St. Petersburg College

POSITION DESCRIPTION

 

 

POSITION TITLE:Dean, College of Nursing (CON)

 

DEPARTMENT:Baccalaureate Programs and University Partnerships SITE:HEC

 

SALARY SCHEDULE:A&P – GRADE:F

 

BASIC FUNCTION:

 

Directly accountable for College of Nursing operation which includes AS in nursing and BSN completion programs. Provides leadership for faculty and staff, implementing student/academic programs and supervising of supporting services.

 

RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Uses strong administrative, management, and problem-solving skills to position the CON to become a leader in nursing education in the central, west coast region of Florida.
• Provides innovative leadership in the development and growth of the programs within the College of Nursing.
• Displays a strong commitment for associate degree nursing education that is seamlessly articulated into the baccalaureate nursing degree.
• Fosters with faculty a climate of academic excellence.
• Through faculty consultation, develops, coordinates, and assesses the systems, policies and procedures within the CON. 
• Provides leadership to secure and maintain accreditation by appropriate state, regional and national entities.
• Coordinates faculty for the review and development of general administrative procedures impacting the CON (budget, student registration, schedules, evaluation catalog, essential data bases, etc.).
• Motivates, organizes, coordinates, and evaluates--either directly or indirectly--the work activities of personnel associated with the CON.
• Promotes a student centered, adult learning, and culturally diverse environment which emphasizes learning and teaching.
• Represents the academic vision of the College of Nursing to the community at large.
• Maintains appropriate professional liaisons with local, state and national governmental and professional agencies.
• Builds consensus and fosters cooperation among CON faculty across nursing programs.
• Facilitates active programs of professional development of faculty/staff.
• Advises the Senior Vice President for Baccalaureate Programs and University Partnership Center and the Campus Executive Officer of the Health Education Center on matters of educational policy relating to and impacting the CON.
• Utilizes personnel, facilities and fiscal resources demonstrating fiduciary accountability.

 

EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Doctorate Degree from a regionally accredited institution with at least one graduate degree in nursing; Doctorate in Nursing preferred; a distinguished record of excellence in teaching which merits appointment at the rank of tenured Professor; demonstrated success in the development of community relationships; and demonstrated knowledge of and participation in national/state accreditation processes.

 

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

 

Applicants should also have experience in implementing education mobility options for registered nurses. Experience in planning and budgeting; excellent communication and interpersonal skills; a proven record of professional involvement is mandatory. Delivery of academic programs through distance education using adult learning principles is highly preferred.

 

KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES/SKILL REQUIREMENTS:

 

Knowledge of educational administration and management. Verbal and written communications skills. Ability to deal effectively with students, faculty and staff.