Associate Dean of Continuing Education jobs in City Of Industry, CA

Mission Driven, Community Focused  About | Charles R.Drew University of Medicine and Science (cdrewu.edu)

Charles R. Drew University is located in the Watts-Willowbrook area of south Los Angeles and was founded in 1966 in the wake of the Watts uprising. CDU was founded to address inadequate medical care in the region and to provide equitable medical education opportunities for under-represented students.

CDU offers the only historically black Doctor of Medicine program west of the Mississippi, and is strongly invested in the local and regional community. The university leads multiple partnerships and programs to provide equitable healthcare resources in a variety of south Los Angeles neighborhoods.

This position is being recruited for through the executive search firm of Witt-Keiffer.  All applicants will be referred to Witt-Keiffer for screening and interviews.

TITLE:                    ASSOCIATE DEAN AND DIRECTOR OF NURSING EDUCATION

DEPARTMENT:    MERVYN M. DYMALLY COLLEGE OF NURSING

 JOB CODE:           ASCD    

DATE:                    03/13/2023                        

REPORTS TO:      Dean, MMDCON             

DLSE STATUS:    Exempt

SALARY RANGE:  $145,000-$170,000

The Associate Dean assists with providing leadership in managing and implementing a comprehensive pre-licensure registered nurse program at the baccalaureate, masters, and doctorial levels in support of university, campus, and/or departmental goals to ensure regulatory compliance, programmatic accreditation, internal consistency, and graduate outcomes that meet workplace expectations. Participates in Curriculum development and evaluation for continuous process improvements. Provides academic leadership in nursing that results in outstanding student learning outcomes and faculty development in academics and classroom management. Enables an environment that fosters creativity, responsiveness, and self-responsibility. Focuses extensively on ensuring the implementation of the academic program that leads to core nursing student persistence and graduate passage of board licensure exam (NCLEX). Collaborates with the Assistant Dean for Academic Support to enhance the seamless student experience. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Leadership knowledge in the program field to cultivate a learner-centered environment and to foster excellence.
• Knowledge in technological support and delivery of program area and services.
• Knowledge and evidence of strong supervisory and management skills applicable to specialized program areas. 
• Knowledge of state, federal and local laws/regulations relating to programs, governmental compliance, and other regulatory standards such as Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and other accreditation standards (WASC).
• Experience with MS Office. 
• Knowledge of applicable databases and computer application systems to supply the most accurate information, reports and projections.

EDUCATION:

• A terminal degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration required.

LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS (IF APPLICABLE):

• Current Registered Nurse License required in state of employment.
• Approval by the Board of Registered Nursing as needed.
• Current Driver’s License.
• Current CPR Certification.

EXPERIENCE:

• 5 years of relevant experience

SKILLS:

• Knowledge of nursing educational program administration.
• Knowledge of the principals and practices of nursing, including nursing guidelines set for the Board of Registered Nursing
• Knowledge of compliance requirements and challenges facing academic nursing programs.
• Knowledge of curriculum development.
• Knowledge of teaching and clinical practice in the nursing field.
• Knowledge of current developments, trends, and complexities within nursing and the healthcare industry.
• Knowledge of health-related education in a global economy.
• Ability to recruit for and market an education program.
• Ability to develop a strategic plan.
• Demonstrated commitment to serve in underserved communities.
• Demonstrated leadership in teaching, research, and public service.
• Demonstrate a willingness to perform and a commitment to extra-curricular responsibilities on behalf of the department, school, and University.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Knowledge of development, implementation, assessment and mentoring student-centered programs.

SUPERVISORY ACTIONS

• Assigning and scheduling work activities.
• Monitoring workloads/levels.
• Performance counseling/coaching.
• Planning and evaluating performance.
• Providing on-the-job training.
• Reviewing and checking work.
• Hiring new employees.
• Determining salary actions.
• Disciplining/terminating employees.
• Promoting/demoting employees.
• Mentoring faculty and staff

Excellent benefits:  Medical, dental, vision, retirement plan, vacation accrues on first day of employment, wellness programs, 17 paid holidays per year, up to 16 hours of paid time off to participate in community service and much more.  

EEO Statement: Charles R. Drew University is committed to Equal Employment Opportunity. Applicants will be considered without regard to gender, race, age, color, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, marital status, disability or covered veteran status.

Fair Chance Statement: Charles R. Drew University of Medicine and Science will consider qualified applicants, including those with criminal histories, in a manner consistent with state and local “Fair Chance” laws.