Dean School of Health and Allied Health

Overview

Saint Martin’s University invites mission‑driven and visionary leaders to apply for the position of Dean of the School of Health and Allied Health.

The new School of Health and Allied Health is a bold initiative that reflects the University’s commitment to forming healthcare professionals who combine excellence in practice with moral integrity, compassion, and a deep sense of service to others. The Dean serves as the leader of this newly established School, overseeing nursing, social work, mental health counseling, and allied health disciplines. The Dean inspires a culture of excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service, fostering a student‑centered environment where critical thinking, ethical reflection, and respect for the dignity of every person guide learning and practice.

In collaboration with the Director of Nursing, the Dean ensures programs meet the highest professional and regulatory standards while advancing Saint Martin’s mission to form healthcare professionals who integrate compassion, moral reasoning, and a commitment to the common good into their work.

Saint Martin’s University, located in Lacey, Washington, is one of 13 Benedictine colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. Established in 1895 by monks of the Roman Catholic Order of Saint Benedict, the University’s identity is rooted in the Catholic, Benedictine tradition and embraces the Order’s mission, vision, and values, providing a caring, transformative educational experience with the motto:
To Lead with Heart.

A complete Leadership Profile may be found at

To apply for the Dean of the School of Health & Allied Health, candidates are requested to submit the following in PDF format:

• CV
• A letter of interest addressing the required/preferred characteristics and priorities outlined in the position profile
• Contact information for five references (to be contacted at a later stage of the search with candidate’s permission)

For best consideration, applications should be submitted by March 18, 2026, to the AGB Search portal at /4pyk
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Nominations and expressions of interest should be directed to Saint Ma or one of the AGB Search consultants listed below:

• Laura Woodworth‑Ney, Principal, laur
• Cody Futch, Principal,
• Lynn Della Pietra, Executive Search Associate, l

The principles of the Catholic Benedictine tradition, equal employment opportunity, and nondiscrimination are fundamental to the mission, goals, and objectives of Saint Martin’s University. The complete policy can be found at https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below).-discrimination

Posted On 2/2/2026

Job Type: Dean/Director

School/Institution:
Saint Martin’s University

Job Location:

Lacey, WA