Dean, Sciences and Nursing
Apply NowCompany: College of the Florida Keys
Location: Key West, FL 33040
Description:
Salary: $77,412.00 - $85,153.00 Annually
Location : 5901 College Road Key West, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01153
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Sciences and Nursing
Opening Date: 06/11/2024
Description
The Dean, Sciences and Nursing works collaboratively with faculty and staff to administer the mathematics, sciences, public safety, and nursing and health science areas of the College. The position develops instructional goals that support the College's mission and strategic goals. The Dean is responsible for the instructional activities of the nursing programs and the administration of specific ongoing annual and term-by-term functions for the Sciences and Nursing Division. The position reports to the Vice President, Academic Affairs.
Examples of Duties
1. Plans, organizes, administers, and evaluates the College's Associate in Science, certificate, and advanced technical diploma instructional programs, in Nursing, EMS, Medical Assisting, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety.
2. Works collaboratively with the other academic deans to plan, organize, administer, and evaluate the College's Associate of Arts program.
3. Provides leadership for instructional and administrative staff of the various departments which comprise the Sciences and Nursing Division.
4. Serves as the nurse administrator for the College's nursing degrees.
5. Reviews and supervises the hiring of instructional, professional, and career staff of these divisions and participates in faculty and staff evaluations, teaching observations, and faculty mentoring and coaching.
6. Responsible for seeking alternative sources of funding for the College; including, but not limited to, grant submissions.
7. Responsible for course scheduling, faculty assignments, and instructional delivery for courses in the Sciences and Nursing Division.
8. Responsible for the credit and non-credit course scheduling, faculty assignments, and instructional delivery for courses in the Sciences and Nursing Division.
9. Coordinates with appropriate staff for instructional personnel action recommendations.
10. Oversees staff development to support personnel professional growth.
11. Works with staff to identify areas of opportunity for the development of non-credit courses and certificates in workforce development, lifelong learning, and personal enrichment.
12. Oversees curriculum development including those supporting the development of four-year degree programs, credit certificates, and embedded industry certifications within the curriculum.
13. Develops annual budget recommendations according to established procedures consistent with goals and objectives. Allocates monitors and controls assigned program budgets and expenditures.
14. Collaborates with Student Services, Distance Learning, and Information Technology areas to ensure that information systems are appropriate for academic purposes and responsive to student and instructional needs.
15. Establishes long-term academic and program-related goals and strategies and establishes community and business partnerships.
16. Develops and utilizes effective assessment measures related to program learning outcomes, competency assessments, and unit plans. Coordinates the completion of program reviews and other assessments for Departmental academic programs.
17. Supports and communicates the College's mission and maintains professional affiliation and involvement in local, state, and regional organizations. Keeps up to date with career and technical instructional services issues in community colleges.
18. Participates and assists with efforts, activities, and responsibilities pertaining to the Sciences and Nursing Division with regards to accreditation and reaffirmation.
19. Coordinates efforts to obtain and maintain program-specific accreditation (i.e., ACEN).
20. Coordinates and maintains appropriate academic credentials and instructional standards required for accreditation, and policy and procedure requirements of local, state, and federal agencies.
21. Reviews and recommends changes to College policy and procedures in the instructional area.
22. Participates as a member of College Committees as assigned.
23. Serves as the College representative with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
24. Required to attend Graduation/Commencement ceremonies.
25. Attends training and State and Federal conferences as assigned.
26. Additional duties as assigned.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)
Qualifications
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
Physical Skills:
Supplemental Information
Please Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at [redacted] or ([redacted] if you need assistance.
Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).
Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit or for more information.
E-Verify Notice of Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. If you accept an offer of employment, this employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies:
Mailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
State Complaint Process: Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in The Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college's process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK's policies and procedures for filing complaints. For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit
MEDICAL - The College offers full-time employees a choice of Medical Insurance plans and pays the full cost of employee premiums. Dependent coverage is available at a group rate through payroll deduction. Available plans include a traditional PPO and a High-Deductible PPO attached to a Health Savings Account.
DENTAL AND VISION - Voluntary dental and vision insurance is offered through payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE - The College provides each employee with term life insurance payable to a beneficiary at the rate of one times (1x) the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000. Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided at one times (1x) the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE - Additional life and AD&D insurance are available for purchase through payroll deduction.
