Associate Dean of the Graduate School

Doctorate degree (or foreign equivalent) in Nursing or related healthcare field.

Five (5) years of full-time experience with program evaluation, accreditation, and/or compliance.

Experience with curriculum development and/or interprofessional education.

Experience with scholarship, grant acquisition, and program evaluation in the areas of educational innovation, outcomes assessment, or health professions education.

The Associate Dean for Organizational Outcomes & Innovative Initiatives (OOII) serves as a senior academic leader within the School of Nursing, providing visionary direction for academic excellence, institutional effectiveness, and transformative educational innovation. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to advance the School’s mission through evidence-based strategies that drive quality improvement, foster innovation, and expand access to nursing education. In this capacity, the Associate Dean serves as the primary lead for institutional and programmatic reporting. The role is accountable for ensuring all programs are in continual readiness for accreditation by CCNE and ACME, and for translating standards into operational practices that yield measurable improvements in teaching, learning, and organizational performance. The Associate Dean for Organizational Outcomes and Innovative Initiatives will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of forward‑thinking initiatives that address critical health needs of society while enhancing the School of Nursing’s visibility and prominence nationally and globally. This position will serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering partnerships with internal and external experts, healthcare organizations, policymakers, community leaders, and academic partners. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean will drive initiatives that align with the School’s mission, leverage evidence‑based strategies, and anticipate emerging trends in nursing, healthcare delivery, and health policy. The role demands exceptional vision, relationship‑building skills, and a proven track record in translating innovative ideas into sustainable, high‑impact programs. The Associate Dean also plays a pivotal role in advancing access and belonging within the School. Through standardization of policies, processes, and academic pathways, the position works to remove structural barriers and ensure equitable student experiences and progression pathways, in full alignment with Title II requirements and the University’s commitment to student success. The Associate Dean builds strategic partnerships across the university’s academic colleges, research centers, and the academic health center to promote interdisciplinary initiatives, leverage institutional resources, and strengthen shared accountability for student outcomes. The role also represents the School of Nursing in external forums locally, nationally, and globally—sharing best practices in outcomes measurement, innovation, and excellence.

Lead the design, implementation, and management of the comprehensive evaluation plan for all academic programs, ensuring alignment with AACN Essentials (2021) and institutional goals.

Oversee the collection, analysis, and reporting of student learning outcomes, licensure pass rates, retention/graduation rates, and post‑graduation employment data.

Prepare and submit accurate, timely reports to state, federal, and accrediting agencies, as well as other reporting requirements such as US News & World Report and AACN.

Lead the tracking of all organizational initiatives throughout the school for thorough analysis annually and on an ongoing basis throughout the year.

Guide the development of data dashboards and analytics tools to monitor program effectiveness and support evidence‑based decision‑making.

Present findings and recommendations to the Dean and senior leadership to inform policy and strategic decisions.

Serve as the School’s primary liaison with accreditation bodies (e.g., CCNE, ACME) and ensure continuous readiness for reviews and site visits.

Lead the preparation of accreditation self‑studies, annual reports, and interim progress submissions.

Monitor evolving accreditation standards and translate them into actionable policies and practices that drive ongoing quality improvement.

Identify and leverage emerging trends, technologies, and models of care to position the School as a leader in nursing innovation.

Collaborate with faculty and research teams to integrate innovation into education, practice, and scholarship.

Establish and sustain strategic partnerships with healthcare institutions, public health agencies, community organizations, and industry leaders.

Serve as the School’s ambassador in external forums, promoting its expertise, accomplishments, and contributions to societal well‑being.

Oversee the design, funding, and implementation of high‑impact projects and programs.

Secure grants, philanthropic contributions, and other funding streams to support initiatives.

Lead the standardization of academic processes to ensure equitable student experiences and progression pathways.

Ensure full compliance with Title II accessibility requirements in collaboration with the University and in accordance with the state mandate.

Collaborate with faculty, staff, and student services to create inclusive learning environments that promote belonging and support diverse learners.

Lead the Wellness Committee to create and maintain a sense of belonging throughout the school and the University.

Build strong partnerships across the university’s academic units, research centers, and the academic health center to advance interdisciplinary initiatives and shared goals.

Represent the School of Nursing at institutional, state, national, and global forums to disseminate outcomes and best practices.

Mentor faculty and staff in assessment, program evaluation, innovation, and scholarly dissemination related to educational outcomes.

Promote academic and scholarly excellence through a collaborative administrative team.

Teaching, Scholarship, and the Administrator Role

Contribute to the educational, research, clinical, and community service mission of the School of Nursing.

This is an essential position, and an on‑campus presence is expected, along with weekly schedule flexibility to accommodate responsibilities outside normal business hours to both meet the demands of the role and to support the Dean.

Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission
This is a full‑time appointment. FLSA Exempt position, not eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Positions that are designated as such may be required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are cancelled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning, and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

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Job Field
Administrative & Professional (non-Clinical)

Full‑time

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