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Assistant Dean/Director of Nursing and Allied Health

Company: Hartnell Community College

Pay:
$98,784 to $112,213 annually based on 176 days

Location

Job Description:

The Assistant Dean/Director of Nursing and Allied Health provides the vision, direction, and oversight required to build, maintain, and expand exemplary partnerships and programs to ensure a highly trained and professional workforce for the health care providers in the Hartnell Community College District. The position will work closely with health care providers, regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, professional groups, funding sources, and area colleges and universities to keep instruction, technology, and standards of practice up to date in current programs and to build new programs as appropriate for the area. The position models leadership, sensitivity, and passionate commitment to the education and health care needs of the socioeconomically and culturally diverse populations in the Salinas Valley. The position is fully responsible for all nursing and allied health programs and partnerships and provides leadership for the development and oversight of the faculty, staff, facilities, budget, policies, and procedures for those programs.

SPECIFIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Provide leadership for faculty and staff, keeping instruction, technology, curriculum, equipment, and standards of practice current such that the programs can maintain their high licensure pass rates.
• Develop new programs and expand existing programs, as appropriate for the district, in partnership with health care providers, other agencies, and other segments of education, and keep articulation agreements current.
• Provide leadership for program advisory groups and for program planning and assessment processes.
• Ensure that the programs, students, faculty, and staff comply with the requirements and policies of the district, the state, our clinical sites and partners, and the nursing and allied health professions.
• Recruit, screen, recommend, and evaluate diverse and highly qualified faculty and staff in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations.
• Develop and manage resources and budgets, including general, restricted, grant, and capital funds.
• Oversee the planning and approve the schedule of classes and assignment of faculty.
• Oversee and evaluate the selective admission processes for the programs.
• Support the resolution of student grievances, problems and/or complaints, noting patterns that may indicate a need for systemic change.
• Ensure that classrooms, laboratories, clinical sites, and equipment are appropriate to meet student and faculty needs.
• Submit timely and appropriate reports to donors, granting agencies, regulatory and accrediting groups, and the college.
• Provide leadership for the college and the community through service on committees and in other capacities as appropriate.
• Other duties as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS AND QUALIFICATIONS
• Masters degree from an accredited college or university in nursing, education, or related field.
• Valid and current California license as a Registered Nurse and a valid driver’s license.
• Proof of education and supervisory experience as required by the Board of Registered Nursing, www.rn.ca.gov/ to serve as a Director of a Registered Nursing program in California as described below:
(1) A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration;
(2) A minimum of one year's experience in an administrative position;
Administrative experience is defined as a director or assistant director whose responsibility and accountability includes coordinating, directing, fiscal planning and all activities involved in developing, implementing and managing the nursing program.
(3) A minimum of two years' experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs;
(4) At least one year's experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care; or
(5) Equivalent experience and/or education, as determined by the board

• Prior full-time teaching and administrative experience (two or more years), preferably at a community college.
• Evidence of successful experiences demonstrating the ability to:
- Lead in a cooperative environment in higher education
- Build and maintain partnership ventures with hospitals, clinical sites, agencies, regulatory bodies, and funding sources.
- Serve diverse student populations and communities typical of community colleges where academic, socioeconomic, culture and ethnic differences can create disparities in health care and in education.
- Make good judgments, set appropriate priorities, lead change and evaluate the effectiveness of decisions, plans, programs and employees.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
A Ph.D. or DNP from an accredited university in nursing, education or related field.

THE COLLEGE AND COMMUNITY
Hartnell College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in California. Located on the California Central Coast, it enjoys the advantages of a beautiful rural setting easy access to metropolitan life, including many educational institutions.

The College District encompasses the entire Salinas Valley, a fertile agricultural region some 10 miles wide and 100 miles long, from the coastal community of Moss Landing on the northern boundary to Bradley at the southern boundary.

The population of 10,000 students is very diverse, with Mexican/Mexican American/Chicano students constituting more than 60% of the enrollment, mirroring the larger community population. Thus, Hartnell has earned the federal designation as an Hispanic Serving Institution. A large percentage of students speak Spanish as their primary language. The college employs approximately 100 full-time and 300 adjunct faculty members, 150 classified employees, and 30 managers.

The college has gained accolades for its success in forming partnerships and internships with NASA and other institutions to prepare students for research careers. The arts flourish with a studio arts program and The Western Stage theater company. The college is currently working closely with key leaders in local industry to further develop career technical education programs in agriculture and sustainable construction.

Bond financing continues to provide funding for impressive new facilities on the main campus and on the 140-acre Alisal Campus. The King City Center opened in 2002 and now serves 1,500 of our students.

Hartnell College is the key to the future of the Salinas Valley community. With over half of the population below the poverty level of income, the College provides an opportunity for making a significant social and economic impact on the community and on the lives of our students. There is significant opportunity for enrollment growth, since the average age of the District population is 24.5 years.

SALARY AND BENEFITS
- Regular, academic management position beginning fall 2010 semester.
- Salary range: $98,784 to $112,213 annually based on 176 days (Within this salary range, the successful candidate’s starting salary will be dependent upon educational background and appropriate teaching experience). Annual doctoral stipend $1500.
- District provides health benefits, which currently consist of full coverage for medical, dental, and vision insurance for employee and a high percentage of coverage for eligible dependents.
- Life, accident, and income protection insurance.
- Sick leave, vacation, paid holidays.
- STRS (state teacher retirement system).

APPLICATION PROCEDURE
To receive priority consideration, completed applications must be received in the Hartnell Community College District Human Resource Office by 4:30 p.m., on June 30, 2010. Incomplete application packets will not be considered. Required items in the application packet are:

1) A letter expressing interest in the position indicating your experiences and qualifications in meeting each of the stated minimum and preferred qualifications for this position.
2) A current resume summarizing educational background, teaching experience, and related work experience.
3) A Hartnell College application for Academic positions completed in full. The statement “See Resume” is not acceptable.
4) Copies of transcripts from all colleges attended OR official proof of request for transcripts.

SELECTION PROCEDURE
Selected candidates will be invited for an initial interview with the screening committee, expected to take place July 12 - 16, 2010. The finalists will be interviewed by the Superintendent/President shortly thereafter. Beginning date of employment will be on or after August 16, 2010.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITIES
It is the policy of the Hartnell Community College District that no person shall be discriminated against in any employment procedure on the basis of race, color, national origin, ancestry, religion, sex, sexual orientation, age, marital status, Vietnam-era veteran status, or disability. The College actively seeks applications from candidates who have multi-cultural experience. Contact the Office of Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity if you need any special accommodations to complete the application process.

SUBMIT APPLICATION MATERIALS TO:
Hartnell Community College District
Human Resources and Equal Employment Opportunity
411 Central Avenue
Salinas, California 93901
(831) 755-6706
Fax: (831) 755-6937
Applications available on-line at: http://www.hartnell.edu/hr

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