Assistant Director of Nursing and Allied Health (COF)

Assistant Director of Nursing and Allied Health (COF)

Kern Community College District

Salary : $95,027.48 - $124,684.30 Annually

Job Type : Full Time

Job Number : FY23-2400803

Location : Bakersfield, CA

Department : Nursing

Basic Function

Under the general direction of the assigned supervisor, the Assistant Director of Nursing / Allied Health will oversee the operation and activities of assigned functions within the Nursing / Allied Health office;

assists in planning and implementing departmental procedures.

Representative Duties

1. Provides direction, management, and support for assigned operations within the Nursing / Allied Health office, including performance evaluations, veteran eligibility, and other functions.

2. Assists in developing, planning, writing, and implementing departmental procedures, goals, and objectives.

3. Enforce policies and regulations as required.

4. Provide advice and consultation related to various aspects of Nursing / Allied Health to other campus managers.

5. Supervise the maintenance, evaluation, and certification of student records and eligibility for benefits from other agencies and programs.

6. Supervise assigned employees within the Nursing / Allied Health office, participates in selecting personnel, schedules, assigns work, and ensures proper staffing levels and workloads.

7. Direct, evaluate, and train assigned personnel to ensure the consistency and accuracy of activities.

8. Assist with the review of office procedures for the Nursing / Allied Health systems and record operations. Recommends appropriate changes.

9. Provide monthly year-end and various reports as required.

10. Participate in budget preparation; prepares cost estimates for budget recommendations; submits justifications for budget items;

monitor and controls expenditures and budget accounts.

11. Performs computer operations to update student records and verify student information; enters and retrieves various information and reports as necessary.

12. Oversees the maintenance of student records and processing of attendance and enrollment figures.

13. Serve on college committees as required.

14. Supervise processes related to clinical coordination, clinical placement, and health / safety records.

15. Respond to and resolve inquiries and complaints from students, administrators, staff, and faculty.

16. Oversees and coordinates special events such as graduation, and national recognition of Nursing / Allied Health programs

17. Supervises data processing, scanning, imaging, and record retention procedures related to the Nursing / Allied Health office.

18. Will perform other duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree from an accredited college / university in a diverse academic field with major course work including, but not limited to Liberal Studies, Business, Social Work, Sciences, Student Affairs, and Student Services.
• Three years of increasingly responsible professional level experience in nursing or a related field.
• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, ethnic, and disability backgrounds of community college.

Desirable Qualifications :

• Master's Degree in Nursing, Liberal Studies, Business, Social Work, Sciences, Higher Education in Student Affairs, and / or Student Services.
• Leadership experience reasonably related to the assignment.

Knowledge and Abilities

Knowledge of :

• Nursing / Allied Health laws and regulations pertaining to California Community College requirements
• Course descriptions and articulation agreements.
• Mission, procedures, and operations of California Community Colleges.
• Principles and practices of supervision, training, and evaluation
• Graduation and transfer requirements for various four-year colleges and universities.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
• Policies and procedures about grading practices.
• Modern office procedures, methods, and computer equipment.
• Principles and functions of recordkeeping.
• Business writing and report preparation.
• Budgeting procedures and techniques.
• Principles of training and providing work direction to others.
• Basic mathematical principles.

Ability to :

• Evaluate student records for graduation and transfer requirements.
• Demonstrate leadership abilities
• Envision and effectively organize and supervise the day-to-day operation of assigned area.
• Develop, implement, and assess program goals and outcomes.
• Interpret the District's policies and procedures on grading practices.
• Perform responsible and technical duties involving the use of independent judgment.
• Respond to requests and inquiries from administrators, faculty, staff, and students.
• Assist with the preparation and administration of the department budget.
• Provide work direction and train assigned staff.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to plan and organize work.
• Prioritize and schedule work; train and provide work directions to others.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare reports and procedural documentation
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships a variety of college staff and community partners.
• Ability to represent the college in a professional manner.
• Ability to demonstrate sensitivity to, and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic background of community college students and personnel, including those with physical or learning disabilities.
• Interpret requirements for accrediting agencies for the Health Science programs.

SALARY RANGE

$ 95,027.48 - $ 124,684.30 Annually

Maximum Entry Level Salary : $99,838.26 annually

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS

First Review of Applications : Complete application packets will be accepted until the position is filled; but those received by September 19, 2024, are assured consideration.

The College reserves the right to extend time limits or reinitiate the recruitment / selection process at any point.

Completed application packet MUST include :

• Completed Online Application for Employment form
• Current resume
• Letter of interest (Cover Letter)
• Copy of legible transcripts
• List of five (5) professional references - Listed on application

It is the applicant's responsibility to redact (or remove) any personal information from all documents prior to uploading.

This includes Social Security Numbers, Date of Birth, and any photos of the applicant.

Foreign Degree : Applicants with foreign degrees from colleges or universities outside of the United States must have their coursework evaluated by a professional association that is a member of the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) or Academic Credentials Evaluation Institute, INC.

ACEI). A copy of the evaluation must be submitted with your on-line application.

Applicants who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the selection process should contact Human Resources to make the necessary arrangements.

EEO Plan 2021-2024 (Download PDF reader)

Note : The District is strongly committed to achieving staff diversity and the principles of equal employment opportunity.

The District encourages a diverse pool of applicants and does not discriminate on the basis of national origin, religion, age, gender, gender identity, gender expression, race or ethnicity, color, medical condition, genetic information, ancestry, sexual orientation, marital status, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, or because he / she is perceived to have one or more of the foregoing characteristics, or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law, in any of its policies, procedures or practices.

Discrimination Free Work Environment

The District does not provide sponsorship for authorization to work in the United States. Work authorization should be established at the time of application submission

All applicants must apply online at https : / / www.schooljobs.com / careers / kccd / jobs / 4646055 / assistant-director-of-nursing-and-allied-health-cof .

Emails will not be accepted.

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