Assistant Dean of Nursing - North Shore Community College

North Shore Community College; Danvers (MA); On-site; USD 125,000 - 135,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Job summary

North Shore Community College seeks an Assistant Dean of Nursing to lead the Nursing Education and Practical Nursing Departments, ensuring regulatory compliance and program excellence. The role drives accreditation readiness, collaborates with faculty, and advances workforce partnerships to prepare a highly skilled nursing workforce.

The position requires an RN license in MA, a master's or doctoral nursing degree, and several years of leadership and teaching experience in nursing education.

Qualifications

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure; MA license in good standing.
• Master's degree or Doctorate in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of full-time nursing experience.
• Minimum of three years of teaching and leadership in a nursing education program.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ACEN accreditation standards and processes.
• Knowledge of MA Board of Registration in Nursing regulations.
• Ability to pass CORI/SORI and/or National background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight and leadership for the Nursing Education and Practical Nursing Department.
• Ensure program compliance with licensing, accreditation, regulatory, and College standards.
• Collaborate with faculty to meet BORN and ACEN standards and support program improvement.
• Develop and manage annual budgets for ADN and PN programs with the Dean of Health Professions.
• Support faculty in using varied instructional methods, including distance technologies and simulation.
• Secure and maintain clinical placements for students, including CCP coordination.

Skills

Nursing leadership

ACEN accreditation knowledge

Regulatory compliance

Communication skills

Education

Master's degree or Doctorate in Nursing

Job description

North Shore Community College is a diverse, caring, inclusive community that inspires our students to become engaged citizens and to achieve their personal, academic, and career goals through accessible, affordable, rigorous educational opportunities that are aligned with our region's workforce needs and will prepare them for life in a changing world. NSCC is one of 15 Massachusetts community colleges, which serves the 26 cities and towns north of Boston. Since its founding in 1965, NSCC has grown from a single leased building to an urban campus in downtown Lynn and a suburban campus in Danvers, and from five to 80 academic programs of study. Nearly 50,000 students have graduated from NSCC. The college is accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE).

Job Description:

Assistant Dean of Nursing

Non-Unit Professional position, 37.5 hours/week

SALARY: Salary range $125,000.00- $135,000.00. The offered salary will be commensurate with experience and education but will not exceed the stated range. Full time benefited employees at North Shore Community College are eligible for a comprehensive benefits package offered through the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. ClickHEREfor a highlight of these benefits.

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GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES:

The AssistantDean of Nursing is accountable to students, faculty, and College administration for ensuring the safe, ethical, compliant, and effective operation of the nursing programs. This position provides leadership for the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of all program activities and is responsible for maintaining accurate documentation and administrative oversight in collaboration with nursing faculty.

The AssistantDean promotes operational excellence by ensuring compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, Board of Nursing requirements, and, when applicable, national accreditation standards. Working closely with the Dean of Health Professions, Department Chairs, nursing faculty, support staff, and College administrators, the Assistant Dean fosters a culture of quality, collaboration, and continuous program improvement.

The ideal candidate is a proactive and innovative leader who demonstrates sound judgment, strong communication skills, and a commitment to student success. This individual advances nursing education initiatives aligned with the College's mission and strategic priorities while strengthening partnerships with high schools, four-year institutions, healthcare organizations, and community stakeholders to expand educational pathways and workforce opportunities in nursing. Through collaborative leadership and strategic engagement, the Assistant Dean supports program growth, academic excellence, and the preparation of a highly qualified nursing workforce.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS (not intended to be an exhaustive list):

• Provide administrative oversight and leadership for the Nursing Education and Practical Nursing Department;
• Serve as the Nurse Administrator/Administrator of Record in accordance with Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requirements;
• Ensure each nursing program complies with applicable licensing, accreditation, regulatory, and College requirements; prepare and submit required reports; and maintain records in accordance with all applicable standards and policies;
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure programs meet BORN and ACEN standards and support continuous program improvement;
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs in collaboration with program directors and the Dean of Health Professions.
• Participate in College governance and serve on committees that support administrative and academic leadership;
• Provide leadership for competency-based curriculum, instruction, and program development; evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice;
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program goals, objectives, policies, and services consistent with the College's mission, philosophy, and strategic plan;
• Coordinate program reviews and review program outcomes in collaboration with appropriate faculty and administrators;
• Manage and participate in administrative, board, department, and other meetings to maintain effective communication and information flow;
• Orient and mentor new full-time and part-time faculty and staff in collaboration with current faculty;
• Support searches for full-time and part-time nursing faculty positions;
• Support faculty in using varied instructional methods, including distance technologies and simulation, to strengthen teaching effectiveness and student outcomes;
• Assist with class schedules and teaching assignments to support program needs and student learning;
• Facilitate and monitor faculty workload and assignments;
• Work with the Clinical Compliance Officers and program chairs to secure and maintain clinical placements for students in both programs, including use of the Centralized Clinical Placement (CCP) system and participation in CCP meetings;
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical placement facilities and develop innovative clinical and workforce partnerships;

SUPERVISION RECEIVED: Dean of Health Professions

Requirements:

• Current Registered Nurse Licensure; unencumbered Registered Nurse license in Massachusetts
• Master's degree or Doctorate in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of five years of full-time nursing experience.
• Minimum of three years of teaching and leadership experience in a nursing education program designed to prepare graduates to practice as a Licensed Practical or Registered Nurse.
• Demonstrated knowledge of ACEN accreditation standards and processes.
• Knowledge of Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing regulations governing pre-licensure nursing programs.
• Candidates will be required to pass a CORI/SORI and/or National background check as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience serving as a Dean, Associate Dean, Director, Chair, or Nursing Program Administrator in a community college, university, or multi-program nursing department.
• Experience leading both practical nursing (PN) and registered nursing (AND) programs.
• Experience leading accreditation self-studies, site visits, substantive change reports, annual reports, and continuous quality improvement activities.
• Experience with simulation-based education, competency-based education, distance education, and innovative instructional delivery methods, including online and hybrid learning. National certification in nursing leadership or nurse education (e.g., CNE, CENP, NEA-BC).
• Experience establishing and maintaining partnerships with healthcare agencies, workforce development organizations, and clinical education partners.
• Demonstrated success using data to improve:
  • NCLEZ outcomes
  • Program completion rates
  • Student retention
  • Graduate employment outcomes
  • Achievement of end-of-program student learning outcomes

Additional Information:

North Shore Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy or related conditions, gender identity, sex characteristics, sex stereotypes or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits Sex-Based Harassment. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, or retaliation shall be referred to the College's Title IX Coordinator, Affi­mative Action and Compliance Officer, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights: [e-mail]

Prospective employees are encouraged to review the College's Annual Security Report (ASR), in compliance with the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistic Act, which can be found on the disclosure page of the College's website by clicking here .

In alignment with our mission to provide accessible, affordable, and rigorous educational and employment opportunities, NSCC is committed to supporting individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment and employment process, and to support fulfilling essential job functions. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please reach out to our ADA/504 Coordinator: [e-mail]

North Shore Community College participates in E-Verify.

First consideration will be given to those who apply by November 23, 2026.