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Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES) selected by North Idaho College for Dean of Instruction, Nursing and Health Professions Search

(April 9, 2025, WEST HARTFORD, CT) Academic Career & Executive Search (ACES), a leading higher education focused executive search firm, has been selected to recruit the next Dean of Instruction, Nursing and Health Professions at North Idaho College. Jennifer Muller, Managing Partner, will be leading the search.

Reporting to the Provost, the next Dean will be a visionary leader who fosters academic excellence, enhances student success, and cultivates meaningful partnerships with healthcare organizations. Collaborating across departments and with industry leaders, this role is instrumental in ensuring NIC’s health programs remain at the forefront of innovation and accreditation standards, while expanding educational access, including distance learning and off-site clinical experiences. Along with an engaged faculty, the Dean will inherit a motivated and supportive staff, including three dedicated administrative professionals, all intent on bolstering innovative and interdisciplinary approaches.

North Idaho College (NIC) is a community college located in the scenic city of Coeur d’Alene, Idaho. Established in 1933, NIC serves as a hub for higher education in northern Idaho, offering a wide range of associate degree and certificate programs designed to meet the needs of students pursuing academic transfer, career training, or personal enrichment. With a commitment to affordability, NIC provides a cost-effective education with lower tuition rates compared to four-year universities, making it an excellent choice for students looking to save on college expenses while receiving a high-quality education. The college continues to expand its world class facilities, including the recently renovated Meyer Health and Sciences Building and the state-of-the-art Dental Hygiene Clinic in Winton Hall. These spaces house high-tech simulation labs, immersive learning environments, and cutting-edge medical equipment, ensuring NIC students receive hands-on, industry-relevant training.

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/.