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Associate Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences, Dir Nursing

Veterans Staffing, Glen Ellyn, Illinois, us, 60138

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Associate Dean, Nursing And Health Sciences, Dir Nursing

The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions. College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities. Primary Duties and Responsibilities: The Associate Dean of Nursing & Health Sciences (NHS) will assist the Dean of NHS in providing leadership in the ongoing development of innovative and current curriculum in the following programs: Central Sterile Processing and Distribution, Certified Nursing Assistant, Clinical Laboratory Science, Computed Tomography, Dental Hygiene, Eye Care Assistant, Health Office Assistant, Health Information Technology, Hearing Instrument Dispensing, Long-Term Care Administration, Magnetic Resonance Imaging, Mammography, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing, Non-Invasive EKG, Nuclear Medicine, Nursing, Ophthalmic Technician, Patient Care Technician, Phlebotomy, Physical Therapist Assistant, Physician Coding, Radiation Therapy, Radiography, Respiratory Care, Sonography, Speech Language Pathology Assistant, Surgical First Assistant, and Surgical Technology. The Associate Dean will serve as the Nurse Administrator for the Nursing program, provide administrative and instructional leadership to the adjunct faculty and staff in the division, and serve in an advisory capacity to the Dean of NHS. The Associate Dean reports to the Dean of NHS and is a member of the Academic Affairs leadership team. Assist the Dean in development and implementation of long-range plans and programs for assigned division. Seeks opportunities for program growth and evaluate outcomes. Maintain current knowledge of program rules and regulations and ensure compliance with all federal, state, and local accreditation, certification and/or licensing requirements. Conduct the divisional syllabi review. Collaborate with Department Chairs, Division chairs, and Dean on the academic schedule and teaching assignments Assist Dean with divisional meetings to apprise the faculty of institutional plans, activities, and expectations. In collaboration with the Dean and Chairs, actively recruit and interview full-time and adjunct faculty for all programs. Orient, evaluate, supervise, and encourage professional development of adjunct faculty, assigned staff, and nursing full-time faculty. Encourage and support implementation of teaching activities that promote learning-centered education. Collaborate with the Adjunct Faculty Support Office on various initiatives and engage in post-observation meetings to support professional development and foster a sense of community among part-time faculty. Serve on faculty and administrative committees and participate in appropriate speaking engagements, conferences, recruitment, student, or fund-raising activities. Support the dean in coordination and management of divisional budget and capital acquisitions as well as any federal and state grants. Manage divisional facilities and equipment, including maintenance and control of inventory, as assigned by Dean. Develop reports that summarize the progress, problems, and prospects of the division, as requested by Dean and Vice President of Academic Affairs. Oversee development and regular integration of program advisory committees. Assume special responsibilities on assignment from the Dean and the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Manage and resolve student complaint process for adjunct faculty and ensures a learning environment in which all students are treated equitably and with respect. Serve as the Administrator in Charge in the Dean's absence and attend meetings on behalf of the Dean, as needed. Represent the college in manner, appearance, and behavior that promote a positive image of the college within the community. Administration, development, and supervision of all Nursing programs. Assignment of didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching loads, for all nursing faculty. Maintenance of committee assignments, including request to Committee on Committee for faculty members to serve on said committees. Supervision of work assignments for Manager of Simulation, Laboratory Learning, and Nursing Program Support Specialists and Nursing Program Chair (ADN and CN