Executive Director

Position Information

Job Title Executive Director Department Office of the Dean, College of Nursing - 35000 Pay Grade 15 Job Category Administrative Job Summary

The East Tennessee State University (ETSU) College of Nursing seeks an Executive Director to provide dynamic leadership and vision for the Appalachian Highlands Center for Nursing Advancement (AHCNA; hereafter, the Center). The Center was established by a grant from Ballad Health and includes the Tennessee Center for Nursing Advancement, established by the Tennessee Legislature in 2021.

The Executive Director will lead a team to develop and implement strategies to address challenges in recruiting, retaining, and developing the professional skills of a qualified healthcare workforce in the region and state, focusing on nursing. The Center was established to address these challenges by conducting rigorous research on existing and new healthcare workforce data, analyzing and interpreting research results for recommended action, adopting and implementing evidence-based innovations to address workforce challenges, and disseminating policy and program recommendations derived from evaluation. The Executive Director will lead faculty and staff in conducting research to streamline and expand the pipeline for quality nurse education for the CNA, LPN, and RN workforce in all areas of Tennessee and Southwest Virginia, develop and implement innovative clinical and academic models to attract and retain nurses, support and enhance nurse well-being in all areas of practice.

East Tennessee State University is a regional state-supported institution serving 14,000 students yearly. It is located in Northeast Tennessee in Johnson City (population 72,514), with a million people within a 75-mile radius. The area abounds in scenic mountain beauty and places of historical interest and is prized for outdoor recreation, festivals, and cultural experiences.

The ETSU College of Nursing is part of ETSU Health, which also includes the newly restructured College of Health Sciences, the James H. Quillen College of Medicine, the Bill Gatton College of Pharmacy, and the College of Public Health. Together, they enroll 4,000 students and offer 35-degree programs, including 12 clinical and research doctoral degrees. They have achieved national recognition for their interprofessional education programs and practice partnerships over three decades. With a commitment to preparing graduates to practice in rural and underserved areas, ETSU Health is on the front lines of building the future healthcare workforce for the region and nation.

The value of employment at ETSU goes far beyond salary. The official workday is 7.5 hours, which includes a one-hour lunch/meal break. Regular benefited ETSU employees enjoy a full range of benefits, services, and programs including:

• Paid time off & leave

• 17 paid holidays

• Educational Assistance

• Health and life insurance

• Retirement

• Access to University facilities and services and much more!

Check out the ETSU Human Resources Benefits page for additional information at: https://www.etsu.edu/human-resources/benefits/.

ETSU is committed to ensuring that our students, faculty, and staff are valued and work in an environment of openness and acceptance. ETSU is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer.

Disclaimer: The Job Summary is intended to describe the general nature and level of work individuals perform in this classification. It is not intended to be a complete list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required. Management reserves the right to revise the job or require different tasks to be performed as assigned to reflect changes in the position. Employees must be able to perform the position's essential functions satisfactorily with or without reasonable accommodations.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Evidence of exceptional communication skills, diplomacy, and tact.

• Ability to engage in collaborative, constructive approaches to decision making.

• Ability to develop and maintain partnerships with internal and external community stakeholders and policymakers.

• Ability to provide strong fiscal management and oversight.

Required Qualifications

• Graduate training (Master's degree or higher) in a health-related field.

• Demonstrated track record of rigorous healthcare workforce research consistent with the scope of work of the Center.

• Five (5) or more years of senior research leadership experience and experience leading multi-year, externally funded projects.

• Demonstrate a record of progressive, innovative, and effective research team leadership and administrative experience.

• Provide a strong record of funded research and scholarship from such federal agencies as HRSA, AHRQ, and PCORI.

• Teaching and curriculum experience in undergraduate and graduate healthcare workforce programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• An earned doctorate in a nursing-related field, such as PhD in Nursing or Doctor of Nurse Practitioner (DNP) with a Master of Business Administration (MBA), Master of Health Administration (MHA), Master of Public Health (MPH) degree, or similar practice credentials.

• Additional characteristics include experience in rural healthcare, vulnerable populations, distance education, trauma-informed care and education, and collaborating with public and private sectors of healthcare communities for grant funding and partnership opportunities.

Salary

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number AS01394P Is this position subject to a criminal background check? Yes Is any part of the funding for this posting coming from a grant or outside funding source? Yes FLSA Status Exempt Open Date 06/27/2024 Close Date Open Until Filled Yes Special Instructions to Applicants

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