Assistant Dean, Nursing

Department: Nursing

Campus Location: Arnold/Main Campus

Salary Range: $119,242-$149,053

Work Mode: This position requires a full-time in-person presence on campus or at alternative locations.

Hours Per Week: 40

Work Schedule:

Position Type: Full-Time Staff, Exempt

Position Summary

The Assistant Dean, Nursing is responsible for the oversight and leadership of the Nursing department in the School of Health Sciences. The Assistant Dean will research, develop and maintain strategic partnerships, lead innovative efforts in the development and delivery of high quality curriculum, manage and supervise faculty and staff, ensure that appropriate and equity-based enrollment, retention, and completion benchmarks are set and met, and oversee department budgets. The Assistant Dean establishes a culture of continuous improvement through course/program learning outcomes assessment, curriculum development and revision, and through outreach to ensure that academic pathways to and from each program in the SHS is seamless to and transparent for students.

This position reports to the Dean of School of Health Sciences.
Daily Supervision: Dean, School of Health Sciences General Supervision: Vice President for Learning

Anne Arundel Community College (AACC) is committed to enriching the educational experience it offers through the diversity of its faculty, administrators, and staff members. The college seeks to recruit and support a broadly diverse team who will contribute to the college's excellence, diversity of viewpoints and experiences, embrace concepts of equity and inclusiveness, and support the equal rights of all people by advancing the understanding and appreciation of differences including age, race, gender, ability, religious convictions, socio-economic status, ethnic heritage, or sexual orientation.

While we appreciate your interest in employment with Anne Arundel Community College, applicants must be currently authorized to work in the U.S. on a full-time basis. Employment-based visa sponsorship (including H-1B sponsorship) is not available for any position.

Pay dates occur on the 7th and 22nd of each month. If those dates fall on a weekend, the pay date occurs on the Friday prior to the 7th and 22nd. As an employee of the college, you are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package.

In the best interest of the College, only individuals who are residents of Maryland or one of the following states will be eligible for employment at the college: Delaware, Pennsylvania, Virginia, West Virginia or the District of Columbia. The college will annually review this restriction and, if appropriate, expand the list of states of employment eligibility.

Job Duties and Responsibilities

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT: Analyzes various data sets to develop and implement strategic programming and
scheduling with the end goal of maximizing increasing student success and access to education, while efficiently utilizing college resources. Works with the appropriate personnel within the School of Health Sciences and the College to develop and implement targeted marketing strategies for areas of responsibility. Assures instruction is regularly assessed to ensure that programs and courses meet student success, equity, and enrollment goals. Ensure that scheduling operations in general lead to retention completion.

INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL COLLABORATION: Collaborates with a variety of college personnel to implement the
divisions and school’s shared vision and strategic values. Serves on college-wide committees to further the completion goals of the institution. Liaises with related professional and community organizations on behalf of AACC to build and maintain strategic partnerships and ensure program currency and pathways to relevant institutions

PATHWAYS: Supports the Dean to ensure that pathways from Anne Arundel County Public School to AACC are aligned, and to 4-year colleges, or job market are transparent. Aligns year-long schedule to meet completion of established pathways. Makes connections with external with audiences to ensure that programs align with public schools, transfer institutions, and job opportunities. Ensures that connections with advising support students’ academic and career goals.

COMPLIANCE: Facilitates the processes of programs complying with accrediting organizations, regulatory agencies, college policies, relevant state regulations, apprenticeship requirements and any specific industry licensure or certification requirements.

SUPERVISION: Determines roles and responsibilities of departmental personnel and oversees recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of faculty and staff. Manage promotion and tenure processes and professional development planning. Ensures that departments have plans for full-time and adjunct faculty to continuously improve pedagogy and ensure equitable outcomes in student learning, enrollment, retention and completion.

CURRICULUM AND LEARNING OUTCOMES ASSESSMENT: Supports faculty in creation of new curriculum and developing and monitoring course and program outcomes. Establish a comprehensive schedule of program and course level assessments. Leads faculty in discussions of assessment, continuous improvement, and equity in student learning. Support faculty in implementing changes in courses and programs based on documented assessment. Ensure compliance with internal and external curriculum and assessment needs.

BUDGET AND FISCAL MANAGEMENT: Oversees the preparation and ongoing analysis of multiple types of departmental budgets and accounts (e.g., operating, enterprise, grants, etc.) and enrollment projections to achieve departmental and school goals. Oversees the departmental dashboard as well as data collection and reporting. Identifies potential funding sources and oversees/implements grant funding opportunities

PROJECT MANAGEMENT: Oversees strategic initiatives and other projects that may arise from the Dean's office or VP of Learning including retention, equity, learning outcomes assessment student success, etc.

STUDENT COMPLAINTS: Manage student complaints within their areas of responsibility and according to program and college policies

Required Qualifications:

Master's degree in nursing.

10 years of relevant experience required.

Experience with curriculum development; learning outcome's assessment; program evaluations; college governance; collaborative partnerships; and tenure process.

Demonstrated commitment to collaborative management, team-building, and consensus building. (Clear and consistent demonstration to equity, diversity and inclusion.)

History of active participation in a plan of professional development

Excellent oral, written, and interpersonal communication skills, including public speaking and delivering presentations.

Experience in a leadership role in higher education or in nursing education, including experience with strategic planning and budget preparation

Preferred Qualifications:

Demonstrated commitment to the philosophy and mission of a comprehensive community college including academic policies and procedures.

Evidence of familiarity and/or teaching excellence with adult learners in multiple formats, (i.e., online, face-to-face, hybrid.)

Experience in a supervisory position in an institution of higher education .

Evidence of teaching experience in a community college