Dean of Nursing and Nurse Administrator

Rasmussen University – Moorhead, Minnesota / Fargo, North Dakota

About the role

The Dean of Nursing & Administrator serves as the nurse leader for the nursing program at their campus, responsible for leading, implementing, and maintaining learning and teaching strategies and initiatives that reflect the vision and direction of the School of Nursing. This includes hiring, managing, and developing campus nursing Associate Deans and faculty, and accountability for faculty management and the student academic experience. This role works collaboratively with campus and School of Nursing leadership, staff, and students to improve learning outcomes and ensure campuses meet and maintain Board of Nursing regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities

• Directly supports the governing organization's mission and ensures the nursing program achieves end-of-program student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Recruits, supervises, develops, and directs professional staff, including full-time and adjunct faculty, to ensure curricula are current and delivered in a conducive learning environment.
• Conducts faculty observations, coaching, mentoring, and evaluations.
• Oversees onboarding and nursing orientation of new faculty to all learning environments.
• Organizes and schedules faculty and staff work assignments.
• Contributes to the university and campus budgeting process through active participation in fiscal resource management.
• Attends campus meetings, faculty meetings, pinning ceremonies, University graduations, community events, programmatic meetings, and committee meetings.
• Maintains a professional image, attitude, work area, and communication style; exhibits professional behavior, language, demeanor, and dress.
• Facilitates positive communication and develops collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners to promote positive learning environments.
• Maintains high-performance standards for self that support the overall strategic plan and vision of the School of Nursing and University.
• Demonstrates strict adherence to all institutional, governmental, and accreditation policies, regulations, and codes of conduct.
• Responds promptly and appropriately to all nursing students, faculty, and staff requests for information and/or guidance.
• Establishes and maintains clinical sites; assesses clinical site satisfaction and addresses opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures students and faculty are cleared for clinical experiences, including required immunizations, negative TB results, flu immunizations, and necessary paperwork (e.g., HIPAA, Bloodborne Pathogens).
• Establishes and maintains advisory boards composed of clinical partners and community leaders.
• Ensures nursing program operations comply with applicable state, federal, and local laws, regulations, and accreditation standards.
• Tracks key academic metrics such as NCLEX pass rates, program completion rates, and graduation rates.
• Develops action plans to address areas not meeting program standards.
• Assures students are provided with support services required to maintain high levels of achievement and retention without compromising educational integrity.
• Acts as a visible university ambassador, promoting collaboration with campus and community partners.
• Demonstrates commitment to the University’s mission, vision, and values, supporting an environment of diversity, understanding, and acceptance.
• Contributes to sustaining and delivering school curricula in accordance with programmatic accreditation standards and strategic planning goals.
• Assists nursing leadership in monitoring and maintaining documented program and course assessments to ensure excellence and integrity.
• Provides advising/counseling to nursing students regarding concerns or conduct issues to ensure satisfactory relationships between students and faculty.
• Represents the University and School of Nursing to students, professional organizations, partners, the healthcare community, and other constituencies.
• Processes SAP appeals in conjunction with a student advisor; makes recommendations to the University’s ASP appeal committee.
• Creates high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning.
• Ensures appropriate resources are in place for students.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution is required; a Doctoral degree is desirable.
• Active, unencumbered RN license in the state where the assigned campus is located.
• Minimum of 2+ years of full-time teaching experience in a nursing program within the last five years.
• 3-5 years of leadership/management experience in an academic or clinical setting; curriculum development and/or accreditation experience a plus.
• 2+ years of full-time or equivalent direct care experience as a practicing nurse.
• Demonstrated track record of organizational, team, and individual development.
• Ability to collaborate and work in a team environment.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Ability to establish and maintain open lines of communication with faculty, students, and campus personnel.
• Self-motivated, flexible, patient, goal-oriented, and enjoys working in a fast-paced, dynamic environment.

Reporting Relationships

As the nurse administrator for their campus, this role reports to the Regional Dean/Associate Vice Presidents with an indirect reporting relationship to the Campus Executive Director. This role leads a team of campus nursing faculty and other nursing personnel.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation and benefits program supporting well-being, recognition, and personal/career growth.
• Market-competitive defined compensation structure built to reward performance.
• Medical, Dental, and Vision plans.
• 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching.
• Employer-paid basic life insurance and AD&D.
• Numerous voluntary plan options.
• Continuing education benefit for full-time employees: 100% tuition reduction on courses within the Rasmussen family of brands.
• Robust learning management system and individual development planning.

Pay

A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $98,200.00 to $137,500.00. Individual starting pay is determined by factors including job level, location, skill set, experience, training, and other business and organizational needs. This range is subject to change.