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| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING |
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| Division Assistant Dean Position Description | Subsection: 3.2.5 | |
| Section 3.0 - Position Descriptions | Originating Date: September 1987 | |
| Responsible Reviewing Agency: Executive Council |
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General Position Description
The Assistant Deans of the Omaha, Lincoln, West Nebraska, Kearney and Northern Divisions are appointed by the Dean and responsible to the Dean for leadership in meeting the goals of their respective division and assuring congruence with the mission and vision of the College of Nursing and UNMC.
FTE Allocations for the Assistant Dean Role
Administration (0.50)
- Ability to negotiate based on the needs of the division.
Teaching
- Ability to negotiate based on the needs of the division and expectations for the Assistant Dean.
Research/Scholarship
- Ability to negotiate based on the needs of the division and the expectations for the Assistant Dean.
Service
- Ability to negotiate based on the needs of the division and the expectations for the Assistant Dean.
Practice
- Ability to negotiate based on the needs of the division and the expectations fo the Assistant Dean.
Administration
Curriculum
Faculty
Staff
Students
Community
Other Duties
Division Assistant Deans propose an annual budget and manage the budget of the Division in collaboration with the Director of Administration and Operations, judiciously utilizing resources for the good of the Division and the College and creating an environment of financial stewardship among faculty and staff. They are responsible for the oversight of the building facility and assignment of classrooms, assuring adequate and appropriately maintained space. They lend general oversight with the faculty, the appropriate academic Program Director, community agencies, and if needed the Associate Dean for Academic Programs in identifying appropriate clinical sites to meet educational standards and objectives, in making the most judicious use of these sites, and in maintaining current clinical agency contracts and good public relations. They have administrative responsibility for the staffing and functioning of the Learning Resource Center and for faculty use of other learning technologies. Division Assistant Deans prepare reports as requested.
Appointment Requirements
Division Assistant Deans must have a doctoral degree in nursing or a related field and a graduate degree with a major in nursing. In addition, they should have experience and demonstrate skill in administration, interpersonal relations, teaching and curriculum development, and have demonstrated scholarly activity. Division Assistant Deans must be registered to practice nursing in Nebraska and demonstrate professional leadership activity in professional organizations. Terms of employment are in keeping with current University of Nebraska policy.