Summary
Under the supervision of the Associate Vice President of Health, Wellness, and Human Services, the Department Chair of Nursing Education & Allied Health Programs takes a leadership role in activities pertaining to student instruction and program enhancement. They have primary responsibility for coordinating the planning, implementation, and evaluation of the courses in the Nursing Program & Allied Health Programs and other health-related courses as applicable.

Knowledge & Responsibilities:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include the following:

• Provides leadership to the directors and lead instructors within the Nursing Education & Allied Health Programs.
• Directs the Nursing Program & Allied Health Programs based on curriculum designed to assure mobility for individuals who desire educational preparation.
• Collaborates with Department Chairs within the Health, Wellness, & Human Services Department and across the division to coordinate course offerings and support student achievement.
• Participates in the establishment of new clinical sites.
• Creates new programming/services to support community needs and student outcomes.
• Supervises Health Science Information Sessions.
• Leads, attends, and/or participates in college related functions as required such as orientations, program meetings, staff development activities, committees, and workshops.
• Acts as visionary.
• Explores and initiates new programs and course offerings that align with college Strategic Enrollment Plan (SEM).
• Provides leadership for programs, and ensures compliance with program accreditation and approval bodies, as applicable.
• Supervises and ensures compliance in program policies.
• Coordinates, plans, and evaluates all aspects of the department.
• Supervises the scheduling of classes, coordinates course scheduling with other programs, and evaluates instruction (Continuing Education and Curriculum).
• Supports the total mission of the college through attendance of various college functions.
• Serves on various college and professional committees.
• Conducts and/or attends faculty, program, and advisory committee meetings.
• Meets core curriculum model adopted by Community College system and complies with SACS and/or accreditation criteria.
• Maintains a variety of records and reports including up to date test files and curricular plans.
• Assuming the authority and responsibility along with the Directors for each program supervising, for the development and implementation of curriculum, for student admission and progression, and for graduation requirements.
• Developing position descriptions for faculty and assist in the recruitment and selection of faculty in accordance with personnel policies of the College.
• Coordinating and participating in program evaluation and the development, implementation, and evaluation of the annual departmental plan.
• Coordinating the development, implementation, and evaluation of policies specific to programs supervising.
• Assists with the selection, recruitment, and retention of students in the pre-health programs and Nursing & Allied Health Programs.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Associate Vice President of Health, Wellness & Human Services related to special projects as a part of administrative responsibilities.
• Participating in affairs of the College including recruitment of students, maintenance of the learning environment, student activities, and other duties assigned by the College Administration.
• Other duties as assigned.

 
Supervisory Responsibilities:  Supervises Director's and faculty within the Nursing Education & Allied Health Programs.

Additional Information:

Language Skills    
Effective written and verbal communication skills are required.                                    

Mathematical Skills  
Ability to perform basic math computations including adding, subtracting, multiplying and averaging all units of measure. Ability to compute fractions, percentages and decimals.

Reasoning Ability
Ability to use effective critical thinking, problem solving and decision-making skills.

Computer Skills                                  
To perform this job successfully an individual should be proficient in a Windows environment and have knowledge of email systems, PowerPoint, Blackboard and online lab environments.
 
Physical Demands
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Work Environment 
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.