Assistant Dean of Nursing

Eagle Gate College • Boise, ID

5d • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking an Assistant Dean, BSN Program to work on ground at its Boise, Idaho campus. The role oversees the nursing program’s site operations and is responsible for developing, planning, coordinating, organizing, implementing, and evaluating program activities. The Assistant Dean manages and evaluates program elements including the budget, faculty and staff, clinical-site relationships, curriculum, regulatory compliance, student advocacy, policies and procedures, handbooks, supplies, and equipment.

The position prepares required reports and other materials for state and Board requirements, maintains student and faculty records, and works with Human Resources to document staff qualifications. It develops program procedures, supports committees and admissions, coordinates student orientation and academic advising, and works with nearby colleges on transfer articulation agreements. The Assistant Dean also builds community relationships and educational partnerships, maintains clinical-site contracts, evaluates clinical sites for educational suitability and safety, coordinates clinical rotations, and submits required clinical approval forms.

The Assistant Dean monitors instruction and program quality, supports faculty recruitment and orientation, participates in faculty and program reviews and strategic planning, and helps resolve faculty and student conflicts. The role oversees student appeals and grievances, supports students’ academic progress, verifies graduation and licensing requirements, and conducts Nursing Advisory Committee meetings. It also tracks student performance, NCLEX licensing outcomes, and job placement rates, and represents nursing interests across college functions.

Requirements

• Hold a current RN license in the state where the campus is located.
• Have a master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
• Have at least two years of experience in an administrative position.
• Have at least two years of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs.
• Have at least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, or equivalent experience as determined by the Board.
• Demonstrate leadership skills.
• Have strong oral and written communication skills.
• Be committed to diversity as defined by state law.
• Work effectively with a wide variety of people and institutions.
• Demonstrate a collaborative, team-oriented, facilitative leadership style.
• Be able to use computer-based resources.
• Demonstrate the ability to build consensus.
• Have experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation, and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, plan, coordinate, organize, implement, and evaluate nursing program activities.
• Plan, manage, update, and evaluate the RN program budget, faculty and staff, clinical-site relationships, curriculum, compliance, policies, handbooks, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare reports and other written materials required by the state and Board, including proposals, self-studies, surveys, and site-visit materials.
• Ensure student and faculty records are initiated and maintained, and work with Human Resources to maintain documentation of faculty and staff qualifications.
• Identify and obtain outside resources for the nursing program.
• Develop and implement program policies and procedures; organize and serve on program committees.
• Oversee admissions and orientation, and develop articulation agreements with nearby colleges for transfer course equivalents.
• Serve as a liaison between the community and the college and maintain community relationships.
• Initiate and maintain educational partnerships and contracts with clinical sites.
• Evaluate clinical sites for their ability to provide appropriate clinical experiences, including assessment of risks, hazards, safety, and staffing.
• Coordinate with clinical faculty or agency education representatives on student numbers, faculty assignments, schedules, rotations, and clinical objectives.
• Complete and submit required Board clinical approval forms before clinical rotations begin.
• Ensure student, clinical-site representative, and faculty evaluations are completed after each clinical rotation; prepare summary reports for academic leaders and the Advisory Committee.
• Maintain minutes of inter-agency meetings and ensure regular nursing faculty meetings are held and documented.
• Participate in nursing faculty recruitment, hiring, and orientation.
• Participate in conflict resolution involving faculty and students.
• Advocate for and market nursing programs and maintain membership in and participation with professional associations.
• Monitor instructional quality and participate in faculty and program reviews, evaluation, and strategic planning.
• Represent nursing interests in interactions with college functions such as counseling, registration, and financial aid.
• Provide advising and degree-planning support to prospective students and academic support to nursing students.
• Ensure students are oriented to nursing skills labs and clinical facilities before clinical rotations.
• Manage student appeals and grievances according to policy.
• Participate in planning and review of recruitment and admission of qualified nursing students.
• Verify that students have completed required documentation and met graduation and licensing-exam requirements.
• Conduct Nursing Advisory Committee meetings and monitor student performance, NCLEX licensing, and job-placement rates.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision coverage starting the first of the month following 30 days of employment.
• Two weeks of starting vacation per year, increasing based on years of service.
• 12 paid holidays and one floating holiday.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Company-paid life insurance equal to one times annual salary.
• Leadership development and training for career advancement.
• Tuition assistance and forgiveness for the employee and family, up to 100% depending on the program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager