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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by Bay de Noc Community College for Associate Dean of Nursing Search

(May 7, 2026, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the Associate Dean of Nursing at Bay de Noc Community College (Bay College). Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

The Associate Dean of Nursing will join a college on a growth trajectory and play a key role in shaping the future of nursing education in the region. Supported by a dedicated capital budget, Bay College’s nursing program is committed to providing cutting-edge educational resources for students and faculty alike. The successful candidate will be a collaborative and student-centered leader who can build on this foundation while guiding the program through its next phase of growth, complexity, and regional impact. Bay College Nursing program offers nursing at the main campus in Escanaba and the Iron Mountain campus.  Both campuses house state of the art simulation centers with Iron Mountain recently completing a major simulation lab upgrade. The Associate Dean will provide inclusive and visionary leadership, management, and strategic direction for the Nursing Program. The Associate Dean will work collaboratively with faculty, the Director of Nursing for the Iron Mountain Campus, and stakeholders to promote student success, program quality, and foster community partnerships. In partnership with the Dean, this role includes oversight of planning, scheduling, budgeting, curriculum development, and compliance with state licensing and accrediting bodies. Responsibilities also include establishing articulation agreements, recruiting and supervising faculty, managing student admissions for nursing programs, and ensuring programs meet standards of accreditation, all while upholding the college’s mission, values, and strategic plan.

This position reports to the Dean of Occupational and Workforce Programs and supervises the Simulation and Clinical Coordinator, Director of Nursing for the Iron Mountain Campus, and all full-time and part-time faculty within the division.

Bay College was established in 1962 and is a rural, public community college with two campuses located in the south-central Upper Peninsula. The College contributes to the Upper Peninsula’s vitality as a proactive leader in workforce development, educational partnerships, and cultural events while being well-regarded for providing accessible, affordable education and for being deeply connected to the local economy. Escanaba and Iron Mountain are welcoming, community-centered towns featuring year-round community gatherings, quality K-12 schools, and relatively low crime rates, making the area appealing to individuals, families, and retirees alike. They combine the charm of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula with a warm, Midwestern spirit. With a cost of living generally estimated to be 15–20% below the national average, and ~13% lower than the Michigan average, the Upper Peninsula offers a vibrant quality of life.

Affordable Excellence 

Academic Career & Executive Search, a higher education focused search firm, specializes in affordable excellence, providing perfectly matched candidates to institutions quickly and accurately. Their methodologies, based on frequent touchpoints, pinpoint ideal candidates with speed and meticulous care resulting in highly successful placements.

They offer flexible service/pricing levels for all positions, ensuring affordability.

Contact Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, at 860-740-2600 or Jennifer@ACESrch.com, or visit https://acesrch.com/.