Dean of Nursing

Position: Dean of Nursing - REVISED

Department: Office of Academic Services

Description Of Position: A 52-week position reporting to the Vice President of Academic Services, the Dean of Nursing is responsible for the general administration of the Department of Nursing.

Responsiblities:

• Provides leadership and management for the nursing area.
• Maintains relationships and correspondence with IDFPR, NLNAC, IDPH, NAPNES, and other accrediting agencies.
• Effectively plans and manages the budget.
• Develops and collaborates with department chair to create academic schedules.
• Staffs courses in collaboration with the department chair and faculty.
• Establishes and submits payroll.
• Handles student issues and concerns.
• Organizes faculty evaluations per contractual guidelines.
• Monitors outcomes assessment activities.
• Assists and supports instructional technology initiatives.
• Supports faculty in the development and maintenance of the nursing curriculum.
• Coordinates course transferability.
• Maintains program policies and procedures.
• Participates in district, state, and community committees and outreach activities.
• Organizes high-school articulation meetings.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Master’s in Nursing required, along with current state nursing license which could be transferable to IL .
• College-level teaching experience in nursing required.
• Strong organizational and computer skills.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Accreditation experience.
• Experience with clinical arrangements and agreements.
• Subject to background check.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Previous administrative experience a plus.
• Familiarity with Colleague-Datatel a plus.
• Experience in nursing curriculum development and structure.

Status/Salary: Minimum beginning salary - $85,000

Beginning Date: Open

Application Deadline: Open until filled

Application Procedure: Submit letter of application, resume, and transcripts to: