To advance the college’s mission, vision, principles, values and strategic initiatives through continuous improvement decisions.

GENERAL JOB SUMMARY: 

Under limited direction, the Program Manager for the High School Health Academy Programs will be responsible for the planning, implementation and oversight of the academy programs and courses for Kirkwood Community College’s K-12 Partnerships Department in collaboration with the Kirkwood Health Department. The Program Manager will be responsible for program development, implementation, instructor recruitment and budgetary oversight.  The Program Manager will be responsible for maintaining all institutional, local, state and national compliance and certifications and maintain the Iowa Department of Inspections, Appeals, and Licensing training center coordination.   

UNIVERSAL CORE COMPETENCIES: 

• Advocate for Continual Improvement- empowering each other to identify opportunities for excellence.
• Collaborate with Mutual Accountability- working together with a willingness to take ownership and account for our actions. 
• Champion Service- anticipating needs and create a welcoming, diverse, and inclusive environment. 
• Perseverance- commitment to excellence even in the face of adversity or delay in achieving success. 
• Lead- regardless of title, through positive influence. 

• Administer and oversee the Health Academy Programs and related courses at program sites in Kirkwood’s seven county region.
• Lead the performance and compliance of Kirkwood Community College’s Nurse Aide program and assure compliance with all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations regarding Nurse Aide.
• Coordinate and prepare reports pertinent to the program.
• Recruit, hire, train and evaluate instructors for the High School Health Academy programs in Kirkwood’s seven county service area.
• Support instructors with issues of student compliance and program requirements.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of new courses and revisions of existing courses within the program.
• Assist instructors in preparation, delivery and troubleshooting of High School Health Academy courses.
• Establish and maintain relationships and communication with participating high schools and clinical agencies.
• Coordinate program and curriculum with instructors.
• Provide budgetary oversight of program functions.
• Counsel current and prospective students on appropriate educational needs.

• Effectively organize, prepare and evaluate course work in accordance with established and/or developed syllabi.
• Coordinate the process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment, facilities and supplies for instructional use.
• Participate in state-wide programming activities.
• Participate in related program advisory committee and communications with the career field.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

PERFORMANCE EXPECTATIONS:

• Be able and willing to represent the College in the most positive manner with prospective, former and current students, clients, suppliers and the community we serve.
• Express oneself clearly and effectively in oral and written form.
• Must have own transportation to travel to other Kirkwood facilities, businesses and agencies to meet with college and community personnel and clients.
• Assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise independent judgment when making decisions while upholding Kirkwood and other program policies; procedures and compliance requirements.
• Be self-motivated, energetic and creative with strong personal computer skills and proven success working within a team-based environment.
• Establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, clients and general public.
• Welcome, value, and nurture people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences, as well as support and promote an environment that accepts differences.    

The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential job duties/responsibilities and performance expectations of the job, which should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned.

Position involves working in an office setting. Occasional (10-33%) standing, pushing, pulling and grasping. Frequent (34-66%) reaching and viewing a computer and other types of close visual work. Constant (67-100%) sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking and hearing. 

• RN license required.
• Two years’ clinical experience in nursing with one year of long-term care experience.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS REQUIRED: 

• Licensure as a Registered Nurse
• CPR for the Healthcare Professional Instructor (or ability to obtain within six months of employment)

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS, LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

• BSN with teaching experience.