Assistant Dean of Nursing

FORTIS Colleges and Institutes • Cuyahoga Falls, OH

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About The Position

The Assistant Director of Nursing is responsible in collaboration with the Dean/Director of Nursing to assist with providing leadership in the planning, development, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing program. This involves assisting with recruitment and hiring of faculty, creating course schedules and accompanying faculty assignments, facilitating curriculum development, participating in program evaluation, assisting in the resolution of student and faculty issues. The Assistant Director may have some teaching duties. He/She reports to the Dean/Director of Nursing and interacts regularly with the other departments with the school/college with respect to the needs of the nursing programs for instructional resources. Serves as the Dean/Director of Nursing in his/her absence.

Requirements

• Current active unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse or APRN in the State of NY or multistate privilege to practice nursing in state.
• Graduate of an approved professional nursing education program.
• Bachelor Degree in Nursing and earned Master Degree in Nursing; Doctoral degree in nursing or related field is highly desired.
• At least five years practice experience as a Registered Nurse, with at least two as a faculty member in a professional nursing education program.
• Minimum of one (1) year successful experience in an administrative or management role.
• Competent in personal computer applications: word processing, spreadsheet, database, and email.
• Excellent written, oral communication and analytical skills.
• Ability to serve as a positive, supportive, and enthusiastic role model.
• Successful completion of criminal background check, drug screening, appropriate immunizations and CPR and HIPAA certification.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates respect for students and has a student-friendly manner in the conduct of his/her duties.
• Demonstrates strong organizational leadership.
• Works effectively as part of the overall faculty and administrative teams.
• Interacts with academic affairs support staff and other designated clerical staff.
• Serves as a member of the School of Nursing Leadership Team.
• Serves as an Ex-officio member with vote on the Curriculum Committee and Admissions, Progression and Graduation Committee, and Evaluation Committee.
• Serves as resource coordinator for Course Lead meetings.
• Addresses faculty issues and concerns as needed.
• Fosters positive communication and responsible follow-up communication with students.
• Facilitates the scheduling of courses in collaboration with course leads.
• Facilitates the scheduling of clinical experiences in collaboration with the clinical coordinator.
• Makes teaching assignments in collaboration with Course Lead and assures workloads are in compliance with the current workload policy.
• Participates as appropriate on College/School committees and task forces.
• Assists with preparation of budget and ongoing monitor of such as designated by Dean/DON.
• Teaches as required and completes other duties as assigned.
• Assists with the development, implementation, evaluation, and revisions of curriculum for the nursing program.
• Participates in the systematic plan of evaluation process with a focus on program improvement.
• Provides appropriate certification to the State Board of Nursing for students who complete program requirements.
• Ensures the faculty-student ratio for clinical experiences is in accordance with regulations.
• Assists in developing marketing communications for the programs and in student recruitment activities.
• Recruits and interviews potential faculty and makes recommendations for appointment, promotion, retention, or termination.
• Evaluates faculty in accordance with policies of the College/Campus.
• Develops and implements orientation procedures and faculty development activities.
• Collaborates with other nursing faculty/college staff to provide orientation of new students.
• Interacts and advises students and faculty; problem solves and facilitates with individuals/groups.
• Documents correspondence related to student and faculty issues.
• Follows the Chain of Command in resolving student or faculty disputes.
• Attends workshops and relevant continuing education aimed at earning necessary CEUs for license requirements.
• Demonstrates professional involvement and leadership through participation in professional organizations.
• Completes College/Campus annual Faculty Development Plan.
• Pursues a Master of Nursing, DNP or PhD in Nursing degree (if applicable).

Benefits

• Exempt classification
• Work hours: Forty per week, but may vary daily and include evening/weekend hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Master's degree