Assistant Dean - Great Plains - North Platte

Unitek Learning • North Platte, NE

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Dean will assist the Dean with instructional and management responsibilities for the specified Workforce Solutions site, be responsible for providing site supervision of nursing program activities, assist the Dean with implementing special projects, and work with and function under the supervision of the Dean. This role involves assisting with the planning, development, management, updating, and evaluation of all aspects of the nursing program, including faculty and staff, clinical site liaison, clinical calendars, curriculum, program compliance, student advocacy, policies and procedures, budgets, and supplies. The Assistant Dean also assists with preparing reports for state and Board requirements, maintaining student records, collaborating with HR, identifying resource needs, serving on committees, and assisting with admissions and orientation. A teaching load of 25% in skills lab, sim lab, and/or clinical is also required, along with ensuring timely completion of course and clinical evaluations.

Requirements

• A valid and active Registered Nursing License from the state where the WFD site is located.
• A master’s degree in nursing preferred: bachelor’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university, with coursework in nursing, education, or administration. Candidates must either be currently enrolled in a master’s program or willing to enroll in one through Unitek (tuition forgiveness is available).
• A minimum of one year teaching experience within the past 5 years, in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs (associate, baccalaureate, masters, or doctoral).
• Four years’ continuous experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the Board of Nursing.
• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with external and internal stakeholders.
• Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
• Demonstrate proficiency with technology (MS Teams, Zoom, Learning Management Systems).
• Demonstrated ability to lead diverse teams.
• Experience in supervision, planning, and budget preparation in program maintenance.
• Regular, in-person attendance up to 5 days per week on campus/on site is an essential function of this position.
• This role requires on-site collaboration with students, faculty, and staff.

Nice To Haves

• A master’s degree in nursing

Responsibilities

• Assist the Dean with planning, developing, managing, updating, and evaluating all aspects of the program including faculty and staff, clinical site liaison, clinical calendars and matrix, curriculum development and implementation, program compliance with Board and/or accreditor rules and regulations, site visits, student advocate, program policies and procedures, faculty and student handbooks, program budget, and supplies and equipment.
• Assist with preparing data and other written materials for all required state and Board requirements, reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and site visits.
• Assist with maintaining on-site student records.
• Collaborate with Human Resources to maintain the required faculty and staff documentation.
• Identify need for obtaining outside resources for the nursing program.
• Serve on program committees.
• Assist with the admission process and orientation.
• Maintain a teaching load of 25% in skills lab, sim lab, and/or clinical.
• Ensure course and clinical evaluations are completed in a timely manner.
• Assist the Dean with thorough assessment of the ability of the agency to provide clinical experience that meets the objectives for application of theory and clinical course objectives, including analysis of risk, hazards, and safety, and ensuring adequate staffing.
• Meet with specific clinical faculty and communicate with the Dean regarding agency placements, number of students, faculty assignments, dates, times, and clinical objectives, and complete and forward clinical approval forms.
• Meet monthly with Clinical Partner and Assistant Dean, Workforce Solutions to review clinical operations.
• Participate with the assigned clinical consortium.
• Ensure clinical evaluations are completed in a timely manner by assigned faculty.
• Collect and disseminate semester-end student and clinical site evaluations data to the Dean.
• Communicate with the Clinical Education Management Department to maintain clinical facility contract updates.
• Maintain minutes of inter-agency meetings.
• Participate as a member of the faculty teaching team in preparation and presentation of learning activities within the nursing curriculum.
• Assist with strategic planning and assessment of instructional initiatives to ensure quality of program.
• Utilize principles of teaching that recognize the characteristics of the adult learner.
• Make continuous efforts to improve quality of instruction by reviewing and utilizing different and innovative methodologies and techniques in teaching.
• Demonstrate willingness to acquire skills for utilizing online activities as enhancers to course content/material during interactive teaching and learning.
• Ensure that clinical assignments, clinical rotation matrixes and calendars are completed one month prior to start of next rotation.
• Confirm that faculty is consistently following policies and guidelines as related to student clinical rotation experience.
• Ensure that student performance in theory and clinical learning objectives and outcomes is completed and documented in a timely manner by all faculty.
• Provide access to students for ongoing communication through scheduling of office hours, electronic communication and other appropriate methods.
• Provide feedback on clinical performance by students and faculty when completing site visits to facilities.
• Review student learning material on an ongoing basis and provide input for revision to faculty and at curriculum meeting; follow through as indicated.
• Oversee completion of student attendance records, skills check-off forms, and program data collection in maintained according to policies.
• Submit required program reports and forms to the Dean, Workforce Solutions in a timely manner.
• Keep current with new technologies and safety regulations.
• Participate in student advising activities.
• Participate in committee activities that support the mission and function of the nursing program.
• Attend faculty meetings or delegate as indicated to faculty.
• Develop skills lab and clinical site orientation, in conjunction with faculty and clinical partner.
• Participate in the planning and review process for the recruitment and admission of qualified nursing students.
• Advise and provide academic support to nursing students as indicated.
• Lead bi-weekly At-Risk meetings.
• In collaboration with the Dean, Workforce Solutions & Campus Deans, ensure that all students have completed the necessary documentation and met the requirements for graduation and state licensing exam.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program
• Relocation Assistance Available

What This Job Offers

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