Dean of Nursing

SIGN-ON BONUS and RELOCATION

Summary:

The Dean of Nursing will provide executive leadership over the nursing program at the campus and will contribute to meeting educational outcome goals and growth through the proper management of the college's resources. The Dean organizes, supervises and directs a professional staff, including full-time and part-time faculty, to ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered in an environment and manner conducive to learning in accordance with College objectives.

• Develops and implements short-term and long-term strategic plans for campus growth that is consistent with the missions, vision and values of Carrington College.
• Exercises leadership in the development and maintenance of new programs and/or program.
• Establishes and maintains an effective organizational structure to accomplish the College’s objectives; ensures professional development of nursing staff to ensure strong succession.
• Prepares and submits self-study and other reports and conducts related activities as needed to support the accreditation, licensing and compliance processes and state nursing board requirements.
• Responsible for licensing and compliance under the direction of and in coordination with relevant departments to ensure that licensing and compliance issues pertaining to the campus are addressed appropriately and on a timely basis.
• Assumes responsibility for faculty and support staff orientation to accreditation.
• Provides guidance, advice and coaching for new and existing faculty regarding accreditation.
• Monitors student success including student persistence, graduation rates, first time NCLEX-RN pass rates, and student satisfaction; is accountable for the development of action plans to address any areas not meeting Carrington’s standards.
• Serves as a resource person, mentor, and policy interpreter for students experiencing difficulties not resolved with an instructor or advisor.
• Coordinates standardized testing including ordering and distribution of materials, oversight of exams, and evaluating effectiveness of curriculum.
• Provides sound business, managerial, and financial guidance to subordinates in the conduct of their duties as well as facilitating effective communication on a daily basis to reinforce teamwork and information sharing.
• Ensures compliance with all regulatory and statutory regulations; amends existing policies/procedures as needed.
• Creates, implements, and balances initiatives designed to increase new student enrollments and support transfer credits as appropriate.
• Student success and retention: provides effective management of the academic programs, support activities, and resources to support students throughout their academic career.
• Recruits, develops, and retains excellent faculty and staff to include setting up development programs and timely performance reviews. Manages succession and develops staff for growth opportunities throughout the organization.
• Ensures that both faculty and academic management are hired with the appropriate credentials, knowledge, skill, and experience to meet the needs of the academic program.
• Supplements and enhances faculty and academic management through a formal training and development program.
• Ensures quality of instruction through periodic evaluations and audits on how effectively programs are meeting established objectives.
• Ensures that students are provided support in their pursuit of governmental and other sources of financial assistance to meet their educational expenses.
• Provides programs for non-academic student support services with the objective of maximizing student success.
• Position must be on site, student-facing.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

SIGN-ON BONUS and RELOCATION

Summary:

The Dean of Nursing will provide executive leadership over the nursing program at the campus and will contribute to meeting educational outcome goals and growth through the proper management of the college's resources. The Dean organizes, supervises and directs a professional staff, including full-time and part-time faculty, to ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered in an environment and manner conducive to learning in accordance with College objectives.

• Develops and implements short-term and long-term strategic plans for campus growth that is consistent with the missions, vision and values of Carrington College.
• Exercises leadership in the development and maintenance of new programs and/or…