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Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Dean, Allied Health, Nursing and Natural Sciences who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review to ensure successful development of each student.
Because of our commitment to community, employment preference is given to residents who live in WV and the New River Community Technical College service area of Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Summers, West Virginia counties.
This position is responsible for identifying, implementing, and evaluating academic unit goals and objectives for general studies, transfer and professional programs.
Nature of Work
This non-classified position serves at the will and pleasure of the President. The Dean of Allied Health, Nursing, and Natural Sciences reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and is responsible for oversight of matters related to the development, delivery, and assessment of the institution’s transfer and professional programs. In addition, the Dean assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in providing oversight and leadership in the application of college policies, procedures, and processes. This position utilizes a data-informed and an equity minded approach for enhancing the effectiveness of Academic Affairs operations that lead to advancing student access, retention, and completion.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in identifying, implementing, and assessing unit goals and objectives.
- Supports the College’s strategic plan and ensures the programs are working to meet the College’s goals.
- Ensures completion of enrollment management strategies.
- Assists in the development and revision of the college-wide master course schedule.
- Assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the development of the annual instructional unit budget.
- Submits reports in a timely manner and in accordance with institutional requirements to include program reviews, post-audit reviews, curriculum proposals and any documents solicited by external agencies as directed.
- Leads programmatic accreditation processes.
- Attends and participates in required meetings; serves on institutional committees; and supports college-wide initiatives.
- Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet and the Strategic Planning Committee.
- Participates in the Assessment Committee and Curriculum Committee.
- Ensures efficient application of policies, sanctioned unit procedures, and standard processes through leadership and oversight, to include but not limited to:
- Initial review and shepherding of curriculum proposals, preparing necessary documents for changes or additions requiring outside agency approval (i.e., HLC, WVCTC).
- Program review and evaluation.
- The faculty evaluation process includes counseling faculty on areas of strengths and weaknesses based on assessment data and recommending appropriate courses of action for improvement, if needed.
- Evaluates faculty qualification for Credentialing.
- Recruiting, selecting, and credentialing for adjunct faculty.
- Addresses, in a timely manner, all student complaints and issues and ensures all complaints and issues are resolved in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Manages the assigned budgets; reviews and approves purchase requests; tracks all departmental spending.
- Assigns full-time and adjunct teaching loads including review, approval, and accuracy of the adjunct/faculty overload reporting.
- Acts collaboratively with external stakeholders.
- Takes the lead on project management of initiatives directly related to the advancement and improvement of allied health and nursing programs – i.e.,
- Leads and directs academic services and supports the activities of program directors and/or department chairs in providing innovative educational curricula across assigned programs.
- Leads in the development of viable, sustainable programs.
- Facilitates faculty professional development.
- Works with college stakeholders on finding and securing alternate sources of funding (grants, donations, gifts).
- Coordinates, reviews and endorses course content, syllabi, program outcomes and student learning objectives.
- Reviews and works with appropriate department to revise public-facing program information (website, College Catalog, promotional materials, etc.)
- Serves as a primary resource for assessment and evaluation activities.
- Oversees the coordination of program advisory committees.
- Leads initiatives directly related to advancement and improvement.
- Carries out other responsibilities as assigned by the President or Vice President for Academic.
- Leverage an equity-minded and data informed approach to effectively and efficiently guide and complete projects that enhance student access, retention, and completion, and focuses on clear curricular pathways that decrease the time to completion.
- Travel is required on a regular and recurring basis for conferences, travel between campuses and other College related matters.
- Complete compliance training routinely and in a timely manner.
- Maintain currency on higher education trends.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission and philosophy of the comprehensive Community and Technical College
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative personnel, faculty, classified staff, students, and the public.
- Ability to work independently and simultaneously on projects of varied complexity, carrying each to its conclusion with a very high level of effectiveness.
- Ability to work effectively with educators, consultants, business, and industry representatives.
- Ability to carry out assignments requiring the organization of material, analysis of data, and preparation of pertinent recommendations.
