Associate Dean, Academic Affairs & BORN Administrator - SON

Key Responsibilities

Academic Leadership

• Provide strategic and visionary leadership for academic affairs within the SON.
• Collaborate with the Dean and faculty leaders to develop and implement academic policies and strategic goals.
• Promote a culture of academic innovation, interprofessional collaboration, and student-centered learning.
• Lead and ensure compliance with all accreditation standards (NECHE, CCNE) and regulatory requirements, including:
  • Serving as the designated BORN Program Administrator for the MGH Institute of Health Professions.
  • Maintaining regular communication with BORN and overseeing timely submission of reports, renewals, and compliance documentation.
  • Preparing the SON for BORN site visits, program audits, and changes in regulations.
  • Ensuring all curricula, faculty credentials, clinical placements, and student outcomes meet BORN standards.
  • Supervising the Assistant Dean for Prelicensure Programs, who provides day-to-day operational support for BORN compliance.

Curriculum Development and Assessment

• Oversee academic program development, implementation, and evaluation, ensuring alignment with healthcare workforce needs and higher education best practices.
• Support the integration of BORN-required content and clinical competencies across prelicensure curricula.
• Promote a learner-centered and inclusive approach to curriculum design.
• Lead data-informed program assessment and continuous quality improvement efforts.

Student Affairs and Success

• Work collaboratively with stakeholders to support student success from matriculation to graduation.
• Provide leadership and oversight of student advising, academic support, and professional development.
• Foster an inclusive environment that values well-being, belonging, and equity.
• Coordinate with the Assistant Deans (Prelicensure, Master's, Doctoral) to support a seamless academic experience.

Faculty Support and Development

• Oversee recruitment, appointments, mentoring, and evaluation of faculty across programs.
• Ensure faculty meet qualifications required by BORN for didactic and clinical instruction.
• Promote professional growth and continuous learning among faculty and instructional staff.

Supervision and Collaboration

• Directly supervise the Assistant Deans for Prelicensure, Master's, and Doctoral Programs.
• Directly supervise the Director of Clinical Affiliations
• Provide strategic oversight while delegating operational BORN-related tasks to the Assistant Dean for Prelicensure Programs.
• Collaborate with other Institute units on cross-disciplinary initiatives and academic innovation.

Governance and Service

• Serve as an ex-officio member on SON faculty committees and task forces.
• Represent the School of Nursing on Institute-level committees.
• Contribute to institutional initiatives and governance structures.

Teaching, Scholarship, and Professional Engagement

• Participate in teaching activities appropriate to academic rank and expertise.
• Maintain a focused program of research or scholarly work.
• Engage in professional associations, particularly those aligned with nursing education and regulation.
• Other Duties as Assigned

Qualifications

• Terminal degree in nursing (e.g., PhD, DNP) or a related field.
• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Active RN licensure
• MA RN licensure, or eligibility for licensure in MA prior to start date.
• Demonstrated leadership in nursing education with experience in regulatory or accreditation oversight.
• Deep understanding of BORN regulatory standards and processes.
• Track record of excellence in academic administration, curriculum development, and faculty supervision.
• Strong interpersonal, communication, and organizational skills.
• Record of scholarly achievement and teaching in a higher education setting.