Associate Dean of Nursing Programs
Associate Dean of Nursing Programs
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$ 131338 - 148210
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Location:Spokane CC Main Campus Spokane
Department:SCC Nursing
Salary Range: $131338 - $148210
Position is open until filled
Starting salary for this position is: $131338 (Annually)
The salary range represents the earning potential for this position through training evaluations and years spent working in this position with Spokane Colleges.
About Us
Spokane Community College part of Spokane Colleges serves 15000 students with career technical liberal arts and adult education programs in Spokane and surrounding rural communities.
Applications will be forwarded to the hiring official as they are received and accepted until the need is filled.
About theAssociate Dean Nursing Programs
JOB SUMMARY
The Associate Dean of Nursing Programs (Nurse Administrator) reports to the Dean of Health and Environmental Science and is responsible for providing leadership management planning assessment evaluation and advocacy for faculty and programs associated with Nursing programs at Spokane Community College (SCC). This position ensures SCCs Nursing programs are compliant with federal state and local laws.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Operations
- Manage the operations of the Nursing programs and act as an advisor to the Dean and Vice President of Instruction concerning issues affecting the programs. *
- Recommend design develop and implement Nursing programs policies procedures and initiatives. Promote student success and continually improve the divisions programs. Collaborate with faculty to develop assess and track student and program outcomes. *
- Responsible for Nursing programs fiscal operations. Develop and administer the annual state support and self-support budgets including revenue and expenditures for the programs. Ensure proper allocation of the budget/monies. Advise the Dean and/or Vice President of Instruction on capital improvements and other items affecting the programs. *
- Facilitate the development implementation and evaluation of program curriculum. Ensure curriculum meets appropriate standards. *
- Facilitate the development of long-range goals and objectives for nursing programs. *
- Advocate for and represent the SCC Nursing programs within SCC the district local and rural communities throughout Washington State and nationally if needed. *
Compliance
- Ensure the Nursing programs are in compliance with federal state and local level educational program regulations and guidelines e.g. Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Washington Board of Nursing (WABON) etc. *
- Conduct program review processes. Monitor ACEN and WABON rule and regulation changes that may impact the programs. Make and/or recommend changes to programs as necessary. Work with and notify the nursing commission of program changes when necessary. *
- Ensure effective Nursing programs advisory committees. *
Leadership
- Supervise professional exempt classified and faculty employees (train schedule evaluate discipline and respond to grievances). Adhere to the faculty Master Contract classified contract and all district rules and regulations ensuring efficient operations. *
- Inform and educate assigned faculty and staff about behavior and performance expectations provide timely and accurate feedback regarding performance and ensure performance and behavioral problems are corrected promptly and effectively. *
- Mentor and encourage faculty to use alternative teaching styles e.g. problem-based and evidence-based learning. Maintain required contractual training agreements and foster relationships with clinical sites and health care agencies. *
- In consultation with faculty manage the Nursing programs schedule of classes. Handle questions and disputes regarding contracts and instructor workloads. Coordinate classes and programs between other divisions and units of SCC and Spokane Colleges as necessary. *
- Resolve faculty and student complaints according to complaint procedures. Work with and advise students on class information tutoring procedures for late adds/drops counseling services and other student services when necessary. *
- Model professional decorum and mutual respect in all personal interactions. *
- Comply with district policies procedures and directives state and federal regulations orders and statutes and collective bargaining agreements. *
- Support and advance Spokane Colleges strategic plan and perform other duties as assigned. *
- May seek and apply for additional funding/grants as needed/requested.
- May be assigned to participate on committees outside of the division.
- Participate in strategic planning activities for the division of Health and Environmental Science.
* Indicates this is an essential duty.
COMPETENCIES
- Decision Quality
- Action Oriented
- Resourcefulness
- Directs Work
- Plans & Aligns
- Ensures Accountability
- Drives Results
- Builds Effective Teams
- Persuades
- Drives Vision & Purpose
- Instills Trust
- Nimble Learning
Learn more about our competencies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
- A Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education and a graduate degree OR A graduate degree from a nursing education program accredited by a national nursing education accrediting body recognized by the US Department of Education.
- Current unencumbered RN license. (Or obtain an RN license within three months of employment that is valid in Washington State).
- Five years of experience as a registered nurse
- Three years of experience giving direct patient care
- Educational preparation in teaching nursing or two years of experience in teaching nursing.
- Supervision experience with a demonstrated ability to lead faculty staff and students in a way that is sensitive energetic professional humane and ethical.
- Curriculum development and administration experience.
- Current knowledge of nursing practice at the associate degree program level.
DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS
- A Doctoral degree from an accredited institution.
- Experience in data gathering analysis and reporting.
- Expertise in fiscal management curriculum analysis evaluation processes and problem-solving techniques.
- Experience working with nursing boards and nursing accreditation organizations.
- Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with all segments of the college community: to articulate values goals and priorities; to respond to challenges; to foster educational excellence; to promote the professional development of faculty and staff; and to plan for future opportunities.
- Demonstrated ability to build consensus around difficult issues and to make difficult yet informed decisions that resolve conflicts and move programs forward.
- Demonstrated ability to work with the community to develop positive relationships and to ensure that college curriculum reflects community needs.
PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
- Work is performed in an office and classroom environment.
- Work is sedentary in nature.
- Frequent use of computers and exposure to terminal screens.
CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT
- Contract 12-month position.
- Position is exempt from Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- Criminal background check is required.
- Requires local or regional travel.
- Valid drivers license is required.
Person hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of U.S. Citizenship or lawful authorization to work in the United States. This is an absolute condition of employment. An offer of employment will not carry with it any responsibility or obligation on the part of the district to sponsor an H1-B addition the Spokane Colleges maintain a drug-free work environment and prohibits all smoking in the college buildings and state-owned vehicles. Must be able to successfully work in and promote a multicultural work and education environment.
Prior to a new hire a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicants suitability and competence to perform in the an applicant is chosen for a position they are required to complete and submit a declaration regarding sexual misconduct and investigation per state law.
Benefits Information
This is a contracted exempt management position. Medical dental life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the Public Employees Benefits Board; TIAA-Cref retirement plan or WA State Retirement Plan. Vacation leave accrues at the rate of 14.67 hours per month (22 days per year) and sick leave accrues at the rate of 8 hours per month effective upon employment. (For positions that are less than full time leave accruals will be prorated to the percentage of the position.)
Public Employees Benefits Board
Additional benefits information
Required Application Materials
To qualify for consideration applicants must meet required competencies and submit a complete application packet which includes the following:
- Cover letter - addressing your qualifications relevant to the responsibilities of this position.
- Resume.
- References the names addresses and phone numbers of three professional references.
- College transcript(s) if applicable - unofficial/copies of transcripts are acceptable; official transcripts are required upon hire.
For questions regarding a job application or the hiring process or if you require an accommodation during the application or interview process please contact HR at
Equal Opportunity Institution
Spokane Colleges does not discriminate in its programs activities and employment on the basis of race creed color religion national or ethnic origin age sex marital status pregnancy pregnancy related conditions parental status or families with children status as a mother breastfeeding their child AIDS/HIV or hepatitis C honorably discharged veteran status sexual orientation gender identity or expression disability use of a trained guide dog or service animal by a person with a disability genetic information or any other legally protected category.
Direct all inquiries or grievances regarding access Title IX ADA equal opportunity compliance and/or grievances to:
Fred Davis Chief Human Resources Officer
Spokane Colleges
P.O. Box 6000 MS1004
Spokane WA. 99217-6000
Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full Time
