"Associate Dean, Nursing and Allied Health"

Job Description

Position Title

Associate Dean, Nursing and Allied Health

Special Instructions to Applicants

Note: New employees will be placed at the first step which is $138,480.00 per year, second step $145,488.00 per year or third step at $152,856.00 per year (depending upon experience). Based on current salary placement guidelines, all step increases for which an employee becomes eligible shall take place on July 1st of each fiscal year. These increases will occur, on annual basis, until the maximum step of $168,720.00 per year is reached on the salary schedule.

Yearly Salary: $138,480.00 (Step 1) – $168,720.00 (Step 5)

Our Vision for Social Justice

We are seeking people who recognize the critical role community colleges play in social justice, who have ability in this space, enthusiasm for this work, ideas and vision to improve our approaches, and a commitment to achieving equitable academic success for the 50,000+ students attending our five beautiful colleges and centers. Our social justice work calls for employees who have a sense of social responsibility, interest in our community and world in which we live. The intention of social justice work is to strengthen humanity by understanding that every person deserves the benefits of fully participating in our society and institutions. Academic researchers have illustrated that crucial social justice principles are a compilation of equality, equity, diversity, inclusion, engagement, environmental sustainability and human rights. These complex principles are challenging to operationalize in higher education; yet we are steadfast in our diligence to forge ahead to advance this vital mission. Community colleges are uniquely positioned to lead higher education in the work of social justice. Many of our students come from historically underserved and underrepresented backgrounds, students of color, students with recent immigrant histories, students from cycles of low income if not poverty, students from indigenous communities, and students from first-generation families. The idea of promoting social mobility through education is unconditionally and uncompromisingly embraced by community colleges. This is an exciting role, and it comes with a heavy responsibility. Simply put, we need to create environments where our students achieve greater academic success, so much so that we close our persistent equity/opportunity gaps. If you are committed to social and racial justice and if you are interested in joining a community dedicated to solving these inequities through education, please apply.

Recruitment Type:

Open (Internal and External applicants)

Location

Los Medanos College

Posting Number

0002225

# of Openings

1

Range

M7

Salary

Yearly:$138,480.00 Step 1 - $168,720.00 Step 5 (see special instruction for initial step placement)

Position Status

Permanent

Overtime Status

Exempt (not eligible)

Position

Full-Time

# of Hours Scheduled Per Week

40

Work Schedule By Day and Work Hours

Monday – Friday (In-Person)
8:00am – 5:00pm

Position Definition

Under direction of the Dean, directs, plans, organizes, and coordinates assigned Nursing and Allied Health programs in support of District, college and departmental goals in order to assure standards for accreditation are met as well as compliance with appropriate policies and procedures. This position will provide supervision of the faculty and staff in assigned programs which may include: registered nursing, licensed vocational nurse to registered nurse, vocational nursing, emergency medical sciences (emergency medical technician and paramedic), certified nurse assistant, home health aide, and medical assisting. This position will build and maintain collaborative relationships with community partners, specifically hospitals and other healthcare organizations; prepare required reports and monitor the departments budget, including facilitating grant applications and management.

Distinguishing Characteristics

An Associate Dean supports the Division Dean in managing the planning, operation and evaluation of a Nursing and/or Allied Health department. A Dean serves as a division/area administrator, overseeing the delivery of instructional, student or support services programs within a defined area or divisions. A Senior Dean can have multiple major programs reporting to the position and may supervise lower level Deans and administrators. The Executive Dean classification is reserved for the oversight of major college-wide or Districtwide programs, projects or large off-campus centers.

Examples of Duties/Essential Functions

Duties/essential functions may include, but not be limited to, the following:

• Directs, plans, organizes and coordinates all aspects of the nursing program including funding, staffing, and delivery.
• Manages and participates in the continued evaluation and improvement of the nursing and/or allied health programs.
• Works collaboratively with the division dean, faculty, and other staff to develop, implement and evaluate curriculum in nursing and assigned allied health programs, assuring standards for accreditation are met.
• Provides required reports for program and college accreditation. This may include accreditation reports for the Registered Nursing, Vocational Nursing, Certified Nursing Assistant/Home Health Aide, and Paramedic Programs; and annual reports to the Board of Registered Nursing, Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians, Committee on Accreditation of Educational Programs for the Emergency Medical Services Professions, and American Heart Association accrediting and/or licensing agencies.
• Assures currency of continuing education license.
• Establishes program goals and supports program and services improvement through ongoing collaborative assessment of the program.
• Establishes and maintains partnerships with community-based organizations, hospitals and other healthcare organizations.
• Carries out functions of Nursing Director as regulated by the Board of Registered Nursing and Board of Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians to ensure program compliance.
• Demonstrates “clinical competence” as defined by the Board of Registered Nursing in Section 1420.
• Maintains current knowledge of procedures, regulations and laws related to nursing and other assigned allied health programs
• Interprets and analyzes appropriate laws, policies, rules and collective bargaining contracts to determine impact on the assigned programs and oversees compliance and reporting strategies.
• Provides consultation and resource support to faculty, managers and staff in regard to regulation and policy.
• Supervises and evaluates assigned department staff; recommends the retention and employment of faculty and staff; coordinates staff schedules and workload assignments.
• Provides or coordinates staff training.
• Participates in the development of annual budget; monitors and controls expenditures within adopted budget; oversees and prepares state reports and ensures timely and accurate submission.
• Researches grant opportunities and participates as appropriate in grant writing and grant management.
• Assists in the resolution of complaints and grievances by student, staff and faculty in accordance with District policies and procedures.
• Prepares and maintains timely and accurate reporting to District, State and federal offices.
• Coordinates the use of facilities, clinical sites, equipment and supplies.
• Supervises the preparation, review and revision of the class schedule and the development of course syllabi, catalogs or other materials related to the nursing and other assigned allied health department.
• Serves on college and District committees as assigned.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualification-Education/Experience

