Dean, Health Sciences and Wellness Programs

College-of-the-Albemarle; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

College of the Albemarle in Elizabeth City, NC seeks a Dean, Health Sciences and Wellness Programs, to provide strategic leadership for assigned programs, oversee curriculum and accreditation, and guide enrollment and budgeting.

Reporting to the Vice President of Learning, the Dean will supervise faculty and staff, build community partnerships, and align division goals with institutional priorities to advance student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in health science, education, or related field.
• Minimum two years of admin/academic leadership experience.
• Minimum four years in teaching, training, or academic administration.
• Experience supervising personnel and managing budgets.

Responsibilities

• Provide vision, leadership, and supervision for division programs and operations.
• Develop and assess division goals and Unit Action Plans with required reporting.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and college policies.
• Lead program development, scheduling, and budgeting efforts.
• Foster partnerships with employers and community organizations.

Skills

Strategic leadership

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Budget management

Regulatory compliance

Education

Master's degree in health sciences or related field

Tools

Canvas LMS

Job description

This position is primarily located at COA - Elizabeth City in Elizabeth City, NC.

Salary is consummate with education and experience.

The Dean, Health Sciences and Wellness Programs (HSWP) provides strategic, academic, and administrative leadership for assigned programs within the Division of Learning. Reporting to the Vice President of Learning, the Dean is responsible for program quality and effectiveness, curriculum development, enrollment and scheduling, personnel leadership, budget administration, assessment, accreditation and regulatory compliance, and continuous improvement.

The Dean provides leadership to faculty, staff, department chairs, and program coordinators and works collaboratively with other academic leaders and college departments to support student success and institutional priorities. The Dean also develops and maintains relationships with educational institutions, workforce partners, advisory committees, and community organizations to ensure programs remain responsive to regional workforce and community needs.

The Dean serves as a liaison between the division and college administration and participates in institutional planning, policy development, resource allocation, and other college-wide initiatives.

General Responsibilities

Provide vision, leadership, and supervision for division programs, personnel, and operations.

• In collaboration with department chairs and program coordinators, develop, review, and assess division goals, objectives, and Unit Action Plans (UAPs), submitting required assessment and planning reports; ensure timely reporting in all areas of responsibility.
• Collaborate with department chairs and program coordinators to ensure compliance with all relevant national, state, regional accreditor, and college policies and procedures, including documentation and program accreditation standards.
• Maintain awareness of professional standards, emerging technologies, workforce trends, and applicable regulatory and credentialing requirements affecting assigned programs, and provide leadership in adapting programs, facilities, equipment, and curriculum accordingly.
• Submit to the VPL recommendations concerning programs and personnel within the division.
• Recruit, mentor, supervise, and evaluate division faculty, staff, department chairs, and program coordinators, encouraging professional development.
• Oversee program and curriculum development, including evaluating and updating ongoing instructional programs; assessing equipment needs; and implementing new programs that align with labor market demands, community needs, funding models and opportunities.
• Collaborate with other deans and college leaders to coordinate program offerings, class scheduling, space requirements, and academic success initiatives.
• Develop and oversee budgets, grant and contract management, and fiscal operations; ensure regulatory compliance and timely reporting.
• Serve as liaison with employers, community organizations, and educational partners to assess needs, promote programs, and expand partnerships.
• In accordance with college policies and procedures, coordinate student success strategies, address student concerns and appeals, and ensure due process for students, faculty, and staff.
• Utilize performance metrics, labor market data, advisory boards,and program reviews to guide decision-making and continuous improvement.
• Lead collaborative efforts across the college in marketing, recruitment, and engagement efforts for division programs in cooperation with internal and external partners to raise program visibility and community involvement.
• Participate as a leader in institutional planning and effectiveness, college committees, and cross-divisional college initiatives.
• Participate in the development and implementation of policies and procedures and provide insight into their impact on the Division of Learning
• Protect student confidentiality in accordance with FERPA, state law, and college policy.
• Comply with all college policies and procedures.
• Support ongoing compliance with all college, Board of Trustees, and North Carolina Community College System policies and procedures.
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Learning or President.

Area of Oversight

• ADN, LPN, Medical Assisting, Surg Tech, Nurse Aide, Etc.

Minimum Qualifications

• Master's degree in a health science or wellness related field, education, higher education administration, or a closely related field from a regionally accredited college or university.
• Minimum of two years of progressively responsible administrative, supervisory, or academic leadership experience.
• Minimum of four years of teaching, training, academic administration, or related educational experience.
• Demonstrated experience supervising personnel and managing programs, budgets, or organizational operations.

Preferred Qualifications

• Administrative or leadership experience in a community college or higher education environment.
• College-level teaching experience.
• Experience developing partnerships with employers, workforce organizations, or community partners.
• Experience with curriculum development, program review, assessment, and/or accreditation.
• Experience with grant-funded programs or other restricted funding.
• Knowledge of North Carolina Community College System programs, policies, and procedures.
• Experience using learning management systems such as Canvas.
• Demonstrated commitment to student success and continuous improvement.
• Strong leadership, communication, organizational, planning, and interpersonal skills.

Work Environment

• Primarily an office and educational environment with regular interaction with students, employees, industry partners, and the public.
• Periodic visits to classrooms, laboratories, clinicals, and healthcare settings areas.
• Regular travel between College locations and occasional local or regional travel.
• Some evening and weekend work may be required.

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform primarily sedentary work with periodic standing and walking throughout College facilities, including classrooms, laboratories, and technical training areas.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment, review documents and computer screens, and communicate effectively with others.
• Ability to occasionally move or position materials associated with assigned duties.
• Ability to travel between College locations and other assigned work sites.