SAN JACINTO COLLEGE JOB DESCRIPTION DATE: 4/1/18 TITLE: DEPARTMENT: Dean, Allied Health and Natural Sciences Dean Health Science SECURITY SENSITIVE: Yes FLSA STATUS 1 : Exempt SALARY GRADE: 36 FUNCTION: Lead the division of Health Sciences and Natural Sciences REPORTS TO: SUPERVISES: Provost Department Chair, Allied Health Department Chair, Natural Sciences Department Chair, Nursing Coordinator, Division Operations Senior Administrative Assistants MAJOR REPONSIBILITIES: Essential Job Functions 2 D, W, M, Q, A 3 %Time 1. The Dean is responsible for curriculum development, implementation, administration, planning and scheduling; student advisement and retention; faculty recruitment, supervision and development; short and long term strategic planning; budgeting; interaction with industry advisory boards and other external constituencies; and accreditation and licensing issues. 2. Develops strategies to support of recruitment and retention of allied health and science students. 3. Provides leadership, direction, and administrative support to the department chairs, faculty and staff; includes mentoring department chairs and directors. 4. Participates in the selection of full-time faculty. D 15% D 10% W 5% D 5% 1 FLSA status and Salary Grade determined by the Human Resources department 2 All job functions MUST add up to 100% 3 D=daily, W=Weekly, M=monthly, Q=quarterly & A=annually
5. Directs and supervises faculty professional development and mentoring opportunities. W 5% 6. Works with the department chairs to enhance existing programs to develop new programs or courses based on the needs of the college's service area. Bi weekly 5% 7. Develops, in consultation with department chairs, a schedule that maximizes enrollment and responds to students' needs. D 10% 8. Collaborates with department chairs on curriculum review and approval processes. D 2% 9. Plans, directs and participates in program reviews and student learning outcomes assessment activities. D, W 2% 10. Analyzes course and faculty evaluations making suggestions in collaboration with department chairs for improvement D, W 1% Additional Job Functions: D, W, M, Q, A %Time 1. Evaluates curriculum based on industry requirements for applicability to current market trends and ensures compliance with Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board guidelines. 2. Plans and administers budget for assigned areas. 3. Plans, develops and implements innovative partnerships with business/industry, government agencies, high schools, universities, and other entities. M 10% D 5% Q 5% 4.. Supports the department chairs and lead faculty with their advisory committee responsibilities. Q 5% 5. Evaluates the need for new equipment, makes sure equipment is purchased in a timely manner and assumes responsibility for the equipment inventory. Q 5% 6. Seeks and provides managerial oversight of private, state and federal grants. Q 5% 7. Attends campus activities such as performances and student-sponsored events to support student personal Q 3% and professional development. 8. Work with diverse community groups to foster a working relationship for the college. Q 2% 9. Oversees resolution of conflicts with department chairs involving faculty, staff or students issues. W 5%
REQUIRED/MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge, Skills and Abilities: Minimum of a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Applicant must have excellent communication skills, demonstrated leadership abilities and proven results; Proven teaching success in higher education; Demonstrate substantial and noteworthy achievement in curriculum management; Possess effective and consistent interpersonal, organizational, conflict resolution, management, and organizational skills; Possess strong verbal, written, and telephone skills; Demonstrate sound working knowledge of personal computer hardware/software and the Internet; Administrative experience, including ability to establish priorities and make difficult choices among competing demands and to make decisions in a consultative and informed manner; Previous experience effectively and consistently leading and motivating staff; Possess ability to effectively and consistently lead and motivate staff. Education and Experience: Required Education: Minimum of a Master's degree in an appropriate discipline from a regionally accredited institution. Preferred Education: Required Experience: 3 years of relevant nursing or allied health clinical experience 3 years of teaching experience 3 to 5 years of progressively responsible higher education experience, including successful teaching experience at the college level and the ability to relate effectively with faculty and staff members Preferred Experience: Licenses/Certifications:
Required Licenses/Certifications: Preferred Licenses/Certifications: Work Environment D, W, M, Q, A Physical Activity 4 : Ex. Lifting up to 20 pounds of force W D, W, M, Q, A Employee Signature Date Leader Signature Date For HR Use Only: Position Number Position Class Position Ecls Salary Table Eskl Code 4 Examples include: walking, running, sitting standing, etc. Lifting up to 10, 25, 50 or over 100 pounds of force.
NOTE: This job description is not an employment agreement or contract. The Chancellor/Vice Chancellor/President and/or designee has the exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice. Employees of SJC are expected, as required in their specific job functions, to participate in maintaining standards required for accreditation; to participate in college task forces, activities, meetings, committees and councils; to interact and work cooperatively in order to assist students, staff, faculty and the community in the accomplishment of various goals; to represent one s self and the college in a positive, professional manner consistent with the core values which include a passion for learning, service and involvement, creativity and innovation, academic excellence, dignity and respect, and integrity; and to safeguard sensitive or confidential information from intentional or unintentional disclosure. Employees are expected to maintain current working knowledge of policies, procedures and guidelines necessary to answer work-related questions and to provide assistance to students, staff, faculty and the general public in a timely and courteous manner. Employees are also expected to perform other duties as may be assigned by their supervisor and to contribute to the team efforts of the department and to assist the college in achieving its strategic goals. Employees must abide by all laws, college policies and guidelines. The San Jacinto College District is committed to equal employment opportunity for all employees and applicants without regard to race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship status, age, disability, pregnancy, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, genetic information, marital status, or veteran status in accordance with applicable federal and state laws.