Endicott College
Chair, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Endicott College, Beverly, Massachusetts, us, 01915
Chair, Doctor of Nursing Practice Program
Executive-level position in the Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences at Endicott College. The Chair reports to the Dean and leads the DNP program in all aspects: daily operations, faculty supervision, curriculum development, program evaluation, accreditation, and student academic success.
Location: Boston, MA — Salary range: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Advising (40%)
Provide academic advising to up to 30 students, guiding them through admission, progression, and completion.
Orient new advisees within two weeks before the start of their program.
Meet at least monthly with advisees to enroll in new courses & check on course progress.
Share resources with advisees for academic success at the beginning of each course.
Collaborate monthly with the Dean to identify and coach students at risk.
Respond to advisee emails or phone calls within 24 hours.
Supervise DNP/FNP students in navigating the certification process with a benchmark of 80‑100% success.
Earn high ratings (above average/exemplary) from students on accurate advising.
Contribute to the School of Nursing (30%)
Serve on committees to support the School of Nursing and the broader college.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean to conduct ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of the DNP program.
Participate in recruitment events, enrollment, and retention of DNP graduate nursing students.
Sustain an 80% retention and graduation rate for the DNP program.
Participate in school‑wide assessment and accreditation efforts.
Teaching (10%)
Teach 2 courses a year at the MSN or DNP level.
Develop course content and materials in accordance with departmental needs and School standards.
Employ a variety of assessment tools and strategies for 100% of courses taught.
Earn above average/exemplary ratings on student course evaluations.
Supervise, Train, and Evaluate Faculty (10%)
Support the Dean in monitoring student progress, orienting new adjuncts, reviewing curriculum, and managing enrollments.
Collaborate with the Dean to hire, supervise, train, and evaluate part‑time faculty in graduate nursing.
Implement 100% of Canvas courses taught aligned with School standards.
Review student course evaluations and make documented pedagogical adjustments.
Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate 100% of part‑time graduate advisors in Degree Audit/Work Day and best practices in academic advising.
Increase Reputation (10%)
Maintain a record of scholarship in the field of graduate nursing education.
Represent the College at national and state conferences, seminars, or through publications.
Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Structure The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Dean to hire, supervise, train, and evaluate 100% of part‑time graduate advisors.
Core Competencies
Reliability – gets the job done and remains engaged with the Endicott community.
Organization – manages time and resources efficiently.
Communication – effective oral and written communication.
Adaptability – adopts new ideas and approaches.
Follow‑through – owns projects and sees them to fruition.
Customer Service – anticipates needs and responds promptly.
Initiative/Personal Leadership – identifies improvement opportunities and proposes solutions.
Team Player – collaborates and shares knowledge with colleagues.
Qualifications and Skills
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) required.
Commitment to inclusive education and cultural competency development.
Documented record of academic scholarship in a related field.
Ability to mentor students at master’s and doctoral levels.
Outstanding teaching competencies, including online, lab, or simulation.
Commitment to service and active participation in professional organizations.
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with an interest in working with non‑traditional and adult students.
Self‑directed with strong organizational skills.
Detail‑oriented and student‑centered.
Proficient with MS Office, Google Suite, Canvas LMS, and other relevant technologies.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Academic Administration
Industries
Higher Education
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Location: Boston, MA — Salary range: $95,000.00 – $110,000.00.
Key Responsibilities
Academic Advising (40%)
Provide academic advising to up to 30 students, guiding them through admission, progression, and completion.
Orient new advisees within two weeks before the start of their program.
Meet at least monthly with advisees to enroll in new courses & check on course progress.
Share resources with advisees for academic success at the beginning of each course.
Collaborate monthly with the Dean to identify and coach students at risk.
Respond to advisee emails or phone calls within 24 hours.
Supervise DNP/FNP students in navigating the certification process with a benchmark of 80‑100% success.
Earn high ratings (above average/exemplary) from students on accurate advising.
Contribute to the School of Nursing (30%)
Serve on committees to support the School of Nursing and the broader college.
Collaborate with the Associate Dean to conduct ongoing assessment and continuous improvement of the DNP program.
Participate in recruitment events, enrollment, and retention of DNP graduate nursing students.
Sustain an 80% retention and graduation rate for the DNP program.
Participate in school‑wide assessment and accreditation efforts.
Teaching (10%)
Teach 2 courses a year at the MSN or DNP level.
Develop course content and materials in accordance with departmental needs and School standards.
Employ a variety of assessment tools and strategies for 100% of courses taught.
Earn above average/exemplary ratings on student course evaluations.
Supervise, Train, and Evaluate Faculty (10%)
Support the Dean in monitoring student progress, orienting new adjuncts, reviewing curriculum, and managing enrollments.
Collaborate with the Dean to hire, supervise, train, and evaluate part‑time faculty in graduate nursing.
Implement 100% of Canvas courses taught aligned with School standards.
Review student course evaluations and make documented pedagogical adjustments.
Hire, supervise, train, and evaluate 100% of part‑time graduate advisors in Degree Audit/Work Day and best practices in academic advising.
Increase Reputation (10%)
Maintain a record of scholarship in the field of graduate nursing education.
Represent the College at national and state conferences, seminars, or through publications.
Other duties as assigned.
Reporting Structure The Chair reports directly to the Dean of the Cummings School of Nursing & Health Sciences.
Supervisory Responsibilities
Collaborate with the Dean to hire, supervise, train, and evaluate 100% of part‑time graduate advisors.
Core Competencies
Reliability – gets the job done and remains engaged with the Endicott community.
Organization – manages time and resources efficiently.
Communication – effective oral and written communication.
Adaptability – adopts new ideas and approaches.
Follow‑through – owns projects and sees them to fruition.
Customer Service – anticipates needs and responds promptly.
Initiative/Personal Leadership – identifies improvement opportunities and proposes solutions.
Team Player – collaborates and shares knowledge with colleagues.
Qualifications and Skills
Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) required.
Commitment to inclusive education and cultural competency development.
Documented record of academic scholarship in a related field.
Ability to mentor students at master’s and doctoral levels.
Outstanding teaching competencies, including online, lab, or simulation.
Commitment to service and active participation in professional organizations.
Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with an interest in working with non‑traditional and adult students.
Self‑directed with strong organizational skills.
Detail‑oriented and student‑centered.
Proficient with MS Office, Google Suite, Canvas LMS, and other relevant technologies.
Seniority Level
Executive
Employment Type
Full‑time
Job Function
Academic Administration
Industries
Higher Education
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