Assistant Director of the School of Nursing - Business Operations and Analytics

University of North Florida•Jacksonville, FL

20d

About The Position

The Assistant Director of the School of Nursing - Business Operations and Analytics reports directly to the Director of the School of Nursing. This 12-month, tenure-track or tenured faculty appointment is at the rank of Assistant or Associate Professor. The Assistant Director provides strategic leadership and operational oversight for the School’s academic operations, business functions, and strategic initiatives, supporting efficient, effective, data-informed administration and a culture of excellence, innovation, accountability, and continuous improvement. The role leads the School’s operational infrastructure, including business operations, faculty workload and resource management, operational analytics, strategic planning, project management, and organizational effectiveness. The Assistant Director develops dashboards, key performance indicators, and operational reports to inform strategic decisions and continuous quality improvement. In collaboration with the Assistant Director of Accreditation and Curriculum, the position supports operational processes, faculty resources, data collection, and systematic evaluation activities that contribute to compliance with CCNE accreditation standards, the AACN Essentials, university policies, and quality improvement initiatives. The Assistant Director maintains an appropriate portfolio of teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with the faculty appointment and administrative responsibilities. Applicants must hold an earned doctoral degree in nursing, be eligible for appointment as a tenure-track or tenured faculty member at Assistant Professor rank or higher, hold a current unencumbered RN license or be eligible for Florida licensure, and have demonstrated experience in academic leadership, administration, or operational management. The position is expected to begin January 4, 2027. The role reports to the Director of the School of Nursing.

Requirements

Earned doctoral degree in nursing (DNP, PhD, or another terminal nursing doctorate).
Eligibility for appointment as a tenure-track or tenured faculty member at the rank of Assistant Professor or higher.
Current, unencumbered RN license or eligibility for Florida licensure.
Demonstrated experience in academic leadership, administration, or operational management.
Strong analytical, organizational, financial, communication, and leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Current Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN) licensure and national certification.
MBA or equivalent graduate degree in business, healthcare administration, public administration, or organizational leadership.
Experience with budgeting, business operations, strategic planning, analytics, and project management.
Knowledge of AACN Essentials, CCNE accreditation standards, and nursing program administration.

Responsibilities

Manage and coordinate day-to-day operational functions under the Director’s direction.
Develop and improve operational systems, workflows, and administrative processes.
Coordinate operational activities across academic programs, faculty, staff, simulation, clinical education, admissions, and university partners.
Ensure operational readiness for each academic term and promote organizational effectiveness and continuous process improvement.
Assist with operational budget development and monitoring; coordinate resource utilization in line with Director-approved priorities and budgets.
Support operational management of grants and legislative funding initiatives and coordinate resources within approved budgets and priorities.
Partner with the Director to implement strategic priorities and lead operational implementation of approved strategic initiatives and organizational changes.
Develop project plans, timelines, and accountability measures, and monitor strategic-goal progress using performance metrics.
Develop executive dashboards and KPIs; analyze enrollment, admissions, retention, graduation, NCLEX, faculty workload, simulation utilization, and other operational metrics.
Prepare reports supporting accreditation, university leadership, and state reporting; use predictive analytics to support enrollment, workforce planning, and resource allocation.
Coordinate faculty workload, teaching assignments, and semester scheduling with the Director and Program Directors.
Support recruitment, onboarding, and integration of full-time, adjunct, and OPS faculty.
Coordinate operational processes supporting academic program delivery and student progression.
Collaborate with the Assistant Director of Accreditation and Curriculum to support CCNE accreditation, AACN Essentials, systematic evaluation, and continuous quality improvement.
Support data collection, reporting, and operational improvements identified through assessment and accreditation activities.
Collaborate with Program Directors, faculty, and School committees to implement strategic initiatives.
Assist the Director with faculty recruitment, onboarding, and workload planning; provide workload and performance data and operational input for Director-led annual evaluations.
Promote collaboration, innovation, accountability, and operational excellence.
Maintain an appropriate portfolio of teaching, scholarship, and service consistent with the faculty appointment.