The mission of The University of Bridgeport is to promote
academic excellence, personal responsibility, and commitment to
service. Distinctive curricula in an international, culturally
diverse supportive learning environment prepare graduates for life
and leadership in an increasingly interconnected world.
Position Description Summary/Purpose:
The Executive Director of the School of Nursing plays a pivotal
role in providing visionary leadership and strategic direction for
the academic and administrative functions of the School, within the
College of Health Sciences. The Executive Director will be a key
contributor to the success and growth of the institution, playing a
vital role in shaping the future of nursing education and
healthcare.
The Executive Director will support faculty research and
scholarship initiatives and promote service within the School of
Nursing.
Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:
(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended
only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be
performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not
exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a
logical assignment to the position.)
Leadership and Vision:
- Develop and communicate a compelling vision, mission and
strategic plan for the School of Nursing that aligns with the
institution's overall mission and strategic goals.
Provide strategic leadership to advance the school's
reputation, programs, and impact on healthcare education.
Oversee the hiring and supervision of nursing program
directors, full and part-time faculty.
Academic Excellence:
- Oversee the development, implementation, and evaluation of
high-quality nursing programs, ensuring compliance with
accreditation standards and industry best practices.
- Foster a culture of academic excellence, innovation, and
continuous improvement.
- Provide academic advisement as appropriate.
Faculty and Staff Management:
- Recruit, mentor, and retain highly qualified faculty and
staff.
- Facilitate professional development opportunities to enhance
the skills and expertise of faculty members.
- Professional Development of Program Directors to ensure program
excellence.
Student Success:
- Prioritize student success and engagement through the
development and implementation of student-centered programs and
support services.
- Monitor and enhance student enrollment, retention, and
graduation rates.
Financial Management:
- Develop and manage the school's budget, ensuring fiscal
responsibility and sustainability.
- Seek external funding opportunities and grants to support
research initiatives and program development.
Accreditation and Compliance:
- Ensure compliance with accreditation standards and regulations,
working closely with accrediting bodies to maintain and enhance
program accreditations.
- Stay informed about changes in nursing education and healthcare
policy to adapt programs accordingly.
- Responsible for report writing and submission processes as
required by the state DOE and nursing accreditation agencies.
- Report directly to Chief Academic Officer to maintain
compliance with accrediting bodies
Strategic Planning:
- Collaborate with institutional leadership to contribute to the
overall strategic planning and development of the institution.
- Identify and pursue opportunities for growth and expansion in
alignment with the school's mission.
Community Engagement:
- Cultivate and maintain partnerships with healthcare
institutions, industry leaders, and community organizations to
enhance opportunities for student clinical experiences and
collaborative research.
- Represent the school at relevant conferences, events, and
community forums.
- Participate in faculty and professional development
programs.
- Assist with extra-curricular activities.
- Attend graduation and other School of Nursing ceremonies
- Other duties assigned by the CHS Dean or Provost.
Other Functions:
- Be available for other duties as determined jointly with the
Dean and/or Provost.
- Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety
practices are followed.
- Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as
situation dictates.
- Continues professional development and training; keeps current
with trends.
- Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team
effort.
Knowledge, Ability and Skill:
- Demonstrated commitment to developing and fostering best
practices and policies to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion,
and build an environment in which all members of the University
community are treated with respect and dignity.
- Demonstrated leadership in higher education, including
knowledge of and experience with strategic planning, organizational
leadership, relationship-building with diverse constituent groups,
budget and personnel management, accreditation, and grant
writing
- Demonstrated experience with curriculum development and
improvement, as well as learning outcomes and academic program
assessment
- Excellent planning and organizational skills
- Ability to solve problems and make effective decisions in
matters requiring immediate response
- Adaptable to performing under moderate levels of stress,
imposed by frequent deadlines, peak workloads, or
public/student/faculty contact
- Excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication
skills
- Ability to work well as a team member and lead in ways that
align resources with goals.
Qualifications
Minimum Required Qualifications:
Education, Training and Experience:
- Doctoral degree in nursing or related field (PhD, EdD, DNP)
with a current nursing license.
- Extensive experience in nursing education, with a proven track
record of leadership and administrative success.
Full-Time Employee Benefits:
- Medical Insurance
- Dental Insurance
- Vision Insurance
- Pet Insurance
- 401k employer match
- Employee & dependent life insurance
- Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse &
dependents
- PTO program
(This job description does not constitute an employment
agreement between The University of Bridgeport and employee. It is
used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by
the University as the needs of the University and requirements of
the job change.)
The University of Bridgeport provides equal employment
opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment
without regard to race, color, religion, gender, sexual
orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, age,
disability, genetic information, marital status, amnesty, or status
as a covered veteran in accordance with applicable federal, state,
and local laws. The University of Bridgeport complies with
applicable state and local laws governing non-discrimination in
employment in every location in which the company has facilities.
This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment,
including, but not limited to, hiring, placement, promotion,
termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence,
compensation, and training.
