ASSOCIATE DEAN, NURSING - EXTENDED!

Grossmont-Cuyamaca Community College District • GC Grossmont College, CA

1d • $131,099 - $141,797

About The Position

The Associate Dean of Nursing organizes, directs, develops, administers, and supervises the operations of the Nursing Education Programs under the direction of the Senior Dean of Allied Health and Nursing. The role also supervises the Nursing office and support staff, processes administrative paperwork, assists with community outreach and accreditation, and performs other support activities as assigned by the Senior Dean.

This is a 12-month, 1.0 FTE position in the Allied Health and Nursing Department. The stated work schedule is Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., with hours subject to variation. The anticipated start date is March 2027. The starting annual salary range is $131,099 to $141,797, based on experience.

Requirements

• A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university, including coursework in nursing, education, or administration.
• At least one year of experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities.
• At least two years of teaching experience in pre- or post-licensure registered nursing programs.
• One continuous, full-time or equivalent period of direct patient care experience as a registered nurse, or equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the Board of Registered Nursing.
• Active Registered Nurse licensure in California.
• In-depth knowledge of the Education Code, Title 5, and other administrative regulations, with the ability to apply them.
• Knowledge of technical aspects of the specialty field.
• Ability to delegate effectively, ensure adherence to college and district policies and procedures, hold others accountable, and instill confidence among faculty and staff.
• Ability to exercise academic leadership, participate in college planning, and contribute to district goals and priorities.
• Ability to work cooperatively and responsively with the college, district, and community.
• Ability to participate in developing and achieving the college vision and communicate it to faculty and staff.
• Commitment to the community college concept, open-door philosophy, and a diverse curriculum for a heterogeneous student population.
• Commitment to a comprehensive, student-oriented environment that facilitates learning and student development, including keeping students informed, seeking their opinions, and providing a range of student services.
• Dedication to improving the educational process.
• Ability to facilitate communication and understanding among faculty, staff, students, and the community in a multi-college district.
• Ability to read, interpret, apply, and explain complex laws, regulations, requirements, policies, and procedures.
• Interpersonal skills involving tact, patience, and courtesy.
• Sensitivity to all facets of the community, including the needs of different groups.

Responsibilities

• Direct, develop, implement, and supervise Nursing Programs, including administration, curriculum, and accreditation.
• Provide leadership for Nursing Programs activities.
• Oversee student recruitment, enrollment, retention, evaluation, promotion, completion, licensure preparation, and placement activities.
• Develop program goals and objectives with faculty; prepare and administer the budget; seek additional funding through grants; and monitor and approve program expenditures.
• Initiate and maintain contractual agreements with service agencies for student clinical placements.
• Attend health care organization meetings, including meetings at clinical agencies required by the California Board of Nursing and NLNAC.
• Supervise and evaluate Health Professions technicians; coordinate ordering and maintenance of supplies and equipment for Nursing laboratories; and supervise Nursing Programs support staff.
• Work with faculty and administrators to interpret, develop, and administer department policies and procedures, and coordinate revisions to the Nursing Faculty Handbook, Nursing Student Handbook, catalog, and program brochures.
• Establish and maintain working relationships with faculty, administrators, college personnel, and representatives of local, state, and national committees and organizations.
• Attend program activities, health care organization and professional committee meetings, and conferences; represent Nursing Programs in relevant organizations; and assist other Health Professions departments with community outreach.
• Recruit, screen, hire, train, develop, supervise, and evaluate Nursing Programs faculty; prepare class schedules and faculty assignments with faculty and administrators; and provide guidance and work direction.
• Maintain Nursing Programs student records and program statistics.
• Ensure compliance with California Board of Registered Nursing requirements, clinical facility regulations, the Education Code, union contracts, NLNAC guidelines, and other district, local, state, and federal regulations.
• Lead and provide procedural expertise for BRN and NLNAC accreditation and reaccreditation self-studies; coordinate site examiner visits; and respond to and implement recommendations.
• Develop, coordinate, and implement program class and teaching schedules, and coordinate curriculum development and revision.
• Serve as liaison between Nursing Programs staff and the Senior Dean.
• Collaborate with faculty, Advisory Committee members, and community professionals to monitor community needs, demographics, and health care changes and keep curricula responsive.
• Prepare Nursing Programs department, district, state, and federally mandated reports.
• Review and approve administrative paperwork related to Nursing Programs.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical coverage for eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any offered plan.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any offered plan.
• Vision coverage for eligible employees and their dependents at no charge for any offered plan.

What This Job Offers

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