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE FROM AFLAC - Supplemental Health Insurance including Hospital Income Protection, Accident and Disability Income, Cancer, Critical Illness plans and Short Term Disability insurance are available through payroll deduction.
TAX SHELTERED SAVINGS PROGRAMS (403 B) - Tax sheltered annuity and custodial account programs are available with various companies through payroll deduction.
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM - Full-time and regular part-time employees participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The College contributes the current retirement percentage of the individual's salary, and the employee would contribute the current retirement percentage based on their salary. Employees may choose the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.
PAID TUITION - Tuition fees for credit courses taken at the College are waived for employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. Tuition and student fees are waived for non-credit physical education courses. Contingent upon approval, $1,000 reimbursement is available each fiscal year through Staff & Program Development (S&PD), for completion of course work toward a degree which results in demonstrated benefit to the College.
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. This is a free and confidential program available from New Directions. Counseling for a variety of concerns, including counseling, legal advice, financial planning, and professional and personal development
Location : 5901 College Road Key West, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01153
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Sciences and Nursing
Opening Date: 06/11/2024
Description
The Dean, Sciences and Nursing works collaboratively with faculty and staff to administer the mathematics, sciences, public safety, and nursing and health science areas of the College. The position develops instructional goals that support the College's mission and strategic goals. The Dean is responsible for the instructional activities of the nursing programs and the administration of specific ongoing annual and term-by-term functions for the Sciences and Nursing Division. The position reports to the Vice President, Academic Affairs.
Examples of Duties
1. Plans, organizes, administers, and evaluates the College's Associate in Science, certificate, and advanced technical diploma instructional programs, in Nursing, EMS, Medical Assisting, Criminal Justice, and Public Safety.
2. Works collaboratively with the other academic deans to plan, organize, administer, and evaluate the College's Associate of Arts program.
3. Provides leadership for instructional and administrative staff of the various departments which comprise the Sciences and Nursing Division.
4. Serves as the nurse administrator for the College's nursing degrees.
5. Reviews and supervises the hiring of instructional, professional, and career staff of these divisions and participates in faculty and staff evaluations, teaching observations, and faculty mentoring and coaching.
6. Responsible for seeking alternative sources of funding for the College; including, but not limited to, grant submissions.
7. Responsible for course scheduling, faculty assignments, and instructional delivery for courses in the Sciences and Nursing Division.
8. Responsible for the credit and non-credit course scheduling, faculty assignments, and instructional delivery for courses in the Sciences and Nursing Division.
9. Coordinates with appropriate staff for instructional personnel action recommendations.
10. Oversees staff development to support personnel professional growth.
11. Works with staff to identify areas of opportunity for the development of non-credit courses and certificates in workforce development, lifelong learning, and personal enrichment.
12. Oversees curriculum development including those supporting the development of four-year degree programs, credit certificates, and embedded industry certifications within the curriculum.
13. Develops annual budget recommendations according to established procedures consistent with goals and objectives. Allocates monitors and controls assigned program budgets and expenditures.
14. Collaborates with Student Services, Distance Learning, and Information Technology areas to ensure that information systems are appropriate for academic purposes and responsive to student and instructional needs.
15. Establishes long-term academic and program-related goals and strategies and establishes community and business partnerships.
16. Develops and utilizes effective assessment measures related to program learning outcomes, competency assessments, and unit plans. Coordinates the completion of program reviews and other assessments for Departmental academic programs.
17. Supports and communicates the College's mission and maintains professional affiliation and involvement in local, state, and regional organizations. Keeps up to date with career and technical instructional services issues in community colleges.
18. Participates and assists with efforts, activities, and responsibilities pertaining to the Sciences and Nursing Division with regards to accreditation and reaffirmation.
19. Coordinates efforts to obtain and maintain program-specific accreditation (i.e., ACEN).
20. Coordinates and maintains appropriate academic credentials and instructional standards required for accreditation, and policy and procedure requirements of local, state, and federal agencies.
21. Reviews and recommends changes to College policy and procedures in the instructional area.
22. Participates as a member of College Committees as assigned.
23. Serves as the College representative with the Key Largo Chamber of Commerce.
24. Required to attend Graduation/Commencement ceremonies.
25. Attends training and State and Federal conferences as assigned.
26. Additional duties as assigned.
(These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)
Qualifications
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:
- Knowledge of administrative and organizational skills required for effective management of personnel, programs, budgeting, and reporting activities.
