Associate Dean Health Science

About the role

Indian River State College is seeking an experienced and visionary Associate Dean of Health Science to lead health science programs and support a highly skilled healthcare workforce.

Responsibilities

• Supervise all instructional activities to ensure academic integrity and student learning outcomes.
• Manage program compliance with internal policies, State regulations, and accrediting bodies.
• Oversee curriculum maintenance and submissions to the Curriculum Committee.
• Aid faculty in developing, assessing, and evaluating program and student learning outcomes.
• Hire, supervise, and evaluate full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
• Provide constructive feedback and professional development support.
• Carefully coordinate faculty assignments and address instructional absences as needed.
• Develop divisional course schedules and make faculty assignments in coordination with administrative leadership.
• Manage enrollment, retention, completion, and transfer/job placement outcomes.
• Use data analytics to promote student retention and completion.
• Manage the unit budget and provide input into budget planning.
• Oversee procurement and maintenance of facilities and instructional equipment.
• Prepare budget-related reports and ensure fiscal compliance.
• Address student concerns promptly and effectively.
• Promote student success through participation in college- and community-events and initiatives.
• Afford assistance in submission of college, State, and accreditation reports.
• Support grant development and oversight.
• Ensure timely updates to the College catalog and related documents.
• Complete other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Qualifications, Knowledge, and Skill Requirements

• Master's degree from an accredited institution in a healthcare field.
• Over three years of experience in healthcare.
• Demonstrate and understand contemporary pedagogy.
• Demonstrate the ability to use data in decision making.
• Experience in regulatory procedures related to healthcare and education.
• Ability to work collaboratively.
• Ability to work with full and part-time faculty from diverse backgrounds and with various experience levels.
• Ability to function effectively with multiple priorities.
• Ability to be well organized and demonstrate effective time management, flexibility, and creativity.
• Ability to be an effective decision maker and creative problem solver.

Physical Demands

This position requires an ability to sit and stand for extended periods of time and to present oral lectures/demonstrations, walk, bend, lift, reach up, stoop, and carry items occasionally in excess of fifty (50) pounds. It also requires manual dexterity to operate standard office machines, such as, copier, fax, calculator, telephone, and other equipment as necessary.