- Effective communication specifically in expressing ideas both orally and in writing.
- Familiarity with educational current technology and appropriate computer skills for effective communication and operation.
Education
Master's Degree - Related field - Required
Experience
In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.
Administration - Successful/diverse administrative/leadership role in community college/public higher education. - -Preferred 3-5 years
Leadership/Management - Experience leading and managing academic programs. Preferred 3 years.
Teaching - Teaching at the post-secondary level - 3 years minimum required
License or Certification
Valid Driver's license - required
Expectations
Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.
MISSION
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.
CORE VALUES
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.
RESPECT
- Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and
- Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all
- Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-
- Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the
HONESTY
- Communicate openly and
- Take responsibility for one’s actions.
- Provide accurate and transparent reporting of
- Make decisions based on ethical
EDUCATION
- Encourage and support a culture of continuous
- Facilitate the sharing of
- Offer access to a diverse range of educational
- Encourage
- Regularly assess educational programs and supporting
- Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled
COMMUNITY
- Actively engage with the local
- Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-
- Meet the educational needs and interests of the local
- Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and
VISION
New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich
communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.
DISCLAIMER
This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for the information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.
All requirements are subject to modification to provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the public.
Become an integral member of a dedicated team focused on improving the quality of life among citizens in southeastern and south-central West Virginia. New River Community Technical College provides comprehensive, quality higher education, workforce training and community education programs and services. We aspire to make a difference in the communities in which we serve!
We are seeking an enthusiastic professional Dean, Allied Health, Nursing and Natural Sciences who is passionate about cultivating the school’s mission and objectives through student instruction, guidance and review to ensure successful development of each student.
Because of our commitment to community, employment preference is given to residents who live in WV and the New River Community Technical College service area of Braxton, Fayette, Greenbrier, Mercer, Nicholas, Pocahontas, Raleigh, and Summers, West Virginia counties.
This position is responsible for identifying, implementing, and evaluating academic unit goals and objectives for general studies, transfer and professional programs.
Nature of Work
This non-classified position serves at the will and pleasure of the President. The Dean of Allied Health, Nursing, and Natural Sciences reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and is responsible for oversight of matters related to the development, delivery, and assessment of the institution’s transfer and professional programs. In addition, the Dean assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in providing oversight and leadership in the application of college policies, procedures, and processes. This position utilizes a data-informed and an equity minded approach for enhancing the effectiveness of Academic Affairs operations that lead to advancing student access, retention, and completion.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Performs other functions as required or assigned. Also complies with all Policies and Standards.
Duties and Responsibilities
- Assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in identifying, implementing, and assessing unit goals and objectives.
- Supports the College’s strategic plan and ensures the programs are working to meet the College’s goals.
- Ensures completion of enrollment management strategies.
- Assists in the development and revision of the college-wide master course schedule.
- Assists the Vice President for Academic Affairs in the development of the annual instructional unit budget.
- Submits reports in a timely manner and in accordance with institutional requirements to include program reviews, post-audit reviews, curriculum proposals and any documents solicited by external agencies as directed.
- Leads programmatic accreditation processes.
- Attends and participates in required meetings; serves on institutional committees; and supports college-wide initiatives.
- Serves as a member of the President’s Cabinet and the Strategic Planning Committee.
- Participates in the Assessment Committee and Curriculum Committee.
- Ensures efficient application of policies, sanctioned unit procedures, and standard processes through leadership and oversight, to include but not limited to:
- Initial review and shepherding of curriculum proposals, preparing necessary documents for changes or additions requiring outside agency approval (i.e., HLC, WVCTC).
- Program review and evaluation.
- The faculty evaluation process includes counseling faculty on areas of strengths and weaknesses based on assessment data and recommending appropriate courses of action for improvement, if needed.
- Evaluates faculty qualification for Credentialing.
- Recruiting, selecting, and credentialing for adjunct faculty.
