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Senior Director - Health Sciences - Health Information Technology

SENIOR DIRECTOR - HEALTH INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

HEALTH SCIENCES

MALCOLM X COLLEGE

Malcolm X College is currently seeking a Senior Director of Health Information Technology for the School of Health Sciences.

City Colleges of Chicago (CCC), the largest community college system in Illinois, is made up of seven colleges and five satellite sites, providing more than 70,000 students each year access to a quality, affordable education.

The School of Health Sciences at Malcolm X provides a variety of allied health programs to students interested in completing two-year associate degrees and / or obtaining credentials in the health sciences that will lead to careers in the health care industry. Programs include Nursing, Radiography, Surgical Technology, Respiratory Care, Dental Hygiene, Pharmacy Technology, in addition to other high-demand Health Sciences fields.

The mission of Malcolm X College is to provide accessible liberal arts and health-focused education that fosters personal and professional achievement. Core values include accountability, community, diversity, empowerment, learning, and respect.

Primary objective

Reporting to the Dean or Associate Dean of Health Sciences and Career Programs, the Senior Director – Health Sciences – Health Information Technology functions in a senior-level managerial role, providing leadership as an educator and administrator. This role directs the academic, clinical and administrative operations of an assigned health science program(s) and collaborates with industry partners to ensure students enrolled in degree and certificate healthcare programs receive a quality education leading to careers in the health field. The Senior Director is responsible for ensuring program compliance with accreditation standards and regulations defined by the appropriate accrediting agencies. The role fosters an educational environment that supports students and faculty in pursuing quality learning opportunities and a meaningful student experience. Performs related duties as required.

Essential duties

Administration & Operations

• Manages a program’s day-to-day operations, implementing administrative and academic processes to meet instructional needs and enhance educational effectiveness.
• Directs the administration of health sciences programs offered at multiple site locations and at other CCC campuses.
• Develops program course schedules, including day and evening programs, to allow multiple admission / completion cycles and effectively enroll multiple cohorts within a calendar year.
• Creates and delivers programming through the Continuing Education Department in alignment with labor market and workforce demands.
• Develops and implements policies and procedures in collaboration with the Dean and Associate Dean of Health Sciences and Career Programs.
• Directs and supervises faculty and staff; conducts faculty observations to assure quality of instruction; evaluates work for conformance with program standards.
• Addresses performance issues, coordinates with Human Resources to implement disciplinary and termination procedures as needed.
• Conducts staff meetings and addresses faculty and staff issues and concerns.
• Participates in interviewing and hiring of faculty and program staff; assists in recruitment efforts and oversees the selection and hiring process in coordination with Human Resources and college administrators.
• Develops and manages the program’s academic schedule; plans and implements course scheduling and clinical rotations; assigns faculty and reviews syllabi for curriculum alignment.
• Prepares and administers the annual program budget and implements budgetary controls; prepares periodic budget reports.
• Monitors and approves expenditures and purchasing of equipment, supplies, training materials, and related program needs.
• Maintains and updates the program’s student handbook, website, and written / social media materials.
• Identifies and provides professional development opportunities for faculty in instructional technologies and enhanced educational methodologies.
• Chairs and collaborates with the program’s Advisory Committee; coordinates program assessment, curriculum validation and review of proposed changes to meet workforce needs.
• Adapts the program to changes in standards by accrediting bodies, public health agencies, and / or public health emergencies; implements required curriculum, clinic, and laboratory protocol changes.
• Campus Clinic Management (where applicable) : manages an on-campus clinic; develops policies to ensure patient safety and quality of services; supervises Clinic Coordinators and faculty; ensures safety protocols and equipment meet standards.
• Monitors clinical curriculum to ensure competencies are taught; develops and updates clinical protocols; manages equipment / inventory for the in-house clinic; coordinates PPE and supplies with Procurement.
• Regularly reviews clinic practices with faculty to ensure consistent policy application.

Curriculum Development, Accreditation and Assessment

Recruitment, Student Development & Partnerships

Qualifications

Each Health Science Program is governed by accreditation standards from appropriate agencies, state regulations, and CCC education standards. Specific educational and work experience requirements vary by program and are defined in individual postings. Additional qualifications include :

SALARY RANGE : $104,775 - $105,995

Offered salary will be determined by education, knowledge, skills and abilities, and other factors such as internal equity.

Chicago residency is required for all full-time employees within 6 months of hire.

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

Thank you for your interest in City Colleges of Chicago!

We are an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.

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