Edgewood University
Assistant Dean/Director of Operations Nursing and Health Sciences
Edgewood University, Madison, Wisconsin, us, 53774
Assistant Dean/Director of Operations Nursing and Health Sciences
The Assistant Dean/Director of Operations is a senior academic and operational leader within the Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences’ School of Nursing. Reporting to the Associate Dean, this position is responsible for driving academic quality, ensuring operational efficiency, supporting faculty excellence, and fostering student success across nursing and select health sciences programs. The role integrates strategic planning, academic operations, program development, accreditation compliance, and faculty and student support services. This position is also critical in building internal and external partnerships and contributing to the overall mission and values of Edgewood University.
Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Dean, Associate Dean, Faculty, and Staff in the promotion and maintenance of academic operations and student affairs for nursing and health science programs, ensuring seamless delivery and consistent programmatic standards.
Regular assessment of policies, processes, and outcomes to enhance program performance and learner experience.
Academic assessment and continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan, including data analysis, reporting, and implementation of action plans.
Compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensure standards.
Develop and update the University Catalog and Student Handbooks for health-related programs.
Coordinate course resources and NCLEX preparation programming.
Align academic programs with institutional goals, market needs, and professional trends.
Lead strategic and operational planning, including program development, implementation, evaluation, and sunsetting as needed.
Manage special projects and strategic initiatives, developing project scope, deliverables, work plans, and timelines.
Represent the school/program to external partners, healthcare agencies, professional organizations, and academic communities.
Oversee accreditation and program approval efforts, including site visits, documentation, and collaboration with accrediting bodies.
Maintain regular communication with community and industry partners via advisory board meetings.
Lead student and faculty recruitment and marketing efforts for new and existing programs.
Recruit, develop, and manage program leaders and staff, providing coaching, performance feedback, and leadership development opportunities.
Facilitate staff onboarding and training; promote engagement and retention of a diverse workforce.
Support succession planning by identifying leadership potential within the faculty and staff.
Engage in teaching or mentoring to remain connected to the learner experience.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Education, or a closely related discipline.
Unencumbered nursing license, if applicable.
Proven experience in academic leadership roles in higher education.
Demonstrated success managing academic operations and large cross‑functional teams.
Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in higher education.
Proven ability to lead the development and launch of new academic programs.
Experience with accreditation processes and competency‑based education, preferred.
Strong project and program management background with at least 5 years of administrative or strategic planning experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
Effective public speaker with confidence representing the school externally.
High level of attention to detail and active listening skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proven judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Edgewood University, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence and support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff, and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.
First consideration will be given to application materials received by November 14, 2025.
To apply, visit
https://www.edgewood.edu/employment/assistant-dean-director-of-operations-nursing-and-health-sciences/
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Responsibilities:
Collaborate with Dean, Associate Dean, Faculty, and Staff in the promotion and maintenance of academic operations and student affairs for nursing and health science programs, ensuring seamless delivery and consistent programmatic standards.
Regular assessment of policies, processes, and outcomes to enhance program performance and learner experience.
Academic assessment and continuous quality improvement (CQI) plan, including data analysis, reporting, and implementation of action plans.
Compliance with regulatory, accreditation, and licensure standards.
Develop and update the University Catalog and Student Handbooks for health-related programs.
Coordinate course resources and NCLEX preparation programming.
Align academic programs with institutional goals, market needs, and professional trends.
Lead strategic and operational planning, including program development, implementation, evaluation, and sunsetting as needed.
Manage special projects and strategic initiatives, developing project scope, deliverables, work plans, and timelines.
Represent the school/program to external partners, healthcare agencies, professional organizations, and academic communities.
Oversee accreditation and program approval efforts, including site visits, documentation, and collaboration with accrediting bodies.
Maintain regular communication with community and industry partners via advisory board meetings.
Lead student and faculty recruitment and marketing efforts for new and existing programs.
Recruit, develop, and manage program leaders and staff, providing coaching, performance feedback, and leadership development opportunities.
Facilitate staff onboarding and training; promote engagement and retention of a diverse workforce.
Support succession planning by identifying leadership potential within the faculty and staff.
Engage in teaching or mentoring to remain connected to the learner experience.
Qualifications:
Master’s degree in Nursing, Public Health, Health Sciences, Education, or a closely related discipline.
Unencumbered nursing license, if applicable.
Proven experience in academic leadership roles in higher education.
Demonstrated success managing academic operations and large cross‑functional teams.
Minimum 3 years of teaching experience in higher education.
Proven ability to lead the development and launch of new academic programs.
Experience with accreditation processes and competency‑based education, preferred.
Strong project and program management background with at least 5 years of administrative or strategic planning experience.
Strong analytical, organizational, and project management skills.
Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication abilities.
Effective public speaker with confidence representing the school externally.
High level of attention to detail and active listening skills.
Ability to work independently and collaboratively.
Proven judgment, discretion, and ability to maintain confidentiality.
Edgewood University, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence and support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff, and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.
Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.
First consideration will be given to application materials received by November 14, 2025.
To apply, visit
https://www.edgewood.edu/employment/assistant-dean-director-of-operations-nursing-and-health-sciences/
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