Nursing School Chief Administrator | Accreditation & Growth

Dominican University; River Forest (IL); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive health, dental, and vision

Retirement plan with employer matching

Tuition remission for employees and their dependents

Flexible spending accounts

Generous paid time off (PTO)

Job summary

Dominican University in River Forest, IL is seeking an Executive Director for the School of Nursing. This leadership role involves setting academic standards and overseeing both graduate and undergraduate programs, within a strategic mission to foster an engaging scholarly environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in nursing, administrative experience, and a commitment to collaborative leadership. It offers a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.

Qualifications

• Must have licensure or be eligible for licensure as a registered nurse in the state of Illinois.
• Significant experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing education and practice.
• Previous administrative experience as a department chair, program director, or similar position is strongly preferred.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement an annual unit-operating plan.
• Provide leadership in program preparation for CCNE accreditation.
• Recruit and hire full-time and adjunct faculty and staff.

Skills

Licensure as a registered nurse in Illinois

Strategic vision for nursing programs

Collaborative leadership

Excellent administrative skills

Experience in nursing education

Doctorate in nursing or related field

Education

Doctorate in nursing or closely related field

Job description

Dominican University in River Forest, IL is seeking an Executive Director for the School of Nursing. This leadership role involves setting academic standards and overseeing both graduate and undergraduate programs, within a strategic mission to foster an engaging scholarly environment.

The ideal candidate will possess a doctoral degree in nursing, administrative experience, and a commitment to collaborative leadership. It offers a full-time position with comprehensive benefits.