Dean of Science and Health Sciences

Reports To: Provost/Vice President of Academic Affairs

Job Summary

Positive, professional and proactive. If these words describe your approach to leadership and education, you may the perfect leader for the School of Science and Health Sciences at Hawkeye Community College. We are looking for our next dean, someone who wants to help make science come to life for students along with a goal to add health care professionals to the Cedar Valley community. Interested in joining a dedicated team of passionate educators making an impact and empowering others?

The School of Science and Health Sciences (SHS) is home to Hawkeye Community College's Liberal Arts science courses as well as more than ten health programs including but not limited to; Dental Hygiene, Nursing and EMS among others. This is an opportunity to lead faculty in one of Iowa's premier educational environments for health programs and science transfer classes. From the state–of–the–art simulation lab, complete with an apartment and ambulance bay to newly appointed science labs for chemistry, biology and microbiology, the offerings for the next generation of learners are endless. Coupled with enthusiastic, knowledgeable faculty and the college's community partners, you'll be a part of making the Cedar Valley one of the leading destinations for healthcare and science education. Our Dean position is not about the theoretical or philosophical approaches but is one where you will help focus on the hands–on nature of our Science and Health Science programs.

Hawkeye Community College is a comprehensive community college focused on meeting the needs of the community by providing quality, affordable learning experiences for a diverse student body through our Adult Learning Center, Business and Community Education Department as well as through more than 50 career and technical programs and liberal arts transfer programs. Hawkeye Community College's mission is about empowering students, strengthening businesses and enriching communities with a vision to improve the quality of life in the communities we serve.

Hawkeye Is located in the Cedar Valley, just south of Waterloo, Iowa. The growing cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls, Iowa offer diverse cultural experiences and all the amenities of a big city with a small–town feel. There is always something to do, whether you want to attend a sporting event, go shopping, or go to a local restaurant. For additional information about Hawkeye Community College and the area surrounding campus, visit our website: Hawkeye Community College

Essential Job Functions

Important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Establishes long and short–range strategic plans for designated areas in collaboration with college leadership.
• Leads and directs faculty assignments and schedule management.
• Utilizes data from enrollment and retention reports to determine the number of sections of classes to offer, finding/assigning instructors based on their credentials; determining rooms based on equipment needs, and determining the time of course offering to best suit student needs.
• Facilitates recruitment, registration, enrollment, and retention of students.
• Prepares and/or reviews reports that provide guidance for student programming.
• Oversees the curriculum development and assessment process.
• Manages partnerships with schools and institutions to provide streamlined education resulting in efficient pathways for Hawkeye's students.
• Partners with facility management to provide updated and safe learning environments.
• Executes personnel decisions and actions within EEOC guidelines and collective bargaining contracts when applicable. Responsible for supervising, hiring, job coaching, completion of annual staff performance evaluations, oversees assignment of professional development opportunities for faculty and staff, and performs administrative tasks such as processing and approving leave requests and work load. Partners with HR regarding disciplinary matters.
• Continuously analyzes and evaluates performance of faculty and makes recommendations for improvement. Manages probationary process of new faculty including required semester reviews. Leads faculty development initiatives.
• Prepares reports as needed for college, state, federal, or other entity reporting requirements.

• Conducts advisory meetings to provide guidance on the directions of the programs.
• Collaborates with other designated HCC personnel regarding course and program offerings for concurrent enrollment with school districts within the service area.
• Collaborates with high school and higher education institutions to assure seamless transfers.
• Resolve faculty and student issues to include by meeting with faculty and students to discuss concerns.
• Provides guidance regarding resolutions.
• Master's degree in a physical or natural science or healthcare discipline, education, administration, or closely related field.
• Minimum of five (5) years' administration experience in post–secondary education setting with at least two (2) years full–time teaching experience in a post–secondary health or science program.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of accreditation in higher education.
• Demonstrated knowledge of effective teaching instruction.
• Demonstrated experience in program development, planning, curriculum and budget management.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Google applications, and video conferencing technology.
• Demonstrated ability to work with a culturally diverse student population, faculty, staff, and the general public while contributing to an inclusive learning and working environment.
• Community college experience
• Working knowledge of community college philosophy, program accessibility, and alternative and advanced technological educational delivery systems.
• Supervisory experience with full–time faculty and adjuncts

• Collaborates with other community colleges to deliberate programs of study.
• Collaborates with faculty to assess HCC equipment as well as assess future equipment needs within the departments and discipline areas.
• Keep apprised of higher education regulations and requirements, and developments via statewide community college meetings, conferences, and seminars, and other professional development avenues.
• Partners with facility management to provide updated and safe learning environments.
• Manages the designated area(s) budget to include grants, professional development, and over all purchasing needs.
• Manages materials and supplies; works with faculty and administrative assistants to assess needs, sourcing, and price determination. Facilitates the requisition and purchase order process.
• Oversees assigned program area for accreditation and works with local school districts and the Iowa Department of Education regarding requirements for accreditation.
• Attends HCC meetings to discuss and resolve college issues, and/or concerns.
• Develops professional development opportunities for high school instructors. Works with faculty to provide courses that will provide college credit and re–licensure credits for high school instructors.
• Participates on hiring committees for the selection of faculty, professional, and support service staff.
• Participates in campus committees as assigned.
• Conducts advisory meetings to provide guidance on the directions of the programs.
• Enhances the School and College profile, resource streams, and engagement with alumni and the community.
• Actively participates and supports public and community health initiatives.
• Accreditation responsibilities to include obtaining knowledge of accreditation requirements for all programs that have governing bodies or required accreditation under the Dean's direction.
• Provides support to program chairs when completing required accreditation process reports.
• Provides support to the college's accreditation liaison when required for the Iowa Department of Education, NACEP and the Higher Learning Commission.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Unless otherwise approved under Hawkeye's remote work policy, regular on campus and/or onsite attendance is considered an essential function of the position.

Minimum Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Demonstrated ability to work independently.
• Demonstrated effective strong interpersonal communication skills to positivity interact with students, faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to execute organization and department policies and procedures.
• Demonstrated proficient knowledge in curriculum development and student assessment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of classroom management, inventory procedures and enterprise management.

Preferred Qualifications

Working Conditions

Anticipated schedule is Monday through Friday 8:00 am – 4:30 pm with flexibility to work occasional evening and weekend hours.

Work is performed either in or a combination of an office setting and/or classroom setting using technology. Requires good hand–eye coordination including visual acuity to use a keyboard and read technical information; arm, hand and finger dexterity, including ability to grasp. Sit, stand, bend, lift and move frequently during working hours . click apply for full job details