Dean, Allied Health Sciences
Location: North Campus · Type: Full time · Posted: 2026-07-21 ·
Reference: REQ-000048634
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 [email protected] 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/tutorialexternalapplicantbrowardcollege.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 [email protected].
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.
