Administrative Chair - Allied

Overview The Administrative Chair for Allied Health is responsible for administration of the Allied Health Department programs, and the supervision of faculty and staff in radiography, diagnostic medical sonography, medical assistant, surgical technology, health information technology, and the 501 health science courses. The Chair provides instructional leadership and fosters a commitment to inclusive excellence among faculty, staff, and students in the delivery of all Allied Health Department academic programs. The Chair is responsible for management of department enrollments, budgets, facilities, equipment, and business processes. The Chair collaborates with the other division administrators, faculty and staff to achieve College goals. The Chair oversees program evaluation and continuous quality improvement activities for all Allied Health Department programs to meet the needs of students and industry partners, and to meet regulatory and/or accrediting body requirements. Position will remain open until a qualified candidate is hired. Responsibilities Program leadership & administration. Direct the administration of Divisional programs and services within area of assignment. Oversee and direct the initial and ongoing delivery of the health information technology program. Represent the Heath Science Division within the college, community, and state. Maintain effective working relationships with employers, businesses, community agencies, schools, and internal college staff. Work cooperatively with Student Services, General Education, and other college departments. Plan and coordinate divisional recruitment activities. Assist in the coordination of the petitioning process into the allied health programs. Assure the continued allied health program accreditation by the appropriate accrediting bodies. Facilitate the accreditation of new Health Science programs. Schedule, supervise and evaluate all classes and clinical offerings. Develop and maintain working relationships with area hospitals, clinics, and other facilities for the purpose of clinical education affiliation as well as placement of graduates. Assist with planning and coordinating program advisory committee meetings for t