Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing

Dean of Health Sciences and Nursing

POSITION DETAILS

The Borough of Manhattan Community College (BMCC) is a vibrant, pluralistic learning community committed to students’ intellectual and personal growth. The College bridges the economic and educational opportunity gap for students, more than half of whom are the first in their families to attend college. Working to strengthen a culture of care inside and outside the classroom, we share a passion for learning with students from around the world. Strategically located in downtown Manhattan, the College is in close proximity to the artistic communities of Tribeca and SoHo, the dynamic downtown financial district, and the center of New York City government at City Hall. BMCC prides itself on the diversity of our students. We are an inclusive community that promotes an atmosphere of mutual respect for each member’s ethnicity, gender, age, disability, religion, political preference, sexual orientation, gender identity, and national origin, among other personal characteristics. BMCC’s motto speaks to this shared sense of purpose and possibility: Start Here, Go Anywhere. We strive to increase degree completion, successful transfer, career achievement, and service and leadership within our community, New York City, and beyond.

Reporting to the Senior Vice President of Academic Affairs and Provost, the Dean provides academic and administrative leadership for the Health Sciences and Nursing departments. The Nursing department includes programs such as Nursing AAS, Licensed Practical Nursing (Certificate), and Nursing Secretary (SPS) AAS. Additionally, Allied Health Science covers programs such as Paramedic AAS, Respiratory Therapy AAS, Health Information Technology AAS, and Health Information Technology Certificate. The Dean plays a pivotal role in shaping college-wide policies and advancing college and university initiatives.

The Dean is responsible for establishing long- and short-term goals while overseeing academic program planning, faculty affairs, and administrative functions, including staffing, budget management, and facilities oversight. The Dean fosters a high-quality academic environment that supports teaching excellence, research, and intellectual achievement. As a strong advocate, the Dean builds and strengthens partnerships within and beyond the College, while supporting the College's commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

Serving as a member of the President’s Cabinet, the Dean leads strategic initiatives across the Health Sciences and Nursing departments, including strategic planning, learning outcome assessments, accreditation processes, and curriculum development.

Responsibilities

• Provide visionary and strategic leadership for the Health Sciences and Nursing departments.

• Lead strategic planning and creation of new programs, including faculty recruitment, review, and development, in collaboration with Adult Continuing Education (ACE) and the Manhattan Educational Opportunity Center (MEOC).

• Advocate for and allocate resources to advance faculty recruitment, high-quality teaching, faculty research, professional development, and academic programs.

• Collaborate with departments to develop a comprehensive vision for student success and effectively communicate this vision to students, faculty, and internal and external stakeholders.

• Ensure responsible financial management, including budget planning and oversight.

• Maintain the academic quality, integrity, and reputation of all departmental programs.

• Collect, analyze, and utilize data to inform decision-making.

• Oversee program reviews, establish objectives and priorities, and monitor projects to ensure effectiveness, compliance with budgetary parameters, and successful completion.

• Manage program and course approval processes, course scheduling, faculty workload distribution, student advising, degree audits, transcript reviews, and articulation agreements.

• Support the College’s efforts to educate a highly skilled healthcare workforce.

• Lead initiatives in student recruitment, enrollment, retention, and degree completion in collaboration with the Office of Enrollment Management.

• Partner with the Office of Institutional Advancement to develop a strategic plan for securing funding from individuals, corporations, and foundations to support key initiatives in Health Sciences and Nursing.

• Foster academic planning and innovative curricular and scholarly development, while encouraging grant writing, enhancing engagement with alumni and the community, and promoting technological innovations.

• Perform other duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS

This position is in CUNY's Executive Compensation Plan. All executive positions require a minimum of a Bachelor's degree and eight years' related experience. Additional qualifications are defined below by the College.

Preferred Qualifications:

• An earned Ph.D., or terminal degree in a health sciences-related discipline from a regionally accredited institution.

• A record of academic achievement warranting appointment as a tenured full professor in an academic department at the College.

• Expertise in program development and policy oversight, ensuring strict compliance with accreditation, state, and federal academic regulations.

• Proven ability to collaborate effectively with faculty, staff, students, healthcare providers, and community-based organizations.

• Demonstrated success in academic leadership roles such as dean, department chair, or director, with a distinguished record of teaching and scholarship, particularly in an urban public higher education setting serving diverse populations.

• Capacity for innovative leadership in curricular and program development.

• Experience in enrollment management, including collaboration with clinical sites, employers, and community partners.

• Commitment to attracting, supporting, and retaining highly qualified faculty.

• Strong written and verbal communication skills, with the ability to articulate ideas, plans, and institutional vision effectively.

• A track record of developing and implementing creative solutions to strategic challenges.

• Documented experience in budget management and resource allocation.

CUNY TITLE

Dean

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

Salary range is $160,000 - $185,000; commensurate with qualifications, education, and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

HOW TO APPLY

For full consideration, submit a cover letter and resume online via CUNY's web-based job system, addressing how your experience and credentials fulfill the responsibilities and qualifications outlined. The direct link to the job opening from external sources is:

https://hrsa.cunyfirst.cuny.edu/psc/erecruit/EMPLOYEE/HRMSCG/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST_FL&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=30168&PostingSeq=1

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CLOSING DATE

Open until filled with review of resumes starting May 5, 2025

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EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID

30168

Location

Borough of Manhattan CC

Salary : $160,000 - $185,000