Associate Dean of Nursing – Sample Job Description
The Associate Dean of Nursing supports the Dean in managing both on-ground and online academic teams to ensure effective student teaching and program outcomes. Responsibilities include overseeing program administration in compliance with accrediting standards and regulatory guidelines.
Job Duties:
- Provide leadership and guidance to faculty, staff, and students.
- Lead program development, planning, implementation, oversight, evaluation, and accreditation.
- Manage administrative responsibilities of the program.
- Monitor trends in nursing, nursing education, and research.
- Ensure adherence to University regulations and accreditation standards.
- Establish strategic partnerships.
- Collaborate with the Dean to maintain a long-term vision for the nursing program.
- Attend all scheduled mandatory meetings.
- Serve on committees as assigned.
- Adhere to policies and procedures outlined in the Employee Handbook.
- Perform other duties as required.
Education & Knowledge:
- Current unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) license in New Brunswick.
- Postgraduate degree with concentration in Nursing, preferably in nursing administration or education.
- Educational experience in teaching, learning principles, curriculum development, accreditation, and administration.
- Minimum 5 years of related work experience, with 3 years as a nurse educator or program administrator.
- Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
- Collaborative work style and effective time management.
- Demonstrate command of theory and practice in the field.
- Meet regulatory requirements for educational degree level and field experience.
Skills and Abilities:
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- 2 years of experience with a Learning Management System preferred.
- Strong organizational and time management skills.
- Empathetic and patient, with the ability to accommodate student challenges while maintaining educational standards.
Functional Demands:
- Frequent standing, hearing, sitting, walking, and speaking.
- Occasional carrying, object-handling, and reaching.
- Specific vision ability required for reading handwritten or typed material.
- Moderate to high computer usage.
- Noise level in work environment ranges from quiet to moderate.
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