Director, Health Occupations

Posting Details

Position Summary Information

Position Title Director, Health Occupations Position Type Full Time Regular Annual Schedule 12 months Expected Work Schedule Standard Anticipated Days Monday - Friday Anticipated Hours 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Anticipated Hours per Week 40 Work Location A-B Tech Main Campus Job Description Summary

Leads the strategic planning, development, administration, and regulatory oversight of health occupations programming within Economic and Workforce Development and Continuing Education. Establishes long-term goals and priorities that align programs with college objectives, workforce needs, industry standards, and emerging healthcare trends. Provides leadership and oversight to ensure programs maintain compliance with applicable state, regional, national, accreditation, credentialing, and licensing requirements. Serves in required program leadership capacities and maintains professional credentials necessary to meet applicable regulatory requirements. Builds and maintains strong partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical partners, community organizations, and other stakeholders to strengthen existing programs and identify opportunities for growth. Leads the development of innovative education and training programs that respond to regional healthcare workforce needs and expand pathways into healthcare careers. Provides leadership and supervision to departmental staff and program leads. Develops and manages the department's budget and resources to support program quality, growth, and financial sustainability. Reports to the Vice President of Economic & Workforce Strategy and Community Partnerships and serves as a key member of the division's leadership team.

Duties

1. Leads the strategic development initiatives that enhance program effectiveness, foster innovation, and ensure alignment with industry standards and workforce needs.

2. Oversees financial operations and budget management to ensure the department's fiscal health and sustainability.

3. Ensures that all programs meet accreditation and regulatory standards.

4. Strategically identifies partnership opportunities that advance departmental goals, facilitate resource sharing, and promotes workforce development initiatives.

5. Actively participates in division meetings and initiatives, contributing expertise and insights to enhance overall departmental effectiveness.

6. Contributes to the College Vision, Mission, Values, and RISE statement.

7. Performs other duties as assigned.

Minimum Requirements (Applicant must meet all of the minimum requirements)

1. Bachelor's degree in Nursing.

2. Five years of full-time or equivalent progressively responsible nursing, healthcare education, or related professional experience.

3. Experience supervising staff, programs, or complex initiatives.

4. Two years of full-time or equivalent administrative, program management, or leadership experience.

5. Current active, unencumbered license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina.

6. Ability to obtain required CPR certification within 6 - months of employment.

Preferred Qualifications

1. Master's degree in nursing, allied health, healthcare administration, education, public health, workforce development, or a related field.

2. Current or previous healthcare professional license or credential, including RN or another recognized allied health credential.

3. Experience leading healthcare or health occupations education/training programs.

4. Experience working in a community college, higher education, healthcare, or workforce development environment.

5. Experience managing budgets and/or revenue-generating programs.

6. Experience building partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations.

7. Higher education teaching or training experience.

8. Proficiency in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicant Should:

1. Read the following before submitting the Application:

• Application Selection Process
• Technical Support Tips

2. Upload Required Documents:

• When applicable, upload the relevant transcript that correlates to the degree requirement in the minimum requirement or preferred qualifications with in the job posting. The transcript must show the individual courses taken and the degree that is conferred or awarded.

PLEASE NOTE: DIPLOMAS OR A COPY OF DEGREE IS NOT ACCEPTABLE INSTEAD OF TRANSCRIPT

If selected for hire:

• If selected for hire, official sealed transcripts from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the US Department of Education are required to be received a minimum of two business weeks before the first day of work.

• Transcripts outside of the United States, must be accompanied by an evaluation completed by a NACES recognized agency and received by Human Resources at least two weeks prior to the first day of work.

PLEASE NOTE: FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN THE WITHDRAWAL OF THE JOB OFFER.

Why Should I Work at A-B Tech?

A-B Tech is nestled in the mountains of Western North Carolina and has served as the region's premier two-year college since our establishment in 1959.

With four locations, the College service area includes Buncombe and Madison Counties. We are a family of approximately:

• 10,000 curriculum students
• 14,000 continuing education students
• 1,100 faculty & staff

We offer an array of programs to meet local workforce needs which culminate in:

• 71 degrees
• 30 diplomas
• 122 certificates

A-B Tech is indicative of the modern comprehensive community college - providing innovative educational programming and collaborative community development.

If you are dedicated to student and community success, then we invite you to explore employment opportunities at A-B Tech. We hope you will consider joining the A-B Tech Trailblazer family!

A-B Tech Welcoming Culture (R.I.S.E)

A-B Tech commits to demonstrating an inclusive and welcoming culture of Respect, Integrity, Support and for Everyone.

This is evident by our RISE Committee, the Trailblazer RISE Award, and annual RISE projects including the Welcoming Classroom, Appreciative Advising, and more!

A-B Tech is looking for:

A person who shares our commitment to sustaining a workplace that offers equal employment opportunity for applicants and employees without discrimination based on race, color, national origin, citizenship, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, pregnancy, disability genetic information/medical history, age, and/or veteran/military status. In addition, the College prohibits discrimination based on any characteristic or condition protected by law, but not specifically mentioned here.

