Dean of Nursing (On-site in Greenville, SC)

About the role

Arizona College of Nursing is a rapidly growing nursing school that transforms people’s lives by preparing them for careers in nursing and improving communities through the care its graduates provide. As a leading nurse educator, the college offers students the opportunity to earn a bachelor’s in nursing in 3 years or less with qualified transfer credits. Our quality nursing curriculum prepares students for an in-demand career to help communities overcome the chronic, well-known, and increasing nursing shortage. Through a targeted growth strategy, the college plans to meet the growing demand for nurses by launching campuses in markets where bachelor’s prepared nurses are needed. Putting students first, we are dedicated to providing students with an exceptional education in growing healthcare fields and teaching them relevant, required skills for today and the future. Our culture is positive, supportive, and collaborative.

Core values

• Passion: We love helping others succeed.
• Excellence: We strive to be the best.
• Adaptability: We learn, in part by trying new ideas.
• Accountability: We own our results.
• Integrity: We do the right thing.

Responsibilities

Administrative and Leadership

• Monitor and evaluate direct reports, including nursing faculty, clinical coordinator, and director of simulation.
• Ensure compliance of the nursing program with State Board of Nursing requirements.
• Prepare and complete annual and required reports and data for the Board; notify the Board of any substantial changes as outlined by the rules and regulations of the State Board of Nursing.
• Represent the nursing program at meetings of appropriate bodies, including the Board of Nursing.
• Submit information for preparation of the annual operating and capital budget.
• Provide leadership to faculty in preparation for the accreditation self-study.
• Prepare and maintain statistics related to program outcomes; maintain records relevant to the program.
• Manage direct reports including conducting 1:1s, Quarterly Check-Ins, Performance Management, and offering Training and Development.

General Operations

• Promptly notify direct manager and appropriate corporate stakeholders of all legal issues.
• Notify manager of any personnel changes at management level.
• Provide positive leadership to build employee morale.

Clinical Scheduling/Clinical Consortium

• When student threshold is met, supervise directly the Assistant Dean of Nursing.
• Supervise directly or indirectly the Clinical Coordinator position and be accountable for clinical coordination in accordance with the clinical scheduling practice, state consortium, and Board of Nursing.
• Collaborate with the clinical coordinator, faculty, and facilities in evaluating the appropriateness of clinical facilities and curricular experiences.
• Ensure a sufficient supply of direct patient care hours necessary to deliver the nursing curriculum.
• Indirectly, in partnership with Clinical Coordinator, monitor students’ compliance with health regulations and directly serve as liaison to the Board of Health (as needed) in conjunction with the clinical coordinator.
• Oversee the Health and Safety Orientation for students about to progress to the Core Faculty.

Faculty Management

• Be responsible for the appointment, retention, and promotion of faculty, including general education faculty in the absence of an Executive Director of Academic Operations or Dean of General Education.
• Manage the hiring process with interviews, teaching presentations, and reference checks.
• Directly or indirectly coordinate the orientation and onboarding process of faculty (Adjunct and Full Time), including computer and IT training, ATI training and education.
• Guide faculty on academic issues in the development of various ATI methodologies regarding classroom instruction.
• Develop faculty workload schedules, ensuring that office hours are held, committee service is fulfilled, and full-time faculty are scheduled 36 credit hours annually based on the Fiscal Year.
• Directly or indirectly make assignments for adjunct clinical faculty.
• Ensure each nursing student has a faculty advisor.
• Work with faculty to ensure appropriate delivery of content/concepts and sequencing based on student performance on standardized exams.
• Resolve conflicts effectively and ensure appropriate and meaningful faculty development and mentoring resources for individual faculty and the faculty to drive program outcomes and grow faculty.

Students

• Prepare and manage the Core Nursing Orientation for Level 5 students.
• Provide advisement for students; resolve student problems.
• Coordinate activities related to student admission, retention, progression, and graduation.
• Work with the Executive Director of Academic Operations and Dean of General Education to ensure all areas of the student experience align with outcomes and mission to obtain the highest levels of student achievement and satisfaction.

Curriculum

• Serve as liaison to ATI for scheduling of live reviews and services.
• Work with ATI and faculty to assess course outcomes and teaching strategies using ATI data.
• Facilitate textbook and media selection process; work with the BSN Program Manager to ensure appropriate textbook ordering by the deadline and that students receive their textbooks for the courses in which they enroll.
• Review and address findings for end-of-course evaluations.
• Collaborate with the Dean of General Education to ensure appropriate alignment of the liberal arts and nursing curricula, facilitate joint in-service offerings, hold regular joint meetings, and provide updates for each department at least quarterly.
• Recommend the purchase of supplies and equipment for support of the nursing program.
• Work collaboratively with the Nursing Lab Manager to ensure the labs are properly maintained and meet standards regarding level and type of equipment.

Committee Service

• Chair monthly meetings of the nursing faculty and, in the absence of a DOGE, chair all general education faculty meetings.
• Serve as an ex-officio member of all nursing program committees.
• Serve on the BSN Curriculum Committee, Community Advisory Council, Academic Affairs Committee, and Systematic Evaluation Plan (SEP) Committee.

Requirements

• Doctorate required.
• Five years’ combined teaching experience and experience in curriculum development and administration.
• Holds a current unencumbered state professional registered nurse license or enhanced compact nurse licensure relevant to the state of teaching location; subject to state BON/BRN regulation where student is located.

Pay

Base salary range of $150,000 – $158,000 plus bonus commensurate with education, experience, and relatable skills.

Benefits

• Dynamic organizational culture within a supportive working environment.
• Rest and relaxation with generous PTO and holiday benefits.
• Robust health and welfare benefits package including medical, dental, and vision.
• Preparation for the future with a 401(k) and company match.