Director of Academic Affairs, School of Nursing

at  Yale University

POSITION FOCUS:

Yale School of Nursing (YSN) is seeking a Director of Academic Affairs to join a dynamic and growing Office of the Deputy Dean. YSN, located on the beautiful and sprawling grounds of Yale West Campus, is conveniently located near major highways. The Yale West Campus has a lot to offer including free parking, woodland walking trail, café and terrace dining, farm, The Barn at West Campus for special events, a fully equipped conference center, outdoor space to relax and unwind, wellness events (mindfulness exercise, to nature walks and yoga), and Fitness Center (free for the West Campus community)! https://westcampus.yale.edu/about-us/photo-gallery-tour | Yale West Campus
The Director of Academic Affairs would be an integral part of the team, serving as a strategic partner in the Dean’s office, reporting to the Deputy Dean. This position oversees all aspects of accreditation and compliance, including the transition to competency-based education and integration of the new essentials. The incumbent will collaborate with the Office of Institutional Research regarding all relevant survey data that will inform academic programming. The Director represents the Executive Deputy Dean’s office with other school and university offices, faculty, students, staff and external contacts to identify needed academic policies, lead the development of academic policies, and make academic policy recommendations to DD, Yale General Counsel and BPO. Oversees implementation of assigned academic policies. The incumbent will serve as the primary lead for academic program analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends and establish appropriate recommendations or conclusions and will direct external reporting to accreditors and other institutions.

REQUIRED EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Bachelor’s degree in business, education, nursing or a related field required plus six years of experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 1:

Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 2:

Superior interpersonal skills and ability to interact with faculty, staff, and administrators at all levels with a highly professional demeanor and excellent customer service skills.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 3:

Demonstrated self-motivation, independence, consistency, and reliability, including excellent attendance and punctuality.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 4:

Ability to deal with complex issues and sensitive situations that require confidentiality and discretion.

REQUIRED SKILL/ABILITY 5:

Proven ability to be extremely organized, detail-oriented, and a strategic thinker.

PREFERRED EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND SKILLS:

5 years of experience. Higher education experience. Experience working with academic programs. Experience in Nursing and/or other health-related fields. Expertise in accrediting and compliance. Experience with CBE.

BACKGROUND CHECK REQUIREMENTS

All candidates for employment will be subject to pre-employment background screening for this position, which may include motor vehicle, DOT certification, drug testing and credit checks based on the position description and job requirements. All offers are contingent upon the successful completion of the background check. For additional information on the background check requirements and process visit “Learn about background checks” under the Applicant Support Resources section of Careers on the It’s Your Yale website.

POSTING DISCLAIMER

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the essential functions that will be required of the position and should not be construed as a declaration of specific duties and responsibilities of the particular position. Employees will be assigned specific job-related duties through their hiring departments.

1. Functions as a representative of the YSN EDD Office to liaises with other school and university offices, faculty, students, staff and external contacts. Identify needed academic policies, lead development of academic policies using a collaborative approach, and make academic policy recommendations to EDD, Yale Legal Counsel and BPO. Oversees implementation of assigned academic policies. 2. Works collaboratively with OSA on the annual and ongoing revision of the Bulletin and Student Handbooks in consultation with appropriate YSN committee structure and approval leadership process. Assures consistency within and across documents. Assures changes adopted by academic programs throughout the year are accurately reflected in document updates. Work with division chairs, specialty directors, units and communication director and staff to assure consistency in information presented across written and electronic sources. 3. Prepare academic program reports and analyses setting forth progress, adverse trends andestablish appropriate recommendations or conclusions. 4. Primary lead across divisions and academic programs, YSN units and committees and initiatives related to the work of academic affairs, such as development of state and national accreditation reports, campus accreditation, and readiness for site visits. 5. Primary lead across divisions and academic programs related to the work of academic affairs and the development of new programs and initiatives, conducting gap analyses, and identifying appropriate funding applications. 6. Supports grant writing activities focused on academic program improvement (e.g., HRSA, philanthropy)7. Ensures the preparation and timely submission of reports to organizations that accredit and regulate academic programs in coordination with division chairs, specialty directors and the DD. Prepares major self-studies of the academic programs for internal and external review. 8. Serves as the primary contact for the YSN Academic Support Unit on the development, implementation, and use of electronic systems such as Canvas, and other learning management systems that may be put in place. 9. Serves as a methodological expert on integrating Competency-Based Education (CBE) and the New Essentials.10. Supports curriculum mapping and offers project management support to the curriculum committee in ensuring that YSN adheres to the curriculum re-envisioning timeline and maintains compliance with national accreditation standards.