Dean, School of Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College • Fort Wayne, IN

23h

About The Position

Serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the School of Nursing (School) working to achieve the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. The Dean has the responsibility for planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, curriculum, instruction, program and instructional quality, student academic success and other academic matters. This position actively represents and promotes the School and the College to students, healthcare business and industry, parents, professional organizations, secondary and post-secondary articulation partners, and other relevant constituencies. The Dean may deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives as needed. Proactively identifies opportunities and challenges for the School particularly in the context of linkages to healthcare sectors, current and future workforce needs and instructional resources, the College’s Strategic Plan, and the College’s Development Office. This position performs all of the essential functions as identified below. Salary: $62,800 to $98,495 Compensation will be commensurate with the requirements of the position and the candidate’s relevant experience and education.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing required, doctorate preferred, from a regionally accredited institution.
• Must have 3 years’ experience as a Registered Nurse to teach in clinical setting and demonstrated experience in nursing education and administration.
• Must possess a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license.
• Other Requirements: Selected candidate for employment will be subject to pre-employment background checks, including criminal history checks, and any offer of employment will be contingent upon that outcome.
• Official transcripts due at hire.

Responsibilities

• LEADERSHIP Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and the campus Academic Affairs Leadership team to support the College’s mission, strategic planning and College development initiatives.
• Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep faculty and staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program.
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus.
• Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of academic programs and to meet student, healthcare business and industry, workforce and community needs.
• Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities.
• Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives.
• Ensure Schools’ compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.
• CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT Work with individual program and department chairs and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications, and deletions; set priorities for resource needs; and provide program analysis.
• Ensure linkage of programs and curricula to needs of applicable healthcare sector(s) and current and future workforce needs.
• Facilitate maintenance of relevant curriculum appropriate to the college mission.
• Work with faculty to identify and implement Student Learning Outcomes.
• ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 1. Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities.
• 2. Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives.
• 3. Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment, including evening and weekend course schedules.
• 4. Participate in career services and alumni activities.
• RESOURCE MANAGEMENT Develop and manage the School budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles.
• Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum related matters.
• Facilitate program review process in a timely manner.
• Identify and prioritize School needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources.
• Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants, College development initiatives and special projects.
• Work with Campus Development Office to identify specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School.
• STAFFING Interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, discipline and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
• Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester.
• ADVISING AND STUDENT SUCCESS Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success.
• Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments.
• Provide student advising support as applicable.
• INSTITUTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE Participate in School, campus and college-wide committees.
• Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations.
• COMMUNITY RELATIONS/OUTREACH Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate.
• Directly work with the Associate Vice President for Nursing and Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs for promotion of the School and College development initiatives.
• Facilitate academic partnerships between the School and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students.
• Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community.
• The above list of duties is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with the position may be assigned.

Benefits

• Health & Wellness Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care
• Retirement & Financial Security 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage Short-term and long-term disability benefits
• Educational Benefits Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs Paid professional development opportunities
• Work‑Life Balance Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess Flexible work arrangements where available Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks) Paid parental leave (4 weeks)
• Additional Perks Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services
• Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too.
• For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.
• Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

What This Job Offers

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