Dean of Allied Health

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Job description

Salary: $80,000.00 – $120,000.00 Annually

Location: Beeville

Job Type: Salary

Division: Workforce

Department: Allied Health

Closing Date: 3/27/2026 11:59 PM Central

FLSA: Exempt

Essential Functions

The Dean of Allied Health is responsible for the coordination, development, implementation, and evaluation of curricula for courses, programs, and activities in health professions programs offered by Coastal Bend College. The Dean ensures that these programs reflect the College’s mission and meet professional, educational, ethical, and regulatory standards.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

  • Ensure that the philosophy/mission and objectives/outcomes of the health professions programs align with the College and professional standards.
  • Develop and maintain written personnel policies for faculty consistent with college policies and accrediting bodies.
  • Determine faculty qualifications and staffing levels in accordance with accreditation and licensing standards.
  • Facilitate regular division meetings and ensure faculty participation in Institutional Effectiveness and Total Program Evaluation processes.
  • Implement written plans for faculty orientation, professional development, and evaluation.
  • Direct student policies to comply with institutional and regulatory requirements.
  • Manage clinical learning experiences, contracts, and resources to ensure compliance and quality.
  • Recommend facilities, equipment, library holdings, and technology to meet current and future program needs.
  • Maintain accurate and confidential program records.
  • Assess potential for program changes, expansion, and technology integration; provide data-based recommendations.
  • Serve as liaison with other College divisions to strengthen and expand programs.
  • Serve on college committees as assigned.
  • Conduct market research and program analysis to ensure responsiveness to healthcare workforce needs.
  • Lead departmental planning, budgeting, and accreditation processes.
  • Provide leadership in student recruitment and retention efforts.
  • Oversee design, revision, scheduling, and evaluation of health professions courses and programs.
  • Seek grant funding to support health professions programs.
  • Ensure compliance with state-mandated performance measures and utilize data for continuous improvement.
  • Recruit, recommend, supervise, and evaluate full-time and part-time faculty and staff.
  • Advise and support students in health profession pathways.
  • Assist with the resolution of student concerns and complaints.
  • Develop partnerships with healthcare industries; serve as liaison with employers and agencies.
  • Assess and update curricula to align with workforce needs and emerging trends.
  • Coordinate advisory committee functions.
  • Attend state, regional, and national meetings to maintain professional growth and represent the College.
  • Submit/confirm coursework approvals with state agencies and accrediting bodies.
  • Coordinate instructional delivery logistics, including labs, mobile units, and facilities.
  • Promote cost efficiencies while enhancing student success.
  • Support program marketing, recruitment events, brochures, and online presence.
  • Represent CBC at community events, job fairs, and professional organizations.
  • Collaborate with other CBC departments to expand stackable credentials and pathways.
  • Other duties as assigned by the College President and Chief Academic Officer.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

  • Master’s degree within the Allied Health disciplines or Nursing
  • Current unencumbered Allied Health discipline license.
  • Experience in higher education teaching and administration.
  • Knowledge of state, federal, and accreditation requirements for health professions programs.

Preferred Qualifications:

  • Doctoral degree in an Allied Health discipline or Nursing (DNP, PhD, EdD, or equivalent) or
  • At least one (1) year of Dean or Assistant Dean-level administrative experience.
  • Demonstrated experience in accreditation processes, program development, and budget management.
  • Successful record of grant writing, industry partnerships, and faculty development.

Supplemental Information

Other Duties:

  • Participate in the College’s Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP).
  • Serve on committees and task forces.
  • Carry out duties as assigned by the President or Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Travel Requirements:

  • Regular travel to all CBC site locations is required.
  • Occasional travel to state, regional, and national conferences and meetings.

Physical Requirements:

  • Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer.
  • Occasional lifting of instructional materials and equipment (up to 25 lbs.).
  • Ability to travel between sites, including driving long distances.
  • Reasonable accommodations may be requested through Human Resources to support individuals with disabilities in performing essential functions.

Environment:

  • Primarily office-based with frequent interruptions and changing priorities.
  • Occasional outdoor activity during CBC events.
  • Work requires flexibility and adaptability to a dynamic academic and healthcare environment.

How to apply

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Our college provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetic information.