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San Mateo County Community College District

Director of Allied Health

Position Number: 6301101
Location: San Mateo, CA
Position Type: Health - Healthcare Administration

Director of Allied Health

San Mateo County Community College District

Posting Number: 2F0033
Location: Skyline College
Department: $ATSDiv
Position Number: 2F0033
Percentage of Full Time: 100%
FLSA: Exempt (does not accrue overtime)
Months per Year: 12
If other, please specify:
Min Salary: $153,588 (annual)
Max Salary: $194,556 (annual)
Position Type: Administrative/Supervisory Positions

Who We Are:

The San Mateo County Community College District is committed to achieving educational equity for all students. As outlined in the Districts Strategic Plan, "success, equity, and social justice for our students are longstanding goals." The Districts "Students First" Strategic Plan is focused on "Student Success, Equity and Social Justice." We provide students with a rich and dynamic learning experience that embraces our commitment to provide quality education and promote life-long learning - emphasizing collaboration and engaging students in and out of the classroom, encouraging them to realize their goals, and to become global citizens and socially responsible leaders. When you join our San Mateo County Community College District team, you can expect to be part of an inclusive, innovative and equity-focused community that approaches higher education as a matter of social justice. We achieve this through broad collaboration among faculty and classified staff, administration, students and community partners.

The College and the District:

Skyline College is part of the San Mateo County Community College District and is designated as a Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), enrolling approximately 16,000 students each academic year. Skyline College has a diverse student population that is a reflection of the communities that it serves. Detailed information about the student population, including data related to student success, can be found on Skyline Colleges Office of Planning, Research, Innovation, & Effectiveness (PRIE) website.

Who We Want:

We value the ability to serve students from a broad range of academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, gender identity, sexual orientation, racial and ethnic backgrounds. We prioritize applicants who demonstrate an understanding of the benefits that diversity brings to a professional educational community. The successful candidate will be an equity-minded individual who is committed to collaborating with faculty, classified staff, administration, students and community partners in strengthening the culture of equity and antiracism throughout the District. The San Mateo County Community District seeks employees who value mentorship and working in a collegial, collaborative environment, guided by a commitment to helping students achieve their educational goals.

The Position:

The position serves as the academic manager responsible for leading, planning, developing, organizing, implementing, supporting, and evaluating the Allied Health programs (Emergency Medical Care, Respiratory Care Associates, and Baccalaureate, Sterile Processing, and Surgical Technology) and services within Skyline College. Under direction, the position is responsible for overseeing the day-to-day operations of Allied Health as well as directing the work of other staff and faculty while maintaining effective partnerships and working relationships. Public contact is extensive and includes students, faculty, staff, other educational institutions, community and business representatives, governmental agencies and the general public, for the purpose of exchanging technical and procedural program information and services, and adequately representing the college and Allied Health programs. A high degree of independent judgment and creativity are required to resolve a variety of minor and major problems that arise. Consequences of errors in judgement can be costly in employee and staff time, public relations, accreditation, and money; however, management controls limit the risk of more serious consequences. As a member of the college leadership team, the Director is held to the Leadership Standards of Excellence.

The San Mateo Community College District provides affordable housing opportunities for those relocating to the Bay Area.

Duties and Responsibilities:

The duties below are representative of the duties of the classification and are not intended to cover all of the duties performed by the incumbent(s) of any particular position. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the scope of work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to this classification.

The position requires the ability to elicit and bring focus to recommendations from state agencies, hospital consortia, and clinic personnel, students, faculty, staff, and administrators. It also calls for organizational skills that enable the performance of duties in a timely manner and with attention to detail.

The following are specific duties and responsibilities:

In concert with faculty and staff, develops program goals and outcomes, curriculum course objectives, and learning activities for the Allied Health programs
Assures compliance with the rules and regulations of the Committee on Accreditation for Respiratory Care (CoARC), Accrediation Review Council on Education in Surgical Technology and Surgical Assisting (ARC/STSA), Commission on Accreditation of Allied Health Education Programs (CAAHEP), and National Emergency Medical Services Education Standards (NAEMSE) in addition to supporting, documenting, and maintaining successful accreditation for all Allied Health Programs
Coordinates and orients Allied Health faculty and staff
Serves as a liaison between the college and community agencies in the planning and coordination of clinical facilities
Oversees the marketing, recruitment, admission, and progress of Allied Health Program cohorts
Participates in all Allied Health Program Advisory Committee (PAC) meetings and receives input from representatives of community agencies
Supports faculty in classroom instruction and student activities for all Allied Health Programs
Utilizes college resources in writing grants and reports, and for planning and
administering program budgets
Participates actively with other managers in planning processes and in addressing college concerns
Coordinates the ongoing process of program evaluation
Encourage program innovation and renewal in response to changing community, demographic, technological, student, and industry/workforce needs
Facilitates effective communication and collaboration among Allied Health faculty and staff across the division
Provides leadership and administrative support to Allied Health programs such as budgeting, purchasing, hiring, and evaluating employees
Serves as key emergency prevention, preparedness, and response personnel as assigned
Commits to and acts in accordance with the Leadership Standards of Excellence
Performs other duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications:

Possession of a Masters degree or above from an accredited college or university in Allied Health fields, Education, or Administration OR the equivalent
A minimum of two years experience in Career Technical Education (CTE)
Demonstrated cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff

Physical Requirements:

This classification requires attention to details; oral and written communication; data interpretation, comparison and analysis; visual acuity and comparison; tact, patience, confidentiality and sensitivity; public speaking to small and large groups; manual dexterity; good listening and memory; coordination of the work of others; persuasive communication; negotiation; work under deadline pressure; adaptability and flexibility to perform the essential functions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Demonstrated ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, with administrators, faculty, staff, students, and the community at large
Demonstrated ability to collaborate with diverse teams to effectively reach project goals and outcomes
Experience with the organization and implementation of various complex personnel and office procedures, policies, and documentation
Knowledge of and experience with Career Technical education policies, partnerships, accreditation, and procedures
Active involvement in professional association(s) related to Allied Health fields
Understanding of and commitment to the role and purpose of the community college
Experience in integration of pedagogies that emphasize cooperation and collaboration, and engage students actively in learning, encouraging them to become independent, creative learners with higher-order thinking skills
Familiarity with the use of instructional technology and media to enhance teaching and student learning
Experience in directing the work of others and in providing positive problem-solving and conflict management skills
Experience in designing, supporting, and assessing employee development
Demonstrated skills in leadership, development, and coordination of program services
Skill in the use of a variety of software to create spreadsheets, reports, correspondence, and other written materials
Skill in communicating respectfully, sensitively, and effectively with people who are diverse in their academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds

Preferred Qualifications:
Benefits:

Benefits include paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. The District pays all or a portion of monthly medical plan premiums (depending on the coverage) and pays all of the monthly dental and vision plan premiums for employees and eligible dependents. Additional paid benefits include life insurance, salary continuance insurance, and an Employee Assistance Program. Academic employees participate in the State Teachers Retirement System, a defined-benefit retirement plan through the State of California (no contributions to Social Security). Optional tax-deferred 403(b) and 457 retirement plans are also available.

Open Date: 04/18/2025
First Review Date: 06/30/2025
Close Date:
Open Until Filled: Yes

Special Instructions Summary:

Required Application Materials All applicants are required to submit:

1. A completed online District application form (go to https://jobs.smccd.edu to complete the application and to apply for this position).

2. A resume that details all relevant education, training, and other work experience.

3. A cover letter of no more than 3 pages that addresses the applicants cultural competence, sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, ethnic, neurodivergent, and LGBTQIA+ backgrounds of community college students, faculty and staff as well as the applicants qualifications as they relate to the requirements, knowledge, skills, and abilities listed in this announcement.

Candidates for interview will be selected from among those who most closely meet the requirements and knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview. As part of the interview process, candidates may be asked to demonstrate job-related knowledge and skills.

For questions related to this posting, please contact:
SMCCCD Office of Human Resources
3401 CSM Drive
San Mateo, CA 94402
Tel.: (650) 574-6555
Fax: (650) 574-6574
Email: smccdjobs@smccd.edu
Web Page: https://smccd.edu/humanresources/

Conditions of Employment:

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

1. Submit official transcripts (applies to all faculty or educational administrative positions)
Foreign Education completed outside of the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in conventional/accredited U.S. education programs in order for it to be considered for the satisfaction of minimum qualifications. Foreign transcripts must be translated and evaluated by a U.S.-based credentials evaluation service. The District currently accepts evaluations from agencies approved by the California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

2. Submit verifications of prior employment

3. Satisfactory references

4. Successfully being cleared for employment through the background checking process
In addition to background checks, the District may review publicly available information about a candidate on the Internet. If a candidate is aware of incorrect or inaccurate information that is available on the Internet, the candidate is welcome to address such an issue with the Office of Human Resources.

5. Present original documents for proof of eligibility to work in the United States

6. Approval of your employment by the SMCCCD Board of Trustees

7. Provide a certificate of Tuberculosis exam for initial employment.

8. Have fingerprints taken by a Live Scan computer (Clearance must be received prior to first day of employment). Please note that the California Education Code requires, in part, that community college districts shall not employ or retain in employment persons in public school service who have been convicted of certain felonies, a misdemeanor drug charge (including alcohol offenses) or misdemeanor moral turpitude (sexual offense) crime. However, consideration may be given to those whose drug convictions occurred more than five years ago. A conviction for other crimes may not necessarily disqualify you from the job for which you may be applying.

EEO Statement:

The San Mateo County Community College District is an Equal Opportunity Employer that seeks to employ individuals who represent the rich diversity of cultures, language groups, and abilities of its surrounding communities.

Accommodations:

Applicants who have disabilities may request that special accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process. Accommodation requests and a copy of the Americans with Disabilities Act applicant procedures can be made by completing our: Applicant Reasonable Accommodation Request Form

Annual Security Report:

San Mateo County Community College Districts (SMCCCD) 2024 Annual Security Report (ASR), required by the Clery Act, includes statistics for the previous three years (2021-2023) concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in certain off-campus buildings owned or controlled by SMCCCD; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from SMCCCD. The 2024 Annual Security Report also outlines various campus safety and security policies concerning crime reporting, prevention and response to sexual and gender violence, alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, emergency response and evacuation procedures, and other matters. The Annual Security Report also includes important tips to help every community member remain safe and avoid becoming a victim of crime. The 2024 Annual Security Report is now available on the Public Safety website. You can also obtain a copy of this report by contacting the Department of Public Safety at the District Office or any of the three Campuses (650) 738-7000. The report includes information about criminal activity on our campuses, emergency procedures, and resources.

To apply, visit: https://jobs.smccd.edu/