Director, Health Occupations

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College; Asheville, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 77,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

Asheville-Buncombe Technical Community College seeks a Director of Health Occupations to lead strategic planning, development, and oversight of health programs within Economic and Workforce Development. You will align goals with workforce needs, ensure regulatory compliance, and build partnerships with providers and community partners.

You will supervise department staff, manage budgets, and advance innovative training programs that expand healthcare career pathways while meeting accreditation

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Nursing.
• Five years of full‑time or equivalent nursing, healthcare education, or related experience.
• Experience supervising staff, programs, or complex initiatives.
• Two years of full‑time or equivalent administrative or leadership experience.
• Current active RN license in North Carolina.
• Ability to obtain CPR certification within 6 months.

Responsibilities

• Leads strategic development and oversight of health occupations education and regulatory compliance.
• Oversees budgeting and financial management for the department.
• Ensures programs meet accreditation and regulatory standards.
• Identifies partnerships to advance workforce development and program growth.
• Participates in division leadership and contributes to college goals.
• Maintains professional credentials and coordinates with clinical partners.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff supervision

Healthcare education

Regulatory compliance

Budget management

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master’s degree in nursing

Job description

Position Title

Director, Health Occupations

Position Type

Full Time Regular

Annual Schedule

12 months

Expected Work Schedule

Standard

Anticipated Days

Monday - Friday

Anticipated Hours

8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Anticipated Hours per Week

40

Job Description Summary

Leads the strategic planning, development, administration, and regulatory oversight of health occupations programming within Economic and Workforce Development and Continuing Education. Establishes long-term goals and priorities that align programs with college objectives, workforce needs, industry standards, and emerging healthcare trends. Provides leadership and oversight to ensure programs maintain compliance with applicable state, regional, national, accreditation, credentialing, and licensing requirements. Serves in required program leadership capacities and maintains professional credentials necessary to meet applicable regulatory requirements. Builds and maintains strong partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen existing programs and identify opportunities for growth. Leads the development of innovative education and training programs that respond to regional healthcare workforce needs and expand pathways into healthcare careers. Provides leadership and supervision to departmental staff and program leads. Develops and manages the department’s budget and resources to support program quality, growth, and financial sustainability. Reports to the Vice President of Economic & Workforce Strategy and Community Partnerships and serves as a key member of the division’s leadership team.

Duties

1. Leads the strategic development initiatives that enhance program effectiveness, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with industry standards and workforce needs. 2. Oversees financial operations and budget management to ensure the department’s fiscal health and sustainability.

3. Ensures that all programs meet accreditation and regulatory standards.

4. Strategically identifies partnership opportunities that advance departmental goals, facilitate resource sharing, and promotes workforce development initiatives.

5. Actively participates in division meetings and initiatives, contributing expertise and insights to enhance overall departmental effectiveness.

6. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

1. Bachelor’s degree in Nursing. 2. Five years of full‑time or equivalent progressively responsible nursing, healthcare education, or related professional experience.

3. Experience supervising staff, programs, or complex initiatives. 4. Two years of full‑time or equivalent administrative, program management, or leadership experience.

5. Current active, unencumbered license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

6. Ability to obtain required CPR certification within 6 – months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master’s degree in nursing, allied health, healthcare administration, education, public health, workforce development, or a related field. 2. Current or previous healthcare professional license or credential, including RN or another recognized allied health credential.

3. Experience leading healthcare or health occupations education/training programs.

4. Experience working in a community college, higher education, healthcare, or workforce development environment.

5. Experience managing budgets and/or revenue‑generating programs.

6. Experience building partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations.

7. Higher education teaching or training experience.

8. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region’s premier two‑year college since our establishment in 1959. With four locations , the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:

• 14,000 continuing education students
• 1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

• 30 diplomas
• 122 certificates

A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college – providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support and for Everyone.

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information / medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration)

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 09/30/2026

Start Date

11/04/2026

Keep Open Until Filled Yes

Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non‑Negotiable)

$77,052 - $78,552

Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation. The total compensation for this position includes an 26.1% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

Questions

A-B Tech’s Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home’s life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at [e-mail].

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!

Sunnicrest Building, 340 Victoria Road Asheville, NC 28801

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