MARICOPA
COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT JOB DESCRIPTION
TITLE: DISTRICT DIRECTOR HEALTH CARE EDUCATION
GRADE: 20
JOB CODE: 0494
FLSA: EXEMPT
Job Summary
Plans, organizes, directs, administers and evaluates the
Maricopa Health Care Integrated Educational System (HCIES) of the District to
coordinate the health care career education throughout the District and serve
as a liaison between the Colleges and the health care industry.
Scope
This position works in the area of academic and student
development and provides assistance in all areas related to the administration
and management of the HCIES. Work
contacts include faculty, staff, administrators, students, consultants, local,
State and national agency representatives, business and industry, community
organizations, state and national accrediting and credentialing agencies and
the public. Equipment used includes
standard office equipment.
Supervision Received
This position reports to the Vice Chancellor of Academic
Affairs; receives general direction regarding routine and standard matters;
specific instructions regarding non‑routine and sensitive matters.
Supervises the
positions of Director Community Services/Continuing Education, Director ICAN,
Manager Healthcare Education Research & Evaluation, Programmer Analyst II,
Administrative Secretary and/or other assigned staff.
Representative Duties
Administers, plans, manages and evaluates the operational
functions of the Maricopa HCIES of the District, in conjunction with the Vice
Chancellor for Academic Affairs; administers the development of the budget;
assists in the development of operational specifications and planning for the
HCIES; coordinates clinical sites for all college allied health and nursing
programs; oversees the HCIES single‑learner records system and
compilation of information and other related software; works with health care
professional accreditation and credentialing boards and agencies; coordinates
the HCIES Evaluation program and disseminates evaluation findings as
appropriate; coordinates the health care workforce annual forecasting process;
assists and supports college nursing and allied health program directors; works
with faculty, staff and administrators to resolve issues; represents the
District at internal and external meetings, events and functions; coordinates
internal programs, health care competency assessment and advanced placement of
students, community continuing
education, faculty and staff development; keeps abreast of and adheres
to state statutes related to the practice of regulated health care professions;
maintains liaison with county, state, federal agencies and business and
industry partners, health care providers, universities and public school
partners including high schools and the community; performs special projects
assigned by the Vice Chancellor; facilitates the development and implementation
of long and short range programs and services; coordinates instructional
activities, programs and offerings with a variety of faculty, staff, administrators,
departments, colleges, business and industry, community agencies and the
public; develops and submits annual reports; makes presentations, to business
and industry, community agencies and professional organizations; performs
related duties as assigned.
Knowledge and
Abilities
Knowledge
of: management and program development; current practices in the health care
arena; operational and instructional support; student services; community,
university and high school health care programs; assessment and evaluation
concepts; principles and theories of strategic and operational planning; budget
development and administration; local, regional, national health care
accreditation and credentialing; collaborative strategies for diverse
groups/populations.
Ability
to: coordinate complex projects with numerous participants; supervises assigned
staff, special project directors and consultants; coordinate diverse
operations; make effective public presentations; lead through collaboration;
organize, prioritize and coordinate the work of others; communicate effectively
orally and in writing; establish cooperative working relationships with persons
contacted in the course of performing assigned duties.
Training and Experience
Any combination of education, training and experience that
provides the required knowledge and abilities.
An example of this would be a college degree in an allied health
discipline or nursing and a current recognized health care profession's
credential and demonstrated experience in administrative and fiscal operations.
Special Conditions of Employment
Working Conditions
Position will require local travel among the colleges and
the community. Must be able to attend meetings, events and functions on
evenings and weekends. Some positions may require a Class D Driver’s License.
This class specification is intended to indicate the basic
nature of positions allocated to the class and examples of typical duties that
may be assigned. It does not imply that
all positions within the class perform all of the duties listed, nor does it
necessarily list all possible duties that may be assigned.