- Addresses, in a timely manner, all student complaints and issues and ensures all complaints and issues are resolved in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Manages the assigned budgets; reviews and approves purchase requests; tracks all departmental spending.
- Assigns full-time and adjunct teaching loads including review, approval, and accuracy of the adjunct/faculty overload reporting.
- Acts collaboratively with external stakeholders.
- Takes the lead on project management of initiatives directly related to the advancement and improvement of allied health and nursing programs – i.e.,
- Leads and directs academic services and supports the activities of program directors and/or department chairs in providing innovative educational curricula across assigned programs.
- Leads in the development of viable, sustainable programs.
- Facilitates faculty professional development.
- Works with college stakeholders on finding and securing alternate sources of funding (grants, donations, gifts).
- Coordinates, reviews and endorses course content, syllabi, program outcomes and student learning objectives.
- Reviews and works with appropriate department to revise public-facing program information (website, College Catalog, promotional materials, etc.)
- Serves as a primary resource for assessment and evaluation activities.
- Oversees the coordination of program advisory committees.
- Leads initiatives directly related to advancement and improvement.
- Carries out other responsibilities as assigned by the President or Vice President for Academic.
- Leverage an equity-minded and data informed approach to effectively and efficiently guide and complete projects that enhance student access, retention, and completion, and focuses on clear curricular pathways that decrease the time to completion.
- Travel is required on a regular and recurring basis for conferences, travel between campuses and other College related matters.
- Complete compliance training routinely and in a timely manner.
- Maintain currency on higher education trends.
Qualifications
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
- Thorough knowledge and understanding of the mission and philosophy of the comprehensive Community and Technical College
- Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of effective supervision.
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with administrative personnel, faculty, classified staff, students, and the public.
- Ability to work independently and simultaneously on projects of varied complexity, carrying each to its conclusion with a very high level of effectiveness.
- Ability to work effectively with educators, consultants, business, and industry representatives.
- Ability to carry out assignments requiring the organization of material, analysis of data, and preparation of pertinent recommendations.
- Effective communication specifically in expressing ideas both orally and in writing.
- Familiarity with educational current technology and appropriate computer skills for effective communication and operation.
Education
Master's Degree - Related field - Required
Experience
In addition to the knowledge/education, the following related work experience is typically required for this position. An equivalent combination of education and recent, related experience may be acceptable.
Administration - Successful/diverse administrative/leadership role in community college/public higher education. - -Preferred 3-5 years
Leadership/Management - Experience leading and managing academic programs. Preferred 3 years.
Teaching - Teaching at the post-secondary level - 3 years minimum required
License or Certification
Valid Driver's license - required
Expectations
Employees are expected to adhere to the Mission, Values and Vision of the College. Each employee’s position has attributes that contribute to the achievement of these goals.
MISSION
New River Community and Technical College provides accessible, affordable, quality education and workforce programs to meet the needs of the region it serves.
CORE VALUES
Shared values guide New River Community and Technical College in fulfilling its mission. These values influence thoughts, guide decisions, mold policies, and determine courses of action. New River CTC employees will demonstrate these values in our daily work and help instill them in our students.
RESPECT
- Embrace diversity, equity, inclusion, and
- Recognize and celebrate the unique contributions and perspectives of all
- Involve a diverse range of voices and perspectives in decision-
- Ensure everyone feels they are an integral part of the
HONESTY
- Communicate openly and
- Take responsibility for one’s actions.
- Provide accurate and transparent reporting of
- Make decisions based on ethical
EDUCATION
- Encourage and support a culture of continuous
- Facilitate the sharing of
- Offer access to a diverse range of educational
- Encourage
- Regularly assess educational programs and supporting
- Cultivate a workforce of knowledgeable, competent, and skilled
COMMUNITY
- Actively engage with the local
- Partner with local businesses, organizations, and non-
- Meet the educational needs and interests of the local
- Encourage and facilitate civic engagement among students, staff, faculty, and
VISION
New River Community and Technical College will improve students’ lives and will enrich
communities as an increasingly integral part of the educational and economic landscape of southern West Virginia.
