Associate Dean, Undergrad Nursing Programs

Endicott College; Beverly, Northern (MA, KY); Hybrid; USD 125,000 - 165,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive benefits

Inclusive culture

Job summary

Endicott College in Beverly, MA invites applications for the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs. This leadership role guides the development and evaluation of high-quality undergraduate nursing programs within the School of Nursing.

Reporting to the Dean, you will oversee curriculum alignment, accreditation readiness, faculty mentoring, and collaboration with program chairs to ensure student success and experiential learning aligned with the college mission.

Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or MSN with 5 years experience in related field
• Effective verbal/written communication skills and proficiency in English language
• Commitment to inclusive education and developing cultural competencies among faculty, staff, and students with a lens toward social justice

Responsibilities

• Provide leadership for undergraduate nursing programs and faculty development.
• Monitor NCLEX pass rates and accreditation benchmarks.
• Oversee simulation centers, clinical education, and internship experiences.
• Support student success through collaboration with college departments and advisors

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

English proficiency

Mentoring

Teaching excellence

Collaborative leadership

Education

Doctorate in nursing

MSN

Tools

MS Office

Google Suite

Canvas LMS

Job description

We are located approximately 20 miles north of Boston and parking is free. We are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and explore Endicott’s seaside locale where employees are an important part of the bustling campus community!

Job Summary

The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs serves as a member of the School of Nursing leadership team. Reporting to the Dean, and working in close collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing Programs and the Associate Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, this position provides leadership and oversight for the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative, high-quality undergraduate academic programs within the School of Nursing. The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs supports the advancement of academic excellence by guiding faculty and professional staff in the development of initiatives and academic activities that promote student success, support the achievement of expected program outcomes, and align with the Endicott College mission of providing meaningful experiential learning opportunities. An academic appointment, if applicable, will be determined separately in accordance with the College’s academic appointment process.

Primary Outcomes

25% Time

• Ensure a high-quality undergraduate curriculum with exceptional program outcomes, supported by meaningful, innovative, and experiential teaching strategies that align with the mission of the School of Nursing and the College.
• Monitor NCLEX pass rates at or above the School of Nursing’s expected level of achievement, while meeting accreditation benchmarks and state and national pass rate expectations.
• Support licensure success through the oversight, implementation, and effective use of student success and assessment resources, including ATI.
• Collaborate with undergraduate Program Chairs to identify curricular needs related to adjunct, laboratory, simulation, and clinical faculty.
• Assist with the vetting, appointment, orientation, and mentoring of faculty members while fostering a culture of inclusivity, collegiality, and community within the School of Nursing.
• Participate in hiring faculty for undergraduates and oversee their continued professional growth.
• Supervise direct reports and promote a positive, inclusive work environment that supports professional growth, academic innovation, and excellence.
• Assist the Dean with the development and management of operating and capital budgets.

25% Time

• Ensure a positive and supportive student experience through direct oversight of student issues across all undergraduate nursing programs.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduate student issues in collaboration with Program Chairs, full-time faculty, academic advisors, and appropriate college departments, including Student Success, Housing, Health Services, Career Services, International Education, Community Service, the Chaplain’s Office, Athletics, the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Admissions.
• Provide leadership and support related to student progression, academic concerns, retention, professionalism, and overall student success across the undergraduate nursing programs.
• Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and college departments to address student needs in a timely, fair, consistent, and student-centered manner.

25% Time

• Provide leadership and oversight for simulation centers and laboratories, clinical education, and internship experiences within the undergraduate nursing programs.
• Collaborate with the Director of Simulation and Labs and the Director of the Clinical Placement Office to ensure that experiential learning opportunities are meaningful, well-coordinated, and aligned with program outcomes.
• Ensure that clinical, simulation-based, and internship experiences strengthen students’ clinical judgment, professional development, and readiness for nursing practice.
• Ensure that faculty, clinical partners, and professional staff collaborate effectively to promote consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across experiential learning settings.
• Ensure required accreditation processes, standards, and documentation are consistently followed, maintained, and evaluated in these areas.

15% Time

• Support School of Nursing operations, student advising, recruitment, and professional engagement through service to the school, college, and broader community.
• Support Admission and Recruiting events.
• Advises students based on needs of the school.
• Supports the Academic Coordinator with the Course of Study and oversees student registration and scheduling concerns.

10% Time

• Assist the SON in successful program-level and institutional-level accreditation activities with all accreditation and oversight boards.
• MABORN, ACEN, NECHE

Requirements/Qualifications

• Doctorate in nursing or MSN with 5 years experience in related field
• Effective verbal/written communication skills and proficiency in English language
• Commitment to inclusive education and developing cultural competencies among faculty, staff, and students with a lens toward social justice
• Documented record of academic scholarship in a related field
• Demonstrated ability to mentor students at the undergraduate level
• Evidence of outstanding teaching competencies, including online, lab, and simulation
• Evidence of a commitment to service
• Active participation in professional organizations
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with high interest in working with all levels of learners (traditional, non-traditional and adult students)
• Self-directed with excellent organizational skills
• Detail-oriented and student-centered are essential to the position
• The position is based out of Beverly, MA
• Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively with MS Office suite products, i.e. Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Google Suite (Google drive, docs, sheets, forms) and Canvas Learning Management System

In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the annual base salary range for this position is $125,000–$165,000 Endicott College considers factors such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position, relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.

Endicott College is a vibrant community of lifelong learners.

We offer a full spectrum of degree programs and a workplace culture rooted in belonging.

Inclusive Culture: We thrive on a mix of backgrounds and perspectives.

Engaged Community: Work alongside passionate staff and faculty.

Total Rewards: Competitive benefits and a picturesque work environment.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.

Come do your best work with us.

Endicott College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and is committed to the principles of equal employment and complies with all federal, state, and local laws and regulations advancing equal employment.

The College's objective is to employ individuals qualified and/or trainable for open positions by virtue of job-related education, training, experience, and qualifications without regard to sex, race, religion, color, age, physical disability, sexual orientation, national or ethnic origin or citizenship, veteran status, genetic information, pregnancy, or any other status protected by law.