Job Description

Supplemental Information

Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC) seeks to fill the position of Dean of Nursing and Allied Health. The Dean of Nursing and Allied Health is located in the Academic Affairs Division. This is a full-time position.

REPORTS TO:
Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic and Workforce Development

COMPENSATION:
Anticipated starting salary will be commensurate with education and work experience. For more information about Baton Rouge Community College (BRCC), visit http://www.mybrcc.edu/.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:
Applications for this position should include a cover letter, resume/CV, transcripts, and names of contact information for three (3) work-related references. These documents must be attached to your application to be considered.

***Incomplete applications will not be considered***

CONTACT INFORMATION:
Lisa Parker, Deputy Chief Human Resources Officer
Office of Human Resources
Baton Rouge Community College
201 Community College Drive
Baton Rouge, LA 70806

A criminal background check will be required of all selected applicants. An offer of employment is contingent upon passing a pre-employment background check.

This organization participates in the E-Verify program. For more information on E-Verify, please contact DHS at (888) 464-4218.

BRCC is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We promote diversity of thought, culture, and background, which connects the entire BRCC family. We don\'t just accept difference - we celebrate it, we support it, and we thrive on it for the benefit of our employees, our students, and our institution.

Voluntary Self-Identification of Disability
As an executive branch state agency, the Baton Rouge Community College is required by La. R.S. 46:2597 to establish annual strategies and goals related to employment of individuals with disabilities. In order to effectively measure and report our progress to this end, La. R.S. 46:2597 requires us to ask employees if they have a disability or have ever had a disability. Because a person may become disabled at any time, we ask all of our employees to update their information at least every five (5) years.

Identifying yourself as an individual with a disability is voluntary, and we hope that you will choose to do so (if applicable). Your answer will be maintained confidentially. Completing the form will not negatively impact you in any way. For more information about this form or the Americans with Disabilities Act, visit the Office of the State Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) Coordinator\'s website at .

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Required Education:

• Master\'s degree in nursing and Allied Health or related field

Required Experience:

• 3 years of progressive administrative experience at the collegiate level in a leadership role.

Required Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities:

• Leadership and team-building skills
• Strong listening, interpersonal, and communication (oral and written) skills
• Program & curriculum development
• Presentation/facilitation skills
• Proven record of excellence in teaching
• Commitment to student-centered learning
• Supervision of multidisciplinary personnel
• Budget development skills
• Microsoft Office skills

Preferred Qualifications:

Preferred Education:

• PhD in Nursing or Allied Health related field

Preferred Experience:

• 5 years of progressive administrative experience at the collegiate level in a leadership role.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities

• Louisiana state service (i.e. employment in a state agency in Louisiana)
• Community College experience

Job Concepts

The Nursing and Allied Health Division Dean at Baton Rouge Community College is responsible for providing divisional leadership that supports the mission, vision and strategic goals of the College, Academic Affairs, and Workforce Development. The position is responsible for overseeing the development, implementation, evaluation and management of the Division\'s instructional programs, services, budget and employees of the instructional disciplines/programs of the Division. He or She is a member of the institutional administrative team and is responsible for the day-to-day operation of his/her division. The division dean serves as the direct supervisor to the department chairs, workforce development specialist(s), and support staff within the division. The dean works directly for the Assistant Vice-Chancellor for Academic and Workforce Development in the administration of the function and duties listed below.

40%

• Provides strategic, collaborative, innovative leadership and oversight of departmental plans relating to academic and workforce programs, curriculum, scheduling and learning environments to assure institutional effectiveness and efficiencies, respond to student needs, and meet accreditation and regulatory requirements.
• Establishes strong relationships with local industry representatives to determine workforce and or talent needs and assesses the business organizations and provides comprehensive evaluation of employment and training needs.
• Develops and maintains relationships with training providers in order to develop necessary and responsive workforce solutions.
• Provides opportunities for business and industry to assist with the development of training programs to include: apprenticeships, internships, job shadowing and work-based learning.
• Builds and maintain productive relationships with public-sector, private-sector and non-profit employers to create career pathways for future talent.
• Build and maintain strong partnerships with economic development entities, chamber organizations and other workforce development agencies to ensure alignment and execution of collaborative workforce strategies to include: Talent Pipeline Management.
• Ensures that Division plans align with and support the College\'s mission, vision, strategic initiatives and the Academic and Workforce goals.
• Provides leadership, supervision and guidance to faculty and staff within the school
• Provides leadership and oversight of programs and curriculum, instructional delivery across all modalities, and assessment activities.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with internal and external stakeholders.
• Develops, manages, and plans the Division\'s operating budget.
• Establishes and maintains collaborative working relationships with business and industry partners, agencies, community organizations and/or education institutions.

30%

• Supports full-time faculty through the onboarding and promotion processes; provides ongoing support for all faculty throughout their careers.
• Fosters the development of Programs within the division to support and student success.
• Enhances non-credit to credit educational pathways for students.
• Supports enrollment management and marketing strategies to enhance program health, recognition and growth.
• Models and maintains high performance professional standards and expectations.
• Ensures a Division environment in which all individuals are treated equitably and with respect

25%

• Actively participates on and/or leads various College committees, meetings, and workgroups.
• Responds to faculty, staff and student concerns in a timely manner, maintaining integrity and appropriate confidentiality throughout the process.
• Actively participates in professional development relevant to higher education and their disciplinary field.

5%

• Other duties as assigned.

Benefits for unclassified employees are determined by the individual hiring authority.

State of Louisiana