Dean of Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies

Location : Wentworth, NC

Job Type: Full-Time

Job Number: 00147

Division: Academic Affairs

Opening Date: 04/07/2025

Job Summary

The Dean of Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, managing, and ensuring continuous improvement of curriculum and continuing education programs at Rockingham Community College in cooperation with other Deans, the Vice President for Academic Affairs, and employees of the college. This position is responsible for the college's responsibility as the preferred provider for meeting the needs of the service area in health care and public service technology workforce training and education. The Dean of Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies reports to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and directs the positions in the various departments/programs/service areas operated under the auspices of Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies division.

The Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies division includes the following programs: Basic Law Enforcement Training, Fire/Rescue Services, Emergency Medical Sciences, Associate, LPN-RN Bridge and Practical Degree Nursing, Respiratory Therapy, Surgical Technology, and related continuing education health programs (Current continuing education programs include: Cardiovascular Technician, Central Sterile Processing, Dialysis Technician, Emergency Medical Services, Medication Aide, Medical Assisting, Nurse Aide, Phlebotomy, and Pharmacy Technician).

The Dean of Health Sciences and Public Service Technologies is expected to engage external stakeholders to develop new courses and programs and assure alignment of current programs and courses for the workforce.

This position is primarily an administrative position; however, division deans may be required to facilitate instruction.

Job Duties

Planning

Researching, organizing, developing, and recommending educational and training programs

Evaluating and improving workflow and processes

Analyzing data and implementing identified strategies for improvement

Providing leadership that encourages student learning, inspires quality, effective teaching, and cultivates meaningful educational programs

Representing assigned area in the college planning processes, including prioritizing and making sound decisions based on data

Planning and coordinating the development of class schedule (s)

Providing assistance in planning for facility occupancy and utilization

Serving on various committees of the college as requested or assigned

Identifying and recommending appropriate supplementary programs, projects, and proposals for funding from local, state, federal and/or private sources to the Vice President for Academic Affairs and/or other administrative personnel

Providing assistance for the planning and implementation for academic resources and tutorial support services

Assisting with the development and revision of all official policies of Rockingham Community College

Developing and recommending policies for the operation of the division

Recommending to the Vice President for Academic Affairs an annual budget for the division

Reviewing and recommending to the Vice President for Academic Affairs the employment, retention, and transfer of professional and support personnel for the division's programs for the college

Contributing to the development of the appropriate sections of the Catalog and Student Handbook and official publications of the community college service area

Organizing and directing the work of faculty and staff

Coordinating the development of and ordering instructional support materials

Organizing, planning, and consulting with advisory councils, advisory committees, and other stakeholders to determine state-of-the-art practices, procedures, and equipment Directing/Implementing

Monitoring the goals and tactics of the strategic plan

Monitoring simulation usage and implementing interdisciplinary activities involving simulation

Implementing all official policies and regulations of the Rockingham Community College

Advising administrators, faculty and staff on local, state, and federal policies and procedures

Maintaining compliance with established performance measures for division programs with the North Carolina Community College System and other entities

Securing all personnel file data and forms required by the Administrative, Student Development, Facilities, and External Affairs divisions

Recommending and maintaining budget for curriculum and continuing education programs

Maintaining compliance with fiscal management system policies and procedures set forth for the college's programs and services

Implementing any program performance appraisals needed to assess the performance of programs in cooperation with appropriate personnel, agencies and entities

Implementing the personnel performance appraisal system for the division's personnel in cooperation with other offices of the college

Implementing equipment management system policies and procedures for the Rockingham Community College service area, the North Carolina Community College System, and/or other entities

Supporting the implementation of all QEP activities

Implementing facility management system policies and procedures for the Rockingham Community College service area, the North Carolina Community College System, and/or other entities

Providing Dean-level supervision for support personnel in the division Evaluating

Ensuring division programs align with and are viable for local and regional employment

Reviewing, analyzing and summarizing performance data for classes and programs in the division to determine their overall effectiveness in accordance with college or relational entity guidelines.

Evaluating instructional material, equipment and supply orders

Participating in the administrative performance evaluation process as directed

Organizing and conducting faculty and staff performance reviews as required by the college

Coordinating and monitoring student assessment in accordance with board and/or administrative policy

Evaluating program performance in relation to the college's institutional effectiveness and performance measures Professionalism/Public Relations

Developing meaningful relationships with appropriate external stakeholders

Assuring participation and engagement activities that promote enrollment and enhance the college's image

Maintaining intra-institution relationships with members of the Board of Trustees, President's Cabinet, Administrative Staff, and other employees of the service area

Providing appropriate liaison support with the North Carolina Community College System Office, the State Board for Community Colleges, and other relational entities

Stimulating and influencing innovation and creativity at all levels within the organization

Encouraging the professional and personal development of all employees in the division

Serving as a role model and advocate for high quality instruction and assessment with faculty and staff

Promoting the Rockingham Community College service area with local, state, regional, and national citizenry Qualifications

REQUIRED:

Master's Degree from a regionally accredited institution

Minimum five years of teaching experience, training or work experience with a focus in the areas of health sciences, public service technology or related workforce areas

Minimum of three year supervisory experience in the development and administration of community college instructional programs, both curriculum and continuing education

Experience directly supervising full-time community college personnel with a demonstrated ability to lead others and build strong teams

Knowledge and Skills

Demonstrated ability to collaborate with business and industry partners to build meaningful, quality relationships

Demonstrated strong work ethic and a growth mindset

Knowledge of principles and techniques of instruction to include all instructional modalities

Knowledge of organizational and management practices as applied to planning, analysis and evaluation of divisional programs, procedures, and operational needs

Excellent interpersonal and organizational skills

Effective oral and written communication skills

Treats others respectfully and creates a workplace environment of high integrity and professionalism

Skilled in problem solving and working in a team environment

Willingness to work evenings and some weekends

Program and course development, implementation, and administration

Knowledge of healthcare programmatic accreditation and regulatory agency requirements and accreditation standards

RCC offers eligible employees a comprehensive benefits program:

State Health Plan

Eligible employees will have two health plan options, the 70/30 PPO Plan and 80/20 PPO Plan. (shpnc.org)

Supplemental Benefits Plan

Supplemental benefits are voluntary, employee-paid benefits, and eligible employees have the opportunity to select the programs in which they wish to participate. Supplemental benefits include but are not limited to: dental, vision, group term life insurance, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, cancer benefits, critical illness benefits, disability benefits, accident benefits, medical bridge, pet insurance, and telemedicine benefits. A preventative dental plan is offered at no cost (paid by RCC) to the employee only.

North Carolina Retirement System - State Retirement Plan

Full-time employees participate in the North Carolina Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System. State retirement is deducted at the rate of six percent; the state contribution varies dependent on market conditions. Contributions are tax sheltered for federal and state income tax purposes. Employees are vested after five years of creditable service.

NC Total Retirement Plans (Supplemental Retirement Plans)

The NC 401(k) Plan and the NC 457 Plan are defined contribution retirement plans offered as optional employment benefits to eligible employees.

Annual Leave, Sick Leave, Personal Observance Leave, Paid Parental Leave