Associate Dean of Nursing

Keiser University
  • Fort Myers, FL
  • Full-time
  • Quick Apply
15 days ago

Job Description

The Associate Dean of Nursing is responsible for academic leadership, administration, faculty oversight, operational management, regulatory compliance, and successful delivery of nursing education programs at the campus level. The Associate Dean of Nursing provides direct supervision and evaluation of nursing faculty while overseeing all aspects of nursing program implementation, curriculum delivery, student progression, accreditation compliance, clinical coordination, faculty development, and program outcomes.The Associate Dean of Nursing serves as the primary nursing academic leader on campus and works collaboratively with university administration and College of Nursing leadership to ensure program quality, consistency, regulatory compliance, and achievement of student and program outcomes. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:Academic Leadership and Program AdministrationOversee day-to-day nursing program operationsCoordinate didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical course deliveryMonitor program effectiveness and implementation consistencyMaintain compliance with curriculum standards and master syllabiOversee course scheduling and faculty assignmentsCoordinate simulation integration and laboratory utilizationOversee testing processes, exam security, and assessment practicesMonitor student progression, retention, completion, and NCLEX outcomesConduct student orientation and programmatic meetingsLead program improvement initiatives and corrective action plans when neededParticipate in budget planning, resource allocation, and equipment requestsParticipate in strategic planning and program developmentMaintain systematic evaluation plans and program outcome trackingPrepare and maintain accreditation and regulatory documentationMaintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional developmentWork collaboratively with nursing leadership to ensure consistency of curriculum delivery across campuses Faculty Supervision and Academic OversightDirectly supervise nursing faculty and assigned staffConduct faculty onboarding, orientation, and mentoringConduct classroom, laboratory, simulation, and clinical observationsReview Blackboard course organization and instructional qualityMonitor faculty engagement, communication, grading, and course managementConduct annual faculty performance evaluationsDevelop and monitor faculty enhancement or improvement plansReview faculty workload assignments and staffing needsMonitor faculty compliance with institutional and nursing policies and proceduresSupport faculty professional development and scholarship activitiesReview faculty lesson plans, assessment strategies, and examination practicesEnsure consistency of curriculum delivery across faculty membersMonitor faculty participation in committee work and governanceAssist with faculty recruitment, credential review, interview processes, and onboardingConduct departmental faculty meetings and maintain meeting documentation Student Oversight and SupportMonitor student academic progression, retention, and completionReview student concerns, complaints, and special circumstancesCoordinate remediation, repeat, reentry, and leave of absence processesSupport ADA accommodations and testing arrangementsMonitor attendance, grading, and academic complianceParticipate in admissions processes, interviews, and student selection activitiesSupport student engagement and student governance activitiesMonitor student satisfaction and program outcome dataOversee graduation clearance and Board submission processes Accreditation, Regulatory, and Compliance ResponsibilitiesMaintain compliance with Florida Board of Nursing, ACEN, CCNE, SACSCOC, and University requirementsMaintain program outcome and assessment dataPrepare annual reports and accreditation documentationParticipate in accreditation self-study preparation and site visitsMaintain curriculum maps, outcome tracking, and evaluation plansMonitor faculty and program compliance with nursing regulatory requirementsMaintain accurate student and faculty recordsEnsure timely submission of graduate and regulatory reports Clinical and Community PartnershipsOversee clinical placements and utilizationDevelop and maintain clinical partnerships and affiliationsParticipate in advisory board activitiesEvaluate clinical learning environments and clinical education effectivenessCoordinate with healthcare partners and community stakeholdersParticipate in recruitment, outreach, and community engagement activitiesCollaborate with admissions and student services departments QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in nursing, Doctoral degree in Nursing is preferred.Current unrestricted State of Florida RN or APRN LicenseFull time nursing practice, minimum 2 yearsFull time teaching experience, minimum 2 years preferredMinimum of two years academic leadership experienceExperience with nursing accreditation (ACEN and CCNE) and regulatory compliance preferred

Numbers & Facts

LocationFort Myers, FL
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Advanced Practice Registered Nurse (APRN)unmatched
  • Alliance/Partner Managementunmatched
  • Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)unmatched
  • Blackboardunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Clinical Adviceunmatched
  • Clinical Trainingunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Documentationunmatched
  • Educational Administrationunmatched
  • Healthcareunmatched
  • Laboratory Testingunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lesson Plansunmatched
  • Nursingunmatched
  • Nursing Credentialsunmatched
  • Nursing Managementunmatched
  • Onboardingunmatched
  • Operations Managementunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Program Evaluationunmatched
  • Quality Assurance Methodologyunmatched
  • Registered Nurse (RN)unmatched
  • Regulationsunmatched
  • Regulatory Complianceunmatched
  • Regulatory Reportsunmatched
  • Resource Managementunmatched
  • Scholarshipunmatched
  • Security Analysisunmatched
  • Simulationunmatched
  • Strategic Planningunmatched
  • Student Admissionsunmatched
  • Student Servicesunmatched
  • Testingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Training/Teaching Curriculumunmatched

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