Associate Dean Jobs in Worcester, MA (NOW HIRING)

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.

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

• 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 outcomes in collaboration with appropriate faculty and administrators;
• Manage and participate in administrative, board, department, and other meetings to maintain effective communication and information flow;
• Orient and mentor new full-time and part-time faculty and staff in collaboration with current faculty;
• Support searches for full-time and part-time nursing faculty positions;
• Support faculty in using varied instructional methods, including distance technologies and simulation, to strengthen teaching effectiveness and student outcomes;
• Assist with class schedules and teaching assignments to support program needs and student learning;
• Facilitate and monitor faculty workload and assignments;
• Work with the Clinical Compliance Officer and program chair to secure and maintain clinical placements for students in both programs, including use of the Centralized Clinical Placement (CCP) system and participation in CCP meetings;
• Build and maintain collaborative relationships with clinical placement facilities and develop innovative clinical and workforce partnerships;
• Conduct scheduled annual clinical site visits;
• Coordinate with the Clinical Compliance Officer and Program Chairs to monitor and address student clearance process issues;
• Resolve student concerns in accordance with applicable laws and established program, institutional, and Commonwealth of Massachusetts policies and procedures;
• Promote a respectful, inclusive, culturally responsive, and civil learning and working environment;
• Collaborate with faculty and the Dean to prepare grant proposals and identify workforce development opportunities;
• Work with the Office of Admissions and Program Chairs to oversee student selection, admission, progression, and records related to student progress and outcomes;
• Strengthen connections with MassBay’s Nursing Assistant program and other health career programs that provide pathways into nursing;
• Contribute to Division- and College-wide outreach events that increase awareness of and enrollment in nursing programs;
• Serve on advisory boards for external health care agencies to support nursing collaboration, clinical partnerships, and grant opportunities;
• Participate in professional organizations and maintain current knowledge of trends, research, and best practices related to nursing education and program administration;
• Perform related duties as assigned to support program needs and advance the mission of the College.

This list is not to be considered all-inclusive. A supervisor may assign other duties as required to meet the needs and foster the mission of the College. All employees of MassBay are expected to work collegially and collaboratively within a community that values and celebrates the variety of student experience.

• Earned master’s degree in nursing (MSN) or an earned entry-level doctorate in nursing;
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing, or eligibility to obtain licensure upon hire;
• Minimum of five years of full-time nursing experience, or its equivalent, within the past eight years;
• At least three years of experience in academic and nursing administration;
• Demonstrated nursing leadership experience, including at least two years as a Director of Nursing or in another administrative role with oversight of nursing programs;
• Expertise appropriate to the administrative responsibilities of the position.

• Sensitivity and commitment to the goals of Affirmative Action;
• Experience working in a community college or similar environment;
• Demonstrated commitment to working with students in need;
• Doctorate in Nursing or a related field;
• Experience preparing regulatory, accreditation, or compliance reports for agencies such as BORN, ACEN, DPH, or NECHE, including successful completion of reports, follow-up reports, and/or site visits;
• Proven leadership skills with strong, positive interpersonal communication;
• Familiarity with concept-based curricula or other innovative curriculum models;
• Demonstrated ability to work effectively within collective bargaining agreements;
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and learning management systems;
• Strong oral and written communication skills;
• Experience with alternative teaching and learning approaches, such as service-learning, learning communities, distance and hybrid learning, and simulation;
• Demonstrated knowledge of community college principles, practices, and procedures;
• Administrative and budget management experience;
• Ability to build collaborative teams and unite diverse faculty, staff, and students around shared goals.

Salary Range: $119,000 - $125,000

As a Massachusetts State Employee, you are offered an outstanding suite of benefits adding value to your salary.

• Array of choices for health insurance plans to meet individual/family needs
• Affordable Dental Insurance and vision discount program
• 12 paid State/ Federal holidays
• Generous sick, vacation, and personal time
• Flexible Spending Plans to reduce your taxable income
• Low-cost basic and optional life insurance
• Defined Benefit Pension Plan, providing a fixed, pre-established benefit for employees at retirement
• Thinking to save more money towards retirement: consider Deferred Compensation plans i.e., 457(b) or 403(b).
• Tuition Benefits for employees and dependents at state colleges and universities
• Free Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Eligibility towards Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)
• Free gym and parking on campus

Need more info: https://www.massbay.edu/employment/benefits

Position Type: NUP

Source of Funding: State Appropriation

Deadline: July 30th, 2026 or after that until filled.

To Apply: Please include a letter of interest and resume with your online application.

Staff

Hiring is subject to state appropriation funding.

Final candidates are required to provide sealed transcripts and/or certifications.

Hiring is contingent upon a successful CORI clearance.

Massachusetts Bay Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran status, genetic information, gender identity or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation or sexual violence shall be referred to the College’s Affirmative Action and/or Title IX Coordinator, the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination, the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education’s Office for Civil Rights.