Academic Dean, Nursing; AS and RN-to-BSN

Responsibilities

The Academic Dean for Nursing manages overall operations in accordance with federal and state regulations, college policies and procedures, contractual agreements, and strategic planning goals and objectives. Administers and coordinates all operational matters related to student learning, instruction, and program and curriculum development. Hires and supervises faculty and staff and serves as a liaison with internal and external constituents. Ensures institutional compliance with the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) program accreditation standards.

Develops and manages budgets.

• Sets consistent and strong academic standards for assigned instructional programs by ensuring curricula are current, meet state guidelines and professional certifications and adhere to national and program accreditation standards.
• Serves as a catalyst for innovative approaches and solutions for program enhancements to best meet the academic needs of students.
• Develops and executes the department’s strategic plan consistent with the College’s values, goals and objectives.
• Supports faculty and staff through transparent communication, active listening, and clear feedback, offering professional development recommendations and timely performance evaluations.
• Recruits and supervises faculty and staff; coordinates orientation of the department’s faculty and staff; recommends faculty contract lengths and workloads; supports faculty and staff achievements and challenges by providing recommendations for professional development and timely performance evaluations. Encourages innovation in teaching and learning.
• Evaluates program performance and program and course content. Participates in annual program review. Assesses student learning outcomes and program outcomes, reports results to stakeholders, and revises curricula to meet state and national outcome standards.
• Provides conflict resolution, mediation, and negotiation of student, staff, and faculty that are beyond the scope of Student Services, such as concerns involving academic matters, faculty, or instruction. Refers unresolved student concerns to the appropriate institutional area.
• Works collaboratively with faculty and campus leaders on strategic enrollment management. Creates the department’s class schedules that optimize classroom utilization, class size, student needs, and the college’s enrollment goals.
• Maintains a thorough understanding of the current collective bargaining agreement and adheres to the tenets of the agreement in carrying out responsibilities as Academic Dean.
• Assists faculty and staff in the supervision, coordination, security and maintenance of equipment, supplies and facilities. Coordinates the implementation of safety procedures and activities that promote safety for students and employees.
• Assists in the resolution of transfer credit questions and other questions pertaining to student advisement.
• Coordinates textbook orders for departmental courses and assists in the preparation of accurate college catalog information and course descriptions.
• Maintains liaison role with other areas of the college and external partners including but not limited to: universities, area high schools, industry, and other organizations.
• Ensures that programs are responsive to the needs of local healthcare providers, regional workforce development and students characteristics. Collaborates with departmental faculty and the healthcare community to recommend revisions and changes to program curriculum.
• Performs leadership role in grant development and execution for the department. Recommends and manages budgets to meet department, division, and college needs and goals.
• Periodically collects and compiles data or verifies legislative information. Researches, analyzes, and interprets federal and state laws and regulations and communicates research findings to appropriate supervisors.
• Performs other duties as may be required or assigned.

• Master’s degree from a regionally or nationally accredited institution in Nursing.
• Three (3) years of teaching experience in Nursing education.
• Hold an active, unencumbered RN…