Dean, College of Nursing

About the role

The Dean, College of Nursing at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing is responsible for guiding nursing education and representing the college to academic and professional communities.

Responsibilities

• Guides nursing education and represents the college to academic and professional education communities, students, and alumni.
• Serves as the chief administrative officer of the college, responsible for planning, organizing, and leading the overall operations and administration of the service assigned in compliance with the mission and philosophy of the organization as established by the Board of Trustees.
• Creates and clearly articulates the vision and leadership necessary to accomplish the college’s strategic plan while aligning the mission of the college and the governing organization.

Requirements

• Doctoral degree required, Master’s degree in nursing or related field with at least five years of progressive experience in nursing education and academic leadership.
• Holds current licensure as a Registered Nurse in New York state.
• Maintains specialized knowledge and skills in nursing education, curriculum design, and program development and evaluation.
• Participates in continuing education, updates and maintains knowledge and skills related to specific areas of expertise.

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and communication skills.
• Transformational leadership behaviors and skills in initiating and managing change.
• Strong management practice, including planning, organizing, conflict resolution and negotiation.
• Motivational skills that promote creativity and innovation at every academic level.
• An ongoing interest in and involvement with relevant local, regional and national professional organizations.
• Experience in developing and managing the operational and capital budget.
• Broad-based knowledge of college-related regulatory compliance requirements.
• Knowledge of pertinent federal and state regulations/laws as they pertain to health care and nursing education.
• Knowledgeable of governing documents and policies of the organization.
• Understanding of the general principles of utilization management, performance improvement, and peer review.

Skills

• Interpersonal and communication skills.
• Leadership and management skills.
• Strategic planning and organizational skills.
• Change management and innovation skills.
• Collaboration and stakeholder engagement skills.

Benefits

St. Joseph’s College of Nursing offers benefits that align with the mission and values of the organization, including:

• Comprehensive health insurance plans.
• Paid time off and holidays.
• Professional development opportunities.
• Flexible work arrangements.
• Employee assistance programs.

Pay

The Dean, College of Nursing at St. Joseph’s College of Nursing is compensated based on experience, skills, and education. The salary range is $155,168 - $204,776, with pay determined within the base salary equivalent of the stated hourly rates. Positions are exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

Schedule

The Dean, College of Nursing works a standard full-time schedule, typically Monday through Friday, with occasional evening and weekend responsibilities as needed.