To advance the college's mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.
GENERAL JOB SUMMARY:
The Dean of Health, supported by two associate deans and an operations manager, provides strategic leadership, vision and administrative oversight for health-related credit programs at Kirkwood Community College. This role ensures program quality, student success, faculty development, accreditation compliance, and community partnerships aligned with the college's mission and workforce needs. The dean collaborates with faculty, staff, industry partners, and other stakeholders to develop and sustain high-quality programs that prepare students for healthcare careers.
UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES:
Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions.
Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment.
Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success.
Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence.
DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES:
Provide leadership and strategic direction for health related programs, to include Dental Assisting, Dental Hygiene, Medical Assisting, Occupational Therapy Assistant, Physical Therapy Assistant, Electroneurodiagnostic Technology, Paramedic, Radiology Technologist, Respiratory Therapist, Surgical Technology, Medical Laboratory Technology, and Nursing.
Stay informed of current healthcare trends and emergent practices.
Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate faculty and staff within health programs.
Provide professional development opportunities and mentorship for faculty.
Coordinate the preparation and submission of all reports and studies that are required from the department, ensuring compliance with accreditation, state and federal requirements.
Assist in providing for proper facilities, equipment and materials to meet the needs of the instructional programs.
Direct the preparation of the annual budget for the department and supervise its implementation.
Oversee clinical site agreements, equipment and simulation center operations.
Collaborate with internal and external stakeholders to enhance program offerings and student success.
Collaborate with other academic departments to support divisional goals.
Collaborate with student support services to address barriers to student success.
Promote equity and inclusiveness in program offerings and student engagement.
Perform other related work duties as assigned.
PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:
Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
Must be a self-motivated, energetic, and creative individual with proven leadership, planning and administrative skills.
Possess excellent conceptual and planning skills and be able to relate well with other professional educators within the college and at other institutions.
Possess a working knowledge of educational trends in the field that enable leading the department to meet the merging educational needs.
Possess strong human relations skills. Get along with diverse personalities.
Express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
Establish and maintain good team working relationships with students, colleagues, staff, administrators, and general public.
Foster a culture of support and inclusivity aligned with Kirkwood Community College's mission and values.
Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.
The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.
Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Master's degree in a field related to one or more of the discipline areas of responsibility or in administration
Current licensure in one of the health programs
Three years of leadership experience
Teaching experience
PREFERREDQUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:
Community college experience
College teaching experience
Accreditation experience
Previous experience in curriculum development
EEO/AA STATEMENT: It is the policy of Kirkwood Community College not to discriminate in its programs, activities, or employment on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, creed, religion, and actual or potential family, parental or marital status. If you have questions or complaints related to compliance with this policy, please contact the Vice President, Human Resources and Institutional Effectiveness, 6301 Kirkwood Blvd. SW, Cedar Rapids, IA 52404,319-398-5572, equity@kirkwood.edu, or the Director of the Office for Civil Rights U.S. Department of Education, John C. Kluczynski Federal Building, 230 S. Dearborn Street, 37th Floor, Chicago, IL 60604-7204, Telephone:(312) 730-1560 Facsimile: (312) 730-1576, TDD 800-877-8339 Email: OCR.Chicago@ed.gov.
WHY KIRKWOOD: Kirkwood Community College prides itself on fostering a diverse workforce and values unique perspectives throughout its campus community. The college is a convenient, innovative, visionary educational leader striving to remain affordable and accessible. With more than 140 majors and programs, Kirkwood boasts 16,000 annual college-credit students while maintaining one of the lowest tuitions in the state. All degree-seeking students are eligible for federal financial aid and the college offers more than $3 million in scholarships each year to students from all walks of life.
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled.
At Kirkwood Community College, we are focused on success. Whether you are a prospective student or parent, an employer or simply someone who cares about the growth and vitality of eastern Iowa—you have an energetic, committed partner with us at Kirkwood. Since the mid-1960s our graduates have worked, raised families and prospered in this area. More than 70,000 of these grads have applied their academic degrees to work in a host of fields. Tens of thousands more have enjoyed life-enriching experiences through our Continuing Education programs. As our college has grown, so have the tools and facilities to meet the changing needs of our Creative Corridor. A key part of that growth in service is our network of regional centers. Kirkwood employees have long set the standard for innovative talent, visionary spirit and overall excellence in their work. Being part of Kirkwood means being part of a deep commitment to the success of every student, every day.