YUBA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT
DIRECTOR OF NURSING/ALLIED HEALTH
FINAL FILING DATE:
The first review of applications will begin on TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010 AT 12:00 NOON; however, the position will be opened until filled. (POSTMARKS ARE NOT ACCEPTED) Your entire application packet must be submitted in duplicate, an original and one copy.
LOCATION:
*SCHEDULED TO BE ASSIGNED TO: YUBA COLLEGE
SALARY:
$82,058 - $95,186/YR. (Range 33, YCMA Management Salary Schedule) (Initial placement will not be higher than the above listed salary, the top step for this position is $110,503/YR.)
COMMENCING:
June 2010, or as soon thereafter as possible
BASIC FUNCTION:
This Academic Administrator, under the specific supervision of the Dean of Mathematics, Engineering, Science and Health Occupations and general supervision of the Vice President of Academic and Student Services, has direct responsibility for the administrative decision-making processes directly relating to the educational programs in nursing.
DESCRIPTION OF RESPONSIBILITIES WILL INCLUDE BUT NOT BE LIMITED TO THE FOLLOWING:
Providing district-wide leadership to the following Nursing Programs: Associate Degree Nursing, Vocational Nursing, LVN to RN Career Ladder, Continuing Education, and any other nursing offerings that might be established. Facilitating in collaboration with faculty, in the development/updating and implementation of the nursing curriculum, department and program policies and procedures in accordance with accreditation requirements, and college policies and procedures. Maintaining records including student attrition, clinical site approvals, faculty approvals, meeting minutes, and prepare and submit required reports and statistics to state and/or federal agencies. Preparing, updating and submitting reports such as program reviews, that reflect planning for sufficient faculty, staff, and equipment to maintain, change or expand programs according to district needs. Participating in ongoing, systematic program evaluation by students, faculty and health care providers as required by nursing boards. Supervising all Nursing Department faculty and classified staff including determining work assignments and workloads. Supervising the department budget including planning for purchases to meet faculty and student needs, maintain current media and computer software and update library reserve and supplemental resource books for student and faculty use. Initiating, updating and maintaining current contractual agreements with district agencies to provide adequate clinical practicum sites for all programs. Promoting nursing education to the general public through community contacts, mass media contacts and participation in related community activities, as well as orientation for students new to the nursing education programs. Overseeing collection and maintenance of mandated student records including physical forms, immunizations, yearly TB testing, CPR certifications and drug screening to meet requirements of State Boards of Nursing and Affiliating Agencies. Initiating catalog changes as needed to keep information current. Assist with website updates and program brochures to ensure that prospective students have access to current information. Scheduling of courses; monitoring use of available classrooms and clinical sites to meet the needs of students at each level and in each program; overseeing the ordering of textbooks for all nursing courses; assigning students to clinical groups. Scheduling, supervising, directing and evaluating department faculty and staff according to district policy. Plan and schedule department flex activities. Maintain and monitor for accuracy college and district reports. Scheduling and chairing of department meetings and maintenance of meeting minutes in accordance with regulatory agency requirements. Calling and holding regularly scheduled advisory board meetings. Participating in counseling of students with performance/academic issues/complaints related to nursing programs including advising students of complaint process when appropriate. Participating in selection, evaluation and retention of academic and classified staff. Participating in ongoing, systematic program evaluation by students, faculty and health providers. Work with faculty to implement changes when indicated. Maintaining and monitoring program applicants (LVN, RN, RN step-up program) and maintain wait list for step-up, returning, and international students. Attending appropriate professional meetings and related seminars/workshops. Maintaining CCCCO grants, complete required reports, monitor budgets, and update applications as necessary to maintain grant funded positions. Performing other duties that may be assigned from time to time by the Dean or the Vice President of Academic and Student Services.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
The successful candidate, by the final filing date must possess the minimum qualifications for Educational Administrators:
The Registered Nurse Director of the program shall have: A BSN and Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or University which includes course work in nursing, education or administration; A minimum of one year's experience in an administrative position; A minimum of two year's experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs, such as associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree nursing programs (full-time teaching preferred); A minimum of one year's continuous full-time experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care; and/or Equivalent experience. Completion of a course or courses in administration, teaching and curriculum development.
REQUIRED DUTIES:
Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
FOREIGN TRANSCRIPTS:
Must include a U.S. evaluation and translation. Please contact the Office of Human Resources for a list of agencies providing this service.
PERSONAL:
If the applicant is selected for an interview, the Screening Committee will be looking for evidence of an eager, energetic individual with a sincere interest in and understanding of the needs of the community college student. The individual must possess the interpersonal skills necessary to develop rapport with students and staff. The individual must possess the ability to communicate well both verbally and in writing with students and colleagues and demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT:
Yuba Community College District is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and guarantees equal opportunity regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, gender, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age or sexual orientation and does not discriminate in its educational programs, in employment nor in any other of its activities.
PRE-EMPLOYMENT REQUIREMENTS:
All prospective Academic, Administrative and Classified employees shall be required to provide fingerprints to the District for the purpose of obtaining a criminal history as authorized by the California Education Code and all fees are the responsibility of the selected candidates.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Categorically funded positions are contingent upon funding. Smoking is restricted in many areas of the Yuba Community College District. Woodland Community College is a tobacco free campus.
INTERVIEW:
A candidate selected for interview will be required to visit Yuba College at his/her own expense upon a date selected by the District. Meeting the minimum qualifications does not guarantee an interview.
