Dean of School of Nursing and Health Services

Job Title Dean of School of Nursing and Health Services

Pay Rate

Pay Rate Annual Salary of $115,000 - $125,000

Job Category

Job Category Staff

Department

Department SCHOOL OF NURSING AND HEALTH SERVICES

Job Description Summary

The Dean of Nursing and Health Services provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the School of Nursing and Health Services. Reporting to the Chief Academic and Assurance Officer, the Dean works collaboratively with faculty, staff, students, clinical and employer partners, and community organizations to ensure that nursing and health services programs provide exceptional learning experiences, meet professional and accreditation standards, and respond to the evolving health care needs of the region.

The Dean is responsible for advancing the quality, vitality, and future direction of the School, with particular emphasis on student success, academic excellence, faculty development, continuous improvement, accreditation, and strong clinical and workforce partnerships. The Dean also provides the leadership necessary to ensure that the College’s nursing education program meets all applicable requirements of the Michigan Board of Nursing.

This is an opportunity for an accomplished nursing educator and leader to shape one of the College’s most important academic areas. The successful candidate will have the opportunity to strengthen established programs, support an outstanding faculty, deepen partnerships with health care providers, develop new educational pathways, and help prepare the next generation of nurses and health care professionals for meaningful careers and service to their communities.

• Master’s degree with a major in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Five (5) years of experience in professional nursing practice or educational preparation/academic teaching in nursing, or an equivalent combination of both. Must possess current knowledge of registered professional nursing practice.
• Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered professional nurse in Michigan, or eligibility and ability to obtain an unrestricted Michigan RN license before assuming the position.
• Demonstrated leadership experience in nursing education, health care, or a related setting, including responsibility for people, programs, or significant initiatives.
• Demonstrated ability to lead collaboratively, build effective relationships, communicate clearly, and support the success and professional growth of faculty and staff.
• Ability to manage complex academic operations, including budgets, personnel, scheduling, regulatory requirements, and competing priorities.
• Demonstrated commitment to academic quality, continuous improvement, student success, and the mission of community colleges.

• Doctorate in nursing, nursing education, education, higher education leadership, health sciences, or a closely related field.
• Academic administrative or program leadership experience in nursing or health sciences.
• Experience in a community college or other institution with a strong access and student-success mission.
• Experience with specialized nursing accreditation, particularly ACEN , including self-study, reporting, site visits, or continuous improvement.
• Experience providing leadership across multiple nursing, allied health, or health services programs.
• Experience developing and sustaining clinical, employer, and community partnerships.
• Experience securing or administering grants or other external resources supporting health sciences education.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic leadership for the School of Nursing and Health Services,…