Northern Virginia Community College (NOVA) is the second largest community college in the United States and the largest public educational institution in Virginia. NOVA has more than 71,000 students and 2,600 faculty and staff members. As one of the most internationally diverse colleges in the United States, with a student body consisting of individuals from more than 180 countries, NOVA is committed to creating a diverse, inclusive, and equitable Virginia by fostering excellence in higher education. As an Achieving the Dream âœLeader College,❠NOVA is committed to the principles of access, opportunity, student success, and excellence by meeting the educational and training needs of the region and its people with excellent and affordable courses and programs, offered by an inspired and committed diverse faculty and support staff.With six unique locations throughout our region, each conveniently located within 40 miles of Washington D.C, we have Northern Virginia covered. NOVAâ™s Alexandria Campus is located seven miles from the nationâ™s capital, just across the Potomac River from Washington DC; the Annandale Campus, with its urban feel and suburban appeal, is ranked as the most diverse in Virginia and boasts a thriving Koreatown; the Loudoun Campus is located in a comfortable suburb steeped in colonial history; the Manassas Campus is located next to Manassas Battlefield Park, site of the first major battle of the Civil War; the Woodbridge Campus is home to municipal parks, state parks, and national wildlife refuges; and the Medical Education Campus, located in Springfield, is a uniquely specialized campus that stands apart from what most community colleges can offer, with the area boasting an abundance of hiking and biking trails, and parks with nature and wildlife areas.NOVA offers an opportunity to make a difference with outstanding career opportunities and competitive total rewards benefits, including a comprehensive health and dental insurance program, generous paid leave, deferred compensation plans, paid parental leave, state employee discounts, and a solid and secure retirement system. NOVA embraces opportunities to create a college community that is a welcoming and inclusive place to learn and work. We do this by fostering a sense of belonging and ensuring equity while maintaining an open, civil, and safe environment for our students, faculty, staff, and guests. In so doing, NOVA fulfills its mission to offer world-class teaching and learning to the Commonwealth of Virginia.The security of our students, faculty, and staff is very important at NOVA. Please take a moment to review NOVAâ™s Annual Security Reports.General Description: As the academic leader of all of the non-nursing health professions, the Dean of Health Sciences reports directly to the Medical Education Campus Provost. The Dean of Health Sciences has a scholarly vision and exceptional leadership qualities in his/her ability to advance the Collegeâ™s distinctive mission and vision, strategic goals, and policies and procedures, as well as administrative decisions, to manage the 10 degree programs, related certificates, and new programs as they are adopted by the community to meet local workforce needs. These include categories of imaging, dental, therapies and wellness, and clinical and ancillary services.Duties and Tasks:Develop, build, and maintain strong relations and provide leadership for the faculty in the health science division.Participate as a member of the College's instructional leadership team, and represent the College in the community.Work closely with health industry partners to:determine program development needs.design innovative curricula that enhance employees; skills and knowledge and comply with professional accreditation requirements.recruit students and faculty.manage the operational logistics of major contracts.Serve as liaison with outside agencies, community organizations, and other constituencies within the college.Create and develop an effective, collegial environment that fosters innovation and excellence in health professions education, clinical rotations, and community service.Responsible for daily operations, budget preparation, fiscal administration, and overall management of the Health Sciences Division.Provide instruction, where practical, on other campuses or as appropriate and in accordance with program Advisory Committees and the Pathway Advisory Council.Provide leadership, support and supervision for the faculty and staff of the Division of Health Sciences.Attend regional, state-wide, and national meetings in order to maintain professional growth and represent the College.Perform other duties as assigned.

Required KSAs:Excellent thinker, planner, and organizerKnowledge of budget planning and management practices and proceduresKnowledge of statistical research and program evaluationKnowledge of agency accreditation processes including SACS and program specific accreditation agenciesAbility to work independently; exercise discretion and sound judgement in decision makingRespond to critical matters effectivelyRepresent the college in a professional mannerCommitted to a collaborative work environment and high quality service to constituentsExtensive knowledge of curriculum development, health science education, and related state/federal legislation and initiativesDemonstrate an innovative, collaborative and flexible management styleAbility to work in a team settingExcellent computer skills, including general office software and a good working knowledge of a Learning Management System, e.g., CanvasAbility to lead, direct, and manage division personnel, making appropriate decisionsAbility to promote cultural, economic, and ethnic diversityAbility to communicate effectively with a broad range of diverse people, ability, culture, ethnic background, to maintain good working relationships across the CollegeAbility to design and implement effective programs in health science educationPossess excellent written and oral communications skillsAbility to provide vision for projects while attending to daily operational detailsRequired Qualifications:Masterâ™s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in one of the Health Sciences programs.Three (3) years of teaching experience in Health Sciences program.Three (3) years of administrative experience in an educational, government, or business/industry setting.