Columbia Gorge Community College Hiring for Dean of Nursing and Health Occupations at The Dalles, OR Full Time

Who we are:

Columbia Gorge Community College (CGCC) is a rural community college, sized perfectly to be
dynamic, nimble and innovative. We serve a full-time equivalency (FTE) of approximately 850 students, with a total headcount of
approximately 4,000 students. 

CGCC serves a diverse region in north-central Oregon and south-central Washington. Our main
campus is within the Columbia River Gorge National Scenic Area in The Dalles, Oregon, with a satellite center in Hood River, Oregon.
Currently, the college offers a full range of learning opportunities, including collegiate transfer, career and technical education,
GED/Pre-college, high school college credit, community education, and customized training. The college has made great strides in providing
innovative and exemplary career and technical programs of critical importance to the communities and region it serves.

Who we
seek:

An Instructional Dean who brings innovation, vision, and data-informed, student-centered leadership to our Nursing and Health Occupations (NHO)
training, certificate, and degree programs—and high
school college credit courses—including Nursing, Nursing Assistant, Medical Assisting, and Emergency Medical Services. The Dean of NHO also serves as Nurse Administrator, per Oregon State Board of Nursing
(OSBN) standards [OAR 851-021-0040(5)], with institutional authority and administrative responsibility for the Nursing Program.

What you will do:

• Manage and develop budget for assigned programs, making informed decisions to ensure
  sustainability of programs, and providing guidance on the prioritization of equipment needs and purchases;
• Provide department
  leadership that promotes program growth by implementing effective and best-practice strategies to increase enrollment and maximize student
  learning, retention, and completion, such as those pertaining to delivery modalities, instructional practice, assessment, and equity and
  belonging;
• Collaborate with department chairs, faculty, and Student Services to develop annual and quarterly schedules of classes
  that are equitable and responsive to demonstrated student need and enrollment trends;
• Coordinate with the Office of Curriculum and
  Academic Assessment to ensure that curricula are effective, contemporary, professional, and responsive to changing regional, state and local
  workforce needs. Success here includes timely and consistent annual planning, budgeting and assessment, thorough program reviews, and the
  recruitment, development, and convening of diverse program advisory committees;
• Cultivate strong relationships with business and
  industry partners, school districts, community organizations, and workforce development agencies, to develop new programs and align learning
  outcomes with workforce needs and students’ end goals;
• Ensure program and curricular compliance with institutional, state
  (OSBN, Division 21), and federal standards guidelines, as well as program accreditation or approval standards (i.e., ACEN, MAERB);
• Develop and oversee relevant coursework in high school college credit programs: 
• As the primary liaison to OSBN: prepare
  and submit Annual Report and others as required; attend annual Dean & Directors meeting, as able; 
• As the primary liaison
  to the Washington Department of Health (DOH) Nursing Care Quality Assurance Commission (NCQAC), ensure the program’s continuing
  approval to place students for clinical experiences in Washington State facilities;
• Lead Nursing Admissions Committee meetings and
  processes;
• Assist in evaluation of applicant and transfer students’ transcripts for course substitutions/equivalencies;
• Contribute to and lead the development and implementation of institutional initiatives that aim to improve student success and advance
  the mission, vision, and strategic priorities of the college, such as Guided Pathways;
• Implement assigned projects and activities,
  and perform other duties as assigned or delegated by the Vice President of Instructional Services.

The list of essential
functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the tasks performed within this classification. It is not necessarily
descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not
listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

SUPERVISES THE FOLLOWING STAFF

Nursing and Health Occupations Administrative Assistant and all faculty in designated programs, including programs leads and/or
coordinators. May supervise work study students.

EDUCATIONAL
BACKGROUND

Master’s Degree in Nursing from an accredited institution with documentation of preparation and/or
experience in curriculum and teaching in a nursing program. [OAR 851-021-0045(7)(a)(A)].

EXPERIENCE

Five
years of nursing experience, of which three years shall have been in a nurse educator or administrative position in a nursing education
program [OAR 851-021-0045(7)(a)(B)].

Preferred Qualifications/Experience: Post-Master’s preparation in Education or doctoral
degree in Nursing or in Education. Recent clinical experience. Ability to meet Oregon State requirements for clinical instructors in an
Oregon facility. Experience in Associate Degree Nursing Program.

Licensure and other Credentials: Current unencumbered Oregon R.N.
License and Washington R.N. License.

Approval by the OSBN to be the nurse administrator of the Nursing Program is requisite to
holding this position. If the applicant is selected, application will be made to the OSBN. Approval by the OSBN must be received before
definitive offer of the position to the applicant will be confirmed.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND PERSONAL
QUALIFICATIONS

1. Demonstrate professional competence and continued development in nursing, nursing education, and
   assigned teaching responsibilities [OAR 851-021-0045(5)].
2. Knowledge of instructional delivery, the elements of effective teaching
   and learning, and the principles of adult education.
3. Ability to work cooperatively with staff, faculty, and students.
4. Ability to work independently and supervise others.
5. Excellent interpersonal skills in the areas of creative problem-solving,
   conflict resolution, group planning, and decision-making processes.
6. Ability to work effectively with individuals and groups
   representing the Health Services industry, community partners, and other educational agencies.
7. A spirit of enthusiasm, energy and
   multi-cultural awareness.
8. Human resource management skills and fiscal management skills.
9. Strong commitment to student
   success.
10. Strong commitment to innovation, collaboration, and quality.
11. High personal integrity and sound professional
    ethics.
12. Ability to plan, implement, and manage an instructional program.
13. Knowledge of the accreditation requirements of
    the Oregon State Board of Nursing; the WA State DOH, NCQAC; the National League for Nursing; and the Northwest Commission on Colleges &
    Universities. Knowledge of the following state agencies who govern the certificates, degrees, and programs at the community college level:
    the Oregon State Board of Education and the Oregon Higher Education Coordinating Commission (HECC). Ability to develop and maintain a
    program which meets those requirements and standards.
14. Willingness to work and/or travel on a flexible schedule including some
    evenings and weekends.
15. Ability to use computer technology for management and instructional purposes.

WORKING
CONDITIONS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to
successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to
perform the essential functions.

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit and
  talk, or hear. The employee is occasionally required to walk; use hands to finger, handle, or operate computers, objects, tools, or
  controls; and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must occasionally lift and/or move 35 pounds. Specific vision abilities
  required by this job include close vision and the ability to focus.
• Able to travel, work evening, and weekends.

Position information 

Studies have shown that women and people of color may be less likely to apply for jobs
unless they meet every one of the qualifications listed. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job. We would
encourage you to apply, even if you don’t meet every one of our qualifications listed. If you are unsure whether you meet the qualifications
for this position, please feel free to contact us to discuss your application. 

Open until filled. An initial review of
applications begins April 4, 2022.

Starting Salary Expectations

$68,587-$77,195/yr based on
qualifications, experience, and internal equity. Benefit package includes group health, dental, vision, long-term disability, life
insurance, PERS, and sick leave governed by College policy. 

Please include a letter of interest, resume, transcripts, and any
relevant certifications with your application materials.