Director, Center for Healthcare Education

The staff and faculty of Northampton Community College share a single goal: to help students transform their lives through education. It's a goal that reaps rewards thousands of times over the course of a career. Employees at Northampton receive competitive compensation and an array of benefits while working on campuses located in a region with a very high quality of life.

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Director, Center for Healthcare Education

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Please note that this position will remain open until filled.

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Benefits Snapshot

The College offers a generous benefits package to Full-time employees. Just a few highlights of the benefits package include comprehensive medical plan options for you and your family (plus dental and vision), a College retirement contribution of 8% of your salary upon hire, NCC tuition waiver and an abundance of time off – up to 25 days’ vacation/floating, 10 sick days, Four (4) day workweeks during Summer, Holidays (including a week+ break between Christmas and New Year’s) – among other things! Please visit https://www.northampton.edu/about/working-at-ncc/employee-benefits/index.html for more details on the full array of benefits.

Primary Function: The Director of the Center for Healthcare Education is a key leadership role within the Workforce Development and Community Partnerships division of Northampton Community College. This position requires a licensed Registered Nurse (RN) or higher, responsible for overseeing all allied healthcare programming, ensuring alignment with industry needs, and maintaining the highest standards of educational excellence. The Director will collaborate closely with the Dean, School of Health Professions & Science, to develop and sustain business and industry partnerships, drive the creation of new programs, manage budgets, schedule classes and resources, lead accreditation processes, and collect and analyze program data. The Director will also work with the Vice President of Workforce Development and Community Partnerships on financial, enrollment, marketing, and program viability strategies, and may teach in their area of expertise as needed.

Responsibilities:  (1) Oversee the planning, implementation, and evaluation of all healthcare education programs within Workforce Development. (2) Collaborate with the Dean, School of Health Professions & Science and other academic leaders to ensure program quality, alignment across educational pathways, and compliance with regulatory standards. (3) Establish, maintain, and grow partnerships with local healthcare providers, businesses, and industry organizations to support student success and workforce needs. (4) Lead the development and launch of new healthcare programs in response to emerging industry trends and community needs. (5) Manage program budgets, including resource allocation, purchasing, and financial reporting. (6) Schedule classes, instructors, and resources to ensure efficient and effective program operations. (7) Lead and participate in all accreditation and regulatory site visits, ensuring programs meet or exceed all standards. (8) Collect, analyze, and report data on program performance, student outcomes, and industry impact. (9) Collaborate with the Vice President of Workforce Development and Communit