POSITION: Associate Dean for Nursing

LOCATION: Syracuse, NY

SUMMARY: Our client, a comprehensive healthcare organization, is looking for an Associate Dean for Nursing to support the Dean in the daily management and planning of the nursing program, including but not limited to quality management and accreditation. The Associate Dean will collaborate with faculty to ensure the curriculum supports achievement of student learning and program outcomes. In addition, this role assists faculty with incorporating established professional standards and consistently reviews the curriculum for integrity, rigor, and currency. This position will serve as a role model and mentor to faculty and students in the areas of academic excellence, customer service, communication and professionalism. This position may also include limited teaching responsibilities.

CORE RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Responsible for the overall operations, leadership, direction, and coordination of staff within the designated area(s) of responsibility.
• Proactively communicates with staff and keeps them informed on a regular basis or as needed, updating staff regarding policy changes in specialized areas.
• Performs staff management functions related to employee selection, on-boarding/orientation, coaching/development, staffing, work assignments, performance management and goal alignment as guided by hospital policy and procedures and collective bargaining unit agreement.
• Develops and utilizes department policy statements, scope of service, quality indicators and updates; revises as necessary.
• Assigns faculty workload/teaching assignments in accordance with college policy and determines the need for additional faculty.
• Participates in the selection of faculty; coordinates associated employment processes with Human Resources.
• Frequently assists department leadership with the development and completion of orientation for new faculty members.
• Collaborates with the Dean to develop new program options and support the future of nursing education.
• Routinely review curriculum to ensure the highest level of accuracy and compliance with all regulatory and accreditation requirements.
• Provides data, reports, and research to support and evaluate institutional strategic planning processes.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree with a major in Nursing required.
• Currently licensed as a Registered Professional Nurse with New York State required.
• National League for Nursing certification as a Nurse Educator preferred.
• Minimum of two (2) years recent clinical experience.
• Minimum of five (5) years’ experience as a Nurse Educator.
• Minimum of two years (2) active involvement in curriculum design and evaluation, faculty development and evaluation, and operational oversight of nursing education program activities.
• Working knowledge of MS Office.
• Previous leadership experience preferred.

SCHEDULE & BENEFITS:

• Full-time, 40 hours per week, onsite
• PTO: 15 days to start, increases each year
• Medical, vision, and dental insurance available with optional flexible spending accounts
• Life insurance & short-term disability offerings available
• 401K with employer contribution
• Employee health & wellness services, employee pharmacy, and tuition aid available

Annual Salary: $125,000

M3 Placement and Partnership is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, gender, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, national origin, genetics, disability, age, veteran status, or any other status protected by law.