Senior Director, Health Sciences & Workforce Development
Job Description
Job Profile Summary
Under general direction, this position provides leadership, oversight of fast-paced continuing education program and specialized training initiatives for healthcare professionals. This role involves strategic planning, program development, execution and assessment to ensure the delivery of high-quality, innovative educational activities that meet the needs of healthcare professionals and organizations. The incumbent in this position will provide tactical and operational leadership for Continuing Education healthcare Programs.
Minimum Education:
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing. Master's Degree in Nursing preferred.
- An equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
Minimum Experience/Training:
Ten years of teaching experience in nursing with demonstrated knowledge, skills, and abilities in program planning and development, and budgeting in an academic environment, or similarly related field. Five years general business management experience, in post-secondary or higher education. Experience with health science non-credit programs preferred.
Minimum Certification/Licenses:
- Must have current and active Registered Nurse License from the State of Florida with no history of suspension or having any action taken against that license.
Essential Functions:
- Daily - 30%: Leads in the development of new programs to meet the changing needs of the healthcare community and works with hospital and healthcare partners to ensure Nurse Specialty training initiatives meet community healthcare needs.
- Monthly - 15%%: Monitor trends in nursing education, and research. Responsible for benchmarking and reporting tracking core performance outcomes
- Quarterly - 10%: Engages in faculty recruitment, orientation, development, mentoring, and evaluation. Organizing activities of specialization coordinators; working with other service units on faculty development matters.
- Monthly - 15%: Provides leadership and coordinates projects, processes, and procedures for continuous program improvement initiatives.
- Quarterly - 5%: Coordinates with members of the Advisory Committee and external healthcare agencies and represents the college, in organizations / meetings.
- Monthly - 5%: Promotes continued integration of patient care simulation into the curriculum; oversees staff in the development, implementation, and evaluations of patient care simulation activities that can be incorporated into Continued Adult Education and Nurse Specialty Training Courses
- Monthly - 5%: Assists in the management of budgetary and financial assets related to the department
- Quarterly - 5%: Develops and implements recruitment plans, marketing strategies and partnerships that focus on increasing enrollment in Continuing Education courses by developing, editing and distributing promotional materials (i.e. brochure, flyers etc.)
- Daily - 5%: Maintains quality and integrity of the program curriculum.
- Other - 5%: Performs other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge and ability to coordinate and direct the Continuing Education/Workforce Development training programs in accordance with College policies, procedures and contractual agreements. This includes all matters relating to personnel, students, scheduling, curriculum implementation, instruction, and all financial considerations relating to the training programs; effective communication skills; understands all aspects of departmental budget management.
- Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College’s mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff.
- In-depth knowledge and expertise in all aspects of own and related areas of the College, and pertinent interdependencies.
- General understanding of the external environment and how it affects academia in general and Broward in particular, including political, legal, environmental, educational, financial and social influences
- Strong knowledge of College structure, policies and practices, and the impact on own area
- Proven expertise in planning and executing operational plans, managing projects and/or programs, budgeting and cost control
- Strong managerial and team building skills, and demonstrated ability to motivate and empower direct and indirect reports to achieve area priorities
- Ability to diagnose, plan and manage resource requirements for own area, including staffing, budgets, equipment, etc.
- Ability to partner with others across the College and externally to exchange information, collaborate on projects, share resources, etc.
- Ability to influence others of the benefits/importance of an idea or plan of action and to gain their support or commitment
- Strong negotiation skills and ability to reach mutual points of agreement and benefit among peers and colleagues
Competencies:
Leadership & Results Orientation
Inspires and generates enthusiasm and commitment for the vision, mission and core values of the College. Promotes employee growth and development through professional, technical, and academic programs and services. Makes effective decisions and produces results through strategic planning and development, implementation and evaluation of programs and policies. Sets goals and priorities that maximize the use of resources available to consistently deliver results; compares work performance and outcomes against standards to achieve quality results; holds self and others accountable for achieving results and achieving a standard of excellence
Teamwork & Collaboration
Promotes quality teams through the effective use of the organization's performance management system (e.g. establishes performance standards, appraises staff accomplishments using developed standards, and takes action to reward and counsel as appropriate). Embraces and employs the diversity of individuals, cultures, values, ideas and communication styles in the achievement of common goals
Models inclusive excellence through specific actions that support the College's mission in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of talented and diverse faculty and staff
Continuous Improvement & Quality Service Orientation
Anticipates, identifies, diagnoses and consults on potential or actual problem areas relating to program implementation and divisional goal achievement. Fosters and environment of respect, dignity, and compassion that affirms and empowers all of its members (students, faculty, staff, outside organizations, others you provide service to) while striving for the highest ethical standards and social responsibility
Innovation and Creativity
Successfully implements creative ideas to move the organization, processes, and systems forward. Introduces new concepts, models, practices and services that serve to improve the Colleges value in the community
Resource Management & Technology
Develops and implements the most emergent technologies for the unit utilizing methods and strategies that create environments that are flexible and responsive to the needs of local and national trends and the College's mission. Plans, organizes and manages resources to bring about the successful completion of specific project goals and objectives. Ensures the effective use of college resources, implements fiscally sound practices and environmentally sustainable initiatives
Job Title
Senior Director, Health Sciences & Workforce Development
Position Number
P0000164
Job Status
Full time Regular
Department
Continuing Education Administration
Location
Central Campus
Pay Grade
212
Salary
$77,838 - $89,513 Salary commensurate with education and experience.
Work Shift
First Shift
Work Schedule
Monday - Friday
Hours Per Week
37.5
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled
Comments
To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. The first review date will begin October 31, 2024.
Designated Essential Personnel
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
Position Classification
Administrators
Special Instructions to Applicant:
For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.
**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**
Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.
Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification. For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.