DEFINITION:

To lead, direct, manage, supervise, plan, and coordinate the Allied Health and Human Services programs for the college; to coordinate assigned activities with other college programs divisions, departments and campuses and outside agencies; and to provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the dean of Health and Human Services.  Full time, 40-hour work week.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED: 

• Receives supervision from Dean of Health and Human Services

• Exercises direct and indirect supervision over instructors and administrative staff support.

DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS):

ESSENTIAL AND OTHER IMPORTANT FUNCTIONS STATEMENTS:

Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions:

• Provide leadership and management responsibility for workforce preparation in Allied Health/Human Services programs and activities that incorporate current technology and effective methods of instruction that meet the needs of employers.
• Plan, direct, and participate in the instruction for Allied Health/Human Services; develop supplemental materials and tests; maintain accurate records of student attendance and performance.
• Manage and participate in the development and implementation of goals, objectives, policies, and procedures for Allied Health/Human Services programs including curriculum development and instructional coordination; recommend, within departmental policy, appropriate service and staffing levels; recommend and administer policies and procedures.
• Continuously monitor and evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of service delivery methods and procedures; assess and monitor work load, administrative and support systems, and internal reporting relationships; identify opportunities for improvement and review with the Dean of Health and Human Services.
• Coordinate with program directors to select, train, motivate and evaluate department faculty and staff; provide or coordinate professional development of faculty and staff; work with employees to correct deficiencies; implement discipline and termination procedures.
• Plan, direct, coordinate, and review the work plan for Allied Health/Human Services; meet with staff to identify and resolve problems; assign work activities, projects and programs; monitor work flow; review and evaluate work products, methods and procedures.
• Coordinate and participate in the development and administration of the Allied Health/Human Services programs annual budget; direct the forecast of funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; direct the monitoring of and approve expenditures; direct and implement adjustments as necessary.
• Serve as liaison for Allied Health/Human Services programs with other college departments, division, agencies, industries, organizations, and the media.  
• Recruit, interview, evaluate, and hire Allied Health/Human Services instructors; develop and draft instructor contracts and necessary materials for instructors.
• Develop, coordinate and implement faculty schedules to ensure an equitable allocation of course assignments; assign division office space.
• Provide direction for the development, implementation and review of curriculum courses and programs.
• Monitor accreditation compliance for Allied Health/Human Services program 

Other Important Functions:

• Assess materials, supplies, and equipment needs for Allied Health/Human Services programs; submit requisitions for the ordering of supplies; maintain an inventory of equipment and supplies.
• Serve on a variety of committees and study groups; research and develop recommendations related to academic and instructional programs.
• Coordinate the academic program efforts to recruit and retain students; coordinate the development, review, and revision of program publications, publicity and other community relations’ activities.
• Coordinate activities with student services in the implementation of CFCC Health and Human Sciences admission, progression, and graduation policies.
• Coordinate the selection, use and maintenance of equipment and facilities assigned to the program; may identify, negotiate and contract for educational facilities and locations.
• Represent the college to the community and outside organizations.
• Provide guidance and advice to students and provides a minimum of five posted office hours per week for student conferences.

• Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned by the Dean of Health and Human Services.