Division Director, Health Sciences Division

2 months ago

Hagerstown, United States InsideHigherEd Full time

SUMMARY STATEMENT
The Division Director is responsible for assisting the Vice President Academic Affairs and Student Services in implementing the educational mission of HCC. The position requires the supervision and evaluation of the faculty and staff members in the division as related to the standards and expectations regarding load and annual performance reviews. Duties include implementing activities from academic, strategic, and annual plans regarding facilities, curriculum, grants, accreditation, staffing, communication, budgeting, credit scheduling, and outcomes assessment, while following Academic Affairs goals and initiatives, and adhering to HCC policies, procedures, and guidelines. Duties related to enrollment management, such as overseeing faculty recruiting and advising students, retention strategies, and program related fund raising are included.

ORGANIZATIONAL RELATIONSHIPS

A. The Division Director HS Division reports directly to and is responsible to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and Student Services.

B. The Division Director provides supervision to all full-time faculty, adjunct faculty, and staff in the HS Division.

C. The Division Director works closely with the Division Directors of the other college divisions, the Dean of Distance Learning, the Dean of Instruction, and other Academic Affairs, Enrollment and Admissions, Advising, and Registration and Records staff.

ESSENTIAL DIVISION DIRECTOR RESPONSIBILITIES

A. Administrative oversight of faculty and staff, and implementing the work of the division


B. Develop and present the annual Unit Plans


C. Provide instructional leadership for the HS Division

1. Observe and evaluate faculty teaching
2. Supervise faculty development regarding curriculum development, instructional design, academic standards, and student learning outcomes assessment
3. Recommend faculty promotions and tenure
4. Handle disciplinary actions in consultation with the VPAASS

D. Provide direction and evaluation of work of all Division personnel

1. Evaluation of the performance of classified staff assigned to the Division
2. Provide direction and assistance wherever needs are identified

E. Responsible for discipline, evaluation of student performance and related records


F. Oversee the preparation of the credit class schedule for the division within specified timelines each semester


G. Develop Alternative Faculty Assignments for special projects as needed


H Work with the Division Office Associate to maintain and update files of

1. Division SLOA Foundation documents
2. Faculty Student Evaluations
3. Professional Development documents
4. Purchase Orders
5. Minutes of Division Meetings

I. Manage the division budget; review and sign all purchasing documents


J. Hold monthly Division meetings for faculty and staff; and attend alternating weekly Academic Council meetings and Enrollment and Student Services Council meetings


K. Organize Search Committees to fill open positions in the division


L. Develop Grant proposals and administer grant-funded initiatives as a co-PI

SPECIFIC HS DIVISION DIRECTOR REPOSIBILITIES

A. Develop a schedule of credit class for the fall, spring and summer semesters: DEN (Dental Programs), MLT (Medical Lab Technology), HIM (Health Information Management, DMS (Diagnostic Medical Sonography, DHY (Dental Hygiene), and RAD (Medical Imaging Programs), and EXS (Exercise Science and Health)

1. Balance of lecture, lab, web, and hybrid classes
2. Balance of day and evening classes
3. Courses sequenced to minimize time to degree completion
4. Different length classes

B. Recruit and hire adjunct faculty to teach classes in their appropriate disciplines. Responsible for the hiring, supervision, evaluation, and dismissal of adjuncts if standards are not met.


C. Provide leadership and support for all Student Learning Outcomes Assessment (SLOA) requirements

1. Master Syllabi for every course
2. Course Guidelines for every course updated every semester for every instructor
3. Course Outcomes Guide (COG) for every course i. Assessment data provided every semester
ii. Data summarized for Annual SLOA Report and Gen Ed Report every semester. 4. Program Outcomes Guide (POG) for every HS programi. Assessment Plan included
ii. Assessment data provided annually
iii. Data summarized for Annual SLOA Report 5. Curriculum Map/Matrix updated
6. Database developed and updated every semester

D. Provide leadership and support for the implementation of grant-funded initiatives, as applicable


E. Serve as a two-way communication link between the administration, the full-time faculty, the adjunct faculty, and staff of the division


F. Develop and present HS Unit Planning documents annually

1. Resource requestsi. Equipment
ii. Materials of Instruction
iii. Software
iv. New positions
v. Professional development needs 2. Productivity summary: SLOA, Enrollments, completion, other

G. Monitor supplies, lab equipment, and service maintenance contracts


H. Represent the College in relations with clinical agencies, sits on state, local and regional health committees and boards, chairs or oversees academic program advisory committee meetings, participates in professional organizations regarding health care education.


I. Provide leadership and support for the new Enrollment Management Initiative.


J. Engage in academic program specific fund raising.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Minimum Qualifications: Possess a Master's Degree from an accredited institution in the areas of health administration and or education, with a minimum of three years’ experience in health care education, and preference of two years of direct patient care in the health field. Dental program teaching or administration experience a plus.

SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Strong organizational, advising, and counseling skills are necessary. A demonstrated ability to communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff, and administrators and strong classroom and teaching skills are required. Ability to initiate, supervise and evaluate programs, staff and personnel and apply applicable rules and laws, maintain accreditation, negotiate agreements, and present program needs and opportunities at the local and state levels.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT
Office Environment: The position requires frequent on-campus travel to meetings in different buildings, and frequent travel within the building to observe classes, meet and work with faculty. The position is supported by the Division Office Associate II.

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