Associate Dean of Nursing

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About Northern Essex Community College:

THE COLLEGE: Northern Essex Community College (NECC) serves about 5,000 credit students each semester on two campuses located in the beautiful, historic Merrimack Valley region of northeast Massachusetts. Our suburban Haverhill campus sits on 106 acres near Kenoza Lake and features a Technology Center and an award-winning Student One-Stop Center. Our urban campus in Lawrence occupies a number of buildings in the heart of downtown. Most recently, we have constructed a new 44,000 square foot health technologies facility, the Dr. Ibrahim El-Hefni Allied Health & Technology Center. Both campuses are a short drive to Boston and to the beaches and state parks along the coast.

The College has been building an organizational culture that values initiative and innovation, and seeks to identify and develop the strengths in students, faculty, staff, and programs in order to grow and improve. NECC is also committed to using evidence to guide planning and decision-making. These values are reflected in the use of Appreciative Inquiry for strategic planning and accreditation; in our investment in strengths-based, institution-wide professional development; and in our ten-year involvement as a Leader College in Achieving the Dream, a national network of community colleges dedicated to using data to close student achievement gaps.

We are also committed to the recruitment and retention of a diverse workforce that reflects the communities we serve. With over 40% Hispanic students, NECC was the first federally recognized Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI) in New England.

We seek leaders who are committed to the community college mission, actively engaged in promoting diversity, and prepared to use their unique strengths and innovation with the goal of student success.

Job Description:

POSITION: Full-Time Associate Dean of Nursing (Associate Dean): Division of Health Professions; Lawrence Campus (El-Hefni Allied Health and Technology Center - 414 Common St.); 37.5 hours per week; Non-Unit Professional Position.


SUMMARY: The Associate Dean of Nursing serves as the full-time Program Administrator for all programs offered in the Nursing Department (Certificate in Practical Nursing and the Associate of Science in Nursing). Note: the Associate Dean of Nursing shall not teach courses at NECC.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

The responsibilities include, but are not limited to the following:

Program Compliance and Accreditation

• Fulfill all regulatory obligations required by the Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) for Nursing programs
• Ensure ongoing compliance in practice and documentation with all BORN and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requirements
• Coordinates visits by accrediting and regulatory organizations, including providing requested documentation
• Prepares and submits required reports to BORN and ACEN
• Responds to requests for information from BORN, ACEN, and any other regulatory bodies

Faculty Supervision

• Evaluates faculty members in accordance with MCCC (Day and DCE) requirements
• Assigns faculty members to teach courses in the Nursing Programs
• Provides mentorship to faculty members to support their teaching quality and professional growth
• Provides support to faculty members as they develop new curriculum
• Leads searches for new Nursing faculty members; engages faculty in the process
• Provides leadership for faculty in assessing student achievement of course and program learning outcomes
• Supports faculty in implementing strategies to support student success
• Fosters and environment for innovation in nursing education

Curriculum

• Leads faculty in the planning, development, and implementation of systematic evaluation plans. The plan shall include, but need not be limited to, measurable expected levels of achievement, evaluation methodologies, frequency of evaluation, responsible persons(s), aggregated and trended data and other findings, actual outcomes and resulting actions
• Determines necessary development, maintenance, and revision of the programs based on the systematic evaluation plan
• Ensures curriculum meets ACEN and BORN requirements and aligns with current practice in the field
• Follows institutional curriculum review and approval procedures

Program Governance

• Participates in the governance of NECC and the Division of Health Professions, as appropriate, for the accomplishment of the goals of NECC and Nursing Programs (e.g. NECHE accreditation, College Assessment Day)
• In conjunction with the faculty, assists in the development and implementation of policies which are consistent with the policies of NECC, or with differences that are justified by the outcomes of the Nursing Programs
• With support of the Dean of Health Professions and other Academic Affairs leadership, participates in strategic planning and vision-setting for the Nursing Programs
• Ensures alignment within the Nursing Programs' mission, philosophy, and outcomes, and across the NECC institutional mission and outcomes (or with differences that are justified by the Nursing Programs' outcomes).

Program Operations

• Develops and monitors departmental budget through established NECC procedures
• Develops course schedule for Nursing Programs, collaborates with supporting departments
• Collaborates with the Dean of Health Professions and NECC Grants Office personnel to develop grant proposals in support of Nursing Programs
• Represent NECC Nursing Programs with employers and community partners to advance opportunities for the programs, faculty, and students
• Represents the Nursing Programs in the recruitment and maintenance of quality clinical education sites
• Collaborates with Admissions and Enrollment staff for student recruitment and programs admissions
• Collaborates with offices supporting student retention and completion including Academic Advising, Career Services, and other areas
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:
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Requirements:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

• Possess an earned graduate degree in nursing
• Possess a minimum of five years full-time nursing experience with at least three years full-time experience, or its equivalent, in nursing education either:
  • A nursing education program designed to prepare a graduate to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse; or
  • A post-licensure graduate nursing education program
• Hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Experience collaborating across multiple departments
• Demonstrated strong communication skills across multiple constituencies
• Develop and maintain competence appropriate to administrative responsibilities including, but not limited to:
  • Orientation and mentoring to the administrator role
  • Knowledge of M.G.L. c. 112, •• 74 through 81C and 244 CMR
  • Participation in professional development in nursing education such as certification, continuing education

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Supervision experience
• Experience in a higher education environment
• Bilingual (Spanish/English)
• Experience working with and supporting a culturally diverse population

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : Applicants who do not meet the qualifications as noted above are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience has prepared them with the equivalent combination of education, training, and experience required for the responsibilities of this position.

BACKGROUND CHECK : Candidates will be required to pass a CORI and SORI check as a condition of employment.

Additional Information:

SALARY: Anticipated starting salary range is $115,000.00 - $125,000.00 annually with complete fringe benefit package including competitive health insurance, dental insurance, basic life insurance, long-term disability insurance, paid sick, vacation and personal leave, educational benefits for employee/spouse/dependents, and excellent retirement benefits. Official transcripts will be required at the time of hire.

ANTICIPATED START DATE : ASAP

Application Instructions:

TO APPLY: To be considered for this position click on the "Apply Now" button, you will be prompted to set up a new account or login to an existing account. You will be able to upload the following required documents for consideration:

• Cover Letter, describing your qualifications and/or how you may be best suited for the role
• Resume/CV

Review of applications will begin 5 business days from the posting date and will continue until the position is filled.

**Please note that finalist candidates will be asked to provide contact information for three (3) professional references, including current supervisor (or at least two previous supervisors)

DEADLINE: Open until filled

Northern Essex Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statues and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Affirmative Action Officer/Title IX Coordinator, Elizabete Trelegan (Assistant Director of Human Resources, B-219,View phone number on click.appcast.io/ View email address on click.appcast.io), the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights. Northern Essex Community College will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.

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