Dean of Medical & Behavioral Health (Formerly Dean of Nursing)

Department/Division Purpose (brief description of main function):
The purpose of the Medical and Behavioral Health Division is to provide the educational needs of and academic support services for PCC students and our diverse community, and to ensure student success by offering quality, comprehensive educational opportunities. The Medical and Behavioral Health Division supports both the transfer and program functions of the College.

Job Summary Statement (brief summary of overall responsibility of position):
All job descriptions incorporate and utilize the principles and tools of continuous improvement.  This is the foundation of our accreditation through the Higher Learning Commission (HLC) Open Pathways model, which is focused on quality assurance and institutional improvement. The Open Pathway is unique in that its improvement component, the Quality Initiative, affords institutions the opportunity to pursue improvement projects that meet their current needs and aspirations.  Pueblo Community College embraces continuous improvement and has adopted it as its culture and as a necessary part of every job description.   In addition, all job descriptions require the utilization of available technology in the completion of the duties.
 
Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion:  Pueblo Community College (PCC) believes that diversity, equity, and inclusion drive our success, and we encourage candidates from all identities, backgrounds, and abilities to apply. PCC is an equal opportunity employer committed to building inclusive, innovative work environments with employees who reflect our communities and enthusiastically serve them.   We are seeking a leader committed to these same ideals.

This full-time administrative leadership position specifically exists to provide leadership, supervision and direction of all programs and staff assigned to the Medical and Behavioral Health Division, while building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment.   This division includes all Nursing programs, Surgical Technology, Psychiatric Technician, Certified Nurse Aide, Simulation, and Medical Assistant.  Under the guidance of the College President, this position is responsible for the planning and administration of the division’s budget and resource allocation, including personnel, external funding and equipment and facilities.   This position has been identified by Pueblo Community College as a Campus Security Authority in accordance with the Department of Education guidelines.  As a Campus Security Authority, the incumbent in this position is required to report crimes that they become aware of to the Department of Public Safety at Pueblo Community College and must attend annual training related to these responsibilities.      

Essential Functions:   

• Support the achievement of academic operations within the Division across all campuses and sites by:
  • Directing the development of programs and curricula
  • Assuring the consistent delivery of instruction with innovative methods, including accelerated courses, online and hybrid courses, flex courses, and open educational resources
  • Assessing both new and current program opportunities related to program viability which include; feasibility, sustainability and growth
  • Working collaboratively with administrators specific to student success, campus operations, and other academic divisions. Adopting, implementing, and supporting Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) strategies throughout the Division, including Equity-Minded Teaching and Culturally-Relevant Pedagogy
  • Assisting the department chairs and coordinators in supervising faculty and staff involved in instruction
  • Working collaboratively with administrators specific to student success, campus operations, other academic divisions, and branch campuses and sites
  • Maintaining current curriculum maps, transfer guides, articulations, and program web page content to ensure clear, efficient, and illustrated paths to graduation            
  • Serving as the primary contact for faculty and student with concerns regarding academic issues
  • Assisting the department chairs and coordinators in supervising faculty and staff involved in instruction
  • Ensuring continuous quality improvement through implementation and usage of assessment of student learning outcomes 

• Education:
  •  Master’s Degree from a regionally accredited institution
• Licenses or Certificates:
  •  None
• Experience:
  • Three years of experience in an academic leadership position that included the management of a department, division or other complex educational entity/program.
• Special knowledge, skills, and abilities:
  • Knowledge of new developments, current trends and new methods and techniques in instructional methodology.

• Education:
  •  Master’s or Doctorate Degree in a medical or behavioral health field from a regionally accredited institution
• Licenses or Certificates:

• Experience:

• Special knowledge, skills, and abilities: