Assistant VP Academic Affairs/Dean

Covenant Health•Nashua, NH

19h•Onsite

About The Position

The Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs/Dean is a full – time administrative appointment that reports to the Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO. The Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs/Dean is responsible for the oversight and delivery of all academic education programs including the strategic planning, implementation, assessment, continued development, and general effectiveness of the Nursing and other programs to meet accrediting standards, New Hampshire state requirements, New Hampshire Board of Nursing and federal Department of Education requirements.

Requirements

Three to five years management experience and experience as an instructor of nursing
Current NH Registered Nurse license required
Master’s degree in nursing required
An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Nice To Haves

Doctorate in nursing or education preferred

Responsibilities

Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
Provides compassionate and caring leadership with strategic planning to promote the nursing profession and workforce development.
Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external constituents.
Articulate and advance the goals and objectives of the St. Joseph School of Nursing (SJSON) and St. Joseph Hospital (SJH).
Establishes partnerships and/or relationships with local, state, regional and national organizations to advance nursing and health care education
Ensures SJSON policies, student handbook/catalog, and faculty bylaws and handbook are current and reflect evidence-based practice and national nursing standards, and are consistent with SJH and Covenant culture
Conducts systematic curriculum review and evidence-based program evaluation to ensure programs demonstrate rigor and currency and attainment of student learner and program outcomes.
Uses a shared governance model to empower faculty to make decisions related to curriculum, school policies, workload distribution, and academic integrity.
Maintains national accreditation and program approvals at state and national levels
Plans for and evaluates FTE needs; establishes job categories, faculty and staffing numbers, and evaluates productivity and staffing patterns in accordance with faculty workload guidelines
Develops and administers the school’s budget
Oversees the Clinical Education Department for Nursing
Manages School of Nursing ASN, BSN, CMA, LNA, Paramedic, and Phlebotomy programs
Other duties as consistent with this role