Associate Dean for Nurse Education/Program Administrator

We are seeking an Associate Dean for Nurse Education/Program Administrator. This administrator, under the supervision of the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs, is responsible for Nurse Education at the College at both the PCCC Passaic Academic Center and Sussex Community College campuses.

Example of Duties:

Collaborate with the faculty to develop, implement and evaluate the program of learning of the Nurse Education program using current educational trends and recommendations of the State licensing and accrediting agencies. Provide leadership for faculty and staff. Develop and implement new programs in health sciences that service the community. Promote understanding and cooperation with the community health service agencies to secure the appropriate education opportunities for students. Maintain a comprehensive record system. Assist faculty to maintain program licensure and accreditation. Maintain up-to-date professional competency by participating in continuing education, professional conferences research and writing. Maintain relationships with college and health care facilities. Collaborate with faculty to annually review clinical agencies used for student clinical experiences. Recommend candidates for faculty appointment, reappointment, promotion and award of tenure to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. Develop and maintain relationships outside the college with appropriate local, state, regional and national agencies and other programs. Develop and maintain relationships with local, state, regional and national agencies. Collaborate with faculty to ensure laboratories on both the Passaic and Sussex campuses have state of the art equipment. Submit an annual report to the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs on July 1 of each year. Prepare and administer the budget. Travel between PCCC campuses, partners and affiliated locations as needed. Perform other duties as assigned by the Senior Vice President for Academic and Student Affairs. Qualifications:

Master's Degree in Nursing required; Doctoral degree in Nursing or related field preferred. Minimum of three (3) years full-time experience working in an accredited or approved academic nursing program required. Administrative experience in Associate degree program preferred. At least 12 credits in education from an accredited college or university approved by the State of New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education or equivalent agency from another state with requirement substantially similar to the requirements of the State of New Jersey Secretary of Higher Education required. Current nursing license for the State of New Jersey required. Strong management, communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work well with students, faculty, and administrators, and to understand student learning patterns, challenges, and needs. The completion of a background check will be required for the selected candidate.

Compensation:

Salary is determined by a variety of criteria, including but not limited to, previous relevant experience, education level, and certifications. The starting salary for this position is $120,000.

Benefits:

PCCC offers a variety of benefits which include:

Excellent New Jersey State health insurance plans Dental

Plan options 100% covered by employer Retirement

systems through New Jersey State Tuition waivers

for PCCC courses for employees and eligible dependents, per terms of the relevant labor contract (Some fees may still apply.) Tuition reimbursement

for all full-time employees, excluding grant-funded positions, per terms of the relevant labor contract Short-term disability

providing up to 26 weeks of paid leave, per terms of carrier (excluded for faculty and grant-funded positions) Paid Holidays Vacation, Sick, Personal, and Floating Holiday hours

(*Prorated based on hire date) Vacation

Sick

Personal

Floating Holiday

Administrators

154 hours

105 hours

28 hours

14 hours

The college also offers optional programs such as:

Employee Assistance Program

provides free, confidential, limited counseling services, work-life assistance, legal and financial guidance. Commuter Benefits : Free parking access is provided on site. An optional Transit Pre-Tax Plan is available which allows employees to use pre-tax dollars to purchase eligible transit expenses. Flexible Spending Account

allows employee to contribute pre-tax dollars to use for eligible out-of-pocket medical and dependent care expenses. Supplemental insurance

provides cash benefits to assist with out-of-pocket expenses when hurt or sick. Voluntary Annuity Programs:

Additional contributions to retirement account