Assistant Dean of Nursing

Jersey College; Teterboro (NJ); On-site; USD 110,000 - 170,000; Full time

Job summary

Jersey College in New Jersey seeks an Associate Dean of Nursing to provide strategic leadership for the nursing program, promote a safe, supportive learning environment, and advance student success and professional development in cooperation with faculty and campus leadership.

You will oversee NCLEX preparation initiatives, coordinate tutoring and academic support services, monitor retention and progression, participate in admissions activities, and lead initiatives that drive graduation

Qualifications

• Master’s degree or higher in Nursing.
• Current Registered Nurse license in the state.
• Minimum of 2 years of experience in education or academic leadership.
• Strong student service, mentorship, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Mentor nursing students and support academic progression.
• Lead student success initiatives and retention efforts with faculty and campus leadership.
• Oversee NCLEX preparation initiatives and remediation planning.
• Participate in admissions activities and provide program-level leadership.

Skills

Mentorship

Communication

Student outcomes tracking

Collaboration

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Current RN license in NJ

Job description

About Jersey CollegeJersey College is an institution of higher learning with a vision to be nationally recognized through dedication to excellence and innovation in nursing education while providing pathways for professional growth.Since our founding, Jersey College has graduated more than 13,500 Registered Nurses and Practical Nurses, helping meet the growing demand for highly skilled nursing professionals.Position SummaryUnder the direction of the Dean of Nursing, the Associate Dean of Nursing plays a key leadership role in supporting the overall student experience. This position is responsible for creating and maintaining a safe, healthy, and supportive environment that promotes student success, academic progression, and professional development within the nursing program.The Associate Dean works closely with students, faculty, and campus leadership to support retention, graduation outcomes, and NCLEX preparation.Key ResponsibilitiesStudent Mentorship & SupportServe as a mentor and resource for nursing students throughout their academic journey.Provide guidance related to academic progression, professional development, and institutional policies.Meet with students to discuss course-load adjustments, extended leaves, and course drop requests.Student Success & RetentionDevelop campus-specific initiatives to improve student retention and graduation rates.Coordinate tutoring, academic support services, and counseling resources.Oversee end-of-term student advising, including support for students repeating courses and creating revised academic schedules.NCLEX Preparation & Academic SupportOversee NCLEX preparation initiatives and track student performance outcomes.Coordinate tutoring programs, study groups, and academic support services.Develop and implement individualized remediation plans for students needing additional support.Student Services & Admissions SupportManage processes related to graduation and NCLEX preparation resources.Participate in the admissions process, including applicant interviews, evaluations, and recommendations.Leadership & CollaborationFoster an environment that supports both student and faculty academic growth.Collaborate with faculty and campus leadership to support student success initiatives.Perform faculty responsibilities as needed and other duties as assigned.Required QualificationsEducationMaster’s degree or higher in Nursing requiredLicensureCurrent Registered Nurse license in the stateExperienceMinimum of 2 years of experience in education or academic leadershipSkills & CompetenciesStrong student service and mentorship skillsExcellent communication and presentation abilitiesAbility to track student outcomes and maintain accurate recordsStrong collaboration and teamwork skillsPassion for supporting nursing students and their professional developmentNON-DISCRIMINATION POLICYJersey College does not discriminate on the basis of race, ethnicity, sex, gender identity, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, physical or mental disability, age, or military veteran status (“Protected Status”) and prohibits discrimination or harassment based on a Protected Status in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII Title IX and their regulations, and other federal and state regulations and guidelines that prohibit discrimination, harassment, and retaliation against a Protected Status, including in admission and employment.Inquiries about the Age Discrimination Act, Section 504, Title II, Title III, Title VI, Title VII or Title IX may be referred to Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights, or both. Jersey College’s Title IX Compliance Coordinator and Civil Rights Compliance Coordinator is the Director of Institutional Effectiveness who may be contacted at the following: 546 U.S. Highway 46, Teterboro, NJ 07608; 201-489-5836; [e-mail] ; or [e-mail] College’s nondiscrimination policy and grievance procedures can be located within the College Catalog (available at www.jerseycollege.edu/student-resources/college-catalog) under the sections entitled “Civil Rights Policies” and “Title IX and VAWA Policies”.