Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing

Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing

Department: Dean Nursing and Health Sciences

Location: Framingham

MassBay fosters educational excellence and academic success to prepare students for local and global citizenship, to promote their personal growth, to meet critical workforce demands of communities, and to contribute to the region’s economic development.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is served by a cadre of employees of varied backgrounds and experiences.  We invite all individuals to consider joining our community.

Located in Greater Boston, MassBay is a comprehensive, open-access community college, offering associate degrees and certificate programs on three campuses in Wellesley Hills, Framingham, and Ashland, Massachusetts.

Position Summary:

The ideal candidate will join a vibrant educational community and have a desire and ability to serve a population of students with various needs and backgrounds. As a member of the Dean’s leadership team, the Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing provides administrative support to the Dean and will receive mentoring during the first semester to establish a strong foundation in the role. This position requires maintaining a current, unencumbered Massachusetts nursing license. The Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing serves as the nurse administrator and director of the nursing programs, with responsibility for managing and delivering the Practical Nursing and Associate Degree Nursing programs.

The Assistant/Associate Dean of Nursing is accountable to students, faculty, and the College administration for ensuring the safe, lawful, and effective operation of the nursing programs. This role oversees the planning, implementation, evaluation, and documentation of program activities and administers the programs in collaboration with faculty. The Assistant/Associate Dean supports operational effectiveness by maintaining compliance with applicable state and federal regulations and, when applicable, national accreditation standards. This position works closely with faculty, support staff, the Clinical Compliance Coordinator, the Data Coordinator, the Dean and Assistant Dean of Health Sciences, and College administrators to advance continuous program improvement. The ideal candidate will demonstrate initiative, collaboration, and a positive approach while providing proactive leadership for nursing education at the College. This includes strengthening partnerships with the College’s Nursing Assistant program, high schools, four-year institutions, and health care partners to expand pathways into nursing careers. The Assistant/Associate Dean will also support the development of nursing education initiatives that align with the College’s strategic priorities.

Available: Fall 2026

Key Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide administrative oversight and leadership for the Nursing Department;
  

•  Serve as the Nurse Administrator/Administrator of Record in accordance with Board of Registration in Nursing (BORN) and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requirements;
  
  
• Ensure each nursing program complies with applicable licensing, accreditation, regulatory, and College requirements; prepare and submit required reports; and maintain records in accordance with all applicable standards and policies;
  
  
• Collaborate with faculty to ensure programs meet BORN and ACEN standards and support continuous program improvement;
  
  
• Develop and manage annual budgets for the Associate Degree Nursing and Practical Nursing programs in collaboration with program directors;
  
  
• Participate in College governance and serve on committees that support administrative and academic leadership;
  
  
• Provide leadership for competency-based curriculum, instruction, and program development; evaluate outcomes and recommend improvements aligned with contemporary evidence-based practice;
  
  
• Develop, implement, and evaluate program goals, objectives, policies, and services consistent with the College’s mission, philosophy, and strategic plan;
  
  
• Coordinate program reviews and review program