St. Petersburg College

Dean of Allied Health Sciences, College of Health Sciences [ID: 441]

Position Summary:

Directly accountable for College of Health Sciences operations within the Allied Health Sciences programs which currently includes the following - BAS Dental Hygiene, BAS Health Services Administration, AS Health Sciences, and AS Health Information Technology. Provides leadership for faculty and staff in the implementation of student/academic programs and supervision of support services.

Typical Essential Duties

Uses strong administrative, management, and problem-solving skills to keep the Colege of Health Sciences at St. Petersburg College a leader in allied health education at local, state and national levels;
Assumes direct oversight of AS & BAS programs;
Promotes a student centered culturally diverse and adult learning environment which emphasizes learning and teaching;
Committed to recruiting a diverse student population;
Monitors and analyzes student attrition and retention data and collaborates with other campus areas and leaders to develop initiatives that can be implemented to maintain strong retention and success;
Provides leadership in online course delivery and use of technology in education;
Recruits diverse full time and adjunct faculty, content experts and staff. Recommends candidates for faculty appointment, retention, and promotion, using valid assessment measures;
Fosters a climate of academic excellence and collegiality among faculty, staff and students;
Provides leadership to secure and maintain accreditation by appropriate state, regional and national educational entities;
Maintains an active presence within the local, state and national organizations associated with all programs to maintain communication, monitor needs, and determine partnerships;
Remains informed of new issues, challenges, and trends with in allied health care education and relate those to faculty, staff and administration;
Builds consensus and fosters cooperation among faculty across all programs;
Champions institutional initiatives, fostering the engagement of the faculty, staff, and students.

The classification is responsible for directing the activities of multiple programs or College-wide functions. Incumbents will be responsible for developing the strategic direction of assigned areas, interpreting the broadly defined goals, developing and managing a budget, and providing managerial direction to employees.

Compensation: $107,009.85 - $133,762.31

Requirements:

Education:

Doctorate degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least one degree in a health discipline from an institution with national accreditation.

Experience:

Applicants will possess a distinguished record of excellence in teaching; a minimum of five (5) years of related administrative experience is required. Demonstrated success in the development of community relationships; and demonstrated knowledge of and participation in national/state accreditation processes. Delivery of academic programs through distance education using adult learning principles is highly preferred. Further, applicants have experience in implementing online and distance education; experience in planning and budgeting; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a proven record of professional involvement is mandatory.

* An equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job may be acceptable in lieu of those requirements listed above.

Knowledge:

Managerial principles and practices;
Academic program requirements;
Customer service principles;
Program planning principles;
Presentation principles and practices;
Diverse populations and cultures;
Computers and related software applications.

Managerial principles;
Advanced principles and practices in assigned area of responsibility;
Higher education institutional operations, structures, policies, and practices;
Budgeting principles;
Strategic planning principles;
Public relations principles and practices;
Community agencies and resources;
Financial management principles;
Research methods;
Applicable Federal, State, and Local laws, rules, regulations, codes, and/or statutes;
Policy and procedure development practices;
Computers and related software applications.

Skills:

Experience in online instruction or technology enhanced instruction;
Strong written and verbal communication skills;
Providing customer service;
Interpreting academic program requirements;
Planning, coordinating, and implementing program components and activities;
Ensuring compliance with applicable internal and/or external program requirements;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Prioritizing and assigning work;
Preparing and analyzing a variety of reports;
Making program decisions based on financial considerations;
Adapting to rapidly changing environments;
Conducting research, evaluating findings, and making recommendations based on findings;
Evaluating statistical data, ensuring data sufficiency;
Interpreting and applying applicable laws, rules, and regulations;
Analyzing problems, identifying alternative solutions, projecting consequences of proposed actions, and making recommendations in support of goals;
Implementing public relations initiatives;
Managing budgets;
Developing long-term strategic plans;
Mediating conflict and resolving issues for employees and students;
Collaborating with internal departments and external agencies;
Using a computer and related software applications;
Communication, interpersonal skills as applied to interaction with subordinates, coworkers, supervisor, the general public, etc. sufficient to exchange or convey information and to give and receive work direction.

Physical:

Positions in this class typically require: reaching, standing, walking, 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. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met.

Responsibilities:

These duties are a representative sample; position assignments may vary.		Potential Frequency
1.	Directs staff (administrative specialists, adjuncts, and faculty) to include: prioritizing and assigning work; conducting performance evaluations; ensuring staff is trained; ensuring that employees follow policies and procedures; maintaining a healthy and safe working environment; and making hiring, termination, and disciplinary recommendations.	Daily 20%
2.	Prepares and administers budgets; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items; monitors and controls expenditures; identifies and pursues alternative funding sources; allocates funds across academic functions.	Daily 10%
3.	Directs the implementation of activities and operations for multiple academic departments or programs, which includes: designing, developing, administering, and evaluating programs, projects, student retention, strategic planning, processes, policies, procedures, systems, standards, and/or service offerings.	Daily 20%
4.	Guides curricular directions and reform; develops academic assessment strategies; ensures compliance with Federal, State, and Local laws, regulations, codes, and/or standards; ensures alignment with the overall mission and goals of the College.	Daily 10%
5.	Coordinates activities between multiple service areas and works to integrate and coordinate service areas.	Daily 10%
6.	Serves as a liaison between assigned academic departments or programs, external agencies, and the College, which includes students, staff, faculty, and administration; represents the department, College, and/or program at a variety of meetings, public events, training sessions, on committees, and/or other related events; establishes and maintains positive collaborative relationships with community groups and establishments.	Daily 10%
7.	Directs and participates in the preparation, review, interpretation, and analysis of various complex and multi-faceted information, data, forms, schedules, calendars, surveys, and reports; makes recommendations based on findings.	Daily 20%
8.	Performs other duties of a similar nature or level.	As Required

Equal Access/Equal Opportunity

The Board of Trustees of St. Petersburg College affirms its equal opportunity policy in accordance with the provisions of the Florida Educational Equity Act and all other relevant state and federal laws, rules and regulations. The college will not discriminate on the basis of race, color, ethnicity, religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, or against any qualified individual with disabilities in its employment practices or in the admission and treatment of students. Recognizing that sexual harassment constitutes discrimination on the basis of sex and violates this Rule, the college will not tolerate such conduct. Should you experience such behavior, please contact Dr. Devona Pierre, Executive Director, Organizational Culture and Engagement/Title IX Coordinator at 727-341-3261; by mail at P.O. Box 13489, St. Petersburg, FL 33733-3489; or by email at eaeo_director@spcollege.edu.