Associate Dean of Nursing

Associate Dean of Nursing

Req: A

Location: Compton College

Division: Human Services (Nursing and Child Development)

Position Type: Academic Administrator

Salary Min/Max: $112,232 - $150,401 (depending on education and experience)

Posting Close Date: Open Until Filled (First Review June 6, 2025)

Under the direction of the assigned Dean, the Associate Dean of Nursing coordinates and directs all activities in developing, implementing, and managing the Nursing programs, which include Nursing Assistant and Registered Nursing. The Associate Dean provides direct oversight of the two nursing programs; program evaluation; grant supervision; budget planning and monitoring; faculty recruitment, supervision, and evaluation. The Associate Dean coordinates and facilitates the movement of nursing students through a curriculum that meets the standards of the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), the Education Code of the State of California, and the provisions of the Nursing Practice Act.

The Associate Dean implements, administers, and evaluates allied health and partnership programs as may be recommended. The Associate Dean is directly responsible and accountable for ensuring program compliance with state Department of Education standards and maintaining full accreditation through the BRN. The Associate Dean prepares annual reports and coordinates development of self‑study reports required for continued Board of Registered Nursing Approval.

• Provide leadership for the various programs including Associate Degree Nursing (ADN) and Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA), maintain program quality, and prepare reports needed for continued approval by their respective agencies.
• Provide a curriculum that meets the requirements mandated by the appropriate agencies and act as a resource for curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Maintain secure files for faculty, students, curriculum, continuing education courses, and accreditation.
• Supervise the timely submission of applications for students taking the state licensing exam.
• Orient, assign, and evaluate all nursing faculty and staff. Report changes in faculty positions and recommend persons for faculty and/or staff replacement to appropriate agency.
• Plan, review, and revise semester schedule of classes for the nursing programs.
• Coordinate and administer nursing department budget. Allocate resources of nursing budget to provide for optimum functioning of the nursing department.
• Apply for, implement, and coordinate the provision of any grants, local, state or federal.
• Gather and share statistical data regarding nursing from governmental and non‑governmental sources.
• Review legislation affecting the healthcare professions and implement changes in laws and regulations and communicate changes in State and Federal legislation affecting nursing to the appropriate parties.
• Facilitate communication between the nursing programs, the division office, and other areas on campus.
• Assist in resolving staff and/or student problems in the nursing programs.
• Provide opportunities for in‑service and conference attendance including identifying the continuing education needs of nursing professionals.
• Recruit clinical sites from numerous facilities and prepare clinical contracts that continually meet requirements for state regulations.
• Develop and oversee student recruitment processes including information and orientation sessions.
• Coordinate and supervise the admission of students into the nursing programs.
• Develop and implement strategies to support student success.
• Represent the college as required by the Division Dean, Vice President of Academic Affairs, or the President/Chief Executive Officer.
• Maintain an advisory committee for the nursing programs and serve as the chairperson.
• Develop and maintain articulation agreements for the nursing programs with higher education institutions, the district high schools, health care agencies, and other community organizations.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge of: Nursing Practice Act, CA Code of Regulation and Standards of Competent Performance; CA BRN and other agencies' approval requirements and…