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Assistant Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences
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La Salle University is dedicated to fostering a welcoming and respectful environment where all individuals can thrive. We seek candidates who will contribute to a positive, inclusive, and supportive community, and who are committed to working collaboratively with students, fostering critical thinking, supporting their success, and helping them realize their full potential.
La Salle University offers its eligible employees comprehensive medical and dental plans, employer paid life and disability insurance, retirement benefits, generous paid time off (vacation, sick leave, and holidays), and tuition benefits such as no cost undergraduate and graduate degree programs for its employees (with no wait period) and no cost undergraduate degree programs for its employees’ dependents (after completing the required years of service).
Position Details
Position Overview
Position Title Assistant Dean, School of Nursing and Health Sciences
Department 231000 - Office of the Dean of Nursing
Position Type Regular
Position Classification Full-Time, 12 months
Grant/Gift Funded (all or a portion)? No
If Temporary or Grant Funded, Start Date and End Date
Position Description/Posting Details
Posting Number S1489P
Position Summary
The Assistant Dean for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences provides leadership for undergraduate student success initiatives, academic advising, student progression, and academic operations within the SONHS. The Assistant Dean collaborates with the Dean, Department Chairs, Program Directors, faculty, and university partners to support student recruitment, retention, persistence, graduation, licensure preparation, and post-graduate success. This position oversees advising and student support processes, facilitates academic progression, manages key administrative functions, and contributes to strategic planning, assessment, accreditation, and continuous quality improvement efforts that advance the mission of the SONHS and La Salle University.
Essential Duties
Student Success, Advising, and Academic Support
- Lead and continuously improve undergraduate advising and student success initiatives that promote student retention, academic achievement, progression, and timely degree completion.
- Provide individualized academic advising and support to transfer students, at-risk students, and students requiring specialized academic intervention.
- Serve as an academic advisor for undergraduate nursing students as assigned.
- Monitor student academic progress and collaborate with faculty and university partners to identify and implement intervention strategies that support student persistence and success.
- Develop, maintain, and update advising materials, curriculum guides, progression plans, and related resources for students and faculty.
- Coordinate the assignment of faculty advisors to undergraduate nursing students.
- Communicate with students, faculty, and university offices regarding academic policies, procedures, progression requirements, and student-related concerns.
- Partner with Student Wellness, the Center for Academic Achievement, Financial Aid, Admissions, Athletics, University Ministry, Students of Concern Committee and other campus resources to coordinate student support services.
- Assist in resolving student concerns, academic issues, and appeals in collaboration with appropriate university stakeholders.
- Evaluate incoming first-year students’ mathematics placement and provide recommendations as appropriate.
- Support students who are applying for out-of-state RN licensure and NCLEX application requirements.
- Collaborate with the Chair of Undergraduate Nursing on orientation. programming, workshops, and student success initiatives for students entering the nursing major.
- Counsel and support students considering a change of major or declaration of a minor, providing guidance on academic planning, degree completion pathways, and informed decision-making to promote student success, retention, and timely progression toward graduation.
Academic Operations and Administration
- Create, maintain, and update curriculum, advising, and academic policy documents utilized by students, faculty, and staff.
- Manage School of Nursing and Health Sciences content and communications within Canvas and other academic systems.
- Coordinate and oversee advising and registration activities within the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
- Work closely with Department Chairs and the Director of Clinical Education to coordinate class rosters and student placements while minimizing scheduling conflicts.
- Maintain accurate student records and documentation in accordance with institutional, accreditation, and regulatory requirements.
- Review and evaluate graduation applications for NUR students seeking degree completion and work with other Chairs/Directors in the School of Nursing and Health Sciences.
- Complete and maintain undergraduate nursing program rosters in consultation with the Chair of Undergraduate Nursing and the Director of Clinical Education.
Student Progression and Academic Standing
- Coordinate student progression and retention efforts throughout nursing and health sciences programs.
- Manage academic standing processes, including probation, suspension, dismissal, appeals, and reinstatement recommendations.
- Prepare and distribute academic standing notifications and maintain supporting documentation.
- Collaborate with faculty and School leadership to support students experiencing academic difficulty and develop individualized plans for success.
Transfer Credit Evaluation and Articulation Support
- Works directly with the Director, Transfer Admissions.
- Evaluate and approve transfer credit requests in accordance with School and University policies.
- Process transfer credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits in collaboration with the Registrar’s Office.
- Serve as the School liaison regarding articulation agreements and transfer pathways.
- Collaborate with internal and external partners to strengthen transfer student success and enrollment pipelines.
Scholarship Administration and Student Recognition
- Collaborate with the Dean, Chair of Undergraduate Nursing, and Financial Aid Office in administering scholarship funding, including Institutional-Based Commitment scholarship awards and IBX Foundation Scholarship awards.
- Notify scholarship recipients, collect required documentation, and maintain scholarship records.
- Support recognition and celebration of student achievement within the SONHS.
Recruitment, Enrollment, and University Engagement
- Represent the School at recruitment, admissions, orientation, and enrollment events both on and off campus.
- Participate in Transfer Day programs, open houses, accepted student events, and related admissions initiatives.
- Serve on School, University, and professional committees, task forces, and working groups as assigned. A member of Student of Concern Committee; Registrar and Assistant Dean; Executive Committee for the School of Nursing and Health Sciences; Undergraduate Nursing Admissions and Academic Standards Committee; Advisory Committee; Student Advisory Committee.
- Collaborate with the Dean, Department Chairs, Program Directors, and University leadership to advance School and University strategic goals.
- Collaborates with Dean, Department Chair and program Directors regarding University catalog revisions.
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist with the resolution of student complaints and escalated concerns.
- Maintains student files.
- Provide support for special projects, initiatives, and operational needs of the SONHS.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean, Department Chairs, or Program Directors.
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Required Qualifications
- Master’s degree from an accredited institution.
- Minimum of three (3) years of experience in academic advising, higher education administration, teaching, student success, or a related field.
- Minimum of four (4) years of professional experience within a college or university environment.
- Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, academic policies, student advising, and student success practices.
- Experience supporting student retention, persistence, progression, and degree completion initiatives.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and web-based software platforms.
- Experience using or ability to learn higher education technologies and student information systems, including Banner, Argos, Degree Works, Slate, Starfish