Associate Dean of Nursing

Commonwealth of Massachusetts • Lawrence, MA

3d • $115,000 - $125,000

About The Position

The Associate Dean of Nursing serves as the full-time Program Administrator for all programs offered in the Nursing Department (Certificate in Practical Nursing and the Associate of Science in Nursing). Note: the Associate Dean of Nursing shall not teach courses at NECC.

Requirements

• Possess an earned graduate degree in nursing
• Possess a minimum of five years full-time nursing experience with at least three years full-time experience, or its equivalent, in nursing education either: A nursing education program designed to prepare a graduate to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse; or A post-licensure graduate nursing education program
• Hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Experience collaborating across multiple departments
• Demonstrated strong communication skills across multiple constituencies
• Develop and maintain competence appropriate to administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to: Orientation and mentoring to the administrator role Knowledge of M.G.L. c. 112, §§ 74 through 81C and 244 CMR Participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, continuing education

Nice To Haves

• Supervision experience
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

Responsibilities

• Fulfill all regulatory obligations required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) for Nursing programs
• Ensure ongoing compliance in practice and documentation with all BORN and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requirements
• Coordinates visits by accrediting and regulatory organizations, including providing requested documentation
• Prepares and submits required reports to BORN and ACEN
• Responds to requests for information from BORN, ACEN, and any other regulatory bodies
• Evaluates faculty members in accordance with MCCC (Day and DCE) requirements
• Assigns faculty members to teach courses in the Nursing Programs
• Provides mentorship to faculty members to support their teaching quality and professional growth
• Provides support to faculty members as they develop new curriculum
• Leads searches for new Nursing faculty members; engages faculty in the process
• Provides leadership for faculty in assessing student achievement of course and program learning outcomes
• Supports faculty in implementing strategies to support student success
• Fosters and environment for innovation in nursing education
• Leads faculty in the planning, development, and implementation of systematic evaluation plans. The plan shall include, but need not be limited to, measurable expected levels of achievement, evaluation methodologies, frequency of evaluation, responsible persons(s), aggregated and trended data and other findings, actual outcomes and resulting actions
• Determines necessary development, maintenance, and revision of the programs based on the systematic evaluation plan
• Ensures curriculum meets ACEN and BORN requirements and aligns with current practice in the field
• Follows institutional curriculum review and approval procedures
• Participates in the governance of NECC and the Division of Health Professions, as appropriate, for the accomplishment of the goals of NECC and Nursing Programs (e.g. NECHE accreditation, College Assessment Day)
• In conjunction with the faculty, assists in the development and implementation of policies which are consistent with the policies of NECC, or with differences that are justified by the outcomes of the Nursing Programs
• With support of the Dean of Health Professions and other Academic Affairs leadership, participates in strategic planning and vision-setting for the Nursing Programs
• Ensures alignment within the Nursing Programs' mission, philosophy, and outcomes, and across the NECC institutional mission and outcomes (or with differences that are justified by the Nursing Programs' outcomes).
• Develops and monitors departmental budget through established NECC procedures
• Develops course schedule for Nursing Programs, collaborates with supporting departments
• Collaborates with the Dean of Health Professions and NECC Grants Office personnel to develop grant proposals in support of Nursing Programs
• Represent NECC Nursing Programs with employers and community partners to advance opportunities for the programs, faculty, and students
• Represents the Nursing Programs in the recruitment and maintenance of quality clinical education sites
• Collaborates with Admissions and Enrollment staff for student recruitment and programs admissions
• Collaborates with offices supporting student retention and completion including Academic Advising, Career Services, and other areas
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees