Dean, School of Allied Health & Public Services

Company: Clark State College
Location: Springfield
Posted on: April 2, 2025

Job Description:

Dean, School of Allied Health & Public Services

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Clark State College

Springfield, Ohio



The Dean of Allied Health and Public Services provides leadership for the school and directs the administrative and managerial functions of the school. The Dean supervises all school personnel and advocates for the school. As the administrator of the School of Allied Health and Public Services, the Dean is accountable for the programs and activities of the school; implementation of policies and decisions of the Vice President, Academic Affairs, the President, and the college Board of Trustees; maintaining productive relationships with other college leaders/areas; and representing the school's interests through various councils, committees, and outside agencies as appropriate. The Dean of Allied Health and Public Services is responsible for the effective operations of the following programs: Addictions and Integrated Treatment Studies, Criminal Justice, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, Early Childhood Education/Education, Emergency Medical Services, Fire, Medical Assisting, Medical Laboratory Technician, Physical Therapy Assistant, the Police Academy, Social Work, and all associated degrees and certificates.



DIMENSIONS

Capital equipment and network infrastructure budgets. Plans, specifies, and prepares purchase requisitions; recommends equipment upgrades, replacements, and repairs.



RELATIONSHIPS AND CUSTOMERS

External stakeholders in healthcare & public service
Government agencies
Other educational institutions, including K-12 partners and colleges and universities
Specialized accrediting bodies
General public



ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Provides leadership and direction for curriculum and program development; makes
recommendations and improvements as needed; supports strategic course scheduling efforts.
Works with faculty in establishing program learning outcomes and leads the faculty in designing and implementing data collection, assessment processes, and program review that leads to ongoing program improvement.
Leads student success initiatives that support and improve student academic achievement, retention, and completion.
Provides leadership for maintaining appropriate program approvals and accreditations
from external agencies.
Develops new programs in response to community needs.
Recommends employment, promotion, and retention for faculty and staff within the school; conducts periodic evaluations of faculty and staff; provides mentoring to faculty and staff as appropriate.
Oversees and/or provides for selection, orientation, monitoring, and evaluation of adjunct faculty.
Creates a supportive work environment that encourages progressive and dynamic instruction based on evidence-based practices; encourages effective communication within the school, college, and community; and is responsive to day-to-day issues with students, faculty, and staff.
Develops a strategic plan for the school that aligns with the college's strategic plan and which allows for appropriate planning for the needed human and instructional resources of the college.
Plans, coordinates, and monitors budget expenditures for the school.
Seeks and manages grant-funded initiatives as appropriate; develops partnerships and collaborations with outside entities in order to serve students and the community well.
All other duties assigned by supervisor.



EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Five years to ten years of similar or related experience.
Three (3) years of teaching experience in higher education is required, community college experience is preferred.
Three (3) to five (5) years of supervisory experience required.
A Master's degree in Health Science or Public Service or a related discipline required, Ph.D. preferred.
Experience with specialized accreditation preferred.





SKILLS AND ABILITIES

The ability to motivate or influence others is a material part of the job, requiring a significant level of diplomacy and trust. Obtaining cooperation (internally and/or externally) is an important part of the job and a high level of interpersonal skills is critical to the success of this position. Work frequently involves contacts requiring considerable discussion of problems, material presentations, and resolving issues impacting departments or divisions.



Budget Impact: Administers and manages the School of Allied Health & Public Services budget, in accordance with Clark State College policies and in compliance with requirements and regulations of the government.



The position requires a high level of management skills including planning, organizing, reporting, communicating, forecasting, budgeting, supervising, delegating, and evaluating.

The position requires an understanding of all the allied health and public services technology programs and attention to changes in state laws and accreditation standards relative to these programs.; familiarity with teaching strategies for both traditional and non-traditional instruction, including Internet-based instruction, and an understanding of post-secondary education in the community college setting and the link to secondary education.

The position requires the ability to identify and address problems, conduct both short-term and long-range planning, articulate and implement policies and describe issues in an understandable manner, and represent the College and the school to the external community in a positive light.



The position requires the human relations skills to develop good working relationships and trust within the school faculty and staff and other Collegiate constituents, the ability to delegate and to hold others responsible in a way that instills confidence and self-respect, a sensitivity to the needs of the faculty, staff, and students, and an ability to effectively use the participatory process in decision making.





LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or government regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals, Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from managers, faculty, and students.



MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to work with mathematical concepts such as probability and statistical inference. Ability to apply concepts such as fractions, percentages, ratios, and proportions to practical situations. Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.



REASONING ABILITY

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.



PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms, and talk or hear. The employee is occasionally required to stand and walk. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 20 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.



WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work is performed in an office-like environment with a minimal amount of noise. Regular exposure to favorable conditions such as those found in a normal work environment.



Please provide at least three professional references. Personal references will not be contacted.



APPLICATION INFORMATION
Please apply online at: https://www.schooljobs.com/careers/clarkstate/jobs/4873513/dean-school-of-allied-health-public-services?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs






Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. EOE/AA

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