Assistant Dean

The Assistant Dean assists with leading the nursing program at the campus level, ensuring delivery of high-quality education aligned with institutional goals and regulatory requirements. This role is responsible for faculty and staff management, student outcomes, and program compliance.  Partnering with academic and administrative stakeholders, the Assistant Dean assist in driving program effectiveness, supports student success, and advances continuous improvement across curriculum, operations, and clinical partnerships.

Job responsibilities:

• Lead and manage faculty and staff, including recruitment and hiring, onboarding, performance evaluation, and addressing employee relations matters to support individual and program success.
• Oversee the planning, implementation, and continuous improvement of nursing program operations, ensuring alignment with institutional goals and regulatory requirements.
• Direct student lifecycle activities include admissions coordination, progression, retention, and graduation outcomes.
• Ensure full compliance with state board regulations, accreditation standards, and institutional policies.
• Develop and manage program budgets, resources, and staffing models to support effective and efficient operations.
• Monitor and evaluate program performance, including student outcomes (e.g., NCLEX pass rates, retention, placement), and implement improvement strategies.
• Provide leadership in curriculum implementation, evaluation, and continuous enhancement in collaboration with faculty.
• Establish and maintain clinical partnerships, ensuring appropriate clinical placements, site evaluations, and compliance with learning objectives.
• Lead faculty engagement through regular meetings, communication, and alignment on program priorities and expectations.
• Represent the program internally and externally, building relationships with community partners, regulatory bodies, and institutional stakeholders.
• Oversee development and maintenance of program documentation, including reports, policies, procedures, and regulatory submissions.
• Support strategic planning initiatives and contribute to long-term program growth, quality, and sustainability.