Job Description

Job Profile Summary

The Dean of Health Sciences is an administrator of the college and is responsible for promoting academic, administrative, and fiscal leadership in accordance with Broward College's strategic and institutional effectiveness plans. The Dean of the Health Sciences Pathway exercises executive leadership in planning, organizing, directing, and assessing programs and processes that promote academic achievement, innovation, and strategic growth across all levels of the Health Sciences Pathway.

Through proactive collaboration, this position implements health sciences development initiatives, strategically evaluates healthcare education trends based on national, state, and local workforce data, and achieves milestones directly aligned with the college's mission, goals, and strategic initiatives.

Minimum Education:

• Master’s degree required; Doctorate preferred, ideally in Education, Administration, a Health Sciences discipline, or a closely related field.

Minimum Experience/Training:

• 7–10 years of progressive management and administrative experience in higher education or a complex healthcare organization.
• Direct teaching and/or professional work-related experience in the health sciences field.
• Demonstrated strong leadership skills, including sound judgment, flexibility, and decisiveness in driving strategic planning and managing complex institutional issues.

Minimum Certification/Licenses:

• Active professional license or certification in a healthcare field.

Essential Functions & Core Pillars of Accountability

30% — Academic Leadership, Programmatic Innovation & Strategic Planning

• Provides executive leadership for identifying, articulating, and executing program needs and innovative curricula identified by faculty, students, and community stakeholders.
• Strategically drives the development of new programs and pathway articulations to transfer institutions based on rigorous healthcare workforce analytics and emerging industry trends.
• Partners closely with Associate Deans to direct systematic program evaluations, strategic alignment, and continuous instructional improvement.
• Communicates and collaborates regularly with executive leaders in the private and public sectors, cultivating highly effective advisory committees for each health science program pathway.

25% — Community Partnerships, Clinical Alignment & Workforce Development

• Develops and leverages robust partnerships with community stakeholders and healthcare networks to secure mandatory student clinical placements, faculty resources, and external program support.
• Represents Broward College in high-level interactions with hospitals, governmental bodies, local health care providers and regulatory agencies that interface with healthcare research, education, and practice.
• Collaborates directly with the College Foundation to spearhead strategic fundraising and development initiatives on behalf of the Health Science programs.
• Reviews, executes, and implements college affiliation agreements between Broward College and external entities (hospitals, clinics, Fire Rescue departments, dental practices, and educational institutions).
• Mitigates institutional risk by identifying compliance with clinical agency guidelines, resolving contractual disputes alongside legal counsel, and ensuring complete student compliance with background checks and medical requirements.

20% — Regulatory Compliance & Executive Oversight of Accreditation

• Provides direct executive oversight for all programmatic accreditation processes, guaranteeing continuous compliance with state, federal, and specialized health profession board standards.
• Monitors, interprets, and enforces adherence to changing State and Federal regulations governing healthcare workforce education.
• Directs departments and specialized programs in a manner that ensures absolute compliance during self-studies, external audits, and national accreditation site visits.
• Oversees the protection, governance, and safe keeping of highly confidential data acquired during the operational course of work.

15% — Operational Management, Talent Development & Culture

• Supervises, evaluates, and mentors Associate Deans, program directors, faculty, and support staff within the degree and certificate programs, fostering a culture of excellence in instruction and scholarly productivity.
• Directs the strategic design of hiring committees for faculty and staff, actively participating in the selection and retention of top-tier personnel.
• Leads teaching, learning, and student support services by enhancing professional development opportunities and supporting faculty orientation.
• Fosters a cooperative, transparent work climate built on communication, trust, and shared accountability among administration, faculty, and support staff.
• Models inclusive excellence through specific leadership actions that champion the College's diversity goals in the recruitment, hiring, and retention of workforce talent.

10% — Fiscal Forecasting, Grants & Resource Allocation

• Prepares, administers, and manages large-scale departmental health science budgets in a manner conducive to the most efficient allocation of human, fiscal, and physical resources.
• Leads multi-year capital forecasting and equipment replacement planning to ensure health science simulation spaces and labs remain state-of-the-art.
• Participates in seeking, developing, and managing external state, federal, and private grants that promote the strategic objectives of the department and college.
• Monitors enrollment metrics and partners strategically with Admissions and Recruiters across multi-campus locations to ensure target enrollment, retention, and student success goals are met.
• Collaborates with regional hospital partners to secure external student scholarships and dedicated pathway funding.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic Execution: Proven ability to translate an institution-wide strategic plan into a functional, measurable roadmap for a complex academic unit.
• Fiscal Operations: Expert knowledge of public budgeting, capital asset forecasting, and the financial compliance rules governing federal/state grants.
• Labor & Contract Relations: Competency in interpreting contractual provisions, navigating collective bargaining agreements (if applicable), and working alongside legal counsel to negotiate partnership agreements.
• Regulatory Acuity: Deep understanding of the compliance landscapes governing health education, clinical placements, and specialized programmatic accreditations (e.g., ACEN, CODA, CAAHEP, etc.).

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Benefits Overview

Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:

• Affordable High-Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
• Wellness Program & Employee Assistance Resources
• Generous Vacation / Paid Time Off, including Winter and Spring Break Closures
• Paid Parental Leave
• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement programs for employees and eligible family members.

Job Title

Dean, Allied Health Sciences

Position Number

P0000121

Job Status

Full time Regular

Department

Academic Affairs

Location

North Campus

Pay Grade

312

Salary

$115,000 - $130,000 Salary commensurate with education and experience.

Work Shift

First Shift

Work Schedule

Monday-Friday/weekend/varies

Hours Per Week

37.5

Posting End Date

Open Until Filled

Comments

To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application form along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript are required. The first review date of applications will begin August 3, 2026.

Designated Essential Personnel

Yes

FLSA Status

Exempt

Position Classification

Administrators

Special Instructions to Applicant:

For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.

Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.

**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**

Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf

Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.

Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.
For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309.
Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at nanders1@broward.edu.

Disclaimer

The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.