Director, Center for Healthcare Education at Northampton Community College

Bethlehem, Pennsylvania, United States -

Full Time

Start Date

Immediate

Expiry Date

14 Mar, 26

Salary

0.0

Posted On

14 Dec, 25

Experience

5 year(s) or above

Remote Job

Yes

Telecommute

Yes

Sponsor Visa

Skills

Budget Management, Data Analysis, Strategic Planning, Leadership, Organizational Skills, Communication Skills, Program Development, Accreditation, Partnership Management, Teaching Experience

Industry

Description

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life. We invite you to consider to applying for one of our currently available positions. For more information on the College, please visit www.northampton.edu. For more information on life in the Lehigh Valley, please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/life-in-the-area.html. NCC is strongly committed to increasing the diversity of the college community and the curriculum. Candidates who can contribute to that goal are encouraged to identify their strengths or experiences in this area. *** Director, Center for Healthcare Education ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Please note that this position will remain open until filled. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Benefits Snapshot The College offers a generous benefits package to Full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire, NCC tuition waiver and an abundance of time off – up to 25 days’ vacation/floating, 10 sick days, Four (4) day workweeks during Summer, Holidays (including a week+ break between Christmas and New Year’s) – among other things! Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/employee-benefits/index.html for more details on the full array of benefits. Primary Function: The Director of the Center for Healthcare Education is a key leadership role within the Workforce Development and Community Partnerships division of Northampton Community College. This position requires a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or higher, responsible for overseeing all allied healthcare programming, ensuring alignment with industry needs, and maintaining the highest standards of educational excellence. The Director will collaborate closely with the Dean, School of Health Professions & Science, to develop and sustain business and industry partnerships, drive the creation of new programs, manage budgets, schedule classes and resources, lead accreditation processes, and collect and analyze program data. The Director will also work with the Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Partnerships on financial, enrollment, marketing, and program viability strategies, and may teach in their area of expertise as needed. Responsibilities: (1) Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all healthcare education programs within Workforce Development. (2) Collaborate with the Dean, School of Health Professions & Science and other academic leaders to ensure program quality, alignment across educational pathways, and compliance with regulatory standards. (3) Establish, maintain, and grow partnerships with local healthcare providers, businesses, and industry organizations to support student success and workforce needs. (4) Lead the development and launch of new healthcare programs in response to emerging industry trends and community needs. (5) Manage program budgets, including resource allocation, purchasing, and financial reporting. (6) Schedule classes, instructors, and resources to ensure efficient and effective program operations. (7) Lead and participate in all accreditation and regulatory site visits, ensuring programs meet or exceed all standards. (8) Collect, analyze, and report data on program performance, student outcomes, and industry impact. (9) Collaborate with the Vice President of Workforce Development and Community partnerships on strategies for financial sustainability, enrollment growth, marketing, and program viability. (10) Serve as an instructor in healthcare programs as needed, maintaining teaching credentials and subject matter expertise. (11) Represent the college at community events, industry meetings, and professional conferences. (12) Other duties as may be assigned. Organizational Relationships: (1) Reports to the Vice President for Workforce Development and Community Partnerships; (2) Works cooperatively with other work units of the college particularly with the offices of Academic Affairs and Community Education. Performance Standards: Performance in this position is considered satisfactory when: (1) mutually agreed upon objectives and goals are met within a specified time frame; (2) responsibilities of the position have been carried out at a level consistent with performance objectives; (3) effective cooperative relationships exist with healthcare education staff and other members of college administration. Qualifications: (1) Education: Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) required from a Council for Higher Education Accreditation (CHEA) approved Institutional Accreditor college or university required; Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) preferred. Current RN license required; (2) Skills, Knowledge, Abilities: Proficiency in budget management, data analysis, and strategic planning; (3) Experience: (a) Minimum of 5 years of experience in healthcare education or administration, preferably in a community college or workforce development setting. (b) 5-years’ experience in demonstrated leadership, organizational, and communication skills. (c) Demonstrated experience in program development, accreditation, and partnership management. (d) Teaching experience in a healthcare discipline. Welcome to the career site for Northampton Community College. We are an innovative, student-centered institution with an exceptional faculty and staff who are dedicated to providing quality educational opportunities for the diverse communities we serve. We invite you to view our open positions and feel free to apply for any positions in which you are interested in and qualified for. If you are a current employee of NCC, please login to your Workday account and use the internal career worklet to apply. Northampton encourages candidates to provide qualifications beyond the standard on-line application. A personalized cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and contact information for 3 professional references, are examples of information that serve to highlight your accomplishments and distinguish yourself from other applicants. When viewing specific job opportunities, be sure to take note of any additional special materials candidates are asked to supply. We appreciate your interest in employment at Northampton Community College and wish you the best in your career search. Title IX Please visit www.northampton.edu/titleix for information on the College's Title IX Policy, Title IX Coordinator and Deputies, contact information and resources. Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report is currently available online. Click here to view. The report contains information regarding campus safety and security including topics such as : campus law enforcement authority; crime reporting policies; campus alerts (Timely Warnings and Emergency Notifications); fire safety policies and procedures; programs to prevent dating violence, domestic violence, sexual assault and stalking; the procedures the College will follow when one of these crimes is reported; and other matters of importance related to security on campus. The report also contains information about crime statistics for the three most recent calendar years concerning reported crimes that occurred on campus; in On-Campus Student Housing Facilities; in Non-Campus buildings or property owned or controlled by the College or a recognized student organization; and on public property within, or immediately adjacent to and accessible from, the campus. The report also contains fire statistics for any fires occurring in an On-Campus Student Housing Facility during the three most recent calendar years. A paper copy will be provided upon request. If you would like to receive a paper copy of the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report, stop by the NCC Public Safety Office at 3835 Green Pond Road, Bethlehem, PA 18020 or request that a copy be mailed to you by calling 610.861.5588 or emailing kmorris@northampton.edu.

Responsibilities

The Director oversees all healthcare education programs, ensuring alignment with industry needs and maintaining educational excellence. Responsibilities include managing budgets, developing partnerships, and leading accreditation processes.