with federal and state employment law, college policies and procedures, the supervisor handbook, and relevant collective bargaining unit agreements with regard to recruitment and selection, timely review and approval of timesheets, assigning workload and projects, performance evaluation, discipline, communication, departmental leadership and day-to-day supervision.

QUALIFICATIONS: To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

1. An Associate’s degree in related field from a regionally accredited institution is required. A bachelor’s degree preferred. A combination of education and work experience may substitute for required degree (five years related work experience for each degree level).
2. Two years related work experience and knowledge of the Allied Health industry required.
3. Experience using Microsoft applications with a high degree of accuracy and personal computer skills is required.
4. Community college or training experience is preferred.
5. Must possess the ability to work independently with a high level of initiative.
6. Must possess a high level of confidentiality.
7. Must possess organizational abilities, superior interpersonal skills, client service skills, and oral, and written communication skills.
8. Must possess the ability to manage multiple and competing priorities; deal with conflict appropriately; withstand pressure and remain calm in tense situations, accurate; flexible; dependable; responsible; promote teamwork; and demonstrate a positive attitude.  
9. Must possess the ability to assist, influence and work with diverse dynamic student population.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS / WORK ENVIRONMENT: The physical demands and work environment described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

Physical demands for this position include the ability to regularly sit, use hands and fingers, talk and hear.  This position requires some standing, walking, reaching, stooping / kneeling, and climbing.  Vision requirements for this position include close vision including the ability to view text from a computer monitor.

Work environment for this position includes typical office environment with no extremes in temperature, noise, and limited physical risk.

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