BENEFITS/SALARY:
The District offers a comprehensive benefits package for employees and dependent, valued at over $13,000 annually with currently no out of pocket expenses to employees or dependents for monthly premiums. The package includes health, dental, vision, two (2) life insurance policies and an Employee Assistance program. Additional benefits include contributions to the State Teacher’s Retirement System *(STRS)*, 457/403b options, 12 sick days, 22 vacation days, 223 day/12 month contract. *INITIAL PLACEMENT WILL NOT BE HIGHER THAN RANGE 33, STEP 5, ACCORDING TO THE MANAGEMENT HANDBOOK.
APPLICATION PROCEDURE AND DEADLINE:
Applications are available from the Human Resources Office, 2088 North Beale Road, Building 100A, Room 21, Marysville, CA 95901, OR TTY (530) 634-7760 OR visit our web site at: http://www.yccd.edu. This position will remain open until filled, however, the first review of applications will begin on TUESDAY, MARCH 16, 2010, but may be closed at any time thereafter at the option of the Screening Committee. All application materials, including the completed Yuba College District Administrative Application, Resume, Transcripts, Role Statement, Diversity Statement, Three (3) Supplemental Questions and a Cover letter/letter of interest, must be received not later than the final filing date.
It is the sole responsibility of the applicant to ensure that all application materials are received by the application deadline date. All submitted materials become District property, will not be returned, will not be copied and will be considered for this opening only. Faxed, emailed or incomplete and/or late applications will not be forwarded for further consideration.
TIMELINE: Applications are not reviewed by the Screening Committee until 5 days after the position has closed. A tentative interview date has been scheduled for the month of May 2010. Before a person can be hired with the District, the candidate’s name must go to our monthly scheduled Board meeting; the proposed date for this position is scheduled for June 2010. If you have not been contacted by the Personnel Office by the date of the tentative interviews, our office will send out letters; however we can not send any letters until the Board of Trustees has approved the hire.
* This position is anticipated to be assigned to Yuba College but may be assigned temporarily or permanently within the District.
IF YOU NEED REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION TO APPLY FOR THIS POSITION, please contact the Personnel Office at (530) 741-6975 OR TTY (530) 634-7760. Leave your name, mailing address, and a daytime telephone number and application materials will be mailed to you.
EMPLOYMENT INFORMATION:
1. To be considered a candidate for an Academic Position in the Yuba Community College District: (a) you must return a fully completed Yuba College District Administrative Application, Resume, Transcripts – All - Graduate/Undergraduate, Role Statement, Diversity Statement, Three (3) Supplemental Questions and a Cover letter/letter of interest, must be received no later than the Final Filing Date. Submission of these materials is the candidate's responsibility.
2. Candidates wishing to apply for more than one (1) position must submit a separate application & required materials for each position.
3. A Selection Committee will screen all applications. All initial interviews will be conducted after the filing deadline date. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a position does not assure the candidate of an interview.
4. Unless otherwise stated, interviews are held at Yuba College, Marysville, California. Second interviews may be required for selected candidates.
5. In the interview, consideration will be given by the Selection Committee to factors other than education and experience, including, but not limited to, apparent personal development, ability to work with others, initiative, and sensitivity.
6. Candidates should not expect official notification of the status of their candidacy until the administration has acted upon the Selection Committee's recommendation for employment.
7. The College reserves the right to investigate past employment records, including contacting former employers.
8. The College reserves the right to re-advertise the position or to delay indefinitely the employment of a person for a position if it is deemed that applicants for the position do not constitute an adequate Qualified Applicant Pool.
9. The College does not return to the candidate materials submitted in application for a position.
10. As required by the Equal Employment Opportunity Policy of the Yuba Community College District, the Personnel Services and Human Resources Development Office is required to maintain an Equal Employment file which will yield the composition of application flow by ethnic identification, gender and disability. The tear-off tab of the Application Form is provided for this purpose. Completing and returning this form is done on a voluntary basis by the candidate. If returned, the form will be detached from the Application Form and placed in our Applicant Flow File. This information will not be used as part of our recruiting process.
11. Applicants must understand that Yuba College classes are in operation 7:00 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. and that an instructor is subject to a combination day-night assignment. If circumstances dictate, an instructor may also be assigned entirely or partially to classes throughout the District.
12. IMPORTANT: Any misstatements or omissions of material facts in this application or an interview may be cause for dismissal, if employed.
GENERAL INFORMATION:
Marysville is located in the northern Sacramento Valley, approximately 40 miles north of Sacramento, less than a one hour drive, and approximately a two hour drive from San Francisco and Lake Tahoe. The area offers many forms of recreational activities ranging from museums to hunting and fishing to boating and skiing. The size of the community and its affordable housing make it an ideal area to live in and raise a family.
Also, California State Universities at Chico and Sacramento and the University of California at Davis are an hour from Marysville.
VISION STATEMENT:
The Yuba Community College District is an institution of higher educations that prepares its students to meet the intellectual occupational, and technological challenges of a complex world. The Yuba Community College District is a steward to its communities’ educational and cultural well-being. The Yuba Community College District values an education that encourages self-improvement and enables students to contribute to their families and the community. The Yuba Community College District values intellectual and cultural diversity, open communication, collegiality, collaboration, mutual respect, personal integrity, and responsible citizenship. The Yuba Community College District values all collegiate disciplines in relation to life, recognizing the importance of thinking clearly, creatively, critically, and objectively.
PLEASE NOTE: OUR OFFICE IS NO LONGER SENDING OUT APPLICATION PACKETS. WE ARE NO LONGER ACCEPTING ANY FAXED NOR EMAILED APPLICATION MATERIALS.
SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS – JANUARY 2010
1. Describe your administrative experience in a nursing or health-care setting. Include length of service and responsibilities for each administrative experience.
2. Describe your experience teaching in a pre-or post licensure nursing program.
3. Describe your experience as a full-time registered nurse providing direct patient care.
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