Job description
The College seeks a forward-thinking and bold leader to embrace enthusiastically its mission of transforming
student lives thought high-impact education. The Dean will work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and
administration to inaugurate the School of Nursing, support student success, and establish and execute the
strategic priorities for the School in alignment with the College’s strategic plan.
KEY AREAS OF FOCUS
Identifying Resources to Support Growth: To help realize the School's vision and key goals, the Dean will be expected to establish a strong record of seeking and obtaining private and public resources to support students, faculty, and programs. In addition to securing external resources, the Dean will also be charged with expanding
enrollment pipelines beyond the New York region. The Dean will play an essential role in effectively engaging alumni, community leaders, and other constituencies in support of strategic priorities. The Dean, together with the College as a whole, will need to generate new kinds of support to meet critical needs for program and faculty development, facilities, clinical placements, computer and classroom resources, and student scholarships.
Setting Strategic Priorities: The Dean will set strategic academic priorities to manage and support the continued growth of the School. The undergraduate and graduate programs provide a great foundation for growth and expansion, and the Dean will need to build upon this energy and determine appropriate directions for further program development. The Dean will also collaborate across the Schools and Departments at Mercy to create and deliver innovative and relevant program offerings. The Dean will need to work closely with the President, the Provost, the senior leadership, other Deans, faculty, and community partners to advance the needs of the School
of Nursing and the College by establishing a strategic vision informed by the College's strategic plan. A key strategic priority for the School will be to identify additional space to enhance interactions between faculty and students at the School. To facilitate continued growth and to ensure quality for its academic programs, the School
will need additional space for new labs, offices, clinical activities, and hands-on learning opportunities for students.
Strengthening Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion: Mercy College has a longstanding commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and is dedicated to enhancing ethnic, racial, and gender diversity in the recruitment of students, faculty, and staff. Additionally, the curriculum provides students with the opportunity to address global issues and
to develop cross-cultural communication skills but would be enhanced through more extensive interaction with people from other cultures. Further progress in these areas will require sustained and vigorous commitment from the entire School and College community. The Dean must be committed to continuing and strengthening these
efforts at the School, while advocating for additional resources to support and expand current programs.
Faculty Development and Support: The Dean will provide vision and leadership for educational innovation and will foster an environment of the highest expectations in teaching, research, scholarship, and service to the School, College, and wider community. The Dean will foster an intellectual climate with mentoring and developmental
opportunities that will both attract and retain excellent faculty members. Mercy's innovative and dedicated faculty is one of its central strengths. The School's faculty bring energy, innovation, and distinct expertise which combine to create an exceptional student experience. Areas identified for further strengthening include support
of scholarship and pedagogy, mentorship, and professional development for faculty at all levels, and opportunities for interdisciplinary collaborations. The Dean will play a key role in guiding and identifying resources for the further development of faculty, both individually and as a community.
Supporting an Interdisciplinary Culture: Innovation in pedagogy, technology, and communication has allowed for greater collaboration and sharing of knowledge than ever before. The Dean must be an excellent collaborator and partner who will advance the School and the College by forging innovative programmatic, educational, and
research partnerships, both internally and externally. The ability to effectively foster collaborations across the College will be vital in ensuring that the programs offered by the School and College are in demand and will effectively prepare students to become leaders in their fields.
Building Relationships: Mercy College is a caring community of faculty, students, staff, and administrators, working together in an atmosphere of respect and common purpose. It is expected that the Dean will provide a style of leadership that recognizes the crucial importance of collaboration and teamwork. Effective communication by the Dean is a key to ensuring that the School's commitment to community is realized. Inherent in this effort is the need for the Dean to share information, facilitate communication among others, and ensure
effective and timely decision making and action. Leveraging Mercy's focus on experiential education, the Dean will be active in connecting the School with existing partners as well as in developing relationships with organizations and clinical sites that are new to the College.
Supporting the Mission: Nursing plays an essential role in supporting the College's mission through its focus on experiential education, community outreach, and service learning. There are opportunities for the inaugural Dean to enhance this work, including working with the faculty to help create an ethics-driven curriculum and programs
and engaging with the community to develop initiatives that will benefit Mercy students and organizations surrounding the College. The Dean will join all members of the Mercy community in advancing key strategic initiatives.
Reporting to the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, the inaugural Dean of Nursing serves as the
chief academic and administrative officer of the School of Nursing. The Dean provides leadership to more than 30
full-time faculty, 100 adjunct faculty, approximately 20 staff, and 1,200 students located on two campuses (Dobbs
Ferry and Bronx). The Dean will be an experienced leader with a record of accomplishments and progressive
experience in higher education;
- a demonstrated commitment to student success;
- a strong commitment to supporting a diverse and inclusive learning and working environment
- demonstrated ability to manage a complex academic organization;
- the ability to understand the scope and complexity of the School of Nursing and Mercy College;
- experience with the self-study/reaffirmation processes for the accreditation of academic programs;
- the ability to encourage and support research and scholarship activities among faculty;
- an interest in generating new revenue streams through fundraising, grants, and external partnerships;
- experience in successfully preparing for and developing growth opportunities, including new
- demonstrated success in working with alumni, donors, and the community to develop and support
Review of applications will continue until the position is filled. All nominations and applications shall be confidential.
