Associate Dean for Undergraduate Programs, College of Nursing

Key Responsibilities

• Provide leadership and vision for undergraduate nursing programs, including the BSN and ABSN.
• Serve on the Dean’s Academic Leadership Team and contribute to strategic planning and decision-making.
• Collaborate with BSN and ABSN program chairs, offering mentorship, guidance, and operational support.
• Ensure alignment with Xavier University’s mission, Jesuit values, and institutional strategic priorities.
• Participate in budget planning, identifying and justifying resources needed to support program excellence.
• Audit faculty and resource needs based on enrollment trends and projections.
• Recommend full-time faculty hires and collaborate on the hiring and evaluation of adjunct faculty.
• Develop program schedules and faculty assignments in collaboration with program administrators.
• Build and sustain partnerships with healthcare systems and community organizations to support clinical placements and experiential learning.
• Oversee curriculum implementation, instructional quality, and continuous improvement efforts.
• Oversee CN committees, as appropriate, in collaboration with program administrators.
• Collaborate with Student Affairs to ensure accuracy of the College of Nursing student handbook.
• Support data collection, reporting, and process improvement.

Accreditation & Assessment

• Provide leadership in assessment processes to support continuous quality improvement and strategic planning.
• Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and Ohio Board of Nursing requirements.
• Absorb and prepare reports and materials for accreditation bodies such as AACN and CCNE.
• Monitor program outcomes, including enrollment trends and NCLEX pass rates.
• Promote innovation by staying current with trends and best practices in undergraduate nursing education.

Additional Responsibilities

• Teach two courses annually and advise approximately 10 students.
• Serve as a liaison to health system partners and participate in practice committees as appropriate.
• Represent the College of Nursing on University committees and at institutional events.
• Collaborate with other associate deans to mentor and support new program chairs.
• Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
• Master’s degree in nursing.
• Current, active, unencumbered RN license in the state of Ohio.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in didactic teaching and clinical supervision at the baccalaureate level.
• 3–5 years of experience as a department chair or program director.

Preferred

• Excellent communication, organizational, and leadership skills.
• Demonstrated knowledge of current research and scholarship in nursing education.
• Commitment to community engagement and service, consistent with Jesuit values.
• Experience integrating technology to enhance student learning.
• Dedication to fostering an inclusive and diverse academic environment.

Benefits

• Comprehensive insurance plans including medical, dental, vision and prescription coverage.
• Tax advantaged accounts including health savings accounts, flexible spending accounts, and dependent care account.
• Financial security via life and long-term disability insurance, accident and illness insurance, and retirement savings plans.
• Generous paid time off work options including vacation, sick leave and holidays.
• Tuition remission for employees and their eligible dependents.