Dean, School of Nursing

Ivy Tech Community College • Noblesville, IN

1d • $100,000 - $103,000 • Onsite

About The Position

Serves as the principal academic and administrative leader of the School of Nursing, working to achieve the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. The Dean is responsible for planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, curriculum, instruction, program and instructional quality, and student academic success. 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 as needed. The Dean proactively identifies opportunities and challenges for the School, particularly in the context of linkages to healthcare sectors, current and future workforce needs, instructional resources, the College’s Strategic Plan, and the College’s Development Office. This position performs all essential functions as identified below.

Requirements

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse
• Demonstrated experience in nursing education and administration
• Possess a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license
• Possess an earned Master’s degree or higher in nursing (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited institution
• Must be employed full-time, excluding vacations and holidays, during the enrollment period of the students.

Nice To Haves

• Doctorate preferred

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.
• 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.
• Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities.
• Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives.
• Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment.
• Participate in career services and alumni activities.
• 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 the Campus Development Office to identify specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School.
• 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.
• 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.
• Participate in School, campus and college-wide committees.
• Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations.
• 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 Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Career Link 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.

Benefits

• 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
• 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
• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children
• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs
• Paid professional development opportunities
• 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)
• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness
• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

What This Job Offers

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