Associate Dean for Organizational Outcomes & Innovative Initiatives (OOII)

Evaluation, Assessment & Outcomes

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.

Lead the Evaluation and Outcomes Committee and disseminate relevant information to its members.

Accreditation & Compliance

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.

Innovative Initiatives

Design and lead innovative initiatives addressing evolving health needs locally, nationally, and globally.

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.

Convene and lead think tanks, roundtables, and advisory groups to generate novel solutions to health challenges.

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.

Implement metrics to assess the effectiveness, reach, and sustainability of initiatives.

Belonging & Access

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.

Collaboration and Leadership

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.