Founding Director of Nursing

Academic Career & Executive Search is pleased to assist Mitchell College in its search for Founding Director of Nursing.

For full consideration, please apply by September 19, 2025.

Mitchell College, a uniquely student-centered and forward-thinking institution, seeks an experienced, dynamic, and collaborative Founding Director of Nursing to guide its Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program through its next phase of growth. Reporting directly to the Provost, the ideal candidate is a proven leader committed to academic excellence, student success, community partnerships, and advancing the nursing profession.

With significant groundwork already laid, the College has made notable progress toward establishing this new program, including:

• Securing approval for numerous curriculum changes through the Internal Curriculum Committee and the Board of Examiners for Nursing
• Mapping the curriculum and identifying necessary supports
• Adding three new clinical partners and two new clinical sites
• Submitting initial paperwork to ACEN and receiving approval to apply for candidacy

This highly visible leadership role offers the opportunity to make a lasting impact within a supportive, close-knit campus community. The Director will provide strategic and operational leadership for all aspects of the nursing program, including curriculum oversight, accreditation, faculty supervision, budget management, and community engagement, while working closely with clinical partners, advisory boards, and the College’s senior leadership.

The College offers significant resources and support including:

• Beautiful, fully equipped simulation facilities with planned expansion
• A dedicated suite of Nursing offices
• Established letters of intent from eight clinical partners and a committed advisory board
• A welcoming and supportive regional environment invested in the program’s success

This 12-month position has no teaching requirement and offers the opportunity for the next Director to shape the future of nursing education in the region, while bringing their own vision to the program as it continues to grow and evolve.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Director of Nursing shall have the authority, accountability, and responsibility for all aspects of the program including but not limited to:

• Lead strategic planning and assessment, in collaboration with academic administration and the nursing community advisory board, and other stakeholders
  • Articulate program identity and goals, and their alignment with mission, learning goals, and strategic plan goals and objectives
  • Lead strategic planning and develop and implement strategic action plan for the program, including new modes of program delivery
  • Coordinate routine program assessment and follow-through
  • Review, evaluate, revise nursing program curriculum
• Increase the program’s visibility and reputation in the region.
  • Develop community partnerships that will benefit the program, including cooperative ventures, and clinical placements
  • Work with nursing community advisory board to develop and maintain a strong network of support and communication
  • Pursue grant opportunities in collaboration with community agencies and projects
• Participate in admission of new students into the program
  • Communicate promptly with prospective students
  • Communicate promptly with applicants
  • Work with enrollment managers to review and make decisions on student applications
• Assist in choice of semester’s courses
• Monitor student progress through the program
• Review and act upon academic petitions
• Address student issues and complaints
• Market the nursing program
  • Consult with designees to develop effective marketing strategies and effective marketing materials
  • Maintain and update program website
  • Coordinate and supervise all faculty teaching in the program.
  • Review and make decisions about part-time faculty applications
  • Monitor and provide feedback to part-time faculty
  • Develop, review, revise job descriptions as needed
• Coordinate and supervise nursing peer tutors
• Work on College Advancement initiatives as assigned
• Communicate with the CT Department of Public Health to meet all requirements
• Conduct faculty evaluations
  • Hire, orient, and evaluate full-time nursing faculty
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