Please send a cover letter and CV as soon as possible to:
Steve Leo, Managing Director
Brian Bustin, Senior Associate
Storbeck Search
MercyNursingDean@storbecksearch.com
- a student-centered ethos with a commitment to the mission of Mercy College;
- a terminal degree with adequate qualifications to obtain tenure and hold the rank of associate or full
- experience with writing an accreditation self-study and hosting a site visit;
- a record of progressive leadership experiences in a complex academic setting;
- experience in faculty and staff mentorship and development;
- significant accomplishments demonstrating visionary leadership;
- substantial fiscal experience and the capacity to succeed in external fundraising;
- a management style of consensus-building and teamwork;
- strong commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion;
- experience in curriculum development and assessment;
- strong communication skills; and the highest personal integrity
Mercy College has made the safety of our students, faculty, staff and our surrounding communities a top priority. As part of this commitment, we recently announced that students, faculty, and staff on our campuses are required to be vaccinated against COVID-19. As a prospective and/or a new employee, you will be required to comply with the College's vaccination policy.
Mercy College is a dynamic, diverse New York City area college whose students are on a personal mission to get the most out of life by getting the most out of their education. Our institution is an independent, coeducational college that offers more than 90 undergraduate and graduate degree and certificate programs within five schools: Business, Education, Health and Natural Sciences, Liberal Arts and Social and Behavioral Sciences. Mercy College's efforts in these programs have been recognized over the last several years. As a federally designated Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI), Mercy College, has been honored by being ranked nationally among the top Colleges in the country for Hispanics by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU).
Mercy College was further recognized by HACU as a national leader in awarding bachelor's degrees to Hispanics in several disciplines, including Psychology, Sociology and Business. Additionally, to support our diverse student body, Mercy College has pursued and been awarded a number of federal grants which enable us to better develop and deliver services to our students. As a Hispanic Serving Institution, Mercy College is proud to be recognized as an institution which helps under-served students to achieve their educational aspirations. Westchester Magazine has also named Mercy College the Best College in Westchester county in 2019 and 2020.The vibrancy of the College culture is sustained by a diverse student body from around the region. Enrollment, including full-time and part-time undergraduates and graduates is approximately 10,557; The College offers campuses in Dobbs Ferry, Bronx, Manhattan as well as online offerings.At Mercy College, we strive to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
OUR MISSION:
Mercy College is committed to providing motivated students the opportunity to transform their lives through higher education by offering liberal arts and professional programs in personalized and high quality learning environments, thus preparing students to embark on rewarding careers, to continue learning throughout their lives and to act ethically and responsibly in a changing world.
Mercy College is an equal opportunity employer. Mercy College actively engages in recruiting a diverse workforce and student body that includes members of historically underrepresented groups, and strives to build and sustain a welcoming and supportive campus community. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, creed, religion, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, pregnancy, genetic information, disability, or protected veteran status.
Mercy College strives to provide employees and their families with a comprehensive and valuable benefits package. We offer high-quality health care plans, retirement benefits, tuition discounts, flexible spending, and much more.
Health Insurance:
Aetna: Aetna Elect Choice HDHP, Aetna Elect Choice EPO (In-network), Aetna Managed Choice POS (Out-of-network)
Emblem Health (UAW Union employees only): HMO (In-network)
Dental Insurance:
Aetna: Aetna DMO (In-network), Aetna PPO (Out-of-network)
Vision Insurance:
Aetna
Paid Time Off:
Mercy College provides generous leave benefits to its employees.
Disabilities & Workers Compensation Insurance:
Coverage in accordance with New York State regulations
Life Insurance:
Long-Term Disability: The Hartford
Short-Term Disability: The Hartford
Flexible Spending Account (FSA):
Ameriflex
Retirement Benefits:
TIAA
The Mercy College Retirement Plan is comprised of two components:
Deferred Compensation Plan
All eligible employees may contribute to the Deferred Compensation Plan on a pre-tax basis upon joining the College.
Defined Contribution Plan
Eligible employees are enrolled in the Defined Contribution Plan after two (2) years of full-time employment at Mercy College and receive a semi-monthly contribution from the College, based on age and salary. If an employee is under age 36, they will receive a contribution of 3.3% of their annual salary each pay period. If an employee is age 36 or older, they will receive a contribution of 9% of their annual salary each pay period.
If employed full-time for two (2) or more consecutive years by another institution(s) of higher education (college or university), without an intervening break in service within the last twelve (12) months prior to employment before joining Mercy College, please submit a waiting period waiver form to Office of Human Resources. The Defined Contribution will begin as of the first day of the month following receipt of the completed waiver form.
Remote Work:
Mercy College recognizes the important role that workplace flexibility can play in an employee’s ability to manage work-life balance.
Learn more about our remote work policy here.
Tuition Remission: Staff & Faculty
Mercy College provides a competitive education to students and extends that formal education opportunity to employees, and their spouses/domestic partners, and dependents at a reduced tuition rate through this Tuition Remission Benefits Policy for Mercy College Employees.
Learn more about our tuition remission here.
Tuition Exchange:
We are a member of the Tuition Exchange Program. Employees are eligible to apply for the Tuition Exchange Program after completing two (2) consecutive years of full-time employment.
Employee Assistance Program:
Compsych
Voluntary Benefits:
Allstate Identity Protection
LegalEase
Liberty Mutual Auto & Homeowners
Nationwide Pet Insurance
PlumBenefits
ScriptSave
Working Advantage
Note: The above describes a brief summary of benefits and is subject to change.
Click here to learn more about our health and welfare benefits in detail (Download PDF reader)
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