Dean of Health Sciences

Dean of Health Sciences

Location: Lumberton, NC Job Type: Full-Time Staff Job Number: 00229 Department: Instruction and Support Services Opening Date: 03/20/2026 Closing Date: 4/3/2026 5:00 PM Eastern

Description Benefits Description

Under limited supervision, the Dean of Health Sciences provides leadership and overall supervision of Robeson Community Colleges Health Sciences Division and reports directly to the Chief Academic Officer. This 12-month Full-Time Staff position is responsible for providing vision, direction, and oversight for all programs within the division. In addition to administrative responsibilities, the Dean teaches an assigned course and/or laboratory. The position also oversees health program planning, manages the day-to-day operations of the division, and ensures that high-quality, student-centered learning remains the focus of all courses and programs within the division.

Detailed Work Activities

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: The incumbent has the following duties and responsibilities:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Foster a climate that supports positive growth among faculty and staff by promoting and advancing the goals and objectives of the departments, division, and college.
• Provide collaborative leadership, direction, and support for all programs within the division.
• Recruit, hire, orient, and develop success plans for direct reports, faculty, and staff.
• Plan, develop, implement, and evaluate programs of study while ensuring compliance with accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.
• Oversee the assessment of program-level outcomes and discipline-specific accreditation processes within the departments.
• Identify and develop new programs and course offerings that respond to workforce and community needs.
• Manage instructional processes through effective and collaborative planning.
• Foster collegial relationships among faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Provide leadership and oversight for Health Sciences programs and their advisory committees.
• Establish and maintain partnerships necessary to secure and sustain clinical learning sites for students in health programs.
• Collaborate with Continuing Education to identify initiatives that support and strengthen assigned programs.
• Partner with senior institutions to develop and maintain articulation agreements and bridge programs.
• Work with community partners, schools, and peer institutions to address community needs and enhance program effectiveness.
• Represent Health Sciences programs in institutional planning, decision-making, and budget development and management processes.
• Oversee and support program directors in the development and management of program budgets.
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities that support instruction, professional development for faculty and directors, emerging technologies, innovation, and student learning initiatives.
• Teach assigned course and/or laboratory and provide instruction within Health Sciences programs as assigned.
• Support institutional initiatives that promote student access, success, and completion.
• Demonstrate a commitment to a student-centered learning environment and the comprehensive mission of the community college.
• Serve as a faculty advisor and maintain appropriate office hours.
• Address student appeals and mediate disputes between students and instructors when necessary.
• Participate in ongoing professional development activities.
• Serve on college committees and participate in institutional service.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Professional/Personal Development

• Participating in community college sponsored or endorsed professional/ personal development activities.
• Pursuing professional development courses, seminars, and workshops to enrich and/or enhance the quality of service provided to students, faculty and staff.

Other:

• Promoting Robeson Community College with local, state, regional, and national citizenry.
• Serving on college committees as assigned.
• Performing any other duties as assigned.

The incumbent maybe required to work a nonstandard work schedule as assigned.

Qualifications

• Masters degree in Nursing, Allied Health, Health Sciences, Healthcare Administration, Education, or a closely related healthcare discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership or supervisory experience in higher education, healthcare education, or a clinical healthcare setting, with demonstrated oversight of academic programs, personnel, and regulatory compliance.
• Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare program accreditation, licensure, and regulatory requirements (e.g., MAERB, ACEN, CODA, NAACLS, NCBON, and applicable state and federal guidelines).
• Proven ability to manage budgets, staffing, scheduling, and operational processes within an academic or healthcare environment.
• Strong organizational, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, administrators, and external healthcare partners.
• Proficiency in the use of academic and/or administrative systems, such as student information systems, patient information systems, learning management systems, scheduling platforms, and reporting tools.

Additional Duties:

• Ability to meet faculty credentialing requirements as established by SACSCOC and relevant program accrediting agencies.
• Ability to maintain eligibility to teach and provide clinical oversight within Health Sciences programs, as applicable.
• Willingness to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends, to support clinical programs, recruitment activities, and college events.
• Possession of a valid drivers license and the ability to travel to clinical sites and other off-campus locations as needed.

Robeson Community College offers a complete benefits package to full-time employees including:

• Health Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Dental
• Vision
• Retirement
• Paid holidays
• Vacation and sick leave

Employer: Robeson Community College (NC) Address: PO Box 1420, Lumberton, North Carolina, 28359 Phone: 910-272-3537 Website: http://robeson.edu