Chief Nurse Administrator

About Siena University:

Located in Loudonville, New York - just 10 minutes from the state capital of Albany - Siena empowers more than 3,400 students each year through a transformative journey we call the Education for a Lifetime. All members of the Siena University community work together to advance the University's mission to graduate Saints intent on making the world more just, peaceful, and humane. The Franciscan tradition, upon which Siena was founded, permeates throughout campus life. All community members are valued for their unique worth and recognized for their specific contributions toward the greater good. That spirit of belonging and respect reverberates across our 174-acre campus, which is ranked among the 50 most beautiful college campuses in the country by Condé Nast.  

Siena is leading the way in Catholic, liberal arts education, and the national rankings help tell our story. Siena ranks number one in New York for job placement; top 10 among all Catholic University in the country; and among the top three percent of all institutions in the U.S according to the Wall Street Journal. It has always been our community of dedicated and passionate Saints who make this campus a coveted destination to work, live, and learn. We hope you'll consider joining us.

About Siena's Baldwin Nursing Programs: 

Siena's Baldwin Nursing Programs provide an education that is congruent with Siena's mission and learning goals, and offers students a broader humanistic caring perspective of the discipline of nursing. The Nursing programs integrate a Caring Science Praxis Model into our curriculum with Franciscan values and a strong education in the liberal arts and sciences. With a focus on mindful learning, reflective practice, and the importance of self-care, our caring science teaching-learning philosophy creates an authentic environment to enhance the student's understanding of social, cultural, economic and political issues that impact health care. 

For more information about the Nursing Major at Siena, visit our website: https://www.siena.edu/nursing. 

Job Description:

Siena University is seeking applicants for a Chief Nurse Administrator to begin July 1, 2026. The Chief Nurse Administrator (CNA) provides effective leadership to the Baldwin Nursing Programs at Siena University in achieving its mission, goals, and expected program outcomes. The CNA is responsible for academic and administrative functions of the programs including curricular coordination, assessment, partnerships with educational and clinical partners, resource management, and recruitment support. This position serves as the official liaison between the University and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and ensures programs remain aligned with CCNE Standards for Accreditation, AACN Essentials, and the New York State Education Department's professional requirements.  

Main Responsibilities:

• Provide strategic vision for a young and growing department looking to add new programs.
• Provide administrative leadership on matters of budget, supervision of professional staff, partnership agreements, and resource allocation.
• Act as Siena's liaison to CCNE, partner schools, and regional and national professional nursing organizations.
• Lead efforts related to accreditation, annual reporting, and assessment processes.
• In collaboration with the Dean and/or the Chair, provide leadership and mentorship to faculty on matters of management and development of curriculum, faculty development and evaluation, and hiring and supervision of full-time and adjunct faculty.
• Work with students on matters of academic standards and progression, complaints, degree completion and partner school experience. 
• Support efforts related recruitment, marketing, and enrollment of nursing students.   

Requirements:

The ideal candidate must have:

• A doctoral degree in nursing from a regionally accredited program and institution
• A current unencumbered RN license with the ability to become a licensed nurse in the state of New York
• Record of faculty achievement commensurate with appointment to the rank of Associate Professor
• Demonstrated leadership experience as department chair, nursing program administrator, or as a significant contributor to institution-level committees or initiatives.
• Commitment to the Caring Science model and Siena's Franciscan Mission
• Ability to successfully collaborate with internal and external stakeholders 
• Ability to identify, resolve, and consult on a wide variety of administrative and personnel issues

Special consideration will be given to those with:

• Knowledge of, or experience with, accreditation processes and standards set by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
• Experience with supervision of professional staff, budget oversight, or other supervisory leadership functions
• Experience with the development, assessment, and oversight of nursing curriculum
• A demonstrated record of leading projects through to completion in a timely manner

Additional Information:

Annual Salary Range: $140,000 - 150,000

*The hiring salary range above represents the University's good faith estimate at the time of posting in compliance with the Albany County Salary Transparency Law.

Siena University offers a generous benefit package to eligible full-time employees. The highlights include:

• Retirement plan contribution equal to 10% of compensation (as defined under the plan) after meeting the plan's eligibility requirements
• Tuition reimbursement and exchange opportunities for eligible employees, spouses, and dependents
• Health, dental and vision insurance
• Eligible University employees enjoy a work schedule that includes half-day Fridays in the summer and an expansive holiday schedule, including up to two weeks off during winter break
• Other perks currently include complimentary breakfast Thursdays in the dining hall, access to University community lectures and productions, complimentary University gym and library memberships, discounted and complimentary tickets to Siena Division I sporting events, and more.

Siena University is a Franciscan and Catholic institution and expects members of its community to be knowledgeable about its mission and to make a positive contribution to that mission.

Siena cares for and values each member of its workforce and actively supports upward mobility. We are a community of Siena Saints, and as we often say, the world needs more Saints!

Siena University is an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation or gender identity, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Application Instructions:

Please visit our employment page at https://siena.interviewexchange.com/jobofferdetails.jsp?JOBID=199668