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are also accessible by commuter rail on the Newburyport/Rockport line. Come and
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Please apply today if this opportunity looks like the right fit for you.
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Position Overview
The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs serves as a member of the
School of Nursing leadership team. Reporting to the Dean and working in close
collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing Programs and the Associate Dean
of the School of Nursing and Health Sciences, this position provides leadership
and oversight for the development, implementation, and evaluation of innovative,
high-quality undergraduate academic programs within the School of Nursing.
The Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing Programs supports the advancement of
academic excellence by guiding faculty and professional staff in the development
of initiatives and academic activities that promote student success, support the
achievement of expected program outcomes, and align with the Endicott College
mission of providing meaningful experiential learning opportunities. An academic
appointment, if applicable, will be determined separately in accordance with the
College’s academic appointment process.
About Endicott College
Endicott College is a vibrant community located on Boston’s North Shore, with a
beautiful oceanfront campus in Beverly, Massachusetts. We’re known for combining
academic excellence with hands-on learning, and we take pride in fostering a
supportive environment for both students and employees.
Working at Endicott means joining a close-knit campus community where your
contributions matter and where collaboration, creativity, and professional
growth are valued.
To learn more about our employee benefits, click here
[https://www.endicott.edu/about/key-offices-departments/human-resources/employee-benefits].
Key Responsibilities
Ensure a high-quality undergraduate curriculum with exceptional program
outcomes, supported by meaningful, innovative, and experiential teaching
strategies that align with the mission of the School of Nursing and the College.
(25%)
* Monitor NCLEX pass rates at or above the School of Nursing’s expected level
of achievement, while meeting accreditation benchmarks and state and national
pass rate expectations.
* Support licensure success through the oversight, implementation, and
effective use of student success and assessment resources, including ATI.
* Collaborate with undergraduate Program Chairs to identify curricular needs
related to adjunct, laboratory, simulation, and clinical faculty.
* Assist with the vetting, appointment, orientation, and mentoring of faculty
members while fostering a culture of inclusivity, collegiality, and community
within the School of Nursing.
* Participate in hiring faculty for undergraduates and oversee their continued
professional growth.
* Supervise direct reports and promote a positive, inclusive work environment
that supports professional growth, academic innovation, and excellence.
* Assist the Dean with the development and management of operating and capital
budgets.
Ensure a positive and supportive student experience through direct oversight of
student issues across all undergraduate nursing programs. (25%)
* Serve as the primary point of contact for undergraduate student issues in
collaboration with Program Chairs, full-time faculty, academic advisors, and
appropriate college departments, including Student Success, Housing, Health
Services, Career Services, International Education, Community Service, the
Chaplain’s Office, Athletics, the Registrar, Financial Aid, and Admissions.
* Provide leadership and support related to student progression, academic
concerns, retention, professionalism, and overall student success across the
undergraduate nursing programs.
* Collaborate with faculty, advisors, and college departments to address
student needs in a timely, fair, consistent, and student-centered manner.
Provide leadership and oversight for simulation centers and laboratories,
clinical education, and internship experiences within the undergraduate nursing
programs. (25%)
* Collaborate with the Director of Simulation and Labs and the Director of the
Clinical Placement Office to ensure that:
* Experiential learning opportunities are meaningful, well-coordinated, and
aligned with program outcomes.
* Clinical, simulation-based, and internship experiences strengthen students’
clinical judgment, professional development, and readiness for nursing
practice.
* Faculty, clinical partners, and professional staff collaborate effectively
to promote consistency, quality, and continuous improvement across
experiential learning settings.
* Required accreditation processes, standards, and documentation are
consistently followed, maintained, and evaluated in these areas
Support School of Nursing operations, student advising, recruitment, and
professional engagement through service to the school, college, and broader
community. (15%)
* Support Admission and Recruiting events
* Advise students based on the needs of the school.
* Support the Academic Coordinator with the Course of Study and oversee student
registration and scheduling concerns.
Assist the SON in successful program-level and institutional-level accreditation
activities with all accreditation and oversight boards. (10%)
* MA Board of Registration in Nursing (MABORN)
* Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN)
* New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
* Other duties as assigned.
Community Engagement
* Be an active participant in the life of the College by attending and
supporting major events such as Commencement, Homecoming, and other
all-hands-on-deck gatherings. As a member of the leadership team, model a
strong commitment to community engagement.
Core Competencies
* Reliability: able to get the job done, available and engaged with the job and
the Endicott community.
* Organization: organizes time and resources well so that work is done
efficiently and on time.
* Communication Skills: has clear, effective, and efficient ways of
communicating, both orally and in writing.
* Adaptability: shows a willingness to adopt new ideas and to do things
differently.
* Follow Through: takes ownership of projects and sees them through to
fruition.
* Customer Service: anticipates the needs and responds to queries in a timely,
competent, and approachable manner.
* Initiative/Personal Leadership: identifies opportunities for improvement and
actively contributes to solutions.
* Team Player: shows a willingness to collaborate and share information,
knowledge, and experience with team members.
Qualifications and Skills
* Doctorate in nursing or MSN with 5 years' experience in a related field;
* Effective verbal/written communication skills and proficiency in English
language;
* Commitment to inclusive education and developing cultural competencies among
faculty, staff, and students with a lens toward social justice;
* Documented record of academic scholarship in a related field;
* Demonstrated ability to mentor students at the undergraduate level;
* Evidence of outstanding teaching competencies, including online, lab, and
simulation;
* Evidence of a commitment to service;
* Active participation in professional organizations;
* Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills with high interest in
working with all levels of learners (traditional, non-traditional, and adult
students);
* Self-directed with excellent organizational skills;
* Detail-oriented and student-centered are essential to the position;
* The position is based out of Beverly, MA;
* Strong computer experience, which must include abilities to work effectively
with MS Office suite products, i.e., Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Google
Suite (Google Drive, Docs, Sheets, Forms), and Canvas Learning Management
System.
Effective Date of Current Version: September 2026
In compliance with Massachusetts pay transparency law, the annual base salary
range for this position is $125,000–$165,000 Endicott College considers factors
such as (but not limited to) the scope and responsibilities of the position,
relevant work experience, education, specialized skills, internal equity, and
external market data when extending an offer. The final salary is determined by
the Human Resources Office based on these factors. This range reflects base
salary only and does not include benefits or other compensation.
To apply, please submit a resume/CV and cover letter.