Education/Training:
The Board of Registered Nursing and the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians require:
A masters or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes coursework in nursing education or administration (Section 1425)

Experience:
The Board of Registered Nursing and the Board of Vocational Nursing & Psychiatric Technicians require:
• One (1) year of continuous, full time or its equivalent experience providing direct patient care as a registered nurse.
AND
• One (1) year of experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities.
AND
• Two (2) years of experience teaching in a pre- or post-licensure registered nursing program.

Minimum Qualification-Knowledge Of

Nursing and other allied health program principles, practices and content; applicable program accreditation standards; budget preparation and control; grant writing and management; planning, supervising and evaluating the work of others, employee motivation and training; applicable federal, state, local, District and college laws, rules and regulations, and collective bargaining contract provisions; complex business level English usage, spelling, grammar and punctuation; modern office tools such as computers and printers; typical modern office computer software programs; report and presentation writing.

Minimum Qualification-Ability To

Perform and implement duties and functions above. Required abilities also include but are not limited to: plan, organize, develop and evaluate the activities and curriculum of a college nursing department; network with statewide nursing programs and identify trends in nursing education and programs; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; interpret, apply and explain rules, regulation, policies and procedures; analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action; utilize a variety of teaching strategies to foster critical thinking and application of theory to practice; establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing required duties; demonstrate understanding of, sensitivity to, and respect for the diverse academic, socio-economic, race, ethnicity, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, mental or physical disability, and religious background of all students, faculty and staff, and with all individuals encountered in the performance of required duties.

Desirable Qualifications

* Demonstrated leadership experience in nursing and/or allied health programs, including supervising faculty and managing clinical partnerships, with a strong understanding of accreditation and regulatory requirements (e.g., BRN, ACEN, CCNE).
* Proven ability to implement equity-minded practices and support diverse student populations, with a focus on improving retention, licensure pass rates, and program completion.
* Experience designing, assessing, and enhancing nursing and allied health curricula that align with industry standards, workforce needs, and emerging healthcare trends.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build partnerships, foster collaboration across departments, and contribute to strategic planning within a shared governance environment.

Job Open Date:

11/06/2025

Job Close Date:

12/05/2025

Open Until Filled

No

Foreign Degree and Credit Statement:

In accordance with the Human Resources Procedure 3050.05, all foreign degrees and credits used to meet the minimum qualifications must be evaluated by an approved National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) agency www.naces.org prior to the implementation of the equivalency process. You must upload your evaluation with your application when you apply for this position to be considered. We cannot accept foreign degree evaluations after the closing date. The candidate bears all responsibility and costs associated with obtaining the evaluation.

Employee Benefits:

Insurance: The District offers health, vision, dental and life insurance for monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors and their eligible dependents. Monthly classified employees and managers/supervisors covered by another health medical plan may waive District coverage and receive a monthly cash stipend. Retirement: Most employees are members of the PERS (Public Employees Retirement System). Faculty employees and Academic Managers are members of the STRS (State Teachers Retirement System). Police Service employers are members of Safety Public Employees Retirement System. Deferred Compensation: The District offers two optional deferred compensation plans. Eligible employees have a choice of the 457, 403b plans and a selection of savings and investment options. Leave Allowance: The District offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors a generous vacation and sick leave benefits as well as 20 paid holidays annually (which can vary based on length of winter break). Additional Benefits: The District also offers monthly eligible classified employees and managers/supervisors educational reimbursements, employee assistance programs, a travel assistance plan, longevity compensation, retiree benefits, employee discounts on health memberships and a comprehensive wellness program. Newly hired employees may notify the respective union (Local 1 or United Faculty) if they opt to join and/or authorize payment to the union. If the newly hired employee authorizes payment to the union then the following fees apply: Local 1 has a one-time initiation fee of $45.00 and monthly contribution of 1% of gross pay +$1. United Faculty has an agency fee of .55% of gross pay plus $2.50. (All confidential, supervisory and management positions are exempt from union membership) For further information regarding benefits eligibility and details please refer to the following documents available on the 4CD website: Classified Employees Local 1 Contract (Article 20-Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/hr/localonecontract/2019-2022%20Local%201%20Contract.pdf Managers/Supervisors/Confidential Personnel Manual (Section 8-Insurance Benefits):
https://www.4cd.edu/gb/policies-procedures/manuals/MSC_08.pdf

Diversity Statement

It is the Districts policy to ensure that all qualified applicants for employment and employees have full and equal access to employment opportunity, and are not subjected to discrimination in any program or activity of the District on the basis of ethnic group identity, race, color, ancestry, religion, marital status, sex, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, parental status, citizenship or because an individual is perceived to have one or more of these characteristics or based on association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.