Job Description

Area Dean of Nursing and Administrator
Rasmussen University
Bloomington, MN

The Area Dean of Nursing & Administrator serves as the nurse administrator for the nursing program and is responsible for leading, implementing, and maintaining learning and teaching strategies and initiatives that reflect the vision and direction of the School of Nursing. This includes hiring, management and development of campus nursing leaders and accountability for faculty management and the student academic experience. This role works collaboratively with campus and School of Nursing leadership, staff, and students to improve learning outcomes and ensure campuses meet and maintain Board of Nursing regulations and accreditation standards.

Responsibilities:

Nursing Program Governance:

• 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.
• Recruit, supervise, develop, and direct a professional staff, including Deans and Associate Deans who lead all full-time and adjunct faculty, to ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered in an environment and manner conducive to learning in accordance with University and School of Nursing objectives.
• Conduct faculty observations and coaching, mentoring, and evaluating faculty members and staff.
• Oversee on-boarding and nursing orientation of new Deans and Associate Deans who oversee all faculty on-boarding and nursing orientations.
• Lead Deans and Associate Deans who oversee all faculty and staff work assignments.
• Attend campus meetings, faculty meetings, and other meetings as designated, 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.

• Ensure Deans and Associate Deans establish and maintain clinical sites; assesses clinical site satisfaction and addresses opportunities for improvement.
• Ensure Deans and Associate Deans establish and maintain advisory boards composed of clinical partners and other community leaders.
• Ensure nursing program operations are conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal, and local laws; ensure regulations and ordinances are within standards of accreditation.
• In summary be responsible for all personnel matters, student matters, curricular matters and resource matters for the nursing programs at the assigned campus(es)

Outcome Attainment:

• Track 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.
• Develop of action plans to address any areas not meeting the program standards.
• Assess clinical site satisfaction and address opportunities for improvement.

• Responsible for assuring the students are provided support services required to maintain the highest levels of student achievement and retention without compromising the integrity of the educational process.
• Act as a visible ambassador for the University, who actively promotes collaboration with an array of campus and community partners.
• Demonstrate a commitment to the University’s mission, vision, and values in daily activities as well as supporting an environment of understanding, acceptance, and appreciation for diversity.

Curriculum Supervision:

• Contribute in sustaining and delivering school curricula in accordance with programmatic accreditation standards and strategic planning goals.
• Assist nursing leadership in ensuring documented program and course assessments are monitored and maintained to ensure excellence and integrity of the programs.

Student Success:

• Ensure Deans and Associate Deans provide advising/counseling to nursing students related to concerns or conduct issues to ensure satisfactory relationships between students and faculty members
• Assist as needed to represent the University and the School of Nursing to students, professional organizations, partners, the healthcare community, and other relevant constituencies.
• Ensure Deans and Associate Deans process SAP appeals in conjunction with a student advisor; responsible for making recommendation to the University’s ASP appeal committee.
• Ensures Deans and Associate Deans create high levels of student engagement through activities, community building, and student-centered learning.
• Ensures appropriate resources are in place for students.

Reporting Relationship:

As the nurse administrator for their campuses, this role resides within Campus Operations and reports to the Campus Executive Director or Vice President of Campus Operations, depending on span of responsibility. This role leads a team of campus nursing leaders and faculty. This role works collaboratively with nursing stakeholders across the University, including the Vice President of Nursing, the Center for Nursing Excellence, and others.

Position Requirements:

• A minimum of 3+ years previous full-time teaching experience in a nursing program within the last 5 years.
• 3-5 years Leadership/Management experience in an academic or clinical setting required, curriculum development and/or accreditation experience a plus.
• 2+ years full time or equivalent direct care experience as a practicing nurse
• Demonstrated track-record of organizational/team/individual development.
• Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work with others in a team environment.
• Must be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with an emphasis on Outlook, Word, Excel, and Power Point and/or Prezi.
• Ability to establish and maintain open lines of communication with faculty, students, and campus personnel to ensure effective decision-making and interaction.
• Self-motivated, flexible, patient, goal-oriented, and enjoy working in a fast-paced dynamic environment.

Benefits & Compensation:

Rasmussen University offers a robust total rewards program that includes a competitive compensation and benefits program. These offerings are meant to support your well-being, offer recognition opportunities and provide personal and career growth resources and support.

Our defined compensation structure is market competitive and is built to reward performance.A reasonable estimate of the current range for this role is $112,900.00 to $158,100.00. We take a number of factors into account when determining individual starting pay, including but not limited to: job and level hired into, location, skill set; experience and training; peer compensation and other business and organizational needsThis range is subject to change.

Pay is just one component of our total rewards package. We offer a choice of plans for Medical, Dental and Vision, a 401(K) retirement plan with employer matching, employer paid basic life insurance, AD&D, and numerous voluntary plan options. We also have a continuing education benefit available for full-time employees offering a 100% tuition reduction on courses taken within our family of brands*, a robust learning management system and individual development planning. We are committed to supporting an environment where everyone feels valued, respected, and empowered to contribute their unique perspectives.

*Some programs not available to residents of all states.

About Us:

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

It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.