Director of the School of Nursing California State University - San Marcos San Marcos, CA California StateUniversity San Marcos ("CSUSM") seeks a seasoned, strategic, tenured academic nurse administrator to serve as the next Director of theSchool of Nursing. Housed in the College of Education, Health and Human Services (CEHHS) and reporting to the Dean, the Director willoversee administrative and academic program functions, including program evolution and innovation, system- and state-level engagement,strategic alignment with institutional priorities, clinical-site partnerships, and faculty and staff mentorship. The Director will also leadaccreditation efforts and ensure that CSUSM programs meet evolving standards of nursing excellence in California and beyond. This is a9-month, full-time, administrative (non-teaching) role, with the opportunity for additional summer compensation for administrativeresponsibilities performed during the summer months. The Director of the School of Nursing serves as the lead administrator for theschool, overseeing all administrative, planning, and budgetary matters related to both the San Marcos campus and the Temecula satellitecampus; professionally developing, supporting and mentoring tenure track faculty, clinical faculty, and lecturers; evaluating and evolvingacademic programs to align with best practice, accreditation standards, and market demand; and supporting student success. Directlysupervising the Associate Directors and administrative staff, the Director also leads an experienced and highly motivated and talentedfaculty, and models and fosters a spirit of innovation that supports new initiatives, pilot programs, and new academic directions. Inpartnership with faculty and staff, the Director builds and nurtures collaborative relationships and partnerships with clinical placementsites, community college partners and other enrollment source institutions, and other community partners as well as the close partnershipwith Extended Learning for the delivery of certain programs. The Director also plays a key role in system-wide and statewide conversationson nursing policy and legislation that affect nurses and nursing education and leads strategic planning efforts for the school in alignmentwith institutional priorities.

Key Opportunities Include:

Supporting New Program Development andImplementation Overseeing Accreditation and Evolving Standards Evolving Admission and Enrollment in Partnership with FeederInstitutions Leading and Empowering a Dedicated Faculty Fostering a Culture of Research and Scholarship Building Newand Nurturing Existing Community Partnerships Advancing Development and Fundraising CandidateProfile The Director of the School of Nursing will be an experienced academic administrator with a strong background incurricular and program development, assessment, and evaluation. The Director will demonstrate a deep commitment to excellence in educationalopportunities for nursing students at all stages of their educational and career paths through sustained engagement with best practices innursing education, awareness of market demands, and deep knowledge of accreditation standards. The Director will bring a clear commitment tostudent success and retention and experience working in a richly diverse environment. The successful candidate will demonstrate a strongtrack record of faculty professional development, mentorship, and empowerment, as well as experience working collaboratively within a sharedgovernance system. The Director will be highly collaborative, accessible, communicative, and committed to a supportive and healthy schoolcommunity in which every member can thrive. Read the full Leadership Profile on the DSG Global Website . Contact Laurie Casteen ofDSG Global has been exclusively retained for this search. To express interest in this role, please submit a compelling cover letter andresume by completing our Talent Profile . Review of candidate materials willbegin immediately. All inquiries and discussions will be considered strictly confidential. Compensation andBenefits This is an on-site position based at CSUSM in San Marcos. Salary is competitive and commensurate with experience. Thisposition includes a generous benefits package and a salary range between $145,700 - $202,900 (based on rank, qualifications, and givensummer employment). Equal Opportunity at Cal State San Marcos California State University San Marcos is adiverse community of individuals who represent many perspectives, beliefs and identities, committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful,and intellectually vibrant environment. We cultivate a culture of open dialogue, mutual respect, and belonging to support educationalexcellence and student success. Through academic programs, student organizations and activities, faculty initiatives, and communitypartnerships, we encourage meaningful engagement with diverse perspectives. As a higher education institution, we are dedicated to advancingknowledge and empowering individuals to reach their full potential by prioritizing inclusive curriculum development, faculty and stafftraining, student mentorship, and comprehensive support programs. At California State University San Marcos, excellence is built on merit,talent, diversity, accessibility, and equal opportunity for all. All university programs and activities are open and available to allregardless of race, sex, color, ethnicity or national origin. Consistent with California law and federal civil rights laws, California StateUniversity San Marcos provides equal opportunity in education and employment without unlawful discrimination or preferential treatment basedon race, sex, color, ethnicity, or national origin. Our commitment to equal opportunity means ensuring that every student and employee hasaccess to the resources and support they need to thrive and succeed in a university environment and in their communities. The CaliforniaState University San Marcos complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, theAmericans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, the California Equity in Higher Education Act, California'sProposition 209 (Art. I, Section 31 of the California Constitution), other applicable state and federal anti-discrimination laws, and CSU'sNondiscrimination Policy. We prohibit discriminatory preferential treatment, segregation based on race or any other protected status, andall forms of discrimination, harassment, and retaliation in all university programs, policies, and practices.