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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) Selected by Dominican University for Executive Director of Nursing

(February 2024, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Executive Director of Nursing at Dominican University  Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

The Executive Director of Nursing will lead and shape the next generation of compassionate and skilled health care professionals at Dominican University. Reporting to the Dean of the Borra College of Health Sciences, the Executive Director of Nursing (ED) will be responsible for providing academic leadership by setting the standards of intellectual engagement and accomplishment for the Elizabeth T. MacNeil School of Nursing, including leading and inspiring a team of dedicated faculty in achieving excellence. The next ED will support the University’s strategic mission to prepare Dominican University students in health care professions through nationally recognized programs that are rigorous, relevant, and empowered by Carias et Veritas (Love and Truth). The successful candidate will have demonstrated leadership in the nursing field and a record of excellence in teaching, scholarship, service, and fostering empirical research.

Dominican University was founded in 1901 and reflects commitments to truth, justice, compassion, partnership and community. Dominican’s Catholic identity has been informed and shaped through the work, influence, accomplishments, and spiritualty of the Sinsinawa Sisters. Dominican is currently ranked #10 out of nearly 160 regional universities in the Midwest. Dominican is the #1 Best Value School in the Chicago area and is especially proud to be the #1 school in Illinois for social mobility in recognition of its success in moving young people up the economic ladder. The Borra College of Health Sciences strives to be a national leader in advancing health care education through interprofessional collaborations and civic engagement and takes a relationship-centered approach to nursing education. With small class sizes, students work collaboratively and build close partnerships with faculty and colleagues. The School of Nursing is CCNE accredited (2021) and offers BSN and RN-BSN programs. The School offers two state-of-the-art high-tech simulation labs and over 30 secured clinical affiliation agreements. In keeping with Dominican’s mission, the nursing program provides a foundation for professional practice that respects the dignity of each and every person, pursuit of the common good, and concern for those most vulnerable.

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.

As a woman owned firm focused on inclusivity, 66% of their placements are women and/or from underrepresented groups.

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