Associate Dean - Program Development

Job Summary:

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Demonstrates leadership and provides direction for faculty and students.
• Plans, develops, implements, and evaluates the program curriculum to support outcomes.
• Develops classroom/clinical schedules each semester and assures placement of student in appropriate clinical settings.
• Teaches courses and supervises students in clinical settings as needed.
• Uses teaching strategies appropriate to learning needs, desired student learner outcomes, content, and context.
• Counsels, supports, tutors, and conducts disciplinary steps for individual or groups of students.
• Orients new faculty and mentors existing faculty
• Collaborates with clinical sites to develop partnerships and clinical experiences for students.
• Epic access in order to supervise students in clinicals.
• Other duties as consistent with this role

Program Development and Strategic Leadership

• Lead the creation and implementation of a fully online ASN-to-BSN program from inception through launch.
• Develop a comprehensive program blueprint, including curriculum structure, academic pathways, student progression models, and operational frameworks.
• Establish program goals, outcomes, assessment measures, and continuous improvement processes.
• Create implementation timelines and oversee all project milestones to ensure successful program deployment.
• Evaluate industry trends and emerging practices in nursing education and online learning.

Regulatory and Board Approval Processes

• Prepare and submit proposals for institutional, state, and regulatory approval.
• Serve as the primary liaison with Boards of Education, state agencies, and other regulatory bodies.
• Draft, review, and manage documentation required for program authorization and approval.
• Ensure compliance with applicable state, regional, and federal educational requirements.
• Coordinate efforts related to accreditation standards and reporting requirements.

Academic Policy and Procedure Development

• Develop and implement academic policies, procedures, and governance structures supporting the online nursing program.
• Establish standards related to admissions, progression, retention, graduation requirements, and student support services.
• Collaborate with academic leadership to ensure institutional alignment and compliance.

Online Education Administration

• Design operational processes supporting online program delivery.
• Ensure effective utilization of learning management systems and educational technologies.
• Develop strategies for student engagement, retention, academic success, and faculty support in a virtual environment.
• Establish quality assurance measures for online course delivery and instructional effectiveness.

Financial and Resource Management

• Conduct financial analysis related to tuition structures, program costs, revenue projections, and resource allocation.
• Develop budget recommendations and assist with financial planning for program sustainability.
• Analyze enrollment projections and market demand to support strategic decision-making.
• Identify staffing, technology, and infrastructure requirements.

Faculty Leadership and Workforce Planning

• Develop faculty workload models and staffing plans aligned with program growth and enrollment projections.
• Collaborate with faculty and academic leaders to support curriculum development and program implementation.
• Assist in faculty recruitment, onboarding, mentoring, and performance evaluation processes.
• Promote collaboration among faculty, administrators, and support personnel.

Market Research and Strategic Planning

• Conduct market analysis to assess program viability, competitive positioning, workforce needs, and enrollment opportunities.
• Evaluate regional and national nursing education trends.
• Develop recommendations to enhance program competitiveness and long-term sustainability.

Cross-Functional Collaboration

• Work closely with the Provost, Deans, Faculty, Enrollment Management, Academic Affairs, Student Services, Finance, and Information Technology departments.
• Participate in institutional strategic planning initiatives.
• Foster collaborative relationships across academic and administrative units.

Job Requirements

Required Qualifications

• Master's degree from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five (5) years of progressively responsible leadership experience in higher education administration.
• Demonstrated experience developing and implementing academic programs from concept through launch.
• Experience drafting and submitting proposals to Boards of Education, regulatory agencies, or similar governing bodies.
• Proven experience writing and implementing higher education policies and procedures.
• Knowledge of online education delivery models, instructional technologies, and program administration.
• Understanding of tuition structures, program budgeting, and financial planning in higher education.
• Experience conducting market analysis and feasibility assessments for academic programs.
• Knowledge of accreditation, regulatory compliance, and academic governance processes.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining strong collaborative relationships.
• Exceptional written, verbal, organizational, and project management skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree in Higher Education, Education Leadership, Nursing, Healthcare Administration, or a related field.
• Experience serving in a Provost's Office, Academic Affairs, or senior academic leadership role.
• Experience developing or managing nursing education programs.
• Knowledge of nursing education regulations, accreditation standards, and workforce trends.
• Experience launching fully online degree programs.
• Experience with curriculum mapping, academic assessment, and outcomes-based education.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Strategic planning and execution.
• Academic program design and implementation.
• Regulatory and accreditation compliance.
• Higher education policy development.
• Budgeting and financial analysis.
• Faculty workload management.
• Market research and competitive analysis.
• Project management and organizational leadership.
• Collaborative leadership and stakeholder engagement.
• Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

$84,523.42 - $116,401.93

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

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