Chief Nurse Administrator

About the role

The Chief Nurse Administrator (CNA) provides effective leadership to the Baldwin Nursing Programs at Siena University in achieving its mission, goals, and expected program outcomes. This position is responsible for academic and administrative functions of the programs, including curricular coordination, assessment, partnerships with educational and clinical partners, resource management, and recruitment support.

The CNA serves as the official liaison between the University and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), ensuring programs remain aligned with CCNE Standards for Accreditation, AACN Essentials, and the New York State Education Department's professional requirements.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic vision for a young and growing department looking to add new programs.
• Provide administrative leadership on matters of budget, supervision of professional staff, partnership agreements, and resource allocation.
• Act as Siena's liaison to CCNE, partner schools, and regional and national professional nursing organizations.
• Lead efforts related to accreditation, annual reporting, and assessment processes.
• In collaboration with the Dean and/or the Chair, provide leadership and mentorship to faculty on matters of management and development of curriculum, faculty development and evaluation, and hiring and supervision of full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Work with students on matters of academic standards and progression, complaints, degree completion, and partner school experience.
• Support efforts related to recruitment, marketing, and enrollment of nursing students.

Requirements

• A doctoral degree in nursing from a regionally accredited program and institution.
• A current unencumbered RN license with the ability to become a licensed nurse in the state of New York.
• Record of faculty achievement commensurate with appointment to the rank of Associate Professor.
• Demonstrated leadership experience as department chair, nursing program administrator, or as a significant contributor to institution-level committees or initiatives.
• Commitment to the Caring Science model and Siena's Franciscan Mission.
• Ability to successfully collaborate with internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to identify, resolve, and consult on a wide variety of administrative and personnel issues.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of, or experience with, accreditation processes and standards set by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Experience with supervision of professional staff, budget oversight, or other supervisory leadership functions.
• Experience with the development, assessment, and oversight of nursing curriculum.
• A demonstrated record of leading projects through to completion in a timely manner.

Pay

Annual salary range: $140,000 – $150,000.