Dean of Health Science

Alabama Community College System

$100K — $143K *
Education, Government & Non-Profit
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Master's degree in a health-related discipline required, doctorate preferred.
  • Minimum 5 years of leadership experience in healthcare or higher education.
  • Experience in budget management and personnel supervision required.
  • Proven track record in curriculum development and institutional effectiveness.
  • Current professional license in relevant healthcare discipline required.

Responsibilities

  • Provide strategic leadership for all Health Sciences programs.
  • Supervise and mentor health science administrators.
  • Develop and assess divisional strategic goals in line with institutional priorities.
  • Monitor and manage the Health Sciences Division budget and funding sources.
  • Ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.

Benefits

  • Sick leave accrual of one day (8 hours) per month, rolling over unused days.
  • Annual leave accumulation based on years of service, up to 16 hours per month for 20+ years.
  • Up to two days of personal leave annually, converting unused days to sick leave.
  • Professional development leave of up to 10 days per year with pay.
  • Holidays observed include New Year's Day, Labor Day, and Independence Day, among others.
Full Job Description
Salary: See Position Description
Location : BSCC - Jasper - 1411 Indiana Ave, Jasper, AL
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 08238
College/Division: BSCC-401130-Dean of Health Sciences
Opening Date: 07/16/2026
Closing Date: 7/31/2026 4:00 PM Central
Campus Location: Bevill State Community College

Position Summary
The Dean of Health Science serves as the chief administrative officer for the Health Sciences Division, providing strategic leadership and administrative oversight for all health sciences programs. The Dean of Health Sciences is responsible for planning, budgeting, accreditation, personnel management, curriculum development, institutional effectiveness, and community partnerships to support the College's mission and strategic priorities. The Dean of Health Sciences collaborates with college leadership, faculty, healthcare partners, business and industry, and regulatory agencies to ensure high-quality, workforce-responsive programs and works closely with the Dean of Instruction and the Vice President of Instruction and Student Services to advance the College's overall mission and goals.

Salary: Appropriate placement on ACCS Salary Schedule: B, $100,936 - $143,669

Work Hours: Monday through Thursday, 7:30 a.m. - 5:30 p.m., Friday 7:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications and must submit a complete application packet through the on-line application system to be considered. A complete application consists of the following:
  • An on-line application
  • Current résumé
  • Copy of college transcripts (Transcript of college work verifying degree requirement; must include degree awarded and date confirmed. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted before the deadline, but official transcripts must be received if employed.)
Application materials must provide documentation that the applicant meets all minimum qualifications.

Applicants must provide information from previous employers documenting full-time related work experience if an offer is made.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities

  1. Provide leadership, vision, and strategic direction for all Health Sciences programs in support of the College's mission, strategic plan, and institutional priorities.
  2. Supervise, mentor, and evaluate the other health science administrators, ensuring effective leadership throughout the division.
  3. Provide overall administrative oversight for all Health Sciences instructional programs, personnel, facilities, clinical education, and student success initiatives.
  4. Lead long-range planning, program development, and continuous improvement efforts for all Health Sciences programs.
  5. Develop, implement, and assess divisional strategic goals and objectives consistent with institutional planning and institutional effectiveness processes.
  6. Oversee the recruitment, selection, retention, development, and evaluation of Health Sciences faculty, staff, and administrators in accordance with College policies.
  7. Recommend personnel actions including hiring, promotion, contract renewal, discipline, and dismissal to the appropriate President's Cabinet member.
  8. Direct the planning, preparation, administration, and monitoring of the Health Sciences Division budget, including state, grant, and external funding sources.
  9. Identify, pursue, and coordinate grants, workforce development initiatives, and other funding opportunities that support Health Sciences programs.
  10. Ensure compliance with all federal, state, institutional, accreditation, and regulatory requirements governing Health Sciences education.
  11. Provide executive oversight for all specialized program accreditation activities and serve as the primary liaison with programmatic accrediting agencies and regulatory boards.
  12. Coordinate with the Dean of Instruction and Vice President of Instruction and Student Services to develop new academic programs, expand existing programs, and respond to workforce demands.
  13. Lead workforce and labor market analysis to ensure Health Sciences programs remain responsive to regional healthcare needs.
  14. Establish, strengthen, and maintain partnerships with healthcare providers, business and industry, workforce agencies, secondary schools, universities, and community organizations.
  15. Represent the College at local, state, regional, and national meetings related to healthcare education, workforce development, and economic development.
  16. Collaborate with healthcare partners to develop clinical education opportunities, advisory committees, apprenticeship programs, and workforce initiatives.
  17. Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of division policies, procedures, and operational standards.
  18. Ensure effective utilization of instructional technologies, simulation laboratories, equipment, and other educational resources.
  19. Monitor enrollment, retention, completion, licensure examination performance, job placement, and other key performance indicators for Health Sciences programs.
  20. Direct annual program reviews and utilize assessment data to improve instructional quality, student outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
  21. Collaborate with other divisions within the College to enhance student recruitment, retention, progression, and completion.
  22. Serve as the division's primary representative during institutional accreditation reviews, program audits, compliance visits, and external evaluations.
  23. Lead program faculty in the review of curriculum in accordance with College and state approval processes.
  24. Promote innovation in instructional delivery, including simulation, online learning, hybrid instruction, and emerging healthcare technologies.
  25. Ensure appropriate risk management practices related to clinical education, laboratory safety, regulatory compliance, and affiliated clinical agreements.
  26. Foster a culture of excellence, collaboration, accountability, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the Health Sciences Division.
  27. Serve as a member of the College's leadership team and participate in institutional planning, policy development, and decision-making.
  28. Maintain professional credentials and active membership in appropriate educational, healthcare, workforce, and professional organizations.
  29. Perform other duties as assigned by the President, Vice President of Instruction and Student Services, or the Dean of Instruction.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonableaccommodationmay be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

