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Craven Community College

Position:

Program Coordinator/Faculty (Allied Health Programs)

Department:

Health Programs

Reports to:

Chair, Allied Health Programs

Status:

Full-Time 9-months, Exempt

Revised:

November 2014

OCCUPATIONAL SUMMARY

The Program Coordinator (Allied Health) provides leadership and oversight for the designated allied

health programs (Health Information Technology, Medial Office Administration, Medical Assisting,

Pharmacy Technology, or Physical Therapist Assistant); Manages staffing, scheduling, program advising

and budgeting; Provides supervision of full-time and adjunct faculty within the designated department;

Teaches 15-18 hours per semester or as approved by the Department Chair. The primary role of a full-

time faculty member is to focus on academic excellence and student success, and encourage lifelong

learning by working collaboratively with college stakeholders to support the mission of the college.

Teaching and Student Learning

A full-time faculty member is responsible for creating an environment that maximizes student

opportunities for academic success by;

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setting high and challenging academic standards to enhance student educational merit and

scholastic performance;

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planning and managing, as applicable course delivery method and expected student learning

outcomes;

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using multiple instructional delivery methods such as lectures, presentations, lab sessions,

clinical, and cooperative arrangements, distance education classes, and directed study;

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incorporating various learning assessments such as observations, objective and subjective

measurements, and other methods;

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recognizing the dignity, worth, and potential of all students to encourage a diverse learning

environment;

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encouraging a learning environment of respect, civility, courtesy, and humility;

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positing and maintaining office hours for student appointments;

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maintaining a safe learning environment.

Administrative Responsibilities

The program coordinator ensures the quality and integrity of the allied health program by:

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Recruiting, hiring, and evaluating full-time and adjunct allied health faculty.

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Evaluating and revising all processes and polices related to the designated allied health program,

including but not limited to admissions, testing, attendance and conduct.

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Selecting and recommending instructional materials and equipment pursuant to established

departmental budgets.

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Ensuring compliance with accrediting agencies to ensure quality and integrity of the designated

allied health program.

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Updating the Department Chair on challenges, issues and concerns of the allied health program

and area health care providers and suggesting opportunities for the College to continuously

enhance its service in healthcare.

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Reviewing and editing Student Handbook annually.

Program Coordinator

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