Director of Health Sciences and Community Education

Position Summary: 
The Director of Health Sciences and Community Education provides strategic leadership in designing, implementing, and managing programs with a special emphasis on health science pathways for students. This role involves collaboration with local schools, counselors, administrators, and healthcare industry partners to develop career-focused programs that prepare students and adult learners for healthcare-related training, certifications, and employment. In addition, the Director oversees community education initiatives, promotes lifelong learning opportunities, recruits and trains instructors, and ensures programs align with both community and workforce needs.

Essential duties and Responsibilities: 

• Leads the development of health science pathways for students, including coordination with local healthcare providers, postsecondary institutions, and industry partners to design courses, certifications, and career exploration opportunities in health-related fields. 
• Works directly with high school students, counselors, and administrators to align health science programming with student needs, academic planning, and postsecondary/career opportunities. 
• Continuously seeks innovative opportunities to expand Health Sciences learning experiences. 
• Meets with local medical groups, hospitals, CEOs, and other health science organizations as well government agencies to establish formal partnerships for expanded learning opportunities for students. 
• Supervises the community education programs providing instructor support as needed.
• Responsible for the recruitment and training of instructors for community education programs. 
• Promotes Health Sciences and Community Education programs through outreach, marketing materials, and social media.
• Provides assistance to prospective instructors with any certification attainment required by the State of Montana in order to teach high school Health Sciences or Community Education certificated courses. 
• Evaluates program effectiveness and instructor performance in conjunction with the Executive Director.
• Maintains accurate records in the student management system and ensures compliance with district policies and state regulations. 
• Other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree in Education, Leadership, Health Administration, or a related field; a Master’s degree is preferred.
• Prior experience in project development and implementation, including the supervision and management of staff.
• Demonstrated success in community outreach, developing partnerships, and collaborating with local organizations, educational institutions, and employers to expand program opportunities.
• Strong organizational and time management skills, with the proven ability to coordinate multiple projects, meet deadlines, and adapt to changing priorities.
• Ability to effectively engage and support diverse learner populations, ensuring inclusive access to educational and community programming.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and/or Google applications, with familiarity in using social media platforms, online registration tools, and digital communication systems.
• Ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a multidisciplinary team, demonstrating initiative and accountability.
• Excellent communication, interpersonal, and presentation skills, with the ability to represent the program and institution professionally in public and community settings.
• Experience in building, launching, and executing new programs and projects from concept through successful implementation and evaluation.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

• The Director of Health Sciences and Community Education provides direct supervision and leadership for Community Education instructors and Health Sciences program staff. This position oversees instructional quality, ensures alignment with district and community goals, and evaluates program effectiveness in collaboration with the Executive Director.
• The Director leads the development of Health Science pathways for students by coordinating with local healthcare providers, postsecondary institutions, and industry partners to design courses, certifications, and career exploration opportunities in health-related fields. The role involves close collaboration with high school counselors, administrators, and students to align Health Science programming with academic and career planning needs.
• The Director meets regularly with local medical groups, hospitals, CEOs, and other health-related organizations, as well as government agencies, to establish and sustain formal partnerships that expand learning opportunities for students. The position also supervises and supports Community Education instructors, providing mentorship, training, and feedback to ensure high-quality instruction and engagement.
• Responsibilities include the recruitment and training of Community Education instructors, assisting prospective instructors with meeting any certification requirements mandated by the State of Montana, and ensuring compliance with district policies and state regulations. The Director promotes Health Sciences and Community Education programs through active community outreach, marketing, and social media engagement, while maintaining accurate records within the district’s student management system.
• The Director is responsible for evaluating instructor performance and program outcomes in partnership with the Executive Director and for seeking innovative opportunities to expand Health Sciences and Community Education programming. Performs other related duties as assigned.

Work Environment:
Work is performed primarily in a normal office environment with standard office equipment. Routine attendance and participation in meetings, trainings, and community events are expected. The position may occasionally require travel to partner sites, schools, or off-site locations for program coordination and outreach.