Public health advisor h1.location_city

Primary Location:

2200 W. University Drive, McKinney, Texas, 75071

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary:

Assist the program director with coordination of the Health Professions degree programs, including staffing, facility and resource management, accreditation, curriculum development/maintenance, course instruction, and regulatory compliance.

Required Qualifications:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supervise day-to-day management and evaluation of the program, full-time and associate faculty and staff, facilities, and resources to accomplish safe and effective program delivery and coordination of division activities and projects.
• Assist in facilitating and resolving students’ complaints/concerns in a constructive, fair, and balanced manner in accordance with the college’s values while working with faculty, associate faculty, academic advisors, Dean of Students Office, and other departments as needed.
• Assist with the management of student admission, advisement, progression, graduation, certification, and licensing processes for the program.
• Assist with the management of regulatory compliance associated with the program's field of practice and education, including implementation of college policy and division and program procedures, compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board (THECB) standards, and compliance with appropriate regulatory and educational accreditation standards including production of accreditation self-study documents and reports.
• Oversee workforce program compliance with college, accreditation, and THECB requirements, if applicable.
• Assist in class/course schedule development and faculty load assignment following and in compliance with academic policies, procedures, and guidelines of Collin College, the Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board, and the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.
• Foster effective communication and teamwork among staff, faculty, and administration within the division.
• Assist in developing/implementing initiatives to improve instruction and provide discipline-specific academic advising to increase student retention and completion.
• Serve as a point of contact for students, faculty, and staff for assigned disciplines on the campus.
• Assist in formulating and recommending the annual budget for all Health Professions degree programs in order to have proper supplies and maintenance of the labs within the division.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of the disciplines in Health Professions
• Knowledge of the requirements for certifications (hours and skills)
• Knowledge of site requirements for clinicals
• Knowledge of program revision and development
• Critical thinking skills
• Organizational skills
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Problem-solving skills
• Ability to understand and articulate the standards set forth by the state and regulatory agencies
• Ability to develop course and clinical schedules
• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines/milestones
• Ability to analyze data

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort
Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Relatively free from unpleasant environmental conditions or hazards. Office environment. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements
Bachelor's degree and five (5) years of experience in clinical work and patient care is required.

Licenses and Certifications
Current, active license in the State of Texas in a healthcare field or current, active certification in a healthcare field.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable):

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type:

Salary

Employment Type:

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$68,825.00

Hiring Maximum

$86,031.50

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**

04/10/2026Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.