Dean of Instruction - Nursing & Allied Health - MnSCU Admin

Working Title:

Dean of Instruction
- Nursing & Allied Health
- MnSCU Admin-6

Ridgewater College

MnSCU Administrator 6

220:
Minnesota State Administrator’s Plan

RIDG
- Willmar Campus

Job Exempt

Full time

Unclassified
- Unlimited Academic

$98,457.00 - $

To provide leadership, supervision, and administration for instructional programs and related support staff on the Willmar and Hutchinson campuses across all instructional modalities of Ridgewater College.

• Develop, Lead, and Coordinate :
  Curriculum and program research, development, review, and assessment across on-campus, hybrid/blended, and online modalities; academic year (i.e., fall, spring, summer) course schedules and faculty loads; nurse tutoring services, fostering innovation and alignment with academic goals; supervise and evaluate instructional programs and courses in collaboration with assessment and program review committees; provide leadership to faculty for the evaluation of student outcomes and the use of data to improve programs;
  
  coordinate the academic program review process, ensuring the quality and timely submission of reviews; partnership programs, projects, and initiatives within the community, region, and Minnesota State system; community outreach with external stakeholders; coordinate program specialty accreditation processes.

• Student Retention and Completion: Lead and coordinate college wide activities and initiatives focused on student retention and completion (e.g., see item 1 above), including engagement with faculty and staff to further such efforts; engage in collaborative work to develop new programs and/or revise existing programs and course delivery with specific focus on supporting the College’s Strategic Enrollment Management efforts.

• Recruit, Hire, Onboard, Lead, and Develop Faculty and Staff: Conduct routine/scheduled evaluations; guide and support faculty professional development plans and related activities; review and process employee leave requests (i.e., personal days, sick days) and time reporting (where applicable); provide feedback for applicable faculty sabbatical proposals and reports; understand and adhere to terms of respective Collective Bargaining Agreements (e.g., MSCF, AFSCME).

• Fiscal Management :
  Plan, develop, and manage department budgets in collaboration with Vice President of Finance and Operations and in alignment with college mission, vision, and goals; seek out grant opportunities; administer grants and related activities as appropriate.

• Organizational Leadership :
  Provide leadership aligned with mission, vision, and goals of the division and Ridgewater College; work with faculty and the Director of Marketing and Outreach to identify areas for focused promotion to increase enrollment; collaborate with Enrollment and Advancement staff on enrollment related initiatives and issues; lead or serve on faculty/staff hiring committees as appointed by the President; serve on various college committees, work groups, and related bodies;
  
  assist in development and implementation of college policies; administer College and Minnesota State policies and procedures; represent Ridgewater College at local, regional, state, and national meetings as requested by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

• Other Administrative Duties :
  Address student and/or faculty/staff concerns within the division; review and process student requests for atypical course additions/withdrawals; perform other duties as assigned to ensure academic and operational excellence while upholding a positive reputation of the College among external stakeholders.

• Anticipated Hiring Wage: $98,457- $110,000 (dependent on experience and internal equity)

• Salary Range: $96,056 - $153,689

Minimum: $96,056

Midpoint: $124,307

Delegation Limit: $134,478

Q3: $138,998

Maximum: $153,689

• Master’s degree in nursing.

• Unencumbered Minnesota RN license at time of hire
• Type and Length of
  
  Experience:
  
  3-5 years of experience in…