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Please Note: A letter of interest responding to the prompt identified below is required for the application submission.

Here, a life is changed every day.
A possibility becomes a probability.
A dream becomes reality.

At Valencia College, we believe that anyone can learn anything under the right conditions and that learning is a lifelong learning process. The Valencia College Nursing Program, is seeking an innovative, collaborative, and transformative leader to join us as the Dean of Nursing. In this role, you will provide strategic leadership for the academic, fiscal, and operational areas of the Nursing program within Valencia College in close partnership with the Provost and Associate Provost. Responsible for ensuring all facets of the program plans are aligned with and fulfill the college’s strategic priorities and direction.

About Our Nursing Program

The Valencia College Nursing Program offers a two-year Associate in Science (A.S.) degree program as well a Bachelor's of Science in Nursing ( R.N to B.S.N.). With approximately 800 students, both degrees offer opportunities for specialization. The nationally accredited programs at Valencia College are among the best for preparing students for nursing careers, by connecting students directly to situations nurses face today. These programs offer classroom curricula together with real-life clinical experiences to help nurses build skills and confidence. For more information about our Nursing Programs, please click here.

The Opportunity

This is a unique opportunity for an innovative leader to build educational pathways for students pursuing a nursing career, as well as benefit Central Florida’s economy and community of first-class healthcare providers. We are seeking an innovative individual who is driven to lead our nursing program of the future and someone willing to contribute to transformative change with a clear purpose—to significantly influence the lives of students and our community. The Dean of Nursing will lead a multi-campus team committed to ensuring the integrity of the academic program and processes that support the Valencia Learning Centered focus all aimed at accomplishing Valencia’s Strategic Impact Plan.

Required Qualifications

Master’s degree or higher from a regionally accredited University with a major in Nursing.
Five (5) years of progressive responsibility providing leadership within a clinical setting.
Must have current, active, and unencumbered licensure in the State of Florida as a registered nurse or nurse practitioner or be willing to obtain one within 30 days of the start date.

Application Process:

Join our team and be part of our bold work to achieve Valencia College’s ambitious Strategic Impact Goals!

We invite you to submit a complete online application and the following materials:

A letter of interest: Describe how your background and experience have prepared you to lead a complex Nursing program, what strategies would you implement to maintain quality but work to meet the communities needs to qualified nurses?
A resume or curriculum vitae.
The names and contact information for three (3) professional references. Professional references will only be contacted for finalist candidates.
Applicants must complete the entire online application and include their work history, even if they are attaching a resume. Any incomplete applications will not be considered.

Valencia’s Total Rewards Commitment:

Valencia College is committed to providing employees with a competitive and comprehensive total rewards package. Your total rewards include significantly more than just your base pay. Our total rewards program offers a wide-ranging combination of pay, benefits, professional development, work/life balance in a meaningful, collaborative work environment, and so much more…

Additional Information:

This is a primarily onsite position located at the West Campus, but it will require you to drive to various College-Wide Campus Locations as needed.
This position is not eligible for Veteran’s Preference under Florida Statute 295.07(5)(a), F.S.
Please note that you will need to establish Florida residency within 30 days from your start date if selected for this position.

To be considered for the position, applications must be received no later than Sunday, April 21, 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Eastern Daylight Time.

About this Position
Posting Detail Information

Position Number SE1437.00000

Job Type Staff
FT/PT Full-Time
Employee Class Description Administrative Staff

General Position Description

The Dean of Nursing provides strategic leadership for the academic, fiscal, and operational areas of the Nursing program within Valencia College in close partnership with the Provost and Associate Provost. Responsible for ensuring all facets of the program plans are aligned with and fulfill the college’s strategic priorities and direction.

Flexible Work Arrangement
Grade 1628
Exemption Status Exempt
Posting Number S2385P
Location(s) Kissimmee, FL 34744 - Osceola Campus, Orlando, FL 32811 - West Campus
Proposed Work Schedule (Please note hours subject to change based on business needs)
Number of Vacancies 1
Posting End Date 04/21/2024
Open Until Filled No
Quicklink for Posting https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/34575

Posting Detail Information

Temporary Position (Temp or Grant Funded) Details
Salary Range $105,436- $148,963 Per Year

To apply: Reference this CFEC Job Posting when applying. Qualified candidates should submit their application for this position at https://valenciacollege.peopleadmin.com/postings/search