Job Description
Be part of the change. Join our academic–practice partnership bringing high-impact nursing education directly into local communities, strengthening the workforce and the health of the region.
We are looking for a dedicated and driven Dean to join our growing academic/practice partnership team.
Please Note: This position is located in Fresno, CA.
You will be responsible to Lead day-to-day operations at a Workforce Development site. You’ll guide faculty, champion students, and keep our program compliant, coordinated, and clinically excellent.
- Supervise program operations, faculty, and staff.
- Oversee policies, handbooks, supplies/equipment, and on-site records.
- Step in for clinical, skills lab, or sim lab coverage when needed.
Clinical Responsibilities
- Evaluate & approve clinical sites for safety and learning objectives.
- Manage BRN approval forms.
- Coordinate placements: student counts, faculty assignments, schedules, and objectives.
- Meet monthly with Clinical Partner.
- Serve as primary HR contact for concurrent student/employee issues.
- Ensure timely student and site evaluations; maintain contracts and inter-agency minutes.
Faculty Responsibilities
- Teach as part of the faculty team and support blended-learning implementation.
- Plan & assess instructional initiatives.
- Promote adult-learning principles and innovative teaching.
- Finalize clinical rotation matrices/calendars at least one month in advance.
- Ensure faculty follow clinical policies and document student outcomes on time.
- Review learning materials & contribute updates at curriculum meetings.
- Attend/lead faculty meetings.
Student Success
- Lead skills-lab and clinical orientation with faculty and partners.
- Support admissions; advise students and run weekly At-Risk meetings.
- Verify graduation and licensing requirements in collaboration with leadership.
- Participate in NCLEX success meetings.
Compliance & Administration
- Maintain Board/accreditor compliance
- Prepare reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys, and site-visit materials.
- Collaborate with HR on faculty/staff documentation; serve on program committees.
- Identify external resources to advance program goals.
Other duties as assigned
Salary Range: $130k-$150k*
*Actual starting base pay may vary based on factors such as education, experience, skills, location, and budget.