Associate Dean for Organizational Outcomes & Innovative Initiatives (OOII)

Required Qualifications (as evidenced by an attached resume):
Doctorate degree (or foreign equivalent) in Nursing or related healthcare field. Five (5) years of full-time experience with program evaluation, accreditation, and/or compliance. 

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience with curriculum development and/or interprofessional education. Experience with designing and leading large-scale, innovative initiatives that address complex societal health issues. Experience with scholarship, grant acquisition, and program evaluation in the areas of educational innovation, outcomes assessment, or health professions education. Experience with state and federal reporting requirements.
 

Brief Description of Duties: 
The Associate Dean for Organizational Outcomes & Innovative Initiatives (OOII) serves as a senior academic leader within the School of Nursing, providing visionary direction for academic excellence, institutional effectiveness, and transformative educational innovation. This position is responsible for designing, implementing, and sustaining a comprehensive framework for evaluation, assessment, and outcomes measurement that informs decision-making and ensures compliance with state, federal, and accreditation standards, while fostering a culture of continuous improvement and innovation. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean works collaboratively with faculty, staff, and administrators to advance the School’s mission through evidence-based strategies that drive quality improvement, foster innovation, and expand access to nursing education. In this capacity, the Associate Dean serves as the primary lead for institutional and programmatic reporting. The role is accountable for ensuring all programs are in continual readiness for accreditation by CCNE and ACME, and for translating standards into operational practices that yield measurable improvements in teaching, learning, and organizational performance. The Associate Dean for Organizational Outcomes and Innovative Initiatives will lead the development, implementation, and evaluation of forward-thinking initiatives that address critical health needs of society while enhancing the School of Nursing’s visibility and prominence nationally and globally. This position will serve as a catalyst for interdisciplinary collaboration, fostering partnerships with internal and external experts, healthcare organizations, policymakers, community leaders, and academic partners. Reporting directly to the Dean, the Associate Dean will drive initiatives that align with the School’s mission, leverage evidence-based strategies, and anticipate emerging trends in nursing, healthcare delivery, and health policy. The role demands exceptional vision, relationship-building skills, and a proven track record in translating innovative ideas into sustainable, high-impact programs. The Associate Dean also plays a pivotal role in advancing access and belonging within the School. Through standardization of policies, processes, and academic pathways, the position works to remove structural barriers and ensure equitable access for all students, in full alignment with Title II requirements and the University's commitment to student success. Cross-institutional collaboration is critical to this role. The Associate Dean builds strategic partnerships across the university’s academic colleges, research centers, and the academic health center to promote interdisciplinary initiatives, leverage institutional resources, and strengthen shared accountability for student outcomes. The role also represents the School of Nursing in external forums locally, nationally, and globally—sharing best practices in outcomes measurement, innovation, and excellence.

Duties:

Evaluation, Assessment & Outcomes

•  Lead the design, implementation, and management of the comprehensive evaluation plan for all academic programs, ensuring alignment with AACN Essentials (2021) and institutional goals.

• Oversee the colle