Associate Dean of Nursing

The Associate Dean of Nursing assists Nursing leadership in the development and implementation of long-term quality program(s) and work collaboratively with all members of the nursing/campus team. To effectively render support, the Associate Nursing Dean must be familiar with the processes of teaching, program evaluation, and oversight to identify gaps and take action to improve program quality, enhance current systems, define and prioritize high-value quality projects and manage projects to completion. The Associate Dean may be assigned a teaching role if allowed, in addition to specific management tasks as designated by their direct report.

• Directly support the mission and purpose of the governing organization and the mission and purpose of a nursing education unit in the achievement of a nursing program’s end-of-program student learning outcomes and program outcomes.
• Conduct faculty observations and coaching, mentoring, and evaluating faculty members and staff under the direction of the Regional Dean, Area Dean, or Dean of Nursing.
• Oversee on-boarding and nursing orientation of new faculty to all learning environments as directed by the Regional Dean, Area Dean, or Dean of Nursing.
• Assist the Regional Dean, Area Dean, or Dean of Nursing in organizing and scheduling faculty and staff work assignments.
• Attend campus meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings as designated by the Regional Dean, Area Dean or Dean of Nursing including but not limited to: pinning ceremonies, University graduations, community events, programmatic meetings, committee meetings.
• Maintain a professional image, attitude, work area, and communication style at all times; exhibit professional behavior, language, communication, demeanor and dress at all times.
• Facilitate positive communication and develops collegial relationships with students, faculty, staff, and clinical partners to promote positive learning environments.
• Maintain high performance standards for self that support the overall strategic plan and vision of the School of Nursing and University and holds self-accountable for achieving results.
• Demonstrate strict adherence to all institutional, governmental, and accreditation policies, regulations, and codes of conduct at all times.
• Respond in a timely and appropriate manner to all nursing students, faculty, and staff requests for information and/or guidance.

• May provide instruction and evaluate student learning in assigned courses.

• Participate in tracking key academic metrics used to monitor performance of the nursing programs including but not limited to: NCLEX pass rates, program completion rates, and graduation rates as guided by the Program Performance Report.
• Participate in the development of action plans to address any areas not meeting the program standards.
• Assist the Regional Dean, Area Dean, or Dean of Nursing/Faculty in assessing clinical site satisfaction and addressing opportunities for improvement.

• Contribute to sustaining and delivering school curricula in accordance with programmatic accreditation standards and strategic planning goals.
• Assist the Regional Dean, Area Dean, or Dean of Nursing to ensure documented program and course assessments are monitored and maintained to ensure excellence and integrity of the programs.

 Student Success 10%

• Provide advising/counseling to nursing students related to concerns or conduct issues under the direction of the Dean.
• Assist the Regional Dean, Area Dean, or Dean of Nursing to represent the University and the School of Nursing to students, professional organizations, partners, the healthcare community, and other relevant constituencies.
• Assist the Regional Dean, Area Dean, or Dean of Nursing in creating high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning.

The Associate Dean of Nursing reports to the Regional Dean, Area Dean, or Dean of Nursing (depending on the staffing model) and assists the direct supervisor with the fulfillment of the goals of the nursing education unit as well as achieving the nursing program’s end-of-program student learning outcomes and program outcomes.  The Associate Dean of Nursing also assists with scheduling, personnel matters, curriculum matters, instruction, development, student arbitration, resource matters, faculty oversight, and other academic matters in the assigned program. The Associate Dean of Nursing may provide formal supervision and direct management of faculty associated with the program.

• 1 year or more experience serving as faculty member in a professional nursing education program and/or higher education administration experience.
• 1 year or more management experience within the nursing field.
• 2 years or more full-time or equivalent direct care experience as a practicing nurse.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point and Teams.
• Demonstrated track-record of organizational/team/individual development.
• Proven ability to manage day-to-day business operations with discipline and a keen focus on details.

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen is dedicated to global enrichment, serving the underserved, and meeting the evolving needs of diverse students, communities, and economies. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu.