Assistant Dean of Nursing

Unitek Learning • Boise, ID

6d • Onsite

About The Position

Unitek Learning is seeking an Assistant Dean, BSN Program for its Boise, Idaho campus. The role provides on-campus supervision and leadership for nursing program activities, including planning, development, coordination, implementation, and evaluation. The Assistant Dean manages program budgets, faculty and staff, clinical relationships, curriculum, compliance, policies, records, and resources. The position also oversees admissions and orientation, supports students and faculty, maintains community and educational partnerships, and monitors program quality and outcomes.

Requirements

• Current RN license in the state where the campus is located.
• Master’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
• At least two years of experience in an administrative position.
• At least two years of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs.
• At least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care, or equivalent experience as determined by the Board.
• Demonstrated leadership skills and ability to build consensus.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Commitment to diversity, as defined by state law.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and institutions.
• Collaborative, team-oriented, and facilitative leadership style.
• Ability to use computer-based resources.
• Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation, and budget maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Supervise, develop, plan, coordinate, organize, implement, and evaluate nursing program activities.
• Plan, manage, update, and evaluate program budgets, faculty and staff, clinical site relationships, curriculum, compliance, policies, handbooks, supplies, and equipment.
• Prepare reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and other materials required by the state and Board, and support site visits.
• Ensure student and faculty records are initiated and maintained, and coordinate with Human Resources to maintain faculty and staff qualification documentation.
• 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 participate in recruitment and admission planning for qualified nursing students.
• Write articulation agreements with nearby colleges describing accepted course equivalents for transfer into Eagle Gate, Provo, and Unitek College nursing programs.
• Serve as a liaison between the community and the college and represent nursing interests to other college entities, including counseling, registration, and financial aid.
• Establish and maintain educational partnerships and contracts with clinical sites.
• Evaluate clinical sites for their ability to meet course objectives, including risk, hazards, student safety, and staffing adequacy.
• Coordinate clinical rotations with faculty or agency education representatives and submit required BRN clinical approval forms before rotations begin.
• Ensure student, clinical-site, and faculty evaluations are completed after rotations; prepare summary reports for the Dean and Chief Academic Officer and share them with the Advisory Committee.
• Maintain minutes of inter-agency meetings and nursing faculty meetings.
• Participate in nursing faculty recruitment, hiring, orientation, meetings, conflict resolution, and faculty and program reviews.
• Build community relationships, advocate for and market the programs, and participate in professional associations.
• Monitor instructional quality and participate in program evaluation and strategic planning.
• Provide advising, degree-planning assistance, and academic support to prospective and current nursing students.
• Ensure students are oriented to nursing skills labs and clinical facilities before clinical rotations.
• Manage student appeals and grievances according to policy.
• Ensure students complete required documentation and meet graduation and licensing-exam requirements.
• Conduct Nursing Advisory Committee meetings.
• Monitor student performance, NCLEX licensing outcomes, and job placement rates.
• Perform other duties as needed to support students and program requirements.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance starting the first day 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 at 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 program.

What This Job Offers

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