Dean of Allied Health, Nursing, and Natural Sciences

Job Summary

This position is responsible for identifying, implementing, and evaluating academic unit goals and objectives for general studies, transfer and professional programs.

Nature of Work

This non-classified position serves at the will and pleasure of the President. The Dean of Allied Health, Nursing, and Natural Sciences reports directly to the Vice President of Academic and Student Affairs and is responsible for oversight of matters related to the development, delivery, and assessment of the institution's transfer and professional programs. In addition, the Dean assists the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs in providing oversight and leadership in the application of college policies, procedures, and processes. This position utilizes a data-informed and an equity minded approach for enhancing the effectiveness of Academic Affairs operations that lead to advancing student access, retention, and completion.

Distinguishing Characteristics

Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Assists the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs in identifying, implementing, and assessing unit goals and objectives.
• Supports the College's strategic plan and ensures the programs are working to meet the College's goals.
• Ensures completion of enrollment management strategies.
• Assists in the development and revision of the college-wide master course schedule.
• Assists the Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs in the development of the annual instructional unit budget.
• Submits reports in a timely manner and in accordance with institutional requirements to include program reviews, post-audit reviews, curriculum proposals and any documents solicited by external agencies as directed.
• Leads programmatic accreditation processes.
• Attends and participates in required meetings; serves on institutional committees; and supports college-wide initiatives.
• Serves as a member of the President's Cabinet and the Strategic Planning Committee.
• Participates in the Assessment Committee and Curriculum Committee.
• Ensures efficient application of policies, sanctioned unit procedures, and standard processes through leadership and oversight, to include but not limited to:
  • Initial review and shepherding of curriculum proposals, preparing necessary documents for changes or additions requiring outside agency approval (i.e., HLC, WVCTC).
  • Program review and evaluation.
  • The faculty evaluation process includes counseling faculty on areas of strengths and weaknesses based on assessment data and recommending appropriate courses of action for improvement, if needed.
  • Evaluates faculty qualification for Credentialing.
  • Recruiting, selecting, and credentialing for adjunct faculty.
  • Addresses, in a timely manner, all student complaints and issues and ensures all complaints and issues are resolved in accordance with policies and procedures.
  • Manages the assigned budgets; reviews and approves purchase requests; tracks all departmental spending.
  • Assigns full-time and adjunct teaching loads including review, approval, and accuracy of the adjunct/faculty overload reporting.
    • Acts collaboratively with external stakeholders.
  • Takes the lead on project management of initiatives directly related to the advancement and improvement of allied health and nursing programs - i.e.,
    • Leads and directs academic services and supports the activities of program directors and/or department chairs in providing innovative educational curricula across assigned programs.
    • Leads in the development of viable, sustainable programs.
    • Facilitates faculty professional development.
    • Works with college stakeholders on finding and securing alternate sources of funding (grants, donations, gifts).
    • Coordinates, reviews and endorses course content, syllabi, program outcomes and student learning objectives.
  • Reviews and works with appropriate department to revise public-facing program information (website, College Catalog, promotional materials, etc.)
  • Serves as a primary resource for assessment and evaluation activities.
  • Oversees the coordination of program advisory committees.
  • Leads initiatives directly related to advancement and improvement.
  • Carries out other responsibilities as assigned by the President or Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs.
  • Leverage an equity-minded and data informed approach to effectively and efficiently guide and complete projects that enhance student access, retention, and completion, and focuses on clear curricular pathways that decrease the time to completion.
  • Travel is required on a regular and recurring basis for conferences, travel between campuses and other College related matters.
  • Complete compliance training routinely and in a timely manner.
  • Maintain currency on higher education trends.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission and philosophy of the comprehensive Community and Technical College

• Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative personnel, faculty, classified staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to work independently and simultaneously on projects of varied complexity, carrying each to its conclusion with a very high level of effectiveness.
• Ability to work effectively with educators, consultants, business, and industry representatives.
• Ability to carry out assignments requiring the organization of material, analysis of data, and preparation of pertinent recommendations.
• Effective communication specifically in expressing ideas both orally and in writing.
• Familiarity with educational current technology and appropriate computer skills for effective communication and operation.

Education

Master's Degree - Related field - Required

Experience

In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.

Administration - Successful/diverse administrative/leadership role in community college/public higher education. - -Preferred 3-5 years

Leadership/Management - Experience leading and managing academic programs. Preferred 3 years.

Teaching - Teaching at the post-secondary level - 3 years minimum required

License or Certification

Valid Driver's license - required

Expectations

Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee's position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.

MISSION

New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.

CORE VALUES

Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.

RESPECT

• Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and
• Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all
• Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-
• Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the

HONESTY

• Communicate openly and
• Take responsibility for one's actions.
• Provide accurate and transparent reporting of
• Make decisions based on ethical

EDUCATION

• Encourage and support a culture of continuous
• Facilitate the sharing of
• Offer access to a diverse range of educational
• Encourage
• Regularly assess educational programs and supporting
• Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled

COMMUNITY

• Actively engage with the local
• Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-
• Meet the educational needs and interests of the local
• Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and

VISION

New River Community and Technical College will improve students' lives and will enrich

communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.

DISCLAIMER

This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for the information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.

All requirements are subject to modification to provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the public.