Associate Dean of Nursing

Commonwealth of Massachusetts•Lawrence, MA

2d•$115,000 - $125,000•Onsite

About The Position

POSITION: Full-Time Associate Dean of Nursing (Associate Dean): Division of Health Professions; Lawrence Campus (El-Hefni Allied Health and Technology Center - 414 Common St.); 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position. SUMMARY: 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. RESPONSIBILITIES: The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following: Program Compliance and Accreditation 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 Faculty Supervision 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 Curriculum 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 Program Governance 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). Program Operations 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.

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.