Dean, College of Nursing

Trinity Health

1d•$155,168 - $204,776•Onsite

About The Position

St. Joseph’s College of Nursing invites applications for the position of Dean, College of Nursing. The college seeks a dynamic leader who will guide nursing education at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing into the future. The Dean is student outcomes focused with a shared strategic vision, displaying transparency and collaboration with key stakeholders inclusive of the Syracuse community and Central New York region. The Dean serves as the chief administrative officer of the college, responsible for planning, organizing and leading the overall operations and administration of the service assigned in compliance with the mission and philosophy of the organization as established by the Board of Trustees. The Dean is responsible for the overall operations, administration, and management of the College of Nursing and represents the college to academic and professional education communities, students, and alumni. The Dean also creates and clearly articulates the vision and leadership necessary to accomplish the college’s strategic plan while aligning the mission of the college and the governing organization.

Requirements

Doctoral degree required.
Master’s degree in nursing or related field with at least five years of progressive experience in nursing education and academic leadership.
Graduate of an accredited school/college of nursing.
Current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York state.
Specialized knowledge and skills in nursing education, curriculum design, and program development and evaluation.
Participating member of the Council for Associate Degree Nursing (CADN) in New York State.
Broad-based knowledge of college- related regulatory compliance requirements.
Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations/laws as they pertain to health care and nursing education.
Knowledgeable of governing documents and policies of the organization.
Understands the general principles of utilization management, performance improvement, and peer review.

Nice To Haves

Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
Transformational leadership behaviors and skills in initiating and managing change.
Strong management practice, including planning, organizing, conflict resolution and negotiation.
Motivational skills that promote creativity and innovation at every academic level.
An ongoing interest in and involvement with relevant local, regional and national professional organizations.

Responsibilities

Planning, organizing and leading the overall operations and administration of the service assigned in compliance with the mission and philosophy of the organization as established by the Board of Trustees.
Overall operations, administration, and management of the College of Nursing.
Representing the college to academic and professional education communities, students, and alumni.
Creating and clearly articulating the vision and leadership necessary to accomplish the college’s strategic plan while aligning the mission of the college and the governing organization.
Developing and managing the operational and capital budget.
Participates in continuing education, updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.
Maintains general knowledge of current nursing practices.
Keeps abreast of policies and procedures of the New York State Education Department (NYSED).