Assistant Dean of Nursing

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston.

Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Assistant Dean of Nursing

Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week

SALARY: Salary range $- $.
The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ClickHEREfor a highlight of these benefits.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The Assistant Dean of Nursing is accountable to students, faculty, and College administration for ensuring the safe, ethical, compliant, and effective operation of the nursing programs. This position provides leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all program activities and is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and administrative oversight in collaboration with nursing faculty.

The Assistant Dean promotes operational excellence by ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, Board of Nursing requirements, and, when applicable, national accreditation standards. Working closely with the Dean of Health Professions, Department Chairs, nursing faculty, support staff, and College administrators, the Assistant Dean fosters a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous program improvement.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and innovative leader who demonstrates sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student success. This individual advances nursing education initiatives aligned with the College's mission and strategic priorities while strengthening partnerships with high schools, four-year institutions, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational pathways and workforce opportunities in nursing. Through collaborative leadership and strategic engagement, the Assistant Dean supports program growth, academic excellence, and the preparation of a highly qualified nursing workforce.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (not intended to be an exhaustive list):

• Provide administrative oversight and leadership for the Nursing Education and Practical Nursing Department;
• Serve as the Nurse Administrator/Administrator of Record in accordance with Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requirements;
• Ensure each nursing program complies with applicable licensing, accreditation, regulatory, and College requirements; prepare and submit required reports; and maintain records in accordance with all applicable standards and policies;
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure programs meet BORN and ACEN standards and support continuous program improvement;
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs in collaboration with program directors and the Dean of Health Professions.
• Participate in College governance and serve on committees that support administrative and academic leadership;
• Provide leadership for competency-based curriculum, instruction, and program development; evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice;
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program goals, objectives, policies, and services consistent with the College's mission, philosophy, and strategic plan;
• Coordinate program reviews and review program outcomes in collaboration with appropriate faculty and administrators;
• Manage and participate in administrative, board, department, and other meetings to maintain effective communication and information flow;
• Orient and mentor new full-time and part-time faculty and staff in…