Associate Dean of Nursing assists Dean with the management of administrative functions of the college of nursing. Collaborates with Dean on planning college strategic initiatives and supports on college fundraising. Being an Associate Dean of Nursing provides administrative leadership in areas of curriculum development, institutional assessment and improvement, human resource, faculty development and performance appraisals, budget and finance, and facilities planning and management. Typically requires an advanced degree. Additionally, Associate Dean of Nursing typically reports to a Dean. The Associate Dean of Nursing manages subordinate staff in the day-to-day performance of their jobs. True first level manager. Ensures that project/department milestones/goals are met and adhering to approved budgets. Has full authority for personnel actions. To be an Associate Dean of Nursing typically requires 5 years experience in the related area as an individual contributor. 1 – 3 years supervisory experience may be required. Extensive knowledge of the function and department processes.
Associate Dean of Nursing Job Description Template
Our company is looking for a Associate Dean of Nursing to join our team.
Responsibilities:
- Function as a change agent and leader to create a preferred future for nursing education and nursing practice;
- Monitor student attendance and retention and document as required;
- Approve the assignment of faculty to various clinical sites with the of the Dean of Nursing approval;
- Provide educational assistance to students during regularly scheduled hours or by appointment;
- Manage the nursing program in the absence of the Dean;
- Performs other duties as required;
- Assure clinical objectives are being met at various clinical agencies. Attend meetings regarding scheduling at all clinical facilities;
- Act in the role of nursing instructor in the classroom, lab, or clinical as needed when nursing faculty or adjunct instructors are unavailable;
- Assist the Dean of Nursing with the management of the Associate Degree Nursing program;
- Maintain Alaska Board of Nursing license in good standing;
- Ensure students follow the catalog guidelines in the clinical setting;
- Orient all new clinical faculty to their role;
- Maintains a professional appearance;
- Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings;
- Review clinical schedules for clinical rotations at the various facilities as prepared by the Clinical Coordinator Admin Specialist.
Requirements:
- Interpersonal, and problem solving skills;
- MSN required;
- Maintain current personal education, nursing license and certifications required to practice nursing in Alaska;
- Minimum three years as a registered nurse;
- Experience teaching nursing for at least 2 years.