- Strong interpersonal skills and outstanding verbal and written communication skills in relation to faculty, staff, students, and the public.
- Knowledge in developing and implementing career and technical education programs and services to meet community needs.
- Excellent decision-making, conflict resolution, collaboration, and facilitation skills.
- Interest or demonstrated experience in the role of emerging technology in the instructional area.
- Familiarity with accreditation standards and institutional strategic planning.
- Knowledge of, and experience working with, regional accrediting bodies (SACSCOC and HLC).
- Knowledge of post-secondary curriculum and operational activities.
- Ability to work collaboratively in a multi-cultural, multi-ethnic community with individuals of varied backgrounds.
- Demonstrated funding success through grant writing.
- Demonstrated curriculum development.
- Ability to apply local, state, and federal regulations to College instructional programs.
- Knowledge of state and federal funding procedures and requirements.
- Knowledge in developing and implementing budgets.
- Ability to handle multiple projects simultaneously.
- Terminal degree in Nursing from an accredited institution required.
- Three (3) years of successful experience as an administrator or supervisor in a community college or other post-secondary educational institution.
- Three (3) years of teaching experience in a post-secondary educational institution. Full-time teaching experience preferred.
Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:
- Clear and active Florida Registered Nurse License.
Physical Skills:
- None required.
- Works inside in an office environment, clinical or hospital setting, and outside as required.
Supplemental Information
Please Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at [redacted] or ([redacted] if you need assistance.
Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).
Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit or for more information.
E-Verify Notice of Participation: This employer participates in E-Verify. If you accept an offer of employment, this employer will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. For more information, please visit
Notice of Non-Discrimination: The College of the Florida Keys does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, ethnicity, age, sex (including sexual orientation and gender identity), marital status, military status, protected veteran status, genetic information, religion, pregnancy, or disability in its programs, activities, or employment practices. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries and grievances regarding the non-discrimination policies:
- Equity Officer: Dr. Jenee Marquis Mendez, Manager, Office of Talent Acquisition, Development and Accountability, ([redacted] or [redacted]
- Disability Services: Nicole Gerrard, Associate Dean, Student Success Services, ([redacted] or [redacted]
Mailing Address: The College of the Florida Keys, 5901 College Road, Key West, FL 33040
State Complaint Process: Federal regulations and State laws require that public colleges in The Florida College System have processes for students, employees, and applicants to file complaints against any respective college. In almost every situation, the college's process for resolving complaints must be followed first. Before contacting the State Division of Florida Colleges, please read CFK's policies and procedures for filing complaints. For more information on filing a complaint with the State Division of Florida Colleges, please visit
MEDICAL - The College offers full-time employees a choice of Medical Insurance plans and pays the full cost of employee premiums. Dependent coverage is available at a group rate through payroll deduction. Available plans include a traditional PPO and a High-Deductible PPO attached to a Health Savings Account.
DENTAL AND VISION - Voluntary dental and vision insurance is offered through payroll deduction.
LIFE INSURANCE - The College provides each employee with term life insurance payable to a beneficiary at the rate of one times (1x) the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000. Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided at one times (1x) the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000.
SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE - Additional life and AD&D insurance are available for purchase through payroll deduction.
SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE FROM AFLAC - Supplemental Health Insurance including Hospital Income Protection, Accident and Disability Income, Cancer, Critical Illness plans and Short Term Disability insurance are available through payroll deduction.
TAX SHELTERED SAVINGS PROGRAMS (403 B) - Tax sheltered annuity and custodial account programs are available with various companies through payroll deduction.
FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM - Full-time and regular part-time employees participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The College contributes the current retirement percentage of the individual's salary, and the employee would contribute the current retirement percentage based on their salary. Employees may choose the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.
PAID TUITION - Tuition fees for credit courses taken at the College are waived for employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. Tuition and student fees are waived for non-credit physical education courses. Contingent upon approval, $1,000 reimbursement is available each fiscal year through Staff & Program Development (S&PD), for completion of course work toward a degree which results in demonstrated benefit to the College.
The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. This is a free and confidential program available from New Directions. Counseling for a variety of concerns, including counseling, legal advice, financial planning, and professional and personal development