Associate Dean of Nursing
About The Position
Rochester Community and Technical College seeks a dynamic and experienced professional with proven leadership skills to serve as the Associate Dean of Nursing. The Associate Dean will provide leadership and direction to assigned nursing and nursing-related programs, faculty and staff; will serve as the Associate Dean of the Associate Degree Nursing Program, the Practical Nursing Program and the Nursing Assistant Program; and will lead collaborative planning with accreditation, higher education and health care agency partners. The Associate Dean of Nursing will: Assist in coordination of instructional functions of the Nursing Programs on the state and national level with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, Minnesota Department of Health, and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, as well as with Minnesota State colleges and universities Board and staff. Develop and coordinate instructional plans and articulated programs related to nursing with post-secondary institutions and other health-care agencies including Winona State University, Augsburg College, Viterbo University, The College of St. Scholastica, the Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center, and others. Coordinate meetings with nursing service personnel to discuss professional issues, to review program goals, and to schedule clinical learning sites. Maintain current clinical site contracts and educational transfer agreements for the nursing programs. Coordinate the membership and meetings for nursing program advisory boards. Represent RCTC with appropriate nursing and educational groups ranging from K-12 to higher-level degree nursing institutions.
Requirements
- Master’s degree in Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Education, Public Health Nursing, or a nursing clinical specialty.
- Be eligible for Licensure in the State of Minnesota as a Registered Nurse.
- Three years of higher education teaching experience.
- Leadership or supervisory experience that required accountability for department, unit, function, program, or team/student results.
- Demonstrated success in fostering collaborative working relationships.
Nice To Haves
- Earned Doctorate in a discipline reflective of this position’s current programming, or related field.
- Experience in administration of college nursing programs.
- Evidence of highly developed interpersonal, communication, organizational and facilitation skills.
- Demonstrated commitment to fostering diversity.
- Knowledge of the accreditation process.
- Experience with simulation in nursing education.
- Demonstrated skills in curriculum development and evaluation.
- Experience working in a collective bargaining environment.
Responsibilities
- Assist in coordination of instructional functions of the Nursing Programs on the state and national level with the Minnesota Board of Nursing, Minnesota Department of Health, and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, as well as with Minnesota State colleges and universities Board and staff.
- Develop and coordinate instructional plans and articulated programs related to nursing with post-secondary institutions and other health-care agencies including Winona State University, Augsburg College, Viterbo University, The College of St. Scholastica, the Mayo Clinic, Olmsted Medical Center, and others.
- Coordinate meetings with nursing service personnel to discuss professional issues, to review program goals, and to schedule clinical learning sites.
- Maintain current clinical site contracts and educational transfer agreements for the nursing programs.
- Coordinate the membership and meetings for nursing program advisory boards.
- Represent RCTC with appropriate nursing and educational groups ranging from K-12 to higher-level degree nursing institutions.
Benefits
- Paid vacation and sick leave
- 12 paid holidays each year
- Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans
- Fertility care, including IVF
- Diabetes care
- Dental and orthodontic care for adults and children
- 6 weeks paid leave for parents of newborn or newly adopted children
- Pension plan that provides income when you retire (after working at least three years)
- Employer paid life insurance to provide support for your family in the event of death
- Short-term and long-term disability insurance that can provide income if you are unable to work due to illness or injury
- Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care
- Resources that provide support and promote physical, emotional, social, and financial well-being
- Training, classes, and professional development
- Tuition reimbursement
- Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (Some positions may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. For more information, visit the Federal Student Aid website at studentaid.gov )
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for work/life support: A voluntary confidential program that helps employees and their families with life challenges that may impact overall health, personal well-being, or job performance
- Common sources of stress can be addressed through the EAP: mental health, relationship challenges (personal and work), grief and loss, finances, and legal issues
- Daily Living/Convenience Services: Chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Number of Employees
5,001-10,000 employees
