Associate Dean of Nursing jobs in West Virginia

Job Purpose:

This team member will supervise and lead all academic operations for our northern division institutions including West Virginia Junior College- Morgantown, United Career Institute, and East Ohio College. This role includes but is not limited to management of academic effectiveness, adherence to standards of accreditation (ABHES) and achievement of overall curricular quality for our allied health programs, business programs, and information technology programs. This person will manage all academic programs with the Program Director and provide leadership and oversight in the following areas: hiring, supervision, retention of faculty.

Qualifications:

Required:

• Bachelor's Degree from a program accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.
• Some educational methodology experience.
• Teaching experience
• Management/supervisory experience
• Strong computer skills
• Problem solving and critical thinking skills

Preferred:

• Master's Degree from a program accredited by an agency recognized by an agency recognized by the U.S. Secretary of Education or the Council of Higher Education Accreditation.
• A degree in education
• Accrediting Bureau of Health Education Schools (ABHES) knowledge and background

Our Core Values (WE CARE)

· Work Ethic – We achieve success through hard work and an unwavering commitment to our purpose.

· Exemplary – We demonstrate the highest level of integrity, ethical standards, and professionalism.

· Caring – We support our students, communities, and each other, in ways that leave lasting impressions.

· Accountability – We maintain responsibility for our values and outcomes.

· Relationships – We build meaningful and trusted relationships as the foundation of our culture.

· Excellence – We execute goals with passion, purpose, and perseverance, striving for the highest quality results.

Responsibilities:

General and Supervisory

• Hire and work with faculty on a continuous basis to train, orient, evaluate and re-train and to facilitate their professional growth and development. Release faculty who do not achieve the goals of a dynamic and engaging academic environment.
• Create and promote a dynamic and engaging academic environment utilizing a combination of resources, including but not limited to faculty, student and community.
• Assist the Campus President as directed by the Campus President in the purchase and maintenance of all equipment, books and facilities.
• Actively promote the Institution in the community as a public relations spokesperson.
• Promote the institution’s brand within the community by attending, joining or seeking appointment to the boards of community based organizations.
• Provide academic and personal advising to students, as needed.
• Promote student morale and create within the institution an atmosphere of “teamwork” and “success” among faculty, students, and staff.
• Maintain accurate, legible, and up-to-date records of the activities associated with carrying out the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Maintain current, effective and compliance curriculum and syllabi across educational programs
• Collaborate with the Instructional Design and Technology department
• Conduct and document faculty and other meetings required to meet objectives of the programs
• Maintain an active and effective Program Advisory Board
• Oversee and participate in professional development and in-service activities
• Supervise and maintain an effective, and current Program Effectiveness Plans (PEPs)
• Maintain the highest level of ethical and professional standard, including keeping apprised of and abiding by all institutional policies and procedures, accreditation standards, and state and federal laws, rules and regulations as pertains to the duties and responsibilities of this position.
• Teach classes as needed
• Create academic schedule in coordination with Campus President

Retention: Meet or exceed program retention standards as set forth by the institution through:

• Academic and personal coaching to students
• Curriculum maintenance and enhancement
• Effective relationship building
• Leading retention meetings

Certification/Licensure: Meet or exceed program (a) sit rate and (b) pass rate standards for certification exams as set forth by the institution through:

• Academic and personal coaching to students
• Curriculum and certification preparation course maintenance and enhancement
• Effective relationship building
• Leading certification meetings

Externships: Effectively manage program externships through:

• Assisting with establishing and maintaining externship sites
• Assisting with the placement of students
• Setting expectations for, monitoring, and evaluating students on externship experience.
• Leading externship progress meetings

Satisfaction of Interested Parties: Meet or exceed program satisfaction standards for (a) participation and (b) satisfaction as set forth by the institution, for the following interested parties:

• Students
• Graduates
• Externships Affiliates
• Employers

Placement: Meet or exceed program placement standards as set forth by the institution through:

• Career and personal coaching to students
• Curriculum and course maintenance and enhancement
• Effective relationship building
• Managing the Career Management Department in the academic setting

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: From $1.00 per year

Benefits:

• Paid time off
• Professional development assistance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Teaching: 1 year (Required)

Work Location: In person