College of Nursing - Assistant Dean for Student Success

Position Summary The Assistant Dean will work closely with the Associate Dean, department chairs, and program directors in the DHCON to provide faculty and staff education, advising for at-risk students, program development for academic success support and remediation, and strategic planning. The incumbent will work with colleagues across the university to provide leadership, support, and service as assigned. Principal Duties & Responsibilities In collaboration with the Dean’s Leadership Council and with input from faculty, professional advisors, and the Center for Teaching and Learning, refine current practices to advance a college-wide advising model, including strategies that provide meaningful opportunities for students to succeed;  Develop, organize, and implement individual and group trainings, and develop and disseminate resources to faculty and professional advisors to provide meaningful and consistent advising support to students; Develop, coordinate, facilitate, and/or present academic planning and career development modules and special workshops for students (e.g., resume development, identifying internship opportunities, etc.); Serve on university advising career development task forces; Provide support for advising and alumni events and initiatives in collaboration with faculty, professional advisors, and other DHCON leadership and staff; Counsel and advise students, individually or in groups, on issues related to being successful in an academic Nursing program.  Advise students with academic difficulties and, as needed, assist faculty in developing strategies related to academic standards counseling. In collaboration with the DHCON Dean and Department Chairs, provide direction and intervention for students in crisis and non-crisis situations. This includes intervening with the SHU Counseling Center, providing victim advocacy, and working with staff and students affected by the crisis. Provide referrals and follow-up to specific departments, schools, or colleges as appropriate (e.g., Student Counseling Center and Jandrisevits Learning Center). Serve as a liaison to Career Development services and counsel/advise students in making career-related decisions, using assessment instruments where appropriate; assist students in the use of existing resources for learning about careers of interest to them; critique student resumes and assist with programs and services related to placement activities; Serve as liaison and resource with academic and/or student services, departments/organizations, including those outside of the DHCON (e.g., Graduate Admissions, Registrar’s Office, Transfer Admissions, Undergraduate Admissions, Teaching and Learning Center, Alumni Office) as assigned; Assist Dean, Associate Deans, Department Chairs, and others in planning and participating in college events, open houses, and orientation events, including ancillary advising opportunities; Become conversant with the university’s student planning and advising system (SPA), PioConnect, and other mechanisms to identify and address barriers to student success; Contribute to the strategic growth of the DHCON in areas that broadly relate to and support the Mission of SHU. Use student and alumni tracking data to provide analysis of trends and opportunities for enhancing programs to address student and alumni success and satisfaction. Collaborate with the Associate Dean of Academic Affairs and Global Nursing, Chairs, and Program Directors in reviewing and analyzing results of standardized testing to support curricular enhancement efforts as needed; Prepare, organize, and maintain appropriate resources, reports, and statistical summaries; Understand and be able to articulate standards for licensure and certification requirements for all programs; Support DHCON CCNE review process; All other duties as assigned Knowledge, Skills, Abilities & Other Attributes  Doctoral degree in Nursing or related student service area preferred; MSN in Nursing required. CT RN License required. Knowledge and experience in curriculum, teaching, and learning in Nursing; Experience in providing faculty support for pedagogy and advising; 3-5 years of experience in academic advising and teaching, preferably at both undergraduate and graduate Nursing levels; Evidence of excellent oral and written communication and interpersonal skills; Strong organizational and data analysis skills; Demonstrated ability to work with diverse populations and a commitment to diversity and inclusion; Strategic planning skills; Ability to provide strategic, innovative perspective while working as a vital member of the Nursing Leadership team; Command of technological skills (MS Word, Excel, Google Docs, Zoom). Experience leading or working in a college/university advising office or related administrative unit is preferred; Professional Nursing certification, including CNE, is preferred  Evidence of scholarship and creative activity is preferred Unusual Working Conditions Participation in evening and weekend events is occasionally required.