DISCLAIMER
This description does not state or imply that the duties listed are the only duties to be performed by the position incumbent. Justification for the information provided in the job description may be requested. Employees are required to follow job-related instructions and perform other job-related activities assigned by their supervisor.
All requirements are subject to modification to provide reasonable accommodation for individuals with disabilities. Some requirements may exclude individuals who pose a direct threat or significant risk to the health and safety of themselves, students, other employees, or the public.
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What Employers Look For
The qualifications that appear most often in allied health assistant jobs.
- Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance or equivalent vocational qualification
- Current CPR and first aid certification
- Experience supporting physiotherapy, occupational therapy, or speech pathology sessions
- Demonstrated ability to assist patients with mobility, transfers, and personal care
- Familiarity with clinical documentation and patient record systems
- Valid working with vulnerable people or police check clearance
Tips for Your Allied Health Assistant Job Search
List every credential you hold
Certifications like CPR, first aid, or a Certificate III or IV in Allied Health Assistance carry real weight in screening. List the full credential name, issuing body, and expiry date on your resume so hiring managers don't have to ask.
Apply early to roles that fit
Migrate Mate lists allied health assistant openings from across the United States in one place, so you can find roles that match and apply directly to each listing.
Tailor your resume to the clinical setting
A role in a pediatric therapy clinic values different hands-on skills than one in an acute hospital ward. Adjust your resume summary and bullet points to reflect the patient population and therapy discipline listed in each job post.
Highlight patient-handling competencies clearly
Many applicants leave manual handling, hoist operation, and mobility aid experience buried in a generic duties list. Pull those skills to a dedicated section so they're visible to both recruiters and applicant tracking systems scanning for safety compliance.
Prepare for scenario-based interview questions
Interviewers for allied health assistant roles often ask how you've responded to a patient refusing assistance or a sudden change in a client's condition. Prepare two or three specific examples that show your judgment and communication under pressure.
Follow up after submitting your application
Allied health teams hire on a needs basis and postings can close quickly. Contacting the hiring manager or clinical coordinator directly within a week of applying signals genuine interest and keeps your application front of mind.
Allied Health Assistant Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
Which companies are hiring the most allied health assistants?
The companies hiring the most allied health assistants right now include Fidelity On Call, State of Georgia, and San Jacinto College, with the largest share of openings in Ohio, New York, and Illinois, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Roles are most concentrated in hospital networks, community health organizations, and private rehabilitation providers.
How many allied health assistant jobs are remote?
About 25% of allied health assistant openings are fully remote or hybrid as of November 2026, reflecting the hands-on nature of most roles in this field. The sub-areas most likely to offer remote or telehealth-adjacent work include administrative support for therapy teams and community case coordination roles.
How do you become an allied health assistant?
Start by completing a nationally recognized vocational qualification in allied health assistance, such as a Certificate III or IV. Gain practical experience through clinical placements, volunteer work, or entry-level support roles in a healthcare setting. Obtain CPR and first aid certification, and secure required background clearances before applying to paid positions.
Can you get hired as an allied health assistant with little or no experience?
Yes, many employers will hire candidates with limited direct experience if you hold a relevant qualification and clinical placement hours. Highlighting transferable skills such as patient communication, manual handling training, and personal care experience from other roles can strengthen your application. Entry-level roles in community health and disability support are often the most accessible starting points.
What does the allied health assistant interview process look like?
Most employers run a phone or video screen followed by a face-to-face or panel interview with a clinical supervisor or allied health team lead. Expect competency-based questions about patient handling, responding to challenging behavior, and communicating with a multidisciplinary team. Some roles include a brief practical assessment or workplace observation before an offer is made.
Where can I find and apply to allied health assistant jobs?
You can find and apply to allied health assistant jobs on Migrate Mate, which lists current openings from across the United States. Search for roles that match your qualifications, clinical background, and preferred setting, then apply directly to each listing that fits.
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