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College of Marin
  • Position Number: 1372909
  • Location: Kentfield, CA
  • Position Type: Health


Dean of Health Sciences

Salary: $132,063.00 - $167,450.00 Annually

Closing Date:

Job Type: Full-time

Location: Kentfield & Indian Valley (Novato) Campuses, California

Description:
PRIORITY SCREENING DATE: February 18, 2019
Open Until Filled

All application materials must be received by the Priority Screening Date in order to be considered during the initial screening. Applications received after this date may be considered thereafter at the discretion of the College until the position is filled.

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Reporting to the Vice President of Student Learning & Success, the Dean of Health Sciences serves as the primary administrator for programs in health sciences. These programs, housed across both the Kentfield and Indian Valley Campuses, include nursing, dental assisting, medical assisting, and fire technology. The Dean of Health Sciences is responsible for overall leadership and management of division programs and fostering an equity-minded, collaborative environment to facilitate program and student success. Responsibilities include budget development and management, curriculum development, faculty and staff supervision and evaluation, and acting as the nursing program director per Board of Registered Nursing requirements. The Dean is responsible for advancing the College's mission, implementing College policies, and assuring compliance with all applicable accreditation requirements, education codes, and state/Federal laws.

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
College of Marin strives to embrace diversity in all forms; it strives to be an inclusive community that fosters an open, enlightened and productive environment and demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

COM serves a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on fall 2017 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latino (28% of enrollment), Asian (8%), Black/African American (4%), and Multi-racial (6%) students.

College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS: Please see the Required Application Documents section below for important information regarding the evaluation of your foreign degrees.

To Apply: http://jobs.marin.edu




Essential Functions:

PROGRAMS
Collaborate with college administration, staff, and faculty to develop a vision for, plan, implement, and evaluate short- and long-range strategies, goals, and objectives for all health sciences programs, including projects, staffing, accountability, safety, services, activities, and facilities utilization.

Research, recommend, develop, and foster partnerships with other educational institutions, state and local healthcare agencies and organizations, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, community organizations, government agencies, corporations, and local businesses. Liaise with clinical settings/partners and utilize an entrepreneurial approach to expanding these opportunities for students across health sciences programs. Collaborate with faculty to regularly convene advisory committees for each health sciences program.

Collaborate with faculty and staff to develop class offerings and student learning support programs pursuant to proper course articulation policies and standards, student diversity, state and local healthcare training standards and regulations, enrollment services, licensing and certification standards, student needs, and program requirements.

Collaborate to build, foster, and advance equity-minded, student-centered programs, services, and activities that are integrated with division goals and objectives.

STAFFING
Direct, supervise and evaluate the work of the program administrator, support staff, and faculty, in compliance with collective bargaining agreements, District policies, and established procedures. Project and plan for short- and long-range staffing needs, in conjunction with senior administrators, faculty chairs/coordinators, and staff. Design and recommend equity-minded services, training, and other activities that foster advancement of Equal Opportunity policies and procedures.

Mentor faculty and staff, evaluate faculty in clinical settings, and coordinate on-going, equity-minded professional development for all employees in the division. Engage in professional development to stay current in health sciences fields.

Provide leadership in the development and implementation of department communication channels and participatory governance. Actively engage in participatory governance consultations and collaboration with academic senate, faculty groups, and classified staff on a variety of institutional issues. Provide guidance to, receive, and present recommendations from faculty senate and other representative organizations, as applicable, regarding the planning, implementation, and review of academic programs, services, activities, and related matters.

Plan, direct, and coordinate safety procedures and regulations related to off-site student learning programs. Collaborate with hospital and other healthcare staff regarding student nursing and other health science internships, credit course work, work-study on-site experience and other activities, student supervision, and activity coordination.

BUDGETING
Provide leadership and participate in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of department budgets, under direction of the Vice President of Student Learning & Success. Research, develop, recommend, implement, and evaluate externally funded initiatives and opportunities. Plan and recommend resource allocations that support instructional and student support programs including staffing, technology, facilities, and fiscal accountability.

Research, develop, collaborate, and prepare grants and other external funding proposals. Administer categorically funded budgets. Compile data for, prepare, and present financial, statistical, demographic, and other regular and special reports. Direct and monitor faculty and staff work on funding initiatives.

Research, develop, and recommend advancements in the use of instructional technology across all department curriculum, programs, and services, and in the administration and implementation of student learning programs, reporting, services, and activities.

ACCREDITATION/COMPLIANCE/REPORTING
Develop program documentation, student files, correspondence, demographic and statistical information, state and other required reports, informational materials, department equipment and materials inventory, and other data.

Provide leadership for accreditation and compliance activities for all programs. Specifically, maintain close contact with the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and the Commission on Dental Accreditation (CODA) to ensure on-going compliance and anticipate changes to accreditation and reporting standards. Provide leadership for the division with institutional accreditation activities with the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).

Perform other related duties as assigned.


Requirements & Desirables:

REQUIREMENTS
The Dean of Health Sciences must meet the requirements to serve as the Director of the Registered Nursing program. These requirements include, but are not limited to:

1.) A Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration, and one (1) year at the supervisory level.

