Dean, School of Nursing New

Looking for a collaborative, detail-oriented academic leader to fill the position of Dean of School of Nursing.

The Dean is the Chief Academic Officer and Nursing Administrator of the School of Nursing and will be responsible for the accomplishment of the mission, vision, strategic goals, and expected outcomes. This position is designed to provide leadership and oversight in a collaborative, active, engaged academic community.

The right candidate will possess strong interpersonal and communication skills and the kind of leadership abilities that allows for relationships and agreements developed with academic, research, and health care communities at the local, state, and national levels.

The Dean assures compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies, including the Middle States Commission on Higher Education, the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and the New York State Education Department.

The Dean is responsive to the leadership of the University, including the President, Vice President for Academic Affairs, and, through them, the Board of Trustees. Additionally, the Dean works collaboratively with the communities of interest of the SON, including but not limited to faculty, staff, students, families, alumni, donors, community agencies, schools of nursing, and university deans.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead external fundraising efforts and grant-writing initiatives.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies, including the New York State Education Department, Middle States Commission on Higher Education, and Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education.
• Develop and maintain a leadership structure to support the University mission and goals.
• Collaborates with faculty to ensure program effectiveness for all degree offerings, oversee curriculum development, and maintain program accreditation.
• Guides faculty recruitment and retention process, ensuring compliance with University policies and EEOC guidelines.
• Interface with the Department Personnel Committee on faculty renewal, promotion, and tenure guidelines established by the SON faculty.
• Foster a climate of shared governance in the SON, academic freedom and collegiality.
• Manage the schools’ budget, seek funding for initiatives, and ensure curriculum delivery through various budget allocations. Balanced budget allocations. Ensures delivery of the curriculum through full-time, adjunct, and overload budgets.
• Support faculty development through funding for continuing education, events on campus, and/or attendance at professional conferences.
• Monitor program enrollment, conduct feasibility studies, and assess the need for new programs. Accountable for setting academic standards for admission and requirements for graduation.
• Represent the SON at various events on and off campus sponsored by the SON, or representation through a designee, including, but not limited to: SON Advisory Council, New Student and Accepted Student Days, Sigma Theta Tau Induction and the Professional Nurses Association of Western New York Research Day, Alumni meetings, Student Orientation sessions, Honors Convocation, Pinning Ceremonies, White Coat Ceremonies, Commencement, and other such events.
• Represents the SON on the Dean's Council, the University Academic Council, as well as other University groups as designated by the Vice President for Academic Affairs.
• Serves as the Chair of the SON Faculty Organization and participate in relevant external organizations in accordance with bylaws.
• Serves on the New York Council of Deans, and other such organizations representing the SON.
• Attend key nursing conferences to position the SON for success, including the American Association of Colleges of Nursing Semiannual Dean's meetings and other meetings as deemed appropriate to positioning the SON to accomplish the mission, strategic goals, and expected outcomes.
• Promote the accomplishments of the SON and ensure timely communication among constituencies.
• Ensure the communication of important information among SON constituencies in a timely manner.
• Act as the SON's ambassador to the community and support legislative efforts aligned with the President's office.

 Qualifications:

• Licensed as a registered nurse in the State of New York (or eligible).
• Master of Science in Nursing, and an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field.
• Minimum six years of experience in nursing education with increasing academic leadership responsibilities.
• Teaching experience with expertise in pedagogy and online course delivery, including advanced practice programs.
• Preferred experience as a Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education evaluator.
• Experience in both undergraduate and graduate nursing education.
• Strong analytical skills for budget planning and outcomes assessment.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Superb negotiation and conflict resolution abilities.
• Outstanding organizational skills and the ability to facilitate change to achieve the University mission, vision, strategic goals, and expected program, student, and faculty outcomes.

 Work Remotely - No

Work Location: Northwestern New York

Job Type: Full-time, Exempt

Salary Range: $150,000 - $165,000 Annually