Associate Dean of Nursing (Reg FT)

Community College of Allegheny County; Pennsylvania; On-site; USD 85,000 - 110,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive Health Coverage

Generous Time Off

Retirement Planning

Financial Peace of Mind (FSAs)

Wellness Support

Educational Support

Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards

Free employee parking

Job summary

Community College of Allegheny County (CCAC) seeks an Associate Dean of Nursing to lead daily academic operations and collaborate with clinical partners. This full-time role emphasizes staffing, scheduling, budgeting, and program development to advance CCAC’s nursing division.

The position requires a PA RN license or eligibility and a strong record in academic leadership within community colleges. In-person work is required with standard college hours and some evening/weekend commitments.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree in a related field.
• A minimum of five years’ progressive experience in academic affairs leadership; PA RN license or eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Supports the AVP/Dean in strategic initiatives and program design.
• Monitors course and room schedules to meet student needs.
• Coordinates adjunct faculty and staff evaluations and records.
• Approves course waivers and substitutions.
• Participates in division budget development.
• Facilitates academic misconduct policy and CCAC procedures.
• Coordinates responses to student academic issues and complaints.
• Promotes student recruitment, orientation, retention and placement.

Skills

Project management

People leadership

Communication skills

Faculty supervision

Budget management

Program coordination

Education

Master's degree

Tools

RN license (PA)

Job description

Position Title: Associate Dean of Nursing (Reg FT)

Employment Type: Regular Full-Time

Department: Nursing

Campus: College Wide

Salary Grade: Salary is commensuratewith experience

Remote Work Option: Fully In-Person (May be subject to change)

Work Hours: Standard College hours are Monday - Friday, 8:30 am - 4:30 pm; Additional hours, including evening and weekend hours, may be needed to meet the needs of the department.

General Summary: Supervises day-to-dayactivities related to the efficient and effective leadership of academics,including student issues, faculty schedules, course schedules, room schedules,supervision of staff, and community collaboration. This position is also responsiblefor maintaining relationships with clinical and community partners andparticipating in workforce and recruiting initiatives.

Requirements:

Master’s degree in a related field.

A minimum of five years’ progressive experience in academic affairs leadership (community college experience preferred); Active RN license in Pennsylvania or eligibility for licensure.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Manage multiple projects, people, and problems simultaneously.
• Manage people and difficult situations in a reasonable and humanistic manner.
• Excellent communication, organization, accountability, writing and mediation skills.
• Supervise adjunct faculty and staff and demonstrate leadership skills.
• Computer, budget management, and program coordination skills.

Duties:

Essential Duties and Functions:

• Supports the AVP/Dean in the successful deployment of strategic initiatives, including the design, implementation, support, and continuous improvement of disciplinary programs and services.
• Monitors course and room schedules to meet student needs based on demand, resources, technology, and facilities.
• Coordinates with other Associate Deans in the Division to hire and review assignments for a diverse workforce of adjunct faculty and support staff; coordinates, supervises, and conducts all needed evaluations, including classroom observations, portfolio reviews, and reviews of assigned duties and responsibilities; updates records, personnel files, and other documentation as required by contract; oversees a survey of student opinion administration and the review of course outlines.
• Approves course waivers, course substitutions, and other exceptions or requests.
• Participates in budget development for the division.
• Facilitates academic misconduct policy.
• Enforces CCAC policies and procedures that apply to all faculty and academic staff.
• Coordinates responses to student academic issues and complaints; oversees student academic complaint procedures.
• Coordinates renovation and updating of instructional areas in consultation with other Associate Deans in the Division; monitors and updates instructional equipment; and facilitates funding requests via the Perkins grant.
• Collaborates with others to promote student recruitment, registration, orientation, retention, and placement and foster CCAC’s mission and strategic goals.
• Fosters off-site learning and program development, including union programs and school districts.
• Performs other duties as related or as assigned.

Supplemental Functions:

• Fosters off-site learning and program development, including union programs, school districts, etc.
• Travels to various campuses, centers, and additional locations to facilitate academic operations.

Job Open Date: 8/28/2026

At CCAC, we take pride in offering an exceptional benefits package designed to support our employees’ personal and professional well-being:

• Comprehensive Health Coverage: Access to an excellent health plan with a very low out-of-pocket expense network option.
• Generous Time Off: Enjoy a range of time-off benefits that are tailored to your position, along with a four-day workweek in the summer for an ideal work-life balance. These benefits vary and may include vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay, as well as options like collegial coverage for faculty.
• Retirement Planning: Options include a 403(b) retirement plan with up to 10% employer match or a state-defined benefit pension.
• Financial Peace of Mind: Employer-paid benefits include group life insurance, short/long-term disability, and access to flexible spending accounts (FSAs).
• Wellness Support: Our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) is available for confidential support, with resources to address personal and professional challenges.
• Educational Support: Take advantage of tuition waivers, tuition reimbursement, Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility, and a variety of professional development opportunities to grow your career.
• Exclusive Employee Perks & Rewards: Save on theme parks, sporting events, electronics, and more!
• Additional Advantages: Free employee parking to make your commute easier.

Job Category: Administrators

Job Slot: 5981

Clearances: Current criminal record/child abuse clearances will be required if offered the position and to be employed at the College. The three clearances are Pennsylvania Child Abuse History Clearance, Pennsylvania State Police Criminal Records Check, and Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI) Criminal Background Check. The College has provided instructions on how to obtain these clearances, which are available here .