2.) One (1) year's experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities:
A.) Administrative position is defined as a director or assistant director whose responsibility and accountability includes coordinating, directing, fiscal planning, and all activities involved in developing, implementing and managing the nursing program.

B.) Administrative responsibility:
  • in a registered nursing education program, which includes diploma, associate, baccalaureate and post-licensure RN programs; or
  • the registered nurse administrator of a hospital professional nursing education services program.
C.) An academic year of two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters will be regarded as equivalent to one year's administrative experience.

3.) Two (2) years' experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered nursing programs:

A.) An academic year is defined as two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters.
B.) Two (2) years' teaching experience as instructor.
C.) Full-time teaching experience preferred.
D.) Pre- or post-licensure registered nursing program such as associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree nursing programs.

4.) One (1) year's continuous full-time, or its equivalent, experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse; or equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

5.) Active Registered Nursing license issued by the CA BRN or eligibility to obtain California RN licensure.

6.) Employment as the registered nursing program director is subject to CA BRN approval prior to initiation of employment.

7.) Experience and demonstrated skill in effective communication with diverse groups; and

8.) Demonstrated commitment to equity-minded practices in support of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students, college staff, and community members.

PHYSICAL/OTHER REQUIREMENTS
In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the following physical, mental and other abilities are required in order to perform the essential functions of this classification: complex data comparison, analysis, and synthesis; attention to detail; exposure to chemicals and fumes; public speaking to small and large groups; persuasive communication; negotiation; multi-tasking; flexibility; adaptability; tact and sensitivity.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
  • Previous experience in higher education including curriculum and student success activities.
  • Knowledge of nursing regulations, accreditation standards, and state/Federal codes, statutes, and regulations that govern California community college instructional and student learning programs relating to nursing, dental assisting, medical assisting, and fire technology.
  • Demonstrated skill in participatory governance and collaborative management.
  • Demonstrated skill in written and verbal communication with expertise in working with community groups and employees.
  • Expertise in writing and managing grants.
  • Demonstrated ability to function effectively as a member of the management team.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:
  1. In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
  2. Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
  3. Pre-employment drug screening and background check..
  4. California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
  5. Certificated candidates who have not previously been employed in an academic position in California will be required to provide a medical certificate from a licensed physician showing that the candidate is free from any communicable disease unfitting the candidate to instruct or associate with students. The medical exam shall have been conducted not more than six months before submission of the certificate and shall be at the expense of the candidate. (Ed. Code Section 87408)
  6. DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
  7. Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS
The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.
  1. Cover Letter (cover letter)
  2. Resume (resume)
  3. Complete copy of college transcript conferring Bachelor's degree (bachelor's transcript)
  4. Complete copy of college transcript conferring Master's degree (master's transcript)
  5. Statement - Please provide a response to the following prompt (two pages, maximum; other):
College of Marin is committed to providing equitable opportunities for all members of our diverse community. This requires campus leaders to be accountable for the success of students and see equity racial gaps as their responsibility to address. Please write about how you approach being equity-minded in your work, citing examples, and how as a campus leader you would help others understand the social and historical context of exclusionary practices in higher education and take responsibility for being change agents toward the fulfillment of the College's commitments.

(If you hold additional degrees beyond the Bachelor's and Master's level, please attach a copy of your transcript conferring these degrees as well.Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, as long as they confer the degree and show the coursework taken and grades achieved.An official transcript would be required upon hire.)

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS:
Where applicable, foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major. Please review the following points carefully to determine whether you must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) with your application. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.
  • If you satisfy the minimum educational requirement with a degree that was granted in the U.S., but your previous degree(s) was obtained from a foreign institution, you do not need to attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) for your previous degree(s). You must, however, attach a copy of a (translated) transcript for the previous degree. For additional clarification of acceptable transcripts, please contact Human Resources.
  • If your degree that satisfies the minimum educational requirement was obtained from a foreign institution, you must submit an FCE for that degree and any other foreign degrees leading up to it.
  • If you are asserting equivalence (see Minimum Qualifications for Faculty/Administrators above) because your degree does not specifically match the minimum educational requirements as listed and any of your degrees was obtained outside the U.S., you must attach an FCE for your foreign degree(s).



Supplemental & Salary Information:

CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY & RETIREMENT PLAN
The Dean of Health Sciences is an educational administrative position, in compliance with all applicable sections of the California Education Code. Employees in this classification are members of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS). Educational administrative employees are employed subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the individual's employment agreement with the District.

SALARY INFORMATION
FLSA Status: Exempt
Salary Grade: MGMT 5
Salary Range: $132,063 to $167,450 annually. Background and experience will determine placement.

Please refer to the Management Salary Schedule on our Human Resources web site for detailed information.

SELECTION PROCESS
Applications must include the documents listed in the Required Documents section to be rendered complete; incomplete applications will not be accepted. Screening will begin after the priority screening date, and applicants will be notified of their status, either way, once the screening has been completed. Applicants selected to interview will be contacted to schedule an interview appointment with the screening committee, and those who are forwarded by the committee following the first interview may be invited for a second interview. Regrettably, College of Marin is not able to offer reimbursement for travel to interviews at this time.

To Apply: http://jobs.marin.edu

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