SUMMARY: The Program Director shall oversee and manage the operations of the Practical Nursing program. The Program Director shall be proficient in program administration, curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, budget planning, faculty mentoring and accreditation processes.
The Program Director must possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively meet the needs of students, faculty and the healthcare community.
QUALIFICATIONS:
Masters in Nursing, minimum
Current, unrestricted State RN License
Academic leadership experience, minimum 2 years
Full time teaching experience, minimum 2 years
Full time nursing practice experience, minimum 4 years
Familiarity with accreditation processes
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Work with faculty, Clinical Coordinator (if applicable), Dean of Academic Affairs, Regional Academics, Program Chair, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness
Identify trends within the profession to include: best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update
Participate in budget planning (maintain operational equipment, resources and instructional/training tools)
Provide input and updates to program section of the schools master plan
Maintain a systematic plan of evaluation, reflective of on-going faculty assessment of student learning outcomes and program outcomes
Conducts reviews with faculty to assess program textbooks, training materials, program evaluation tools, student projects, and assignments
Observe, evaluate, and monitor faculty/staff performance and provide feedback in a timely manner
Conduct regular departmental meetings to discuss program effectiveness and methods for improvement
Attend regular curriculum meetings, College faculty meetings and Advisory Board meetings
Cultivate relationships with clinical sites, and evaluate and assure clinical education effectiveness
Review Clinical scheduling and provide oversight of the Clinical Coordinator (if applicable) or act has Clinical Coordinator
Work with campus Librarian to maintain current books, periodicals, and electronic resources relevant to the professional discipline
Maintain current knowledge of the professional discipline and educational methodologies through continuing professional development
Utilize the staffing model to proactively identify hiring needs
Back-up of Nursing faculty, as needed.
BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS:
The Nurse Administrator/Program Director utilizes their professional expertise to enhance, develop, maintain and deliver education experiences to students:
Create inclusive process that engages faculty in curriculum enhancement and development
Facilitate student engagement and enhance participation in student governance
Assess student's academic progress and assist faculty in providing developmental feedback and/or customized remediation plans
Work with faculty to prepare budget and equipment requests
Work collaboratively with other departments.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education, demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate classes and offices.
WORK ENVIRONMENT:
Professional office setting: moderate noise levels and controlled indoor climate.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.
LOCATION:
This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Office of the Executive Director. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President and all final approvals must come from the Office of the Executive Director.