Director, Health and Professional Programs

Salary: $70,347.00 - $80,899.00 Annually
Location : Lee Main Campus, Sanford, NC
Job Type: Full-time Staff
Job Number: 02237
Division: Workforce Development
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: Continuous


Job Description
Central Carolina Community College is committed to being an employer of choice, grounded in excellence, integrity, respect, collaboration, innovation, and leadership. We provide a supportive, growth-focused workplace where professionals can thrive while helping students access first-class educational and workforce opportunities. Join us in shaping futures, strengthening our region, and contributing to a mission-driven culture rooted in service and opportunity.
The purpose of the Healthcare and Professional Programs Director at Central Carolina Community College, in addition to teaching, is the administration of all the programs in the department. This is accomplished through continuous evaluation and revision of course objectives, course outlines, course competencies, course descriptions, teaching strategies, in the specific curriculum to ascertain that they are appropriate and relevant as well as the management of personnel and resources.

This position is open until filled.

• May be required to teach at any college location within the College's three-county service area. Some in-state or out-of-state travel related to discipline specific training could be required.
• This position may have occasional travel between campuses and for training. Occasional after hours may be required.
• Please include unofficial copies of undergraduate and graduate transcripts. Will be required to submit official copies of transcripts before start date.
• This position requires face to face teaching.

Essential Duties

• Provide strategic leadership and supervision for all instructional personnel and program areas within Workforce Continuing Education (WCE) Health Programs.
• Ensure program compliance with state, national, and industry accreditation standards, including the development and assessment of program and student learning outcomes.
• Direct curriculum development by assessing community needs and labor market demands to renew, design, and implement relevant health courses.
• Oversee departmental operations, including the determination of course schedules, faculty assignments across all campuses, and the design of registration/retention plans.
• Manage the departmental budget, including the selection, procurement, and annual inventory of all equipment, materials, and supplies.
• Lead the full-cycle recruitment and selection process for department personnel, ensuring all faculty meet required credentialing standards.
• Manage the onboarding and lifecycle of part-time faculty, including contract preparation, orientation, resource distribution, and the documentation of emergency credential justifications.
• Supervise and evaluate instructional staff through regular performance appraisals, review of student evaluations, and monitoring of instructor competency.
• Facilitate professional development, ensuring faculty maintain current industry knowledge, skills, and credentials as demanded by the job market and credentialing entities.
• Maintain meticulous departmental records, including course files, student participation data, and attendance, ensuring all personnel adhere to the College's policy and procedures manual.
• Coordinate instructional logistics, such as textbook selection/ordering, faculty office hours, and coverage arrangements for faculty absences.
• Ensure consistent quality of instruction and student advising systems across all campuses and delivery methods.
• Organize and lead an active Departmental Advisory Board, conducting at least one meeting per year to align programs with industry standards.
• Maintain professional liaison with business, industry, and professional agencies relevant to health programs.
• Engage in College governance by serving on committees and completing personal staff development requirements
• Participate in annual college-wide professional development as determined by the President, and complete additional department-specific training as identified in the annual Performance Appraisal and Development Plan.
• Perform other duties as assigned to support the mission of the College.
• Recognizing and respecting the variety of experiences and contributions represented by all of our students, employees, and community, the Director, Health and Professional Programs I will encourage a learning environment where everyone is supported and valued for their unique perspectives and experiences and will foster and promote the participation of all members of our diverse communities.

Minimum Requirements

• Diploma in Nursing, AND
• Two years working and/or supervising in healthcare environment

Required knowledge, skills and abilities:

• Course work in instructional methodologies, evaluation, and assessment.
• Possess the appropriate credential(s) specific to one or more of the concentration(s) offered.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize and manage tasks effectively; Excellent written and oral communication skills;
• Above average computer literacy skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Google and Microsoft applications including Excel

Preferred Requirements

• One-year work experience as a Registered Nurse working in a long-term care facility.
• Teaching experience, especially at the post-secondary level.
• Proficiency in curriculum development.

Central Carolina Community College provides a comprehensive, affordable insurance and benefits program. We are continuously investigating new benefit offerings that are responsive to the needs of our full-time employees.

• State Health Plan
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Additional Supplemental Insurances
• Disability Plan
• NC Retirement Plan
• Leave (Vacation, Sick, FMLA, Civil and Military, Education, and Voluntary Shared)
• Paid Holidays
• Prior State Service Verification
• Supplemental Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• State Employees' Credit Union
• State Employees Association of NC (SEANC)
• Employee Discount Program

**Please note: Most temporary (part-time or full-time) employees do not earn benefits.