Job Title: Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences
Location: Tifton, GA
Regular/Temporary: Regular
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Job ID: 282028
Job Summary

JOB TITLE: Dean of Nursing and Health Sciences

JOB SUMMARY

• Position represents a unique opportunity for a creative, ambitious, and motivated individual to sustain and grow programs essential to the health and wellbeing of not only the citizens of South Georgia, but for the region. The program is comprised of a large, highly regarded, successful nursing program consisting of an associate (ASN) and a baccalaureate (BSN) of science degrees in nursing. Both programs and their related tracks are delivered on ABACs main campus and on the additional instructional site at ABAC-Bainbridge. This program functions as one of the premier state colleges in the University System of Georgia, as a progressive and supportive environment to practice nursing education.

MAJOR DUTIES

Leadership/Administrative:

• Provide executive oversight and innovative leadership of all nursing and health sciences programs and services including program development, maintenance, assessment and revision.
• Ensure appropriate and timely evaluation of nursing and health sciences programs and personnel.
• Oversee development and implementation of strategic planning for all nursing and health science programs/services. Establish priorities and plans for program development/growth.
• Responsible for compliance with institutional accreditation standards and regulations as well as specialty accreditation for programs eligible for new or continuing accreditation.
• Responsible for administrative oversight to ensure compliance with licensing and regulatory rules established by state licensing agencies.
• Build trusting relationships by acting with integrity, courtesy, and responsibility, even in stressful, contentious situations.
• Ensure that all departments/programs offer a flexible, student friendly schedule of course offerings; are responsive to student needs; provide excellence in academic delivery of all program components; and fully integrate technology into the instructional environment.
• Represent nursing and health science instructional programs/services in College governance, in system-wide committees, and in other venues as appropriate.
• Maintain liaison with secondary schools and other universities to coordinate course offerings and facilitate the transfer of students.
• Promote academic integrity and teaching/learning environments that are student-centered and conducive to learning.
• Coordinate class schedule and development of the catalog and instructional calendar.
• Ensure compliance with College, the University System of Georgia, and USG Board of Regents policies.
• Build donor relations and participate in fundraising.
• Grow external partnerships and pursue grants

Faculty:

• Actively promote and support faculty development and excellence in instructional delivery.
• Actively lead and manage faculty and staff in institutional effectiveness activities by providing oversight and accountability of all aspects of program assessment, evaluation, collection and aggregation of on-going assessment to validate need for current programs, and development and implementation of new programs.
• Work closely with appropriate personnel in the recruitment and retention of faculty and staff.

Students:

• Work closely with other areas in the College to coordinate student retention efforts and student recruitment.
• Provide academic input to institutional enrollment management efforts.

Budget:

• Manage activities and resources of the College to assure cost effectiveness, appropriate workload assignments, and quality instruction.
• Successfully manage department/program budgets within assigned areas; responsible for the total nursing and health sciences instructional programs budget.
• Other duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS REQUIRED BY THE POSITION

• Knowledge of Board of Regents policies and procedures
• Knowledge of state and national issues related to higher education and nursing and health sciences
• Knowledge of budget development and management principles
• Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices
• Formal academic training experience
• Effective Leadership skills
• Strong management skills
• Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written
• Time management skills
• Ability to prioritize and delegate responsibilities
• Operation of computer skills and job-related software programs and equipment

SUPERVISORY CONTROLS

• Reports directly to the Provost/Vice President for Academic Affairs

QUALIFICATIONS

Minimum

• Requires a valid license as a registered nursing in the State of Georgia
• A combination of formal academic training, leadership, experience, and management skills are necessary
• Minimum of five (5) years of professional experience in nursing, allied health, or related field required.
• Minimum of five (5) years of administrative/supervisory experience in a clinical setting or academia required. Documented administrative competencies in fiscal management, budget development and coordination, personnel supervision and evaluation, curriculum development, program development and evaluation enterprise management, and strategic planning required.
• Minimum of two (2) years of experience managing continuous compliance with state licensing/regulatory agencies, specialty accreditation, and/or an institutional accreditation (e.g., Higher Learning Commission (HLC), Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC), etc.)
• Earned Masters degree in nursing, allied health, or related field from a regionally accredited institution required.

Preferred

• Earned doctorate from a regionally accredited institution preferred.
• Teaching and/or administrative experience at the two-year college level preferred.
• Ability to engage effectively with all students.
• Documented evidence of active engagement in professional, academic, and/or community activities.
• Documented evidence of development and implementation of innovative delivery systems and skills in educational methodologies.
• Highly effective communication and problem solving skills. Is adept in conflict resolution, team building, and promotion of strong, collaborative interpersonal relationships.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK

• Consists of Management Duties
• Requires strong leadership and supervisory skills

CONTACTS

• Partnerships with surrounding counties healthcare facilities in both public and private sector

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT

• Work is typically performed while sitting at a desk or table or while intermittently sitting, standing, or stooping
• May occasionally need to lift or move light objects
• Work is usually performed in an office, classroom, or laboratory/clinical setting

SUPERVISORY AND MANAGEMENT RESPONSIBILITY

• Supervises full and part-time faculty and staff
  

USG Core Values

The University System of Georgia is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office. Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect. These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found on-line at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Equal Employment Opportunity

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College (ABAC) does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, gender or sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, or genetic information in its programs and activities, including admissions and employment, as required by Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990 and changes made by the ADA Amendments Act of 2008, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Titles VI and VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination Act of 1975, and other applicable statutes, regulations, and USG and ABAC policies. For questions or more detailed information, please contact Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College's Human Resources Office at (229) 391-4887.