Associate Dean of Education - HIT/HIM (Health Information Management and Health Information Technology)

At the heart of our work is a simple belief: We are passionate about education and student success. We’re hiring to help bring that belief to life through thoughtful execution, partnership, and a strong commitment to the people we serve.

Job Title: Associate Dean of Education - HIT/HIM (Health Information Management and Health Information Technology)Work from Home (WFH) - Remote work must be performed while residing in California, New Mexico, Florida, or MassachusettsCIAT Campus Locations: San Diego, CA and Albuquerque, NMReports to: Dean of HealthcareStatus: Exempt

Employment Type: Full-TimeSummary:Reporting to the Dean of Healthcare, this role serves as a member of the management team.

The Associate Dean of Education will be responsible for administrative, curriculum, mentoring tasks, and teaching responsibilities with an emphasis on overall program success. The Associate Dean of Education will handle a variety of strategic tasks, including departmental and company goals.Management Tasks:Conduct hiring, onboarding, and on-going training a of faculty in the Health Information Technology and Health Information Management programsDevelop and manage the Health Information Technology and Health Information Management programs including foster cohesiveness between instructors, encourage instructor feedback to improve training programs, and promote the exchange of ideas, concepts, and teaching techniques that are specific to individual training programsAssisting the Dean of Healthcare with completing the CAHIIM Annual Program Assessment Report (APAR)Being a mentor to new instructors assigned to the Health Information Technology and Health Information Management programsWork with the Dean of Healthcare in conducting periodic program review and maintaining appropriate assessment records. Review and follow up with instructor and programmatic surveys and assessments while analyzing and sharing this data with faculty and staffAccomplish departmental objectives by managing assigned instructorsProvide growth opportunities and maintain a motivated and professional team by assisting with recruiting, selecting, orienting, coaching, and training employeesCoach and counsel employees in partnership with HR, the Dean of Healthcare and the VP of EducationEnsure a safe, secure, and ethical work environmentManage and enforce timekeeping policies to ensure accuracy and timely process of employee’s timecardsMaintain quality service by enforcing customer service standards, analyzing, and resolving quality and customer service problems, and recommending improvementsEmbody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose and values.Must support and be a champion to the goals of the departmentProgram Success:Responsible for the overall success of the Health Information Technology and Health Information Management programs including:Graduation and placement ratesProgram retention ratesCertification take and pass ratesMaintain compliance with accreditation related to instruction and the quality of educationResponsible for analyzing and developing new metrics for programs, as neededAdministrative Tasks:Conduct formal and informal classroom observations and in coordination with the Dean of Healthcare, plan on-going faculty development/trainingResponsible for the organization, continuous review, planning, development, and general effectiveness of the programWork with the Dean of Healthcare and VP of Education to develop and revise programs to continually enhance quality of education and to maintain consistency with CIAT’s mission and goalsProcess timely, accurate, fair, without bias, performance reviews. Conduct timecard review to ensure that all submitted by instructors is accurateCurriculum Development Tasks:Oversee curriculum development and delivery, ensuring content remains current, relevant, and aligned with academic and industry standardsMaintain currency of curriculum, syllabi, textbooks, and CanvasReview training material/deliverables and provide recommendations on the accuracy of and relevancy of content of curriculumResponsible for the selection and development of instructional materials in accordance with course objectivesTeaching Responsibilities:Available to teach live online and asynchronously as neededAvailable to provide coverage when neededCurrent certification(s) in subjects taughtPlan and organize instruction in ways that maximize online student learning and engagementModify, where appropriate, instructional methods and strategies to meet diverse student’s needsEmploy appropriate teaching and learning strategies to communicate subject matter to studentsStay current in their subject matter through professional development, through involvement in professional organizations, and attending professional meetings, conferences, or workshopsQualificationsMaster’s degree required, preferably in Health Informatics, Healthcare Administration, or a related fieldRequired Industry Certifications: RHIA2-3 years of management experience, ideally in a higher education settingCurriculum development experience requiredAdvanced subject matter expertise preferredCanvas experience preferredAble to work a 40-hour plus workweek, if needed, depending on schedule and coverageSelf-motivated with a strong work ethic; dedicated to quality, quantity, and timeliness of resultsAble to handle sensitive information with a high degree of confidentialityPossess high ethical standards, being an example of professionalism to othersDemonstrated ability anticipate needs and exercise independent judgmentExcellent analytical skills, problem resolution skills and general business acumenMust have a focus in data and metrics in decision making, monitoring and managing prioritiesGood working knowledge of MS Office applications including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint as well as learning technologies such as Canvas and Microsoft TeamsExhibits a high degree of flexibility in adapting to a rapidly changing environmentDetail oriented, outstanding research and analytical