"Assistant Dean, Health and Wellness/Director of Nursing"

Assistant Dean, Health and Wellness/Director of Nursing

Company: South Orange County Community College District

Job Location: Mission Viejo, 92692

Category: Health Sciences Deans

Type: Full-Time

Salary: $180,960.00 - $254,628.00 Annually

Location: Saddleback College - Mission Viejo, CA

Job Type: SC - Management (Full-Time)

Job Number: 202400752

Office, Division, or School: SC - School of Health and Wellness

Closing Date: 2/23/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

Description

SUMMARY DEFINITION

To serve as director and supervisor of the nursing program and the Assistant Dean of the School of Health and Wellness at the college; provide leadership to develop, organize and implement program's goals and objectives; provide leadership to plan, develop, organize, schedule, direct, improve and evaluate program's curriculum and related student support services in consultation with academic chairs, faculty and classified staff.

To foster a culture of collaboration, mutual respect, innovation, and continuous improvement throughout the District; lead by example; actively participate in and support District-wide participatory governance components and activities and other collaborative processes; encourage professional excellence among the staff and promote an organizational culture of customer service, innovation, and quality services.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

Receives general direction from the Dean of the School of Health and Wellness or designee of the President.

Exercises functional and technical supervision over academic, professional technical, and classified staff as assigned.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES

• Provide leadership in the administration of the nursing program in the School Health and Wellness at the college, including personnel management, in accordance with laws, regulations, District policy and collective bargaining agreements; direct and evaluate the Associate Degree Nursing Program.
• Analyze, interpret and monitor the student success rates of assigned programs and student preparedness and recommend change as needed.
• Facilitate college student resources and activities for students in the School of Health and Wellness. Effectively oversee the operations of the nursing student skills and simulation labs, including remediation processes and procedures.
• Participate in the development of the College's strategic plan, communicating the needs, goals, plans and overall role of areas of assignment.
• Lead, direct and approve the planning, development, organizing, scheduling, direction, performance and evaluation of the curriculum, instruction and services of the programs.
• Lead the nursing program in planning, program development and performance of the mission and in carrying out the College's mission, goals and objectives.
• Formulate and develop long and short-range goals and strategic plans, including staffing, facilities, curriculum and educational philosophy; assure consistency of plans with other college and District plans; prepare long-range plans and statements of goals and objectives.
• Communicate with College, District, State, and federal personnel to coordinate instructional needs, programs, services and activities; resolve conflicts and issues and develop new and effective certificate and degree programs; provide leadership in delivery of courses, certificates, and degrees for the nursing program.
• Develop, prepare, submit, administer, monitor and review annual budgets for the nursing program, including annual budget requests for equipment, supplies and personnel; direct the acquisition, maintenance and use of both instructional and non-instructional equipment; and maintain an equipment-replacement plan; direct the maintenance of adequate records and controls to assure instructional unit expenditures and operations remain within established budget limitations; monitor and approve purchase requisitions and prepare agenda items for Board approval as needed.
• Direct fundraising and financial development for the nursing program; identify program needs and secure funding to meet program goals; collaborate with nursing faculty and stakeholders on grant funded goals and objectives; disseminate information about the availability of external funding; communicate with faculty members and administrators regarding grants relevant to their academic field; provide information concerning specific funding sources; coordinate timelines and protocol for grants.
• Direct the preparation and maintenance of detailed and comprehensive reports, records and files regarding instructional unit personnel, facilities, and activities.
• Prepare regulatory and accrediting reports. Gather and interpret student metrics for program improvement in collaboration with the nursing faculty.
• Train, supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned personnel in keeping with the policies of the Board of Trustees and administrative procedures; visit classroom/work sites and observe and evaluate methods and effectiveness.
• Participate in the selection of faculty, classified staff, and temporary professional staff in accordance with District policies and legal requirements.
• Interface with the community and external agencies in all matters of community relations and academic affairs associated with the nursing program.
• Ensure clinical site portfolio for student clinical placements is adequate to accommodate student placement and anticipated student enrollments. Work with clinical placements sites to foster good relations with healthcare agencies and the college. Respond to community nursing needs through feedback from healthcare partners and the Board of Register Nursing. Support the community through student engagement with community initiatives.
• Organize, attend or chair a variety of administrative and staff meetings related to strategic planning, budget, curriculum, advisory committees and other activities; participate in collegial consultation, participatory governance and appropriate advisory committee meetings and provide in-service and workshops for employees.
• Supervise the planning, organization and arranging of appropriate staff development programs and activities for faculty and staff; orient new employees and direct the implementation of flex time procedures.
• Direct and approve curriculum development; direct the acquisition, maintenance, and use of instructional equipment; and maintain an equipment and technology replacement plan.
• Identify facility needs and help direct planning for the movement, creation or elimination of facilities for program.
• Promote the nursing program and arrange for the development of promotional materials and college publications; manage assigned facilities and approve all assigned facilities usage.
• Attend workshops, professional conferences, and trade shows for program planning and development; serve on a variety of campus, District, community, and State committees; and meet with representatives of business, industry, and local government.
• Maintain current knowledge of instructional methods and new technologies pertinent to the nursing program; monitor legislation, new State Education Code regulations and other State guidelines to determine impact on nursing program.
• Provide leadership and advocacy to enhance innovation and participation in issues related to the field of nursing to ensure student success; communicate the changing expectations, trends and needs of educational preparation effectively to College personnel.
• Assist assigned Dean of Health and Wellness and the Vice President for Instruction in the resolution of student and faculty concerns related to the programs.
• Create a positive campus climate that fosters innovation in curriculum development for instruction and services in the nursing program; work with the community, business, industry and other educational institutions to promote the nursing program; contribute to the development and implementation of a coordinated outreach, marketing and public relations process and plan for the nursing program.
• Assist Dean in providing direction for the development of new programs, including contribution to the development or redesign of curriculum, and assist in coordinating program approvals as appropriate.
• Work collaboratively and develop partnerships/agreements with advisory boards, professional associations, K-12 and transfer institutions, business and industry; cultivate and promote positive and substantive relationships with local business and industry; serve as a leader and advocate for the College within the business community.
• Perform other duties as assigned that support the overall objective of the position and the District's mission and philosophy.
• Report to work on a regular and consistent basis, as scheduled, to assigned job.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: A Master's degree from an accredited college or university with an emphasis in nursing or nursing education. An earned Doctorate from an accredited college or university is preferred.

Experience: At least three years of successful faculty experience, in nursing; one year of formal training, internship, leadership, or administrative/supervisory experience in nursing; at least one year of continuous, full-time or the equivalent experience in direct patient care as a registered nurse.

Additionally Required Qualifications: Must meet the California Nursing Practice Act minimum qualifications for the director of a nursing program and be approved by the California Board of Nursing within 30 days of appointment: ...

Commitment to equity and diversity. ...

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: Certification as a Registered Nurse; valid California driver's license.

KNOWLEDGE OF: ... (lists abbreviated for brevity)

ABILITY TO: ... (lists abbreviated)

WORK ENVIRONMENT AND PHYSICAL DEMANDS ...

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter and copy of valid R.N. License

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday (9:00 AM - 5:30 PM) - Schedule and shift are subject to change in accordance with the department's needs.

Hours Per Week: 40

Months: 12