Versailles, Kentucky
System Director of Applied Programs & Experiential Learning Job Opening in Versailles, Kentucky - About Us
For most Kentuckians, higher education begins at the Kentucky Community and Technical College System (KCTCS). Our statewide system of 16 colleges, more than 70 campuses and more than 80,000 students is a critical component to transforming the state?s economy by providing citizens with the education and training needed for high growth, high wage careers. KCTCS has more than 7,500 full and part-time employees. The open position, outlined below, is located in Versailles, Kentucky.
Position Description
System Director of Applied Programs and Experiential LearningProvides leadership, guidance, and support all Applied Programs and experiential learning activities that complement Applied Programs.
KCTCS offers a competitive benefits package and an attractive work environment that supports excellence, innovation and creativity. Positions with the KCTCS System Office are term-contract positions, with the expectancy of continuance based on performance.
Major
Contributes to strategic planning and related activities to achieve the goals and objectives of Academic Affairs, the Chancellor, and KCTCS by participating as a team member on academic affairs issues related to all applied, technical programs of study and providing leadership and service on national, state, and local boards and/or committees. Assists in the development of policies as needed related to healthcare applied, technical programs. Participates in professional organizations, and provides input in strategic goals as well as program planning.
Stays abreast of accrediting and regulatory agency and assists colleges and curriculum committees in updating programs accordingly. Stays well-informed related to initiatives that impact applied, technical programs. Serves as team member on committees related to transfer, dual credit, articulation, assessment and placement, etc. that impact the applied, technical programs. Assists colleges and provides leadership to curriculum committees in the preparation, submission, and approval all applied technical curriculum/courses. Assists with meeting notes for committee meetings. Posts materials for the curriculum committees. Plans and coordinates Faculty Senate Council meetings, in collaboration with the Faculty Chair and serves as the Secretary of the Faculty Senate. Coordinates faculty promotion. Serves as liaison for all committees regarding faculty performance and promotion, including the Senate Advisory Committee on Promotion (ACP) and the Senate Advisory Committee on Appeals (ACA).
Initiates, reviews, and renews/updates system memoranda of agreements with clinical/healthcare facilities annually. (If new agreements, legal services must review prior to Chancellor?s signature.) Forward college memoranda of agreements to legal for review as requested. Notifies colleges annually of KCTCS Policy 4.10.2 Procedure for Clinical Agreements requirement and maintains annual list of clinical MOAs according to KCTCS Policy.
Distributes the limited professional liability insurance policy to college health programs annually. Provides information to Insurance Coordinator, Office of Facilities Management, as requested..
Contributes to student retention and success by coordinating and providing leadership for KY HOSA ? Future Health Professionals as postsecondary liaison and advisor. Serves on the Executive Council for KY HOSA ? Future Health Professionals. Plans and assists with HOSA Fall and Spring Leadership Conferences as well as National Leadership Conference Activities.
Work with appropriate educational and state entities to develop a clearinghouse for experiential learning that include work and learn activities, registered apprenticeships, cooperative education, internships, clinical experiences, externships, etc. Promote the inclusion of experiential learning within all technical and applied programs of study.
Promotes excellence in teaching and learning by attending conferences to keep current in profession. Obtains continuing education units for re-licensure. Maintains a current unencumbered license and privilege to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Kentucky.
Minimum Requirements Bachelor?s degree and five (5) years of position-related experience, or equivalent.
Preferred Competencies
Master?s degree and 6-10 years of positon-related experience, or equivalent
KY law requires state and national pre-employment background checks as a condition of employment. Initial review of applicants will begin on July 19th, 2017.
Position is open until filled.
For consideration applicants must apply online at
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: $74,088.00 to $95,004.00 /year
Required education:
Bachelor's
Required experience:
positon-: 5 years
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