Associate Dean, Undergrad Nursing Programs
Location: Endicott College Main Campus · Type: Full time · Posted:
2026-09-04 · Reference: JREQ-002612
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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.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure ahigh-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.
