What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of the School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Human Services position at Connecticut State Community College?
Executive Search Profile
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Overview
DEAN OF THE SCHOOL OF NURSING, ALLIED HEALTH, AND HUMAN SERVICES
Connecticut State Community College (CT State) seeks confidential applications and nominations for the position of the Dean of the School of Nursing, Allied Health, and Human Services. This is an opportunity for a visionary, reform-minded individual to have a significant influence on the future of the school and the college. The Dean reports directly to the Provost, Vice President of Academic Affairs, Student Affairs, and Workforce Innovation and serves on both the Provost’s Leadership team and the President’s Leadership Council.
CT State was established on July 1, 2023, following a strategic decision by the Board of Regents to unify the state’s 12 community colleges into a single, student-centered institution. Today, CT State is Connecticut’s largest higher education institution and the largest community college in New England, serving more than 65,000 students through credit-bearing and non-credit programs across 12 campuses and more than 18 additional locations. This unification has expanded access to high-quality, affordable education while enhancing operational efficiency and strengthening long-term financial sustainability.
More than just a structural transformation, CT State’s unification under a single accreditation represents a commitment to equity, innovation, and student success—ensuring that every learner has the resources and opportunities to thrive. CT State is a member of the Connecticut State Colleges and Universities (CSCU) system, which includes four state universities, a fully online college, and CT State. The system is governed by the Connecticut Board of Regents for Higher Education.
The Dean of the School of Nursing, Allied Health and Human Services is responsible for curricular planning, design, development and assessment of programs in the school. The school is home to 135 full-time faculty and 67 programs, 32 of which are externally accredited. Operational management of all programs within the school is vested in the Dean. Operational management of all programs within the school is vested in the Dean. The Dean is also responsible for fiscal planning related to centralized activities and strategic needs for all programs in her/his purview. A master’s degree in a relevant field is required.
To Apply
To ensure full consideration, completed applications are due by March 28, 2025. Candidates are asked to review the Executive Search Profile to understand the unique opportunities and qualifications for this position.
You will be required to submit a current resume, a cover letter addressing the position, and the contact information for three professional references (name, email, phone number, and relationship to you). Please click the Apply Now button to submit your application.
We encourage you to contact Dr. John Hutchinson, Senior Consultant, at (217) 737-0757, or Mr. Kevin Cavanagh, Senior Consultant, at (646) 342-1700 or via email at CTStateDeanNAHHS@rhperry.com. All inquiries will remain confidential.
