Director, Health Sciences Technician Programs - Northwest Florida State College

The Director of Health Sciences Technician Programs position is directly accountable to the Dean of Health Sciences and Business for the following duties and responsibilities.

The individual filling this position is expected to play a positive leadership role in helping the College effectively manage change. This position may begin work at the Niceville Campus for initial phases of program development but will be expected to travel to the Fort Walton Beach Campus regularly where programs will be established and where program leadership will be located for program implementation and general operations.

• Lead the development, implementation, and direction of Health Sciences certificate programs, such as Phlebotomy, Certified Nursing Assistant, Pharmacy Technician, or other short-term certificate programs.
• Develop, organize, administer, review, and assure program effectiveness.
• Lead program approval processes with external entities as appropriate to program requirements.
• Determine program goals, objectives, and educational outcomes for purposes of program operation and evaluation.
• Ensure compliance with state standards for approved programs where applicable.
• Lead ongoing program curriculum development and evaluation.
• Prepare and manage the program budget, coordinating purchasing and managing inventory of supplies and equipment needed for instruction.
• Prepare and ensure timely submission of internal and external documentation and administrative reports.
• In collaboration with the Dean of Health Sciences and Business, seek out and establish agreements with area health care facilities to provide appropriate clinical learning sites.
• Train faculty to ensure that all students are compliant with clinical health and safety requirements (immunizations, CPR, etc.), regularly assessing program needs, compliance, and faculty performance to ensure training is updated and effective.
• Recommend and take appropriate action regarding faculty/staff appointments, assignments, supervision, evaluation, and professional development activities.
• Coordinate instructional activities (theory and clinical) within the programs and between other programs and departments of the college.
• Supervise and assist with the admissions process and in recruiting, advising, and assisting students applying to and enrolled in the Health Sciences certificate programs.
• Serve as liaison with local health sciences professionals and the community on all matters pertaining to the programs.
• Participate in Advisory Committee meetings, prepare program reports for committee members, and work with members to maintain currency and relevance in the Health Sciences certificate programs.
• As assigned by the Dean, teach up to 6 credits per fall, spring, and summer semester in area of expertise. Teaching requirements may vary as determined by the Dean based on administrative duty assignments.
• Provide excellence in classroom, laboratory, and/or clinical instruction.
• Evaluate students' progress in attaining course and program goals and objectives.
• Serve on college work groups as assigned and support other college initiatives.
• Supervise and assist with the admissions process and in recruiting, advising, and assisting students applying to and enrolled in any of the certificate programs.
• Make recommendations and take appropriate action regarding faculty/staff appointments, assignments, supervision, evaluation, and professional development activities.
• Coordinate instructional activities within the programs and between other programs and departments of the college.
• Complete mandatory compliance training.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• College paid health insurance for employee, dependent coverage at employee's expense
• College paid basic life insurance for employee, additional coverage for employee and/or dependents at employee's expense
• College paid retirement with 3% employee contribution to the Florida Retirement System (FRS)
• Optional dental and vision insurance at employee's expense
• Sick and Annual (Vacation) Leave accrual
• Time off for designated holidays, winter break, and spring break
• 36-hour work week
• Flexible summer hours available
• Free tickets to designated Mattie Kelly Arts Center and Raider Athletic events

• Bachelor's degree in a health sciences profession.
• Current Florida license or national certification to practice as a health science professional in Florida or eligibility to obtain a Florida professional license.
• Three years of professional health sciences experience.
• Teaching experience in a postsecondary institution.
• Demonstrated proficiency in technology as well as written and oral communication.

Classification: Administrative I

Location: Fort Walton Beach

FLSA Status: Exempt

Application Deadline: Review of Applications will begin immediately. Position will remain open until filled.