Exempt: Dean of Instruction - Allied Health

Overview

DEAN OF INSTRUCTION - ALLIED HEALTH — Full-Time Exempt

The Dean of Instruction - Allied Health position is Open Until Filled so that we can find the ideal candidate for our amazing team.

Are you interested in pushing the boundaries of what education could be for a dynamic community college in a beautiful rural setting? If yes, then this is the position for you!

As a Full-Time Exempt Dean of Instruction - Allied Health, you will support the mission of the college and Academic Services’ priorities. This position provides leadership and administrative oversight for the Allied Health programs at Umpqua Community College (UCC). This position is responsible for ensuring high-quality instruction, maintaining program accreditation, strengthening relationships with secondary education partners, expanding community partnerships, and promoting student success while growing Allied Health programming.

The Dean will collaborate with faculty, staff, and external stakeholders to align Allied Health programs with the evolving needs of the healthcare industry and the college’s strategic priorities.

Review the job description here:

The Dean will provide leadership and administrative oversight for Allied Health programs, drive program quality and accreditation, build partnerships with secondary education and community stakeholders, and promote student success while aligning programs with the college’s strategic priorities.

Required Qualifications:

• Master's degree in healthcare, business, education, or a related field.
• Three (3) to five (5) years of progressive and successful academic leadership in program development and management (ideally in allied health).
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain partnerships with industry partners and community organizations.
• Proven problem-solving skills, including the ability to analyze challenges, develop innovative solutions, and implement strategies to achieve institutional and programmatic goals.
• Strong project management and organizational abilities.
• Proficiency in budget management and resource allocation.

Preferred (Not Required)

Qualifications:

• Community College experience in allied health is preferred.
• Knowledge of the unique allied healthcare challenges in rural settings is a plus.

For full consideration applicants must submit with their application all of the following:

Umpqua Community College Honors Veterans Preference

Applicants are eligible to use Veterans’ Preference when applying with Umpqua Community College in accordance with ORS 408.225, 408.230 and 408.235; and OAR  and . Preference will be given only if the applicant meets the minimum criteria of the position and electronically attach the required documentation at the time of application.

• Member Copy 4 of the Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214 or 215)
• or...
• Letter from the US Department of Veterans’ Affairs indicating receipt of a non-service connected pension. Disabled Veterans must also submit a copy of Veterans disability preference letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs. You can request copies of your military service record through the National Archives website.

For information regarding Veterans’ Preference qualifications, visit  If you wish to self-identify under Section 503 as an individual with a disability, please provide this information by completing Department of Labor Form CC-305 available .gov.

Umpqua Community College is an Equal Opportunity Employer. This means that we will extend equal opportunity to all individuals without regard for race, religion, color, sex, national origin, age, disability, handicaps or veterans status. This policy affirms UCC's commitment to the principles of fair employment and the elimination of all vestiges of discriminatory practices that might exist.

Employment with Umpqua Community College is contingent upon background check approval.