Nurse Program Director

The Nursing Program Director shall oversee and manage the operations of the nursing program. The Nurse Administrator/Program Director shall be proficient in program administration, curriculum design, instruction, evaluation, budget planning, faculty mentoring and accreditation processes. The Nurse Administrator/Program Director must possess strong leadership and communication skills to effectively meet the needs of students, faculty and the healthcare community.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's in Nursing, minimum
• Current, unrestricted State of South Carolina 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:

• Creation and maintenance of an environment conductive to teaching and learning
• Liaison with the central administration and other units of the parent institution
• Collaborate with faculty, Clinical Coordinator (if applicable), Dean of Academic Affairs, Regional Academics, Program Chair, and the Campus President to assure program effectiveness, and development and implementation of curriculum
• Identify and translate new trends within the profession to include: best practices, industry changes, new technologies, and other significant factors indicative of curricula or course revision/update
• Collaborate with Campus President in the preparation and administration of the budget
• In collaboration with faculty (ACEN), oversee the maintenance of the operational equipment, resources, and instructional/training tools
• Provide input and updates to program section of the school's 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
• Collaborates with the Dean of Academic Affairs to facilitate faculty development and professional growth
• Collaborates with the Dean of Academic Affairs to complete performance reviews to include observation of faculty/staff performance and provide feedback in a timely manner
• Maintain relationships with central administration, and clinical agenciesCollaborates with Accreditation Specialists in maintaining relationships with appropriate state, regional and national agencies
• Conduct and Chair and faculty meetings and Advisory Board meetings
• Attend specialty nursing committee meetings to discuss program effectiveness and matters for improvement (such as curriculum attrition and retention meeting)
• In collaboration with Clinical Coordinator (if applicable) cultivate relationships with clinical sites, and evaluate and assure clinical education effectiveness
• Collaborate with Dean of Academics to create clinical faculty scheduling and provide oversight of the Clinical Coordinator, Simulation Coordinator (if applicable)
• Collaborate with SEC System's 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
• Selection, credentialing, and recommendation of faculty for appointment, promotion, and retention to meet governing institution requirements
• Utilize staffing model for the creation of reports measuring work activity, labor hours needed, analyze how employee time is spent to calculate costs and determine long-term goals of the program
• Back-up of Nursing faculty, as needed.

BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS:

The Nurse Administrator/Program Director has the responsibility and authority for the administrative and instructional activities of the nursing education unit within the governing organization. Oversees the daily governing organization and nursing program matters such as, but not limited to, personnel matter, student matters, curricula matter, and resource matters.

The Nurse Administrator/Program Director contributes to the Welfare of Faculty and Staff by collaborating with the governing institution in the implementation of policies affecting faculty and staff promulgated by the governing organization and nursing education unit, including, but not limited to, those related to non-discrimination, appointment, rank, grievance, promotion, rights and responsibilities, salaries/benefits, and workload.

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
• Seek faculty input (ACEN) in the evaluation, selection, and deletion of library holdings and other library resources.
• Collaborate 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.

BENEFITS

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental Insurance
• Health Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Paid time off