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Associate Dean for Access and Community Engagement
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Associate Dean for Access and Community Engagement
University of South Carolina – College of Nursing – Columbia, South Carolina
Posting Number: FAC00145PO25
Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Position Type: Full Time, 37.5 hrs/week.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Desired Start Date: 01/01/2026
Job Open Date: 08/22/2025
Job Summary Are you passionate about fostering inclusive environments where everyone can thrive? The College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Access and Community Engagement (ACE). This dynamic role is central to our commitment to creating an enriching and supportive space for students, faculty, and staff.
As the Associate Dean, you will work closely with the Offices of the Dean, Academics, and Research to cultivate a supportive and enriching academic environment where employees and students can thrive. The Associate Dean is responsible for translating data collection into actionable strategies that improve student and employee access, engagement and inclusive excellence. This is a 50% administrative appointment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a strategic vision to enhance access and engagement for college of nursing students and employees, aligning with the College’s mission to prepare graduates who care, inspire and lead to advance science, practice, and policy to optimize health for all.
Establish and maintain databases to track student and employee access, engagement, and inclusive excellence.
Lead the development and execution of targeted initiatives that directly address factors influencing student and employee access, engagement, and inclusive excellence.
Assess and refine engagement strategies by regularly evaluating outcomes, adjusting approaches as needed, and ensuring continuous improvement.
Oversee and assess the Program for Academic Support Services (PASS) to ensure comprehensive academic support for all CON students.
Provide oversight, manage logistics, and lead the process for student petitions related to academic progression.
Support operations of Carolina Cares Cupboard.
Serve as a liaison to the ACE Student Advisory Board and ACE Employee Advisory Board.
Disseminate findings and best practices through scholarly publications and presentations to contribute to broader knowledge and improvement in access and engagement in nursing academic environments.
Actively engage with the Council of Academic Inclusive Excellence Officers and other university-wide initiatives supporting student, faculty, and staff access and engagement.
Serve as a key member of the Dean’s senior leadership team, collaborating with university officials, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners.
Serve as ex-officio on Admissions and Progression council and Curriculum council.
Required Education & Experience
Doctorate degree, with a minimum of a master’s in nursing.
Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, preferably academic nursing, with a focus on student, faculty, and staff access and engagement.
Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that enhance student and employee access and engagement.
Strong data analysis skills, with experience in using metrics to drive decision-making and assess program effectiveness.
History of program development and evaluation.
Commitment to fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for employees and students.
Experience in relationship-building and engagement to support institutional goals.
Minimum of Associate Professor.
Eligible for unencumbered nursing licensure in South Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications N/A
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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Posting Number: FAC00145PO25
Salary: Salary commensurate with qualifications.
Position Type: Full Time, 37.5 hrs/week.
Open Until Filled: Yes
Desired Start Date: 01/01/2026
Job Open Date: 08/22/2025
Job Summary Are you passionate about fostering inclusive environments where everyone can thrive? The College of Nursing at the University of South Carolina is seeking a visionary leader to serve as the Associate Dean for Access and Community Engagement (ACE). This dynamic role is central to our commitment to creating an enriching and supportive space for students, faculty, and staff.
As the Associate Dean, you will work closely with the Offices of the Dean, Academics, and Research to cultivate a supportive and enriching academic environment where employees and students can thrive. The Associate Dean is responsible for translating data collection into actionable strategies that improve student and employee access, engagement and inclusive excellence. This is a 50% administrative appointment.
Key Responsibilities
Develop and implement a strategic vision to enhance access and engagement for college of nursing students and employees, aligning with the College’s mission to prepare graduates who care, inspire and lead to advance science, practice, and policy to optimize health for all.
Establish and maintain databases to track student and employee access, engagement, and inclusive excellence.
Lead the development and execution of targeted initiatives that directly address factors influencing student and employee access, engagement, and inclusive excellence.
Assess and refine engagement strategies by regularly evaluating outcomes, adjusting approaches as needed, and ensuring continuous improvement.
Oversee and assess the Program for Academic Support Services (PASS) to ensure comprehensive academic support for all CON students.
Provide oversight, manage logistics, and lead the process for student petitions related to academic progression.
Support operations of Carolina Cares Cupboard.
Serve as a liaison to the ACE Student Advisory Board and ACE Employee Advisory Board.
Disseminate findings and best practices through scholarly publications and presentations to contribute to broader knowledge and improvement in access and engagement in nursing academic environments.
Actively engage with the Council of Academic Inclusive Excellence Officers and other university-wide initiatives supporting student, faculty, and staff access and engagement.
Serve as a key member of the Dean’s senior leadership team, collaborating with university officials, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and partners.
Serve as ex-officio on Admissions and Progression council and Curriculum council.
Required Education & Experience
Doctorate degree, with a minimum of a master’s in nursing.
Demonstrated leadership experience in higher education, preferably academic nursing, with a focus on student, faculty, and staff access and engagement.
Proven ability to develop and implement strategies that enhance student and employee access and engagement.
Strong data analysis skills, with experience in using metrics to drive decision-making and assess program effectiveness.
History of program development and evaluation.
Commitment to fostering a supportive and welcoming environment for employees and students.
Experience in relationship-building and engagement to support institutional goals.
Minimum of Associate Professor.
Eligible for unencumbered nursing licensure in South Carolina.
Preferred Qualifications N/A
EEO Statement The University of South Carolina does not discriminate in educational or employment opportunities or decisions for qualified persons on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender (including transgender), gender identity or expression, genetic information, HIV/AIDs status, military status, national origin, pregnancy (false pregnancy, termination of pregnancy, childbirth, recovery therefrom or related medical conditions, breastfeeding), race, religion (including religious dress and grooming practices), sex, sexual orientation, veteran status, or any other bases under federal, state, local law, or regulations.
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