ASSISTANT VP ACADEMIC AFFAIRS/DEAN

Job Summary:

Summary

The Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs/Dean is a full – time administrative appointment that reports to the Vice President of Patient Care Services/CNO. The Assistant Vice President Academic Affairs/Dean is responsible for the oversight and delivery of all academic education programs including the strategic planning, implementation, assessment, continued development, and general effectiveness of the Nursing and other programs to meet accrediting standards, New Hampshire state requirements, New Hampshire Board of Nursing and federal Department of Education requirements.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Supports and promotes the mission and values of Covenant Health Ministry.
• Provides compassionate and caring leadership with strategic planning to promote the nursing profession and workforce development.
• Communicate clearly and effectively with internal and external constituents.
• Articulate and advance the goals and objectives of the St. Joseph School of Nursing (SJSON) and St. Joseph Hospital (SJH).
• Establishes partnerships and/or relationships with local, state, regional and national organizations to advance nursing and health care education
• Ensures SJSON policies, student handbook/catalog, and faculty bylaws and handbook are current and reflect evidence-based practice and national nursing standards, and are consistent with SJH and Covenant culture
• Conducts systematic curriculum review and evidence-based program evaluation to ensure programs demonstrate rigor and currency and attainment of student learner and program outcomes.
• Uses a shared governance model to empower faculty to make decisions related to curriculum, school policies, workload distribution, and academic integrity.
• Maintains national accreditation and program approvals at state and national levels
• Plans for and evaluates FTE needs; establishes job categories, faculty and staffing numbers, and evaluates productivity and staffing patterns in accordance with faculty workload guidelines
• Develops and administers the school’s budget
• Oversees the Clinical Education Department for Nursing

• Manages School of Nursing ASN, BSN, CMA, LNA, Paramedic, and Phlebotomy programs

• Other duties as consistent with this role

Job Requirements

Job Knowledge and Skills

• Three to five years management experience and experience as an instructor of nursing

Education and Experience

• Current NH Registered Nurse license required
• Master’s degree in nursing required
• Doctorate in nursing or education preferred

An equivalent combination of education and experience which provides proficiency in the areas of responsibility listed above may be substituted for the above education and experience requirements.

Working Conditions/Physical Demands

Must possess the physical and mental abilities to perform the tasks normally associated with this position that involves a combination of sitting, standing, walking, bending, stooping, and reaching. Occasional lifting/carrying up to 25 lbs.  Some stress related to high level of responsibility for quality care.

Americans with Disabilities Statement

Must be able to perform all essential functions of this position with reasonable accommodation if disabled.

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed.  They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.  Covenant Health reserves the right to modify position duties at any time, to reflect process improvements and business necessity.

Standard of Business Conduct

Every St Joseph Hospital employee is required to abide by the Standards of Conduct and to report any activity that appears to violate the Standards of Conduct.

Covenant Health Mission Statement

We are a Catholic health ministry, providing healing and care for the whole person, in service to all in our communities.

Our Core Values:

•Compassion

We show respect, caring and sensitivity towards all, honoring the dignity of each person, especially the poor, vulnerable and suffering.

•Integrity

We promote justice and ethical behavior, and responsibly steward our human, financial and environmental resources.

•Collaboration

We work in partnership, dialogue and shared purpose to create healthy communities.

•Excellence

We deliver all services with the highest level of quality, while seeking creative innovation.

Applicants, employees and former employees are protected from employment discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age (40 or older), disability, and genetic information (including family medical history).

Comp Range:

Rate of pay displayed reflects the beginning of the pay scale.  At the time of an offer, determination of your offer will reflect your skills and experience as it relates to the position.

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