Nursing Program Leader - Assistant Dean

FORTIS Colleges and Institutes; Norfolk (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

FORTIS Colleges and Institutes is seeking an Assistant Dean of Nursing to partner with the Dean in leading the nursing program and managing day-to-day operations on campus in Virginia. The role supports faculty recruitment, scheduling, curriculum development, and program evaluation to ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance.

The position may include teaching responsibilities and requires a current Virginia RN/APRN license, an MSN, and several years of nursing and faculty leadership

Qualifications

• Current, active, unencumbered RN or APRN license in Virginia, or multistate privilege to practice in Virginia.
• MSN required; doctoral degree in nursing or a related field preferred.
• Minimum of five years of professional nursing experience, including at least two years of nursing faculty experience.
• At least one year of leadership/administration/management experience preferred.
• Strong understanding of nursing education, curriculum, clinical education, and regulatory requirements.
• Excellent communication, leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and computerized academic/data management systems.
• Ability to serve as a positive, supportive, and professional role model for students and faculty.
• Ability to complete required background checks, drug screening, immunizations, CPR, HIPAA, and related requirements.

Responsibilities

• Support the Dean of Nursing in leadership and administration of the nursing program.
• Assist with faculty recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, development, and performance evaluation.
• Coordinate course schedules, faculty assignments, and clinical experiences.
• Ensure faculty assignments and clinical ratios meet regulatory requirements.
• Assist with curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and program improvement.
• Participate in program evaluation and use outcomes data to drive improvements.
• Support NCLEX eligibility and related state Board requirements for graduates.
• Provide guidance to faculty and students and resolve academic concerns.
• Promote communication and collaboration among faculty, students, and leadership.
• Assist with orientation activities and participate in committees and meetings.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Microsoft Office

Data management systems

Education

MSN

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

FORTIS Colleges and Institutes is seeking an Assistant Dean of Nursing to partner with the Dean in leading the nursing program and managing day-to-day operations on campus in Virginia. The role supports faculty recruitment, scheduling, curriculum development, and program evaluation to ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance.

The position may include teaching responsibilities and requires a current Virginia RN/APRN license, an MSN, and several years of nursing and faculty leadership