Director of Health Sciences
Job ID: 291147
Location: GHC - Floyd Campus
Full/Part Time: Full Time
Regular/Temporary: Regular
About Us
Georgia Highlands College is a multi-campus, state college member of the University System of Georgia. Founded in 1970 as Floyd Junior College, it now serves more than 6,000 students in Northwest Georgia and Northeast Alabama across its five locations in Rome, Cartersville, Marietta, and Dallas. GHC currently offers over 30 areas of study with associate degree and bachelor's degree options both in the classroom and online.
We are a growing and progressive institution with opportunities for great employees to grow in a fast-paced and challenging work environment that encourages employee wellness and overall success. Our combined efforts at GHC have led to numerous awards, honors, and countless stories of success for students and employees. This includes our most recent honor of being recognized as one of the semifinalists for the 2023 and 2025 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence.
Job Summary
The Director of Health Sciences provides strategic and operational oversight for administrative support functions across the Atrium Health Floyd School of Health Sciences including the Associate of Science in Nursing (ASN), Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN), Associate of Dental Hygiene (ADH), Bachelor of Science in Dental Hygiene (BSDH), Bachelor of Science in Health Sciences (BSHS) and all other Health Science programs. The Director is responsible for coordination of student recruitment and retention efforts, marketing and outreach, admissions processing, matriculation and articulation planning, and clinical placement infrastructure. This position plays a critical role in ensuring a seamless student experience and alignment with the college's mission, values, and strategic priorities.
Responsibilities
Is responsible to understand, support, and carry out the college's mission, vision, and values and comply with mandates and regulations of government and accrediting bodies
Leadership and Oversight
• Supervises, supports, and evaluates the work of the ASN Program Coordinator, BSN Program Coordinator, Student Success Coach, and Health Sciences Admissions Specialist
• Provides leadership in recruitment, enrollment, orientation, retention, and graduation initiatives across health science programs
• Maintains compliance with internal, state, and accreditation requirements (ACEN, GBON, CODA, etc.) related to program operations and student placements
• Coordinates the planning and assessment of annual goals related to administrative operations and clinical coordination
Strategic Planning and Coordination
• Leads the development of student pipelines through articulation and matriculation agreements with high schools, technical colleges, and four-year institutions
• Coordinates health science program marketing and outreach in collaboration with institutional marketing
• Oversees the implementation of recruitment campaigns and events, including open houses, orientations, and advisory meetings
Clinical Placement Oversight
• Guides the process for establishing and maintaining clinical site agreements in collaboration with ASN/BSN Coordinators
• Ensures the accuracy and timeliness of faculty and student credentialing across all clinical sites.
• Develops protocols for compliance tracking and renewal of memoranda of understanding (MOUs) with healthcare partners
Admissions and Enrollment
• Oversees the management of admission cycles in collaboration with the HS Admissions Specialist and program coordinators
• Ensures a consistent and effective admissions process across programs from inquiry to enrollment
• Monitor application trends and provide reports and data analytics to leadership
Retention and Student Success
• Develops strategies for supporting student success and minimizing attrition
• Serves as a liaison between administrative staff and faculty to address student concerns, improve advisement, and support persistence
• Collaborates with the Student Success Coach and Director of Nursing to coordinate support mechanisms for high-risk students
Institutional Support and Compliance
• Supports budget planning and purchasing for health sciences administrative functions
• Assists in preparing program reviews, accreditation reports, and internal evaluations
• Represents the School of Health Sciences on institutional committees and in community engagements as assigned
Performs other duties as assigned
Required Qualifications
• Bachelor's degree, Master's preferred.
• Minimum of three (3) years of experience in higher education or healthcare program administration
• Demonstrated experience in supervision, clinical coordination, or student services
• Ability to travel
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license for the type of vehicle or equipment operated
Proposed Salary
Commensurate with experience and education
Required Documents to Attach
• Resume
• Cover Letter
• Attach unofficial transcripts with your application. Official transcripts will be required upon offer of employment
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
• Knowledge of higher education operations, nursing and health sciences academic structures, and regulatory standards
• Familiarity with Georgia Board of Nursing, ACEN, and CODA standards and expectations
• Skill in leadership, supervision, and team development
• Strong organizational and project management skills
• Skill in oral, written, and electronic communication
• Proficiency with software and systems including Banner, Microsoft Office Suite, clinical tracking systems, and document management tools
• Knowledge of HIPAA and FERPA regulations
Apply Before Date
Application Deadline: Open until filled
USG Core Values
The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.
Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.
Conditions of Employment
Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with Georgia Highlands College, as determined by Georgia Highlands College in its sole discretion, confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check.
Offers are made expressly subject to the applicable federal and state laws, to the statutes, rules and regulations of this institution and to the Bylaws and Policies of the Board of Regents (BOR) of the University System of Georgia (USG), which are available for your inspection upon request.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Georgia Highlands College provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation and training.
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