Division Chair of Nursing

University Of Saint Mary • Leavenworth, KS

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Saint Mary (USM) is seeking a creative, dynamic, and innovative individual to provide leadership to the Division of Nursing. This position reports to the Associate Vice President for Academics and is a 12-month appointment with a full administrative workload release for nursing chair responsibilities. USM is a Roman Catholic, liberal arts university located in Leavenworth, Kansas, serving about 1,400 students across its main campus, a satellite location, and online. For over 100 years, USM has focused on an education that blends liberal arts, critical thinking, and professional skills.

Requirements

• Doctorate degree required.
• Masters in nursing required.
• Must hold valid RN license in the State of Kansas.
• Established record of teaching, advising, assessment, research, and service within the disciplines in the Division.
• Previous leadership experience in postsecondary academic administrative leadership preferred.
• Experience in curriculum development, assessment, budget management, research, supervision, development and evaluation of faculty.
• Commitment to, and ability to communicate and promote, the philosophy, mission, and core values of the University of Saint Mary.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills and must be able to adapt communication style to suit different audiences.
• Project management and problem-solving skills with the ability to use computer information systems for data collection, analysis and reporting to identify trends and needs.
• Ability to organize work effectively, conceptualize and prioritize goals/objectives and to exercise informed judgment based on an understanding of organizational policies, procedures and activities.
• Ability to integrate resources, policies, and information in order to develop procedures and to solve problems.
• Strong managerial skills, initiative, and vision in program development and administration.
• Ability to apply budgeting and fiscal planning techniques within fiscal constraints in order to maximize resources.
• Ability to present information effectively to administrators/staff/faculty/students/external groups.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with students, faculty, staff and the public.

Nice To Haves

• Previous leadership experience in postsecondary academic administrative leadership

Responsibilities

• Provides academic leadership for the Division.
• Plans, coordinates and evaluates short and long-range goals and objectives for the Division.
• Provides information and makes recommendations to the provost on matters related to the Division.
• Provides leadership and guidance in faculty and staff searches and supports access, equity, and diversity.
• Directs and evaluates the work of the program directors, faculty, and support staff.
• Instructs assigned course(s) per academic semester.
• Monitors policies/procedures in alignment with USM mission, values, and strategic priorities.
• Receives, reviews, facilitates, and assures proper and timely resolution of student, staff, faculty, program issues, complaints, and conflicts.
• Formulates and administers the division budget and sets priorities for resource allocation and utilization.
• Collaborates with Marketing/Admissions recruitment and provides leadership in establishing and meeting enrollment goals; analyzes retention information and ensures a focus on enrollment/recruitment management within the Division and across the University; develops marketing strategies leading to program recognition and growth.
• Collaborates with Advancement Office to foster donor and alumni relationships and submit grant and external funding requests as needed.
• Provides leadership and support in accomplishing accreditation, program review, and program assessment activities; engages in best practice research and evidence-based analysis and works in collaboration with colleagues, completes internal and external reporting requirements.
• Maintains compliance with federal, state, and institutional policies, procedures and regulations.
• Administers and monitors instructional programs and courses to assure compliance with established curriculum, program accreditation standards and requirements.
• Develops schedule, monitors enrollments, class size and faculty loads, and curriculum changes.
• Actively engages in community organizations and/or events.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• University Paid Basic Life & AD&D
• Short and Long-Term Disability
• Tuition Remission for the employee, spouse and dependents under the age of 24 years old

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree