Assistant Director and Associate/Full Professor, School of Nursing, Marieb College of Health & Human Services, Florida Gulf Coast University

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The Opportunity

Florida Gulf Coast University's (FGCU) Marieb College of Health & Human Services (MCHHS) and the School of Nursing (SON) invite nominations, inquiries, and applications for the Assistant Director position. The Assistant Director will report directly to Dr. Brenda Hage, Director of the FGCU SON & Southwest Florida Endowed Chair and will serve as a School of Nursing Administrative Team member. The Assistant Director will provide support to the Director of the SON in effective leadership in implementing the school's vision, mission, strategic plan, and core values.

The Assistant Director will join MCHHS at an exciting time in the college's history. Architectural planning has already commenced for the new academic building to foster the college's projected growth. Additionally, a renewed focus is on interprofessional education and utilizing emerging technology through a generous philanthropic gift.

The ideal candidate for this role will be deeply committed to fostering an inclusive and collaborative environment. The new Assistant Director will be an experienced, motivated, and a visionary leader, as the school is expected to expand rapidly over the next several years. This individual must be forward-thinking and possess strong strategic thinking capabilities, with the ability to manage the school's logistics. They will proactively cultivate an environment encouraging mentorship and collaboration across the school, college, and university.

How to Apply

Andriel Dees and Shelley Feather with Greenwood Asher & Associates are assisting Florida Gulf Coast University on this search. Applications and nominations are now being accepted. Application materials should include:

• A letter of interest that clearly states the applicant’s qualifications for the position;
• A current résumé/curriculum vitae

We strongly encourage submitting application materials as separate PDF attachments. 

All application materials should be submitted through the Greenwood Asher & Associates e-mail at: FGCUNursing@greenwoodsearch.com. Initial screening of applications will begin immediately and will continue until an appointment is made. For best consideration, applications and nominations should be provided by April 5, 2025. Note that this is not an application deadline, as the review will continue until a qualified candidate is selected and recommended for appointment.