Dean of the Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health
Apply NowCompany: Butler County Community College
Location: Butler, PA 16001
Description:
DEAN OF NURSING AND ALLIED HEALTH
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of Dean of Nursing and Allied Health. This is a regular full-time position that will begin immediately.
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and promotion of the faculty, staff, and program activities/responsibilities; leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Nursing and Allied Health Programs; facilitating/overseeing the implementation of a student-centered environment within the Division; short-term operation planning and implementation; long-term strategic planning and implementation; preparing and administering the Division budget; completion of other general administrative and professional responsibilities, as assigned/requested. As approved by the PA State Board of Nursing, the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, is also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as the nurse administrator with responsibility and authority for the administrative and instructional activities of the BC3 Associate Degree Nursing Program and the Licensed Practical Nursing Program. This position will require close interaction with the Assistant Dean of Academic Assessment, Dean of Institutional Research, Divisional Deans, and the Dean of Educational Technology. Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution preferred. Experience in the areas of nursing practice, nursing education and educational administration, preferably in higher education, is required. Experience with program accreditation, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing regulations, and curriculum development required. Teaching experience required. Must have either a temporary practice permit to practice professional nursing or be currently licensed as a professional nurse in Pennsylvania. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at [redacted] Ext. 8951 for more information.
BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with six (6) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
BC3 has 55 career and transfer programs. The College is going "all in" for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Robotics, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety - fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.
The impact of BC3 as an economic engine bolsters the regional economy and continues to contribute substantially to the regional workforce. With a focus on student success, faculty, and staff describe BC3 as a special place with a caring and collegial atmosphere that is unusual in today's higher education landscape. For the ninth time since 2015, BC3 was named the #1 community college in Pennsylvania by Schools.com, BestColleges.com, and Niche.com. To learn more about BC3, please visit www.bc3.edu.
Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.
POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT
Butler County Community College (BC3) is currently accepting applications for the position of Dean of Nursing and Allied Health. This is a regular full-time position that will begin immediately.
Reporting to the Vice President for Academic Affairs, the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health is responsible for the leadership, supervision, and promotion of the faculty, staff, and program activities/responsibilities; leadership in the development, implementation, and evaluation of the Nursing and Allied Health Programs; facilitating/overseeing the implementation of a student-centered environment within the Division; short-term operation planning and implementation; long-term strategic planning and implementation; preparing and administering the Division budget; completion of other general administrative and professional responsibilities, as assigned/requested. As approved by the PA State Board of Nursing, the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health, is also recognized by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) as the nurse administrator with responsibility and authority for the administrative and instructional activities of the BC3 Associate Degree Nursing Program and the Licensed Practical Nursing Program. This position will require close interaction with the Assistant Dean of Academic Assessment, Dean of Institutional Research, Divisional Deans, and the Dean of Educational Technology. Master's Degree from an accredited institution in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree from an accredited institution preferred. Experience in the areas of nursing practice, nursing education and educational administration, preferably in higher education, is required. Experience with program accreditation, Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing regulations, and curriculum development required. Teaching experience required. Must have either a temporary practice permit to practice professional nursing or be currently licensed as a professional nurse in Pennsylvania. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license.
Salary will be commensurate with qualifications and experience. Review of applications will begin immediately. Interested candidates should visit BC3 Recruitment to complete their Candidate Profile along with uploading a PDF version of current resume, cover letter, and copy of college/university transcripts that have been conferred to the Resume section. Incomplete candidate profiles and/or any materials regarding this position that are received after the application deadline or closing of the search will not be considered. Any materials submitted will be the property of the College. Applicants currently employed by Butler County Community College must authorize in writing that all college/university transcript(s) on file in their personnel file located in the Human Resources Office may be copied and attached to their application packet by the application deadline. Requests to copy transcripts received after the deadline will be denied. If you have any questions, please contact the Human Resources Office at [redacted] Ext. 8951 for more information.
BC3 is nestled in the rolling hills of Western Pennsylvania and only 45 minutes from the cultural life of Pittsburgh. BC3 is a vibrant comprehensive community college serving eight (8) counties with six (6) locations and nearly 2,500 credit students. Built on the former Oak Hills Golf Course and a farm, BC3 has a beautiful main campus on 329 wooded acres with a central Oak Grove. BC3 employs approximately 1,000 full- and part-time employees.
BC3 has 55 career and transfer programs. The College is going "all in" for its Shaffer School of Nursing and Allied Health. This includes the construction of a state-of-the-art Victor K. Phillips Nursing and Allied Health Building, program expansion, and the development of a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) Program. Private and public support has made this possible. BC3 offers unique programs such as Measurement Science/Metrology, Massage Therapy, Robotics, Electronics, Nanofabrication Technology, and Park and Recreation Management. BC3 offers over 100 courses in online and distance education. In addition to degree programs, BC3 has a public safety training facility at its main campus that serves 15,000 students annually for business training, industrial safety training, and public safety - fire, EMS, Hazmat, and police training.
The impact of BC3 as an economic engine bolsters the regional economy and continues to contribute substantially to the regional workforce. With a focus on student success, faculty, and staff describe BC3 as a special place with a caring and collegial atmosphere that is unusual in today's higher education landscape. For the ninth time since 2015, BC3 was named the #1 community college in Pennsylvania by Schools.com, BestColleges.com, and Niche.com. To learn more about BC3, please visit www.bc3.edu.
Butler County Community College is an equal opportunity, affirmative action employer.