What are the responsibilities and job description for the Dean of Nursing position at Moraine Valley Community College?
Under the general direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs, the Dean of Nursing oversees the department chair, faculty and program coordinators for Nursing, LPN bridge, and BNAT programs to ensure continuity, communication, rigor, and consistency in delivery of curriculum and program rules and regulations. The Dean evaluates programs, goals, and outcomes, including but not limited to: managing all IDFPR State Board of Nursing program requirements and paperwork; ACEN accreditation requirements and paperwork; annual report preparation; and program review activities. The Dean is responsible for collaborating with faculty, departments within the college, and with community partners to foster growth of the Nursing and BNAT programs, resulting in an exemplary levels of student retention and success. Externally, the Dean functions as an active member of the ICCB Deans and Directors of A.D.N. programs, I-OADN, and other related local and national agencies. Internally, the Dean collaborates with Dean colleagues in Academic Affairs and Student Development as a member of Deans’ Council and the Academic Affairs Leadership Team.
Supervises Basic Nurse Assistant Training and Nursing Lab coordinators, secretarial and departmental assistant staff and full-time Nursing faculty. Assists the department chair in the hiring and evaluation of adjunct Nursing faculty. The Dean of Nursing is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Supervises Basic Nurse Assistant Training and Nursing Lab coordinators, secretarial and departmental assistant staff and full-time Nursing faculty. Assists the department chair in the hiring and evaluation of adjunct Nursing faculty. The Dean of Nursing is dedicated to the learning college concepts by developing programs and facilitating activities that promote student success and lifelong learning.
Education/Experience
- A Master’s degree or higher in (Registered) Nursing required.
- A minimum of seven (7) years of experience in a field of nursing required
- Prior teaching experience, and prior nursing administration experience in an academic environment preferred.
- Current active Registered Professional Nurse license in the state of Illinois or eligible for reciprocity (must have reciprocity by the start of employment.) required.
- Preferred: Certified Nurse Educator and AHA CPR for Healthcare Providers.
Qualifications
- Effective human relations skills and superior communication skills with demonstrated ability to interact effectively with individuals from all areas of the college and community.
- Ability to motivate and direct the faculty and staff of the subdivision to accomplish comprehensive instructional activities focused on student success.
- Demonstrated ability to manage and provide leadership to faculty and staff.
- Ability to develop curriculum and programming.
- Ability to plan and organize complex projects and achieve long-range departmental goals.
- Ability to facilitate group activities and to work effectively with faculty and students.
- Ability to lead staff in establishing mutually agreed upon goals, and in determining methods for achieving and assessing them.
- Knowledge of current and emerging educational needs and awareness of national trends as they pertain to areas of responsibility.
- Ability to manage numerous projects simultaneously and to produce quality, timely results.
- Working knowledge of budgets and the budgeting process.
- Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality.
- Understanding of the nature and role of the community college.
- Ability to conduct the planning and evaluation activities that are necessary to facilitate the efficient day-to-day operation of the subdivision; evaluate courses, programs and faculty for their instructional effectiveness.
- Demonstrated commitment to the college’s core values of integrity, responsibility, respect, fairness, diversity, equity and inclusion.
- Ability to make substantive contributions to the long-range planning processes that are essential to maintaining viability of the division of Academic Affairs; including assisting in the preparation of new programs, partnerships, and grants.
- Perform other related duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs.
Position Status
Full Time
Hours
General Hours
Monday-Friday
8:00-5:15 p.m
Some weekends may be required
Monday-Friday
8:00-5:15 p.m
Some weekends may be required
Salary/Wage
$121,330-$161,925
Hourly/Salary
Salaried
Benefits
Administrative, Confidential, Managerial & Supervisory (ACMS) Position
Moraine Valley offers a generous benefits plan which includes paid time off, tuition discounts for eligible employees and family, medical, dental, vision, and retirement benefits in a collaborative and friendly environment. These include: Health, Dental, Vision Life insurance, Optional life, Disability insurance, Tuition reimbursement, Tuition waiver, SURS Retirement plan, Vacation Days Holidays, Sick Leave, Personal days, Bereavement days, Tax-sheltered annuity plans and others.
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Review of Applications Begins
02/10/2025
Posting Detail Information
Posting Number
AP00513P
Open Date
01/27/2025
Yes
Special Instructions to Applicants
Please apply online with required materials.
Salary : $121,330 - $161,925
