Dean of Health Sciences & Site Administrator for the HSI

Position Information

Position Information



Career Opportunity Number 22-044 Position Title: Dean of Health Sciences & Site Administrator for the HSI Location Penn Valley - Health Science Institute Position Type: Full-Time Class Category Administrator Job Open Date 08/12/2022 Job Close Date 09/04/2022 Open Until Filled No Initial Screen Date: 09/07/2022 Minimal Qualifications:
· Master’s degree or required Ed.D or Ph.D. in an academic discipline, higher education administration or related field
· 5 years teaching experience in a related field, preferably at a community college and or academic administration experience; including three years of progressively responsible experience directly related to academic administrative Preferred qualifications:
Preference will be given to individuals who possess :

• Doctorate preferred
• 5 Years progressive administrative experience and or teaching
• Strong background in accreditation
• Experience in the community college teaching/working environment
• Experience working in healthcare simulation education
• Two (2) years as a management or leadership experience in a health care related field or educational setting.

Work Hours
Normally scheduled Monday through Friday; however, may be required to work other shifts to include evenings and/or weekends. Schedule subject to change based upon department needs. Compensation The annual starting salary is $82,172. A competitive benefit package is included. Special Instructions to Applicants
We offer all full-time employees medical, dental, vision, and life insurance plans, as well as retirement, 403b, employee assistance, and flexible spending and health savings account. We have a generous time-off policy including vacation, sick/personal days, holidays, and paid spring and winter break.

We can’t wait to show you why Metropolitan Community College is a great place to work!

PLEASE NOTE : Cover letter, resume, and transcripts are required and must be attached to the online application to receive any consideration. Interviews will be conducted by a screening committee.

An MCC application must be accompanied by the following:

A cover letter which indicates the position of interest and addresses the following:

• The highlights of your education and experience which specifically prepare you for this position;
• The mission of the community college, and how you would contribute to the mission.
• Your experiences in supervision within an academic institution;
• Leadership in a complex organization such as MCC ; and
• The basis for your familiarity with multi-culturalism and working in a diverse environment.

A resume to include three professional references with name, address, and phone number.

Official or student copies of your transcripts. Official transcripts will be required if selected for an interview.

Position will remain open until filled. Class Summary
The Dean of Health Science will assume primary responsibility for the supervision and evaluation of all academic programs, personnel, and other areas within the Health Sciences Institute. The Dean of Health Science fosters, supports, and enhances a student-centered academic environment, which frames the Colleges mission and vision at the forefront of decision-making. The Dean of Health Science is responsible to the Vice President of Instruction & Student Services and has broad accountability, within the participatory governance framework, for planning, directing, and evaluating assigned functions associated with maintaining quality instructional and academic programs.

* EOE /M/F/Vet/Disabled Typical Essential Duties
· Supervise full-time faculty, adjuncts, program coordinators and staff assigned to the division.
· Develop and deliver credit programs consistent with the mission and goals of Metropolitan Community College.
· Provide innovative leadership for all academic programs including evaluation of existing programs, new programs, and curriculum development.
· Provide innovative and insightful leadership to the academic community and strengthen partnerships with institutions, organizations, businesses, and individuals that enhance the College’s reputation and academic ties to the Kansas City Region.
· Provides leadership in the scheduling of advisory boards/committee meetings.
· Provide leadership for the assessment and evaluation of academic programs, student learning, general education outcomes, and faculty performance.
· Build partnerships with K-12 institutions in order to foster a positive and collaborative relationship.
· Facilitate the development and offering of new courses, educational programs, and instructional resources in response to interests and needs of the communities served.
· Evaluate faculty, designated staff, and overall educational effectiveness of instructional programs at allocations.
· Prepare course schedules and coordinate the assignment of facilities at all locations.
· Form articulation agreements and cooperative educational programs.
· Recruit, recommend for hire, and supervise all full and part-time faculty.
· Interpret and administer College policy with respect to faculty load and scheduling.
· Provide leadership in the development, revision and interpretation of curriculum, academic programs, as well as catalog and course information.
· Provide leadership in generating staff development opportunities for faculty and staff.
· Provide assistance in orientation, and evaluation of adjunct faculty in appropriate health science programs.
· Evaluate the performance of faculty and classified personnel in assigned areas of responsibility.
· Prepare and monitor administrative budgets and expenditures in consultation with program coordinators.
· Assist in the coordination of fall, spring, and summer scheduling as well as staff assignments for all areas of responsibility.
· Provide instructional leadership for assigned academic departments and work with program coordinators in curriculum Knowledge
· Knowledge of leadership principles;
· Knowledge of college administration principles and practices;
· Knowledge of curriculum development principles;
· Knowledge of licensing and accreditation rules and regulations;
· Knowledge of state regulating agencies;
· Knowledge of legislative processes;
· Knowledge of advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
· Knowledge of public relations principles;
· Knowledge of budgeting principles;
· Knowledge of grant development, administration, and management principles;
· Knowledge of community agencies and resources;
· Knowledge of strategic planning principles;
· Knowledge of financial management principles;
· Knowledge of program development and administration principles and practices at a District-wide level;
· Knowledge of applicable Federal, State, and local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
· Knowledge of policy and procedure development practices; Skills
· Skilled in monitoring and evaluating subordinates;
· Skilled in delegating and prioritizing work;
· Skilled in directing major work operations;
· Skilled in developing and implementing college policies and procedures;
· Skilled in directing community outreach efforts;
Skilled in reading, comprehending, and reviewing financial information
Skilled in making program decisions based on financial considerations;
· Skilled in analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
· Skilled in handling multiple tasks simultaneously;
· Skilled in providing customer service;
· Skilled in monitoring and evaluating programs;
· Skilled in collaborating with external agencies;
· Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information;
· Skilled in utilizing communication and interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with coworkers, supervisor, the general public, and others sufficient to exchange or convey information. Positions Supervised Physical Requirements
Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing, seeing and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including the human body. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Walking and standing are required only occasionally. Licensing Requirements
None. Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

1. * What is the highest level of education you have as conferred through an official transcript?
   • Have not completed High School/GED
   • High School/GED
   • Associate's degree
   • Bachelor's degree
   • Master's degree
   • Doctorate degree
2. * Do you have 5 years of teaching experience in related field, preferably at a community college?
   • YES
   • NO
3. * How did you learn about this position?
   • Academic Keys
   • Chronicle of Higher Education
   • Craigslist
   • Diverse Issues in Higher Education
   • Dos Mundos
   • Employee referral
   • Facebook
   • HigherEdJobs
   • Jobs.mo.gov
   • Indeed
   • Inside Higher Ed
   • Kansas City Call
   • Kansas City Globe
   • Kansas City Hispanic News
   • LinkedIn
   • MCC Website
   • Monster
   • Other Source
   • Twitter

Optional & Required Documents
Required Documents

1. Cover Letter
2. Resume
3. Transcript 01

Optional Documents

1. Transcript 02
2. Transcript 03
3. Transcript 04
4. Transcript 05
5. Other Document 01
6. Other Document 02
7. Letter of Recommendation 01
8. Letter of Recommendation 02
9. Letter of Recommendation 03
10. Letter of Recommendation 04