Dean of School of Nursing and Health Services

Job Summary:

The Dean of Nursing and Health Services provides strategic, operational, and academic leadership for the School of Nursing and Health Services. Reporting to the Chief Academic & Assurance Officer, the Dean works collaboratively with full- and part-time faculty, staff, clinical partners, and community organizations to ensure that nursing and health services programs are rigorous, current, and responsive to the evolving needs of students and the community.

Core responsibilities include overseeing curriculum development and program evaluation, supervising faculty and staff, managing clinical and accreditation compliance, and ensuring that instructional processes are carried out with the highest standards of quality and care. This position is an opportunity to lead a vital school within a purpose-driven community college that is committed to preparing compassionate, skilled health care professionals who make a lasting difference in the communities they serve.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision and operational leadership for the School of Nursing and Health Services, ensuring a continuous cycle of program evaluation and improvement that upholds academic rigor and responds to the health care needs of the community.
• Direct the development, implementation, and evaluation of all nursing and health services curricula; recommend courses and programs to be added, modified, or discontinued based on assessment data, accreditation standards, and student demand.
• Recruit, hire, and onboard qualified faculty and staff whose expertise and values align with the college’s mission and commitment to student success.
• Supervise and evaluate all Nursing and Health Services faculty and staff through a comprehensive program of professional development, goal-setting, and formal evaluation processes.
• Develop course and clinical schedules that meet student needs across terms, placements, and delivery modalities; ensure appropriate staffing and facility resources are available for effective instruction.
• Develop and manage budgets for programs and departments within the school; oversee the responsible expenditure of approved funds.
• Build and maintain relationships with local, state, regional, and national health care agencies and clinical partners; maintain written contracts for use of clinical facilities and serve as the college’s liaison to affiliating agencies.
• Represent the college with the Michigan Workforce Training and Education Collaborative (MWTEC) to support employer-led health care training initiatives, expand pathways into high-demand health careers, and ensure the college’s programs are aligned with MWTEC’s workforce development efforts.
• Ensure compliance with the rules, regulations, and standards of all relevant external accrediting bodies; lead or coordinate accreditation self-studies and site visits as required.
• Oversee and coordinate program-specific advisory committees to ensure curriculum remains aligned with current standards of practice and workforce needs.
• Coordinate the selection of student applicants for the nursing program and provide orientation for all newly hired faculty, both full- and part-time.
• Collaborate with the Chief Academic and Assurance Officer and fellow deans to develop and implement strategic plans for the instructional division
• Identify and pursue grant opportunities that support program innovation, student success, and workforce development in health sciences.
• Participate in the development and implementation of institutional policies and procedures that affect students and faculty.
• Work with Admissions to support the recruitment of new students and contribute to marketing efforts that advance the college’s health sciences programs.
• Oversee record-keeping practices and provide reports and data to the college as requested.
• Serve on college committees and participate in professional and community activities that advance health care education and practice.
• The duties listed in this job description are not all-inclusive, but a list of the major responsibilities. Additional duties not noted in the job description may be assigned by a supervisor.

Required Qualifications:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing
• Three to five years of clinical nursing experience in an acute care setting
• Three to five years of experience with higher education nursing programs
• Current unencumbered nurse licensure in Michigan 
• Strong leadership, interpersonal, and communication skills
• Strong organizational skills in managing budgets, schedules, and personnel processes
• Ability to work independently while also serving as a collaborative team member
• Demonstrated commitment to the mission of community colleges and student-centered education

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctorate in Nursing Practice (DNP), Doctorate in Nursing Education (DNE), or doctorate in a health-related field
• Experience within a community college environment
• Management experience within health care, academic, or acute care setting
• Knowledge of multiple health care programs
• Experience leading accreditation, program review, or improvement initiatives
• Track record in grant writing and administration for health sciences programs
• Background in developing curricula responsive to community health care needs
• Current unencumbered nurse licensure in Indiana

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