Position Summary

Posting Detail Information

Review Date: (Application should be submitted by 8:00 a.m. EST on this date for consideration) 09/30/2026 Start Date 11/04/2026 Keep Open Until Filled Yes Salary or Hourly Pay Range (Salary is Non-Negotiable) $77,052 - $78,552 Total Compensation

Your total compensation goes beyond this maximum salary. Your A-B Tech benefits represent nearly 30% of your total compensation.

The total compensation for this position includes an 26.1% employer contribution to a defined pension plan, contributions towards medical and dental policies and fully funded life insurance / accidental death & dismemberment policy.

Benefits Summary

• Medical and Pharmacy Plan
• Dental Plan
• Vision Plan
• Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Death Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Supplemental Policies
• Professional Liability
• Vacation Leave up to 26 days per year
• Sick Leave of 12 days per year
• Holiday Leave
• All required protected leaves plus: Civil, Bereavement, Parental, Community Service, Maternity/Paternity, Shared, Educational, Military
• Tax-sheltered Supplemental Retirement Plans
• Tuition Reimbursement Plan
• State Employees Credit Union membership
• Employee Assistance Network
• Annual Flex Benefit
• Alternative Work Schedules
• Longevity Pay
• Educational Attainment
• Personal observance leave (2 days)

Questions

A-B Tech's Human Resources (HR) department is located on the main campus at the Sunnicrest House. This beautiful Tudor-style Historic house served as a private residence for guests of the Vanderbilt family for the first century of the home's life. Today you will find a professional HR family that is dedicated to ensuring all employees and applicants receive fast and accurate answers, compassion, fairness, and kindness from Monday through Friday 9:00 am - 5:00 pm. To ensure a prompt hiring process, please read the application directions located on the HR website. For questions, you may email us at hr@abtech.edu.

We look forward to welcoming you to our A-B Tech family!

Posting Specific Questions

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• • How did you learn of this employment opportunity?

• A-B Tech's Current Employee

• A-B Tech's Former Employee

• A-B Tech's Job Board

• A-B Tech's Job vacancy via e-mail

• A-B Tech's Website

• Family Member or friend

• Higher Ed Jobs

• Historically Hispanic Colleges and Universities

• Indeed

• Job Fair

• Mountain Xpress

• North Carolina Works

• North Carolina Community College System Job Board

• Other

• Western North Carolina (Human Resources Association)

• Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.

• Please provide specific details, if Other website or Other was selected in the previous question. If not, enter N/A. You must select one option to move forward with your application.

(Open Ended Question)

• • Applicant, it is important that you read the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" to ensure you follow the required guidelines. If you do not, you run the risk that your application will be disqualified automatically. The Special Instructions to the Applicants is located on this job announcement. Did you read and understand the "Special Instructions to the Applicants" in its entirety?

• Yes

• No

• • Before submitting your application, did you state clearly in your cover letter and application how you meet each minimum requirements and how you meet any of the preferred qualifications within the job announcement?

• Yes

• No

• • If an unofficial transcript is required for this position, it must be attached to your application or otherwise your application will be disqualified. Did you upload the appropriate unofficial transcript to your application?

• Yes

• No

• Transcript is not required for this job

• • Minimum 1: Do you have a minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 2: Do you have five years of full-time or equivalent progressively responsible nursing, healthcare education, or related professional experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 3: Do you have experience supervising staff, programs, or complex initiatives?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 4: Do you have two years of full-time or equivalent administrative, program management, or leadership experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 5: Do you have a current active, unencumbered license or multistate licensure privilege to practice as a Registered Nurse in North Carolina?

• Yes

• No

• • Minimum 6: Do you have a CPR certification or the ability to obtain required CPR certification within 6 - months of employment?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 1: Do you have a Master's degree in nursing, allied health, healthcare administration, education, public health, workforce development, or a related field?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 2: Do you have current or previous healthcare professional license or credential, including RN or another recognized allied health credential?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 3: Do you have experience leading healthcare or health occupations education/training programs?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 4: Do you have experience working in a community college, higher education, healthcare, or workforce development environment?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 5: Do you have experience managing budgets and/or revenue-generating programs?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 6: Do you have experience building partnerships with healthcare employers, clinical agencies, educational institutions, and community organizations?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 7: Do you have higher education teaching or training experience?

• Yes

• No

• • Preferred 8: Are you proficient in a foreign language such as Spanish, an East Slavic language, and/or American Sign Language?

• Yes

• No

Applicant Documents

Required Documents

• Cover Letter
• Unofficial Transcripts
• Certifications
• License(s)

Optional Documents

• Other Document
• Veterans Preference, if applicable
• Resume
• Letter of Recommendation 1
• Letter of Recommendation 2
• Unofficial Transcripts 2