• Actively engage on college-wide committees and other related duties as assigned.

Divisional/Departmental Support

• Provide leadership in preparation for specialty accreditation for allied and rehabilitative health, dental, and nursing programs.

• Monitor national, regional and local trends in health fields - including adherence to accreditation standards - for the healthcare system and interpret the significance of such trends to the administration and faculty.

• Develop new programs and transfer opportunities as indicated; responsible for credit and non-credit health-related programs.

• Assist the dean in the selection of faculty in keeping with bargaining unit agreements; participate in the orientation of new faculty.

• Support the dean in the supervision of health science department chairs and additional healthcare initiative support personnel.

• Make recommendations to the dean regarding faculty professional development; assist in the development of promotional plans.

• Monitor statistics on enrollment trends and program outcomes.

• Analyze and interpret assessment data for healthcare initiatives.

• Work with Marketing & Communications to develop and promote marketing materials (e.g., brochures, web content, etc.) for health science programs.

• Review the following and make recommendations to the dean of health and rehabilitative sciences: teaching loads for compliance with the faculty bargaining unit agreement, promotion requests, requests for leaves of absence, and grievances.

• Represent CCRI institutional leadership in convening and engaging with workforce partners and key internal and external stakeholders to develop strategic partnerships, advance workforce initiatives, and support institutional priorities.

Management

• Support the Department Chairpersons in the administration of health science programs.

• Facilitate the Dean’s supervision of Department Chairs, including but not limited to evaluation, workload assignments, and requests for release time in compliance with faculty and adjunct collective bargaining agreements.

• Develop agreements with cooperating agencies for clinical and externship placements.

• Evaluate admission criteria for selection of students in the specific health programs; serve as a resource person in matters related to the Admissions Office, College staff and applicants.

• Assist in the review of faculty and department chairperson evaluations.

• Other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master’s degree in a related health field from an accredited institution

• Experience in data analysis, assessment, and budget preparation

• Experience in curriculum development, teaching, and regional and national accreditation requirements

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills

• Demonstrated commitment to the community college mission and its diverse student populations

• Ability to travel to all CCRI campus locations, high school, and industry partners in Rhode Island

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Earned doctorate

• Minimum three years’ experience in higher education administration

• Supervisory experience in a unionized environment

All requirements are subject to possible modification to reasonably accommodate individuals with disabilities.