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| UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING |
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| Dean Position Description | Subsection: 3.2.1 | |
| Section 3.0 - Position Descriptions | Originating Date: June 1970 | |
| Responsible Reviewing Agency: Executive Council |
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General Position Description
The Dean of the College of Nursing is responsible for leading the College’s overall vision and generating innovation in nursing education, research, clinical care, and creating a healthy future for all communities. She or he leads a dynamic, inclusive, and supportive culture within the College to accomplish the mission and vision. The dean leads the recruitment and development of diverse and outstanding faculty and staff; ensuring positive educational outcomes for students; and expansion of research and clinical programs. The dean is responsible for ensuring the ongoing development and implementation of sound fiscal policy, procedures, and control systems to assure positive financial performance of the College, and access to resources necessary for accomplishment of the College’s mission.
Organizational Relationships
As the administrative officer and academic leader of the College of Nursing, the dean is directly responsible to the Chancellor of the University of Nebraska Medical Center. The terms of the appointment are in keeping with current University of Nebraska policy. She or he is expected to be an active contributing member of the Chancellor’s Council and other university, college, and professional communities as a senior leader. The dean collaborates with other deans, vice chancellors, and senior leaders in strategic planning and implementation of campus priorities. The dean works directly with the College’s associate and assistant deans, and leads the College Executive Council, and is an ex-officio member of all committees within the College of Nursing.
Faculty
The dean, the associate deans, and assistant deans, are responsible for recruiting and developing faculty and supporting governance. The dean makes recommendations in consultation with associate and assistant deans to the Office of the Chancellor regarding the appointment, promotion, and compensation of members of the College of Nursing faculty and staff. The dean considers recommendations from the Promotion and Tenure committee.
Students
The dean delegates to the associate deans, assistant deans, and the faculty, the authority to make decisions regarding admission, progression and graduation policies. The dean in consultation with the Executive Council determines the number of students to be admitted and approves faculty admission recommendations for the undergraduate program. The dean consults with the associate and assistant deans regarding student issues and is accessible to students as necessary.
Resources
The dean collaborates with the associate deans, assistant deans, and directors to prepare and administer the overall budget of the College of Nursing. The dean has the authority to approve all college expenditures.
Public and Professional Relations
The dean represents the college at official university functions and to the external community, the state, and national officials and organizations. The dean is active in professional and community activities, assuming leadership as appropriate in nursing organizations and committees.
Committee Responsibilities
The dean serves as chairperson of the Executive Council. The dean is an ex-officio member of all committees of the College of Nursing.
Appointment Requirements
The dean must hold a master’s degree in nursing and an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field. In addition, the dean must have broad professional experience with demonstrated skill in nursing administration, teaching, research and professional service. The dean should have experience in undergraduate and graduate nursing education. The appointment is at the rank of professor. The dean must be registered to practice nursing in Nebraska, demonstrate professional leadership activity in professional organizations, and must meet guidelines for graduate faculty fellow. Terms of employment are in keeping with current University of Nebraska policy.