Job Details

Under general direction, the position manages the operations of the Student Health Services Department and the Personal Counseling Department. The position oversees the clinical and administrative operations of both areas.  

1. Directs the day-to-day work of faculty, classified and hourly staff to provide a variety of clinical and psychological services to students.  
2. Organizes student health services activities such as, but not limited to, flu clinics, health and wellness events, health fairs, sexual violence awareness events, and information sessions.
3. Assists in developing long term planning objectives for the Student Health Services Department and the Personal Counseling Department.
4. Completes the Program Review and Student Learning Outcome (SLO) assessment for the Student Health Services Department and the Personal Counseling Department to measure the effectiveness of teaching strategies in health-related workshops.
5. Develops clinical protocols to ensure compliance with state medical standards and to provide a safe environment for students.
6. Analyzes departmental operations to ensure the departments are operating within budgetary limits, and to determine the financial effectiveness of departmental services for the District and the students.
7. Evaluates the needs of the student health services department and the Personal Counseling Department.
8. Assesses individual student health conditions during crisis intervention to determine whether the clinical staff of the Student Health Center or the Personal Counseling Department can treat a student or if the student needs to be referred to another clinical institution. 
9. Evaluates the performance of assigned staff to assess individual performance, recommend developmental practices, and ensure proper departmental operations. 
10. Serves on the Crisis Prevention Awareness and Response Team to provide feedback regarding the development of protocols for health and psychological emergencies. 
11. Ensures that medical certifications for hourly and full time clinical staff are current in order to comply with the Medical Board of California for the proper licensing for physician, nurses, and allied health care professionals.
12. Develops policies and guidelines to address communicable disease outbreaks that impact District staff and students.
13. Directs the development and implementation of electronic medical/health record systems.   
14. Performs related duties as assigned. 

QUALIFICATIONS - Required qualifications to effectively perform the job.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

• A master's degree in nursing and  a California Public Health Nurse Certificate; OR 
• A bachelor's degree in nursing, a California Public Health Nurse certificate, and a master's degree in health education, sociology, psychology, counseling, health care administration, public health, or community health.  

KNOWLEDGE of: 

1. Health education, mental health services, national health observances
2. State regulations related to student health services and psychological services in community colleges
3. State and national standards for the proper licensing for allied health care professionals, physicians, and psychiatrists
4. Local, state and federal regulations governing communicable disease outbreaks
5.  Principles, terminology, practices, procedures and techniques related to crisis intervention, communicable disease control, physical, mental health conditions, and medication
6. Mandated reporting protocols for medical and mental health situations
7. State and federal regulations regarding the development, storage, and release of medical records, incident reports, and psychiatric records
8. Methods to collect and analyze data
9. Budget development and budget management techniques
10. Enterprise Resources Management (ERP) software; general office software and equipment
11. Local, state, and federal agencies that provide health and mental health related services and benefits

SKILL to: 

1. Apply knowledge of health and mental health education to develop health and mental health services for students around national health observances.
2. Apply knowledge of state and local regulations governing communicable disease outbreaks to assist in the development of policies and guidelines. 
3. Use budget development and budget management techniques to ensure the departments under responsibility have adequate funding to purchase medical equipment/supplies, and continue providing student health activities and services.
4. Develop clinical protocols for the Student Health Center and Personal Counseling Department based on crisis intervention strategies, communicable disease control, mandated reporting requirements, state/federal regulations governing student health and psychological services in community colleges.
5. Devise methods to collect and analyze departmental data to project funding needs, staffing needs, and to determine the influence that departmental operations have on student success.
6. Use District ERP software to approve and track departmental expenditures.
7. Use general office software to develop reports, aggregate data, and communicate with various constituents.
8. Apply knowledge of the principles, terminology, practices, procedures and techniques related to crisis intervention, communicable diseases, physical, mental health conditions, and medication to screen, assess, diagnose and provide clinical treatment for student health conditions and situations.
9. Apply knowledge of state and national standards for the proper licensing for allied health care professionals, physicians, and psychiatrists to ensure staff are incompliance.

ABILITY to: 

1. Develop clinical protocols for the Student Health Center and Personal Counseling Department that comply with state and federal regulations that govern the practice of medicine and psychiatry within community colleges and that are also sensitive to needs of the District's student population. 
2. Maintain up to date with local, state, and federal regulations that impact student health services. 
3. Develop and maintain collegiate relationships with District staff, health agencies, community college health services organizations, and members of the community.
4. Communicate effectively orally and in writing.
5. Use the District's assessment tools to determine departmental strengths, weaknesses, areas for improvement, and the impact that departmental operations have on student success. 
6. Analyze employee performance, develop employee performance evaluations, and devise strategies to successfully address employee performance issues.
7. Act as an advocate for the District with county, state, and federal agencies to increase access to health and mental health services for students.
8. Adequately staffs the Student Health Services Department and the Personal Counseling Department by adhering to the District's policies governing the employment of hourly employees.  

PHYSICAL ABILITIES

ENVIRONMENTAL EXPOSURE

1. Continuously (5.6 hours - 8 hours) work in an inside office environment with moderate temperature. Continuously (5.6 hours - 8 hours) comes into contact with customers, end users, and the general public
2. Occasionally (31 minutes - 2.5 hours) exposed to biological hazards and sharp objects as related to medical equipment and supplies. 

