Dean – School of Nursing

POSITION PURPOSE: Serves as principal academic and administrative leader of the School of Nursing, working to achieve the College’s mission and strategic plan initiatives. The Dean has the responsibility for planning, budgeting, scheduling, staffing, curriculum, instruction, program and instructional quality, student academic success and other academic matters. This position actively represents and promotes the School and the College to students, healthcare business and industry, parents, professional organizations, secondary and post-secondary articulation partners, and other relevant constituencies. The Dean may deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives as needed. Proactively identifies opportunities and challenges for the School particularly in the context of linkages to healthcare sectors, current and future workforce needs and instructional resources, the College’s Strategic Plan, and the College’s Development Office. This position performs all the essential functions as identified below.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:           

LEADERSHIP 

• Work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Career Link to support the College’s mission, strategic planning and College development initiatives. 
• Recommend instructional and general policies, conduct meetings to facilitate planning and collegial decision-making and to keep and faculty and staff informed about issues and projects for the overall College instructional program. 
• Maintain current knowledge of trends and innovations in post-secondary education.  
• Participate in scholarly activities related to the discipline/focus. 
• Provide leadership for program improvement, development, and review and recommend changes to maintain relevance of academic programs and to meet student, healthcare business and industry, workforce and community needs. 
• Promote excellence in learning centered teaching and promote faculty engagement in scholarly activities. 
• Link the College’s Strategic Plan with School strategies, objectives and initiatives. 
• Ensure Schools’ compliance with applicable policies, accreditation standards and legal requirements.

INSTRUCTION 

• Deliver assigned classes in accordance with College loading policy and course objectives.
• Develop and maintain course outlines, syllabi, lesson plans, assignments, tests, and other course materials.
• Maintain student records, attendance, grades, and other documentation as required.  Maintain a safe, quality classroom/ lab, including equipment, supplies, inventory and maintenance.
  
  
  

CURRICULUM AND PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT

• Work with individual program and department chairs and other faculty to plan for curriculum development, modifications, and deletions; set priorities for resource needs; and provide program analysis. 
• Ensure linkage of programs and curricula to needs of applicable healthcare sector(s) and current and future workforce needs.
• Facilitate maintenance of relevant curriculum appropriate to the college mission.
• Work with faculty to identify and implement Student Learning Outcomes. 

ENROLLMENT MANAGEMENT 

• Coordinate with Student Affairs and Marketing and Communications activities for student recruitment, advising, registration, retention, graduation and other promotional activities.
• Develop secondary and post-secondary linkages, including the facilitation of high school-based dual credit initiatives.
• Facilitate the development of course schedules conducive to student enrollment.
• Participate in career services and alumni activities.

RESOURCE MANAGEMENT 

• Develop and manage the School budget consistent with college policy and sound financial management principles. 
• Facilitate data-driven analysis of information regarding curriculum related matters. 
• Facilitate program review process in a timely manner. 
• Identify and prioritize School needs, secure available funding, and strategically allocate and re-allocate resources. 
• Confer with faculty regarding ideas for program improvement to find resources for development through grants, College development initiatives and special projects. 
• Work with the Campus Development Office to identify specific fundraising opportunities that support the priorities and needs of the School. 

STAFFING

• Interview and participate in selecting employees; orient, train, supervise, develop, evaluate, mentor, counsel, discipline and terminate personnel according to established policies and procedures.
• Facilitate assignment of faculty to classes, monitor schedules and workload for accuracy throughout the semester.

ADVISING AND STUDENT SUCCESS

• Work with faculty and staff to assess students and continuously monitor their progress for success. 
• Ensure compliance with College policy to resolve student issues and assist faculty and staff to refer issues (student behavior, grade changes, etc.) to appropriate departments. 
• Provide student advising support as applicable. 

INSTITUTIONAL AND PROFESSIONAL SERVICE

• Participate in School, campus and college-wide committees.
• Serve discipline by providing leadership and participation in appropriate professional associations and organizations.

COMMUNITY RELATIONS/OUTREACH

• Communicate with leaders in the private and public sectors and in educational agencies to determine needs for new courses and programs and establish advisory committees as appropriate. 
• Directly work with the Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Career Link for promotion of the School and College development initiatives.
• Facilitate academic partnerships between the School and four-year transfer institutions; assure maximum course articulation for students. 
• Participate and provide professional expertise to aid or lead organizations that create linkages between the college and the community.

This is not to be construed as an exhaustive list. Other duties logically associated with this position may be assigned. All responsibilities will be conducted within the parameters of the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), other applicable regulatory requirements, and professional standards.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

• Minimum of three (3) years of experience as a Registered Nurse, and
• Demonstrated experience in nursing education and administration, and
• Possess a current, unencumbered Indiana Registered Nurse license, and
• Possess an earned Master’s degree or higher in nursing (doctorate preferred) from a regionally accredited institution, and
• Must be employed full-time, excluding vacations and holidays, during the enrollment period of the students. ISBN Title 848 I-A-C 1-2-13

REPORTS TO: Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs and Career Link

SUPERVISES: Full-Time and Adjunct Faculty; designated support staff

SALARY RANGE: 

• $100,000 - $103,000 annual salary

Ivy Tech is committed to supporting the well-being, growth, and financial security of our full-time faculty and staff. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

Health & Wellness

• Multiple medical plan options paired with a Health Savings Account with a generous employer contribution

• Dental plan with no-cost preventive services and coverage for orthodontia

• Vision plan with low-cost exams and allowances for glasses or contact lenses

• Employee Assistance Program offering no-cost confidential counseling sessions, legal consultations, financial planning consultations, and other resources

• Wellness program with opportunities to earn $250 in Wellness Rewards

• Flexible Spending Accounts for healthcare (limited purpose) and dependent care

Retirement & Financial Security

• 10% employer retirement contribution, fully vested after two years

• Basic life insurance equal to annual salary paid by the College, with optional supplemental coverage

• Short-term and long-term disability benefits

Educational Benefits

• Fee remission for employees, spouses, and dependent children

• Tuition assistance for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral programs

• Paid professional development opportunities

Work‑Life Balance

• Generous paid time off, including vacation, sick leave, holidays, and winter recess

• Flexible work arrangements where available

• Paid childbirth recovery leave (8 weeks)

• Paid parental leave (4 weeks)

Additional Perks

• Eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness

• Additional discounts on gym memberships, transportation, and various retail services

Ivy Tech is proud to offer benefits that support your health, your family, and your future—because when our employees thrive, our students and communities thrive too. For more information on Ivy Tech Benefits, visit https://careers.ivytech.edu/benefits.

Note: Employees who re-hire with the College within 180 days of leaving a full-time position with the College may be eligible for additional benefits depending on their bridged seniority date.

Ivy Tech Community College is an accredited, equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, marital status, religion, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, age or veteran status. As required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Ivy Tech Community College does not discriminate on the basis of sex, including sexual harassment in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admissions. Questions specific to Title IX may be referred to the College’s Title IX Coordinator or to the US Department of Education Office of Civil Rights.