Dean of Instruction - Nursing & Allied Health
Listed on 2026-09-10
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Management
Education Administration -
Education / Teaching
Education Administration, Academic
Campus:
Hutchinson or Willmar (selected upon hire) Labor Plan:
Personnel Plan for Minnesota State Colleges and Universities Administrators Employment Condition:
Full Time, Unlimited Classified Status:
Unclassified
Work Schedule:
Monday - Friday (8:00am-4:30pm)
Travel Required:
Yes, 30% - travel between our Hutchinson and Willmar campus Anticipated Hiring Wage: $98,457- $110,000 (dependent on experience and internal equity) Salary Range: $96,056 - $153,689 Job Summary
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.
1. Develop, Lead, and CoordinateCurriculum 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.
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.
3. Recruit, Hire, Onboard, Lead, and Develop Faculty and StaffConduct 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).
4. Fiscal ManagementPlan, 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.
5. Organizational LeadershipProvide 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.
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…
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