MINIMUM EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
A master's degree in a health-related discipline from a regionally accredited institution is required; a doctorate is preferred. A minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible administrative or supervisory experience in a healthcare or higher education setting is required. Demonstrated experience in budget development and management, personnel supervision and evaluation, curriculum and program development, strategic planning, and institutional effectiveness is required. A minimum of three (3) years of experience ensuring compliance with state licensing and regulatory requirements, specialized program accreditation, and/or institutional accreditation is also required. Candidates must provide evidence of sustained professional engagement and leadership within their healthcare profession, possess teaching experience in a community college or other higher education setting, and hold a current, unrestricted professional license or credential in an appropriate health care discipline, when applicable.

KNOWLEDGE,SKILLSAND ABILITIES:
  1. Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills.
  2. Proficiency in computer applications and educational technology.
  3. Knowledge of and commitment to the College's mission, vision, and community college philosophy.
  4. Demonstrated ability to make sound decisions and exercise professional judgment.
  5. Demonstrated experience with innovative curriculum and program development.
  6. Demonstrated experience using data to support planning, assessment, and decision-making.
  7. Demonstrated commitment to student success and academic excellence.
  8. Knowledge of federal and state policies, regulations, and procedures relevant to higher education.
  9. Ability to read, interpret, and explain policies, procedures, and regulations.
  10. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, employees, and the public while providing excellent customer service.
  11. Ability to communicate and work effectively with individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  12. Ability to maintain confidentiality and handle sensitive information with discretion.
  13. Ability to remain calm, professional, and effective in high-pressure or challenging situations.
  14. Ability to multitask, prioritize responsibilities, and maintain attention to detail.
  15. Demonstrated professionalism, adaptability, initiative, and commitment to continuous learning and improvement.
  16. Demonstrated dependability, attention to detail, positive attitude, and commitment to providing high-quality service and support.


Application Procedures/Additional Information

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications as indicated on this vacancy notice and must submit a completed application packet in order to be considered for this position. Complete application files must be received no later than the application deadline. Applicants who fail to submit all required information will be disqualified. Only applications received during the period of this announcement will be considered. Applicants must travel at their own expense. Finalist will be required to provide official transcripts that are mailed directly to the Office of Human Resources at Bevill State Community College from the institution(s) granting the credits.

APPLICATIONS ARE ONLY ACCEPTED ONLINE AT:
Sick Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns one day of sick leave which is the equivalent of 8 hours of sick leave per month. Unused sick leave is rolled over to the following year. Upon retirement, employees are allowed to convert unused sick time into service time for the purpose of retirement. Further retirement benefits may be found on this page under Alabama Teacher's Retirement.
8 hours per month
(may accumulate an unlimited number)

Annual Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earn annual leave per month. A complete description of leave benefits can be found with the Human Resources office.
0-4 years 8 hours per month
5-9 years 10 hours per month
10-14 years 12 hours per month
15-19 years 14 hours per month
20+ 16 hours per month
(may accumulate up to 480 hours)

Personal Leave
All regular full-time non-instructional staff earns up to two (2) regularly scheduled workdays of personal leave per leave year.
Unused Personal Leave converts to sick leave if not used.
(converts to sick leave at the end of August each year if not used)

Professional Leave
Up to 10 days a year of professional development leave with pay may be granted by the President.

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