Associate Dean of Health Sciences

OVERVIEW
The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District (Shasta College) sits at the northern end of the Sacramento Valley, surrounded by mountains to the north, east, and west. The area provides a wide array of outdoor amenities and activities with miles of hiking and biking trails, national parks, two lakes, and the Sacramento River. The main campus is located in the city of Redding, population 90,000. The area is characterized by excellent schools with high graduation rates, low traffic, and low housing prices (Zillow average 395,000 vs. California state average of 786,000).

Shasta College is committed to providing its diverse student population with equitable education outcomes, contributing to the social, cultural, intellectual, and economic development of our communities. The college has been recognized as a leader in developing and implementing innovative education programs to increase student success, including accelerated pathways for high school students to achieve a bachelor's degree and for returning students to complete their Associate and Bachelor's degrees. Shasta College enrolls more than 11,000 students annually and provides educational services to students with a wide range of skills and abilities.

Our ideal candidate is motivated to join a campus community prioritizing the success of our diverse staff and student population. Providing equitable outcomes so all members of our community may enjoy safe, healthy, and vibrant educational and employment environments is critical to our success.

Administrator positions in the California Community College system offer a unique opportunity to contribute to the empowerment of our students seeking to improve their lives and communities. Our administrators manage a wide range of programs and lead faculty and staff in engaging our diverse employee and student populations, facilitating equitable outcomes for all through the management of our various employment and academic programs. As an administrator at Shasta College, you will join a vibrant community of professionals working collaboratively to provide a positive, healthy educational environment where our students experience diverse academic and cultural perspectives. A career at Shasta College offers a highly rewarding and enriching employment experience.

DESCRIPTION OF BASIC FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Under the direction of the Division Dean, the Associate Dean of Health Sciences will exercise innovative leadership in administering programs and courses offered in the Health Sciences division. The Associate Dean will serve as director of the nursing programs and manage respective assigned departments and programs, including budget management and coordination with other campus departments and community organizations in carrying out the District's Strategic Plan. Employees in this job class are overtime exempt, receive administrative direction within a framework of general guidelines, and exercise supervision over faculty and support staff. This is an educational administrative position, which requires excellent communication and strong leadership skills.

CLASSIFICATION: Range 50 on the Administrative Salary Schedule, 40 hours per week, 12 months per year. Work assignment hours are 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. This an educational administrator position with a default CalSTRS retirement.

Experience/Education

Education Required:

• A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing education, or nursing administration;

• One (1) year of experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities consistent with the Nursing Practicing Act, Section 1420(h);

• Two (2) years of experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered nursing programs; and one (1) year of continuous, full-time (or its equivalent) experience with direct patient care as a registered nurse;
  OR
  Equivalent experience and/or education as certified by the Board of Registered Nursing.

• Possession of a clear and active license to practice as a registered nurse in California.

Experience Required:

• Demonstrated sensitivity to, and understanding of, the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds of staff and students, as well as staff members and students with physical and/or learning disabilities.

Additional Information

To be considered a candidate for an Administrative position, the applicant must submit ALL of the following materials:

• Online Application with the following materials attached:

• Cover letter addressing criteria listed in the position announcement

• Current resume and/or placement file

• College transcripts (unofficial will be accepted at the time of application)

Attention Applicants:

• After application has been submitted, all application materials will be screened.

• Internal candidates must also submit all required materials to be considered.

• Candidate evaluations will not be considered.

• Reference letters from any member of the Hiring Committee or Board Members will not be considered.

• Interviews will be by invitation only.

• Interviews may be by Zoom.

• The District does not reimburse for new hire moving expenses.

The Shasta-Tehama-Trinity Joint Community College District ("Shasta College") does not discriminate against any person on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religious preference, age, disability (physical and mental), pregnancy (including pregnancy, childbirth, and medical conditions related to pregnancy or childbirth), gender identity, sexual orientation, genetics, military or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by applicable law in admission and access to, or treatment in employment, educational programs or activities at any of its campuses. Shasta College also prohibits harassment on any of these bases, including sexual harassment, as well as sexual assault, domestic violence, dating violence, and stalking.