Chairperson, Nursing

As the administrative and academic leader of the department, the Chairperson is accountable for the delivery of academic programs in accordance with departmental, divisional, and College strategic plans; the hiring, evaluation and professional development of department personnel to include faculty and staff; and oversight of budgeting and resource management. As a member of College administration, the Chair coordinates departmental activity with the activities of other units within the college and in collaboration with other members of administration, and assists in the development and implementation of College initiatives.

This position demonstrates a commitment to the success of students and collegiality among faculty, staff and students. Currently, the department disciplines include Nursing, Practical Nursing, and Certified Nurse Aid. This position reports to the Dean of Nursing.

• Supports the strategic goals of the College through all of the department’s programming decisions; in collaboration with the Dean, leads faculty and staff through the process of establishing and maintaining a long‑term vision for the department that is consistent with the College’s mission. Serves as a liaison between the department and other units of the institution and ensures departmental compliance with College and accrediting agencies’ policies, procedures and regulations.
• Guides, executes and reports the department’s strategic planning process while maintaining a climate that is collegial and encourages innovative thinking through faculty and staff engagement and participation. The Chair portrays articulates the goals of the department and the division, both within and beyond the department and carries forward the department’s requests in pursuit of the goals. Actively leads departmental enrollment management strategy in conjunction with faculty, advisors, and other campus resources through the use of data analysis, recruitment plans, enrollment growth strategies, and retention programs.

• Constructs and coordinates the academic course schedule according to student and program needs; seeks input from faculty and advisors; facilitates the faculty course selection process; and assigns faculty to courses. Monitors course registrations and adjusts schedules and assignments in conjunction with the Dean and Office of Academic Affairs. Prepares reports including enrollment analysis, strategic planning initiatives, departmental accomplishments, and the status of department goals.
  
  Works collaboratively with faculty and staff to maintain programmatic compliance with Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN), Ohio Department of Health (ODH) and Ohio Board of Nursing. Assists in writing regular reports, leading site visits, serving as point of contact and self reporting compliance issues to these agencies.
• Administers the department budget in collaboration with the Office of Academic Affairs and the Resource, Planning and Analysis Office. Estimates expenses to implement department objectives; completes mid‑year budget review; reviews and approves requisitions; exercises budgetary controls and reallocates resources when necessary. Promotes and supports the selection and retention of outstanding faculty and staff. Conducts annual faculty appraisals and staff evaluations. Communicates position expectations, provides direction and resolves work problems.
  
  Recommends pay increases, promotions and other personnel actions. Approves leave and authorizes overtime as appropriate. Provides recommendations to the Dean with regard to faculty and staff vacancies and position reallocations.
• Administers disciplinary actions upon approval and in collaboration with the Dean and Human Resources. In collaboration with Lead Instructors/Program Coordinators and other faculty maintains an active, credentialed adjunct pool. Conducts classroom and online observations of adjunct faculty when required and completes the appraisal process. Ensures new adjunct faculty are provided mentorship and guidance regarding procedures and protocols and provides an orientation to the…