APPLICATION AND SELECTION PROCESS  

Pasadena City College utilizes an online application process. Hard copy, e-mailed, or faxed resumes are not accepted. You can apply for a position from any computer with Internet access. 

Please keep in mind the following:

• If you do not follow the process or your application/resume is incomplete, your information will not be processed.
• The hiring committee will review, evaluate, and consider applications and supporting materials received by the deadline. Meeting the minimum qualifications for a particular position does not assure the applicant an interview. 
• While the acceptance of the application packet is done through PCC's Applicant Tracking System (ATS), all hiring decisions are made by a hiring committee.
• Once applications are submitted they are final. Please carefully review your application and the documents which you are attaching to make sure that they are free from errors and complete. If you require assistance with your application, please refer to the application guide. 

 All materials listed below are required for your application packet to be considered complete:

1. Resume 
2. Cover Letter
3. California Public Health Nurse Certificate 
4. California License as a registered nurse 

After a review of applications received, the District may require the completion and submission of supplemental documents prior to the interview process. 

ABOUT US

Established in 1924, Pasadena City College, (PCC), has been serving the West San Gabriel Valley for 96 years. PCC enrolls more than 29,500 students each semester and offers 107 academic degree programs and 72 Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs to its students. PCC serves one of the most culturally diverse student populations in the nation. The College sets the stage for preparing students to meet the demands of a changing world. Building relationships with community partners provides opportunities for PCC faculty and its students to engage in opportunities not often available to students in other areas.

 The main college campus occupies a 53-acre site, while the Foothill Community Education Center and Child Development Center are located in separate nearby off-campus facilities. Due to the geographic size of the District, PCC has two additional satellite sites - the Rosemead Center and its newest site, PCC Northwest at John Muir High School. For more information, go to www.pasadena.edu.

OUR STRENGTHS

PCC has many institutional strengths that distinguish it among its peers, both in the state and across the nation.  Among them are:

A highly multicultural student body: 

• 47% Latino/a/x 
• 4% Black/African American
• 27% Asian 
• 4% Two of More Races
• 15% White 
• 3% Unknown/Other

Annually, at 49%, the College achieves recognition for one of the highest rates for transfer degrees to baccalaureate level institutions, both in California and across the nation. Additionally, PCC boasts a 52% bachelor's degree attainment rate for Pasadena graduates who transfer to a four-year university, compared to 42% nationally. The College is well known for national mathematics and forensic honors, as well as its extensive study abroad opportunities.

PCC was once again named one of ten national finalists for the 2019 Aspen Prize for Community College Excellence, widely recognized as the nation's premier honor for two-year colleges. The Aspen Prize recognizes institutions for their outstanding outcomes in four areas: student learning; certificate and degree completion; employment and earnings; and high levels of access and success for minority and low-income students.

PCC is ranked by the Military Times as the top community college in California for military veterans, and the College is similarly ranked among the top community colleges in the nation. The PCC Courier, the student newspaper, is a perennial award winner

Twelve students are elected annually by the PCC Associated Students to represent and advocate on behalf of the student body. There are 80 student clubs and organizations representing the interests of a culturally diverse student population.

In February 2017, the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges of the Western Association of School and Colleges reaffirmed PCC's status as a fully accredited institution. For more information, go to www.pasadena.edu

OUR MISSION 

Pasadena City College is an equity-minded learning community dedicated to enriching students' academic, personal, and professional lives through an array of degree and certificate programs, campus engagement, and customized student support.

• A Passion for Learning We recognize that each one of us will always be a member of the community of learners.
• A Commitment to Integrity We recognize that ethical behavior is a personal, institutional and societal responsibility.
• An Appreciation for Diversity We recognize that a diverse community of learners enriches our educational environment.
• A Respect for Collegiality We recognize that it takes the talents, skills and efforts of the entire campus community, as well as the participation of the broader community, to support our students in their pursuit of learning.
• A Recognition of Our Heritage We recognize that we draw upon the College's long-standing tradition of excellence to offer innovative services to our students and communities.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Successful applicants must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.

• Pasadena Area Community College District will not sponsor any visa applications.
• Applicants must be available for interviews at Pasadena City College at no cost to the District.
• Applicants who have disabilities may request that accommodations be made in order to complete the selection process by contacting the Office of Human Resources directly at (626) 585-7388.
• The Pasadena Area Community College District does not discriminate in the educational programs and activities operated by the District or in employment procedures and practices of the District. The Policies of Title IX as developed to date are available for inspection during normal business hours at the District office at 1570 E. Colorado Blvd., Pasadena, CA 91106.
• Crime awareness and campus security information are available from Campus Police. (Public Law 101-542).
• The Pasadena Area Community College District is an equal opportunity employer. The District encourages applications from underrepresented minorities and the disabled.
• An applicant, who attempts to contact individual Board members or members of the screening committee with the intent of influencing the decision of the committee or the Board, will be disqualified. General inquiries regarding the position and/or District employment should be directed to the Office of Human Resources.

PASADENA AREA COMMUNITY COLLEGE DISTRICT 

Equal Opportunity, Title IX, Section 504 Employer