Purdue Global Dean and Vice President, School of Nursing
Purdue University
Req Id: 36257
Job Title: Purdue Global Dean and Vice President, School of Nursing
City: Remote/Virtual
Job Description:
Purdue University Global invites applications for the position of Dean and Vice President of the School of Nursing.
The University:
Building on Purdue University’s mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online.
Purdue University Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals.
Position Summary
Reporting to the Purdue University Global (PG) Provost, the Dean and Vice President (Dean) provides academic leadership, vision, and financial management for the college or school in which they are responsible. The Dean leads the pursuit of excellence in scholarship, related training and research, and serves as champion for the recruitment and success of diverse faculty, staff, and students. This position promotes interdisciplinary collaborations, cultivates community, organizational, and alumni relations, and invests in resource development and fundraising. The Dean enhances the reputation of the college or school’s programs, nationally and internationally, inclusive of understanding and mitigating legal, regulatory, accreditation, and compliance issues related to the success of all programs.
The Dean creates and leads the academic vision of the college or school with an emphasis on school growth and program innovation, as well as student support and persistence. This role provides leadership for the school’s faculty, staff, and programs. The Dean ensures the school meets its academic and financial goals, including but not limited to student and faculty persistence, program quality and growth, and creating a supportive environment which provides students a clear path to graduation. The Dean has budgetary responsibility for the school and is accountable for building and managing internal and external relationships that promote transformation.
Required Qualifications:
A Doctoral degree, with at least 10 years of experience in Higher Education, is required. This position requires 3 to 5 years of progressive experience in administration and leadership at a college or university, including in a fully online environment.
Preference will be given to candidates with a doctoral degree in a discipline relevant to the School of Nursing. If the terminal degree is not in Nursing, then the master’s degree must be in a Nursing-related field. An active, unencumbered RN license is required.
Required skills and abilities should include:
- Demonstrated leadership skills and a high level of comfort with delegation, management, and empowering faculty and staff.
- Entrepreneurial, proactive strategic thinker.
- Extensive knowledge of curriculum development and academic policy; possesses required regulatory and accreditation knowledge for fields of study within the school/college.
- Ability to adapt to changing technologies and policy requirements.
- Ability to work in a multicultural environment across diverse teams, departments, and Schools.
Application Procedure:
Qualified persons are asked to submit the following through an application on the Purdue Global career site: a letter of application; a complete curriculum vitae, including names, addresses, telephone numbers, and email addresses of five references.
The priority application deadline is Monday, March 24th. After the priority deadline, the job posting may be closed. Applications submitted after the priority date may or may not be considered.
Questions about this search may be directed to [email protected]. Nominations of outstanding potential candidates for the position are welcome.
Additional Information:
- The target salary for this position is $200,000.
- Please note that this is a remote position that requires 40% travel.
- Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
- A background check will be required for employment in this position.
- FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)
Purdue Global’s School of Nursing offers a range of nursing programs aimed at preparing students for a variety of healthcare roles. While the programs are primarily online, students are required to complete clinical hours at approved healthcare facilities. The pre-licensure clinical sites include healthcare facilities in Iowa, Maine, and Texas. The Dean oversees both the online and physical locations, with approximately 40% of their time dedicated to travel.
Purdue Global is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a diverse pool of applicants and celebrate a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support an inclusive environment. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs, striving to ensure a fair and equitable process. All are encouraged to apply.
To apply, please visit: https://careers.purdue.edu/job/Purdue-Global-Dean-and-Vice-President%2C-School-of-Nursing/36257-en_US/
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