Dean of Sciences jobs in Vermont

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide leadership and strategic vision to the Departments in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
• Collaborate with and provide administrative leadership to the Associate Dean of Nursing.
• With the assistance of the department chairs and program coordinators, recruit and hire nursing and health science full-time faculty.
• Evaluate nursing and health science full-time faculty and leadership staff.
• Develop and oversee the budget for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences to ensure sustainability of programs.
• Advise and collaborate with faculty on curriculum changes.
• Support the School by providing leadership and guidance on project management, development and implementation.
• Serve as the primary liaison between the Department of Nursing and all relevant state, regional, and national nursing accrediting, advisory and regulatory bodies.
• Provide leadership and oversight for the Vermont State University efforts to expand nursing education around the state.
• Ensure the integrity and quality of annual program assessment, through coordination and mentorship of program faculty.
• Oversee compliance in all nursing programs with national accreditation standards and state board of nursing administrative rules and regulations, including delegation or completion of and submission of annual reports, mid-cycle reviews and other documentation as required.
• Coordinate and schedule a state-wide nursing Advisory Board Council meeting, comprised of key constituents and leaders that represent the voice of the profession.
• Establish, support, maintain and build new relationships with clinical partners, cooperating agencies, community groups, and other key stakeholders as needed.
• Keep abreast of current developments and trends in the field of nursing and nursing education through professional development opportunities.
• Serve on related committees and/or boards and participate in state, regional, and national affiliations in the best interest of the nursing program.
• Represent the School of Nursing and Health Sciences as a legislative liaison and serve as a spokesperson to media.
• In conjunction with Admissions and School of Nursing and Health Science personnel, provide program leadership that promotes program growth by implementing best practices to increase enrollment, recruitment, and retention.
• Support the development of facilities, equipment, and educational resources to support and ensure implementation of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences programs with appropriate faculty input.
• Provide strategic direction for grant writing.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

General supervision is received from the Provost.

SUPERVISORY REPSONSIBILITY

Direct supervisory responsibility for full-time and part-time School of nursing and Health Science faculty and staff.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES REQUIRED

• Strong knowledge and skills related to the field of nursing and health sciences, nursing education and clinical nursing practices, theories, and methods.
• Knowledge of program accreditation requirements and accreditation experience with CCNE, CNEA and/or ACEN.
• Knowledge of classroom practices, teaching methodologies, assessment systems, educational technology and equipment.
• Outstanding oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work collaboratively with others to develop strategic and short-range plans and oversee the execution of these plans.
• Strong financial acumen and stewardship and knowledge of budget development and management principles
• Interpersonal skills to develop strategic relationships with community and regional partners.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Skill in problem solving and making timely decision.
• Skill in managing a variety of tasks with frequent interruption and competing priorities.
• Creates a positive and inclusive working and learning environment.
• Ability to build strong professional networks and extend Vermont State University’s community outreach.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• PhD, DNP, or Ed.D
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain state certification as a Registered Nurse.
• Academic nurse educator certification (CNE®) or Academic clinical nurse educator certification (CNE®cl) or plan to attain within six months of hire.
• Experience with the grant writing process (federal, state and private).
• Teaching in higher education.