skillsProblem solve rapidly and effectively, in a timely mannerAbility and organization to multitaskWorks with a sense of urgency, while engaging and listening to coworkers from other departmentsPosition may require work responsibilities outside of normal business hours to accommodate business needs and deadlinesReliable transportation to go on campus, attend seminars/trainings, if requiredAbility to work collaboratively with colleagues, academic departments, and administration to support student success, achieve institutional goals and contribute to a positive and inclusive cultureCommitment to fostering an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectivesKnowledge of current trends, best practices, and didactic approaches in higher educationDemonstrated ability to deliver engaging and effective lesson plans that meet the diverse needs of studentsStrong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to effectively convey information and interact with students, colleagues, and othersCompliance with all college policies, procedures, and regulations, including those related to academic integrity, student conduct, and instructional deliveryMust be able to embody CIAT’s mission, vision, purpose and valuesValuesValues such as integrity, excellence, customer service, teamwork and mutual respect are some of those that remain constant, regardless of changes in our company. When identifying company values, it is important that those values are being demonstrated in the course of business each day. Our values set expectations for how employees and managers interact with every person while representing the company.We are passionate about education and student successWe value integrity and excellence in our employees and studentsWe treat ourselves and our students with dignity and respectWe believe in and encourage innovation at our school to better help our students succeedWe have a customer centric focus and we want people highly committed to achieving goals, where our success equals student’s successWe are accountable for our actions and focus on improvements moving forwardWe have a growth mindset with a sincere belief that every student can do better and achieve their goalsWe expect every employee to be an example of conduct and professionalism, being a role model to students and colleaguesWe commit to an inclusive and supportive learning environment that respects the diversity of students' backgrounds, experiences, and perspectivesWe foster lifelong learning and professional developmentSupervisory ResponsibilityThis position has supervisory responsibilities and will be defined by the VP of Education and Dean of Healthcare.LocationThis is a remote position. Work must be conducted in locations that have been approved by the company. Company authorization is necessary for relocation or work from other locations, even if temporarily.Position Type and Expected Hours of WorkThis is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday-Thursday: 10:00am-7:00pm PST and Friday: 8:00am-5:00pm PST, including weekend hours. If teaching a class on Monday/Tuesday, the schedule will be 12:30 p.m.–9:30 p.m. PST. Classes are held from 6:00 p.m.–9:30 p.m. PST.Physical DemandsThese physical demands are representative of the physical requirements necessary for an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodation can be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the described essential functions:Essential functions of this role require sitting for extended periods of timeAbility to type, use a computer to search for information and input information while speaking on the phone is requiredThe employee will frequently be required to use the computer, mouse and telephone to conduct the regular tasks of this roleThe employee will be required to compute simple to simple mathematical calculations as a normal part of this roleWork EnvironmentWhile performing the responsibilities of this remote position, the job holder will work in a home office environment. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable people with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the job. This role routinely involves using standard office equipment such as computers, phones, and virtual communication tools. Employees are expected to ensure that their home office is a safe and ergonomic working environment.Employees must maintain data security and confidentiality in accordance with company policies and use secure connections for all work-related activities. Expectations regarding work hours, availability, and time tracking will be clearly communicated and must be adhered to.The company is not responsible for maintaining home office environments beyond the provision of reasonable accommodation and necessary work-related equipment. Workers' compensation and liability for injuries that occur in the home office will be covered as per company policy and applicable laws.This remote work policy is designed to comply with all relevant local, state, and federal laws.AAP/EEO StatementCalifornia Institute of Applied Technology provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or genetics. In addition to federal law requirements, California Institute of Applied Technology complies with applicable state and local laws governing nondiscrimination in employment in every location in which the company has facilities. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.California Institute of Applied Technology expressly prohibits any form of workplace harassment based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age, genetic information, disability, or veteran status. Improper interference with the ability of California Institute of Applied Technology’s employees to perform their job duties may result in discipline up to and including discharge.Other DutiesPlease note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time, with or without notice.Pay Range: : $88,000 USD - $88,000 USDWe know great candidates may not meet every single qualification listed. If this role speaks to you and you believe you could thrive here, we welcome your application.