Allied Health Director

Roanoke-Chowan Community College; Ahoskie (NC); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Roanoke-Chowan Community College seeks a Director of Allied Health Programs to lead the College’s non-credit Allied Health programs, including initial certification classes and continuing education for medical professionals, nurse aide and phlebotomist training, and related courses.

The role requires an Associate Degree in Nursing and a current, unencumbered North Carolina RN license with at least two years of RN experience, including long-term care exposure.

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication.
• Ability to apply sound critical thinking, problem solving, and decision making.

Responsibilities

• Teaching, hiring, training, and assisting instructors in allied health programs.
• Manages and oversees program development and maintenance.
• Actively recruits students to the program and demonstrates retention efforts.
• Hires, supervises, and evaluates adjunct instructors.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Associate Degree in Nursing

Job description

Description

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to apply sound critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making abilities in a variety of situations. Proficiency in a Windows-based environment is required, including experience with email systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, Moodle, and online laboratory platforms.

Description

The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent interpersonal, written, and verbal communication skills, with the ability to apply sound critical thinking, problem‑solving, and decision‑making abilities in a variety of situations. Proficiency in a Windows-based environment is required, including experience with email systems, Microsoft PowerPoint, Moodle, and online laboratory platforms.
The candidate must exhibit a strong work ethic and the ability to work independently while collaborating effectively as a member of a team. Adaptability, initiative, and flexibility are essential to successfully respond to changing priorities and organizational needs.
The successful candidate will maintain a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail, complemented by exceptional customer service and interpersonal skills. A commitment to engaging positively with students, employees, and external stakeholders is expected, fostering productive relationships and a supportive learning environment.
Strong organizational and time-management skills are required, including the ability to prioritize multiple responsibilities, meet deadlines, and proactively anticipate and address challenges. The candidate will project a professional image through dependability, punctuality, effective communication, and sensitivity in interactions with others.
The successful candidate will consistently support and advance the mission, vision, goals, and strategic objectives of Roanoke-Chowan Community College through professional conduct, collaboration, and service excellence.

Job Duties

The Director of Allied Health Programs is responsible for the administration and support of the College’s non-credit Allied Health programs. These responsibilities include initial certification classes and continuing education for medical professionals, classes for individuals that wish to pursue registration as a nurse aide or phlebotomist, and specialty continuing education classes for related health care professionals.

Essential job duties include:

• teaching, hiring, training, and assisting instructors in allied health programs.
• Manages and oversees every aspect of program development and maintenance.
• Actively recruits students to the program. Provides demonstrated evidence of retention effort for the program.
• Hires, supervises and evaluates adjunct instructors for the program.
• Submits a schedule for all course work for each enrollment period.
• Submits accurate records to the appropriate college entities.
• Oversees the evaluation and ordering of textbooks for coursework that falls within the program area.
• Participates in professional development and other relevant activities.
• Serves as the primary planning leader for his/her program area.
• Actively engages and maintains an external advisory committee for the program which he/she oversees.
• Oversees and coordinates advising for his/her program area.
• Keeps an advisee record for ALL active advisees.
• Manages budget for his/her area in a timely fashion.
• Performs internal audits of the program's progress and needs on a timely basis.
• Attends state, national and local meetings geared toward program's growth and enhancement.
• Keeps program curriculum competitive and up to date.
• Participates in college-wide committees and functions.
• Provides positive feedback on student success within the program to the administration and fosters positive alumnae relationships between graduates and the college.
• Performs all additional duties as set forth by the Dean of Workforce, the Vice President of Workforce and Institutional Advancement, and the President.

Minimum Qualifications

• Associate Degree in Nursing required.
• Current, unencumbered North Carolina RN license with at least 2 years of work experience (4000 hours) as a registered nurse
• At least one year (2000 hours) of RN experience in the provision of long term care facility services demonstrated by: working in a long term care facility licensed as a skilled nursing facility or a skilled nursing facility which is a distinct part of a hospital, OR supervising or teaching students in a long term care facility licensed as a skilled nursing facility or a skilled nursing facility which is a distinct part of a hospital.

Roanoke-Chowan Community College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, national or ethnic origin, sex, religion, disability, age, political affiliation or belief, genetic information, veteran status, or citizenship status (except in those special circumstances permitted or mandated by law). The following have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Title IX/Equity and ADA/Section 504 Coordinator, Dean of Student Services,109 Community College Road, Student Services Bldg. Room 111F, Ahoskie, NC 27910, [phone].(Employee complaints), Director of Human Resources,Human Resources, 109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. Room 103, Ahoskie, NC 27910, [phone]. Any complaints filed against the Title IX/Equity Coordinator or ADA/Section 504 Coordinator shall be handled by the Executive Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs, 109 Community College Road, Jernigan Bldg. Room 104, Ahoskie, NC 27910, [phone]. This position is not eligible for benefits.