CGHS - Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing; Remote

CGHS - Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing (Remote)

Fully Remote-Remote Worker - N/A

Description

A.T. Still University's College of Graduate Health Studies (ATSU-CGHS) is seeking a full-time, exempt Department Chair, Health Administration and Nursing (Remote). This is an exciting opportunity to lead a department focused on education in administrative excellence and impactful C-suite leadership, overseeing the Doctor of Health Administration (DHA), Master of Health Administration (MHA; CAHME candidate status), and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP;

CCNE accredited) programs. This remote position requires a visionary individual capable of fostering departmental collaboration, academic excellence, strategic growth, and interprofessional collaboration in a remote graduate health professions education environment. The successful candidate will bring a proven track record of innovation and strategic thinking, demonstrating the creativity required to execute on transformational models that elevate the appeal and long-term success of the department's programs.

** Duties & Responsibilities*
* + Provide innovative leadership for the Health Administration and Nursing Department, fostering a collaborative and academically rigorous environment.

+ Proactively identify, design, and implement transformational models to enhance and grow the programs, ensuring the department remains at the forefront of the healthcare education landscape through creative problem-solving and innovative initiatives.

+ Serve as the academic lead for departmental programs, supported by department faculty, including curriculum oversight, student progression, and maintaining accreditation compliance.

+ Supervise all departmental faculty (currently one contracted nursing faculty, serving as the program director for the DNP, and two full-time health administration faculty, and several adjunct faculty), ensuring excellence in teaching, scholarship, and service.

+ Provide oversight for the DHA, MHA, and DNP programs and support efforts to achieve CAHME accreditation for the MHA.

+ Collaborate with the CGHS dean, associate deans, and university leadership to align department priorities with the university's mission and strategic plan.

+ Develop and implement strategic plans for the department and its programs that align with college and university goals, focusing on program growth, new program development, and operational efficiency.

+ Manage the department's budget and resources effectively.

+ Ensure programmatic compliance with all relevant accreditation standards (CAHME, CCNE, HLC, where applicable), institutional/departmental policies, and procedures.

+ Lead efforts in curriculum development and assessment across all programs within the department.

+ Participate in and advance teaching, service, and scholarship within the department and university.

+ Support student recruitment, retention, and success efforts.

+ Assess educational outcomes to ensure ongoing program development and improvement.

+ Represent the department and its programs in university, college, and external settings.

+ Develop community partnerships and interdisciplinary relationships to enhance program offerings and opportunities.

+ Mentor students and faculty.

+ Serve as Chair of the department's Curriculum Committee and on other internal/external committees/task forces.

+ Collaborate effectively with Instructional Designers, Academic Advisors, and Admissions teams to ensure high-quality curricula and student success.

+ Maintain current knowledge of relevant industry, enrollment trends, competitors, and the higher education landscape.

+ Uphold ATSU and CGHS policies and practices.

+ Address student concerns and/or appeals at the department level.

+ Engage in regular and productive communication with the admissions and advising teams regarding program changes, key talking points, industry trends, etc.

+ Demonstrate high levels of accountability and self-motivation in the remote work environment and provide strong leadership and a positive department work environment for all employees.

+ Interact collegially and professionally with all members of the CGHS and ATSU communities.

+ Attend in-person college and university events as required (i.e., commencement, conferences, campus celebrations, regional meetings, etc.)

+ Execute other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Education & Experience

+ Academic doctorate in a health/healthcare field (PhD, DNP, DHA, etc.).

+ Demonstrated record of innovation and strategic thinking, with documented success in developing and executing transformational educational models that drive program growth, visibility, and academic excellence.

+ C-suite leadership experience in a hospital, clinic, or healthcare-related administration, or significant experience in leading a health administration, nursing, or related academic department.

+ Minimum of 5 years of full-time experience in academic administration of a health professions program demonstrating leadership effectiveness.

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