Career Opportunities: Director Of Nursing (14261)

Director of Nursing Program

Position Reports to Dean of Health Sciences

FLSA status: Exempt

This position is open until filled. Application review will begin on March 25, 2024.

• This position requires the PA Child Abuse, PA State Police, and FBI Fingerprinting clearances to be completed prior to the first day of employment.

This position has been approved for a flexible work option arrangement. Flexible work options can be ended at any time by the College, Cabinet, and/or supervisors based on employee performance and/or as institutional needs change.

Basic Purpose:

Responsible for the leadership, management, supervision, and evaluation of the Nursing Program, its instructional curriculum and services.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• In accordance with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing's Rules and Regulation and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Standards and Criteria, maintains approved standards of education in the administration of all aspects of the educational program.

• Oversees a plan for systematic and continuous assessment, evaluation and improvement of the instructional curriculum and Program.

• Collaborates with the Nursing faculty and the College in the implementation of procedures for student admission, advising, counseling, financial assistance, and placement.

• Develops annual schedule of Nursing Program course offerings and staffs courses to meet the needs of the Nursing Program and its students.

• Reviews all student records to ensure they meet the requirements for admission to the clinical component of the Nursing Program.

• Hires, supervises, evaluates, and develops all full-time and part-time nursing faculty, staff and administrator reports in accordance with College policies and procedures.

• On behalf of the College and Nursing Program, participates in collaborative relationships which promote positive College and community relations.

• Chairs and coordinates the activities of the Nursing Faculty Organization and Nursing Program Advisory committees.

• Collaborates with the Dean of Workforce and Economic Development and Dean of Health Sciences as needed to support non-credit programming.

• Seeks and coordinates educational grants for the Nursing Program and acts as a liaison with the awarding grant office.

• Administers Nursing's cost center operating, capital, and grant budgets in accordance with the policies and procedures of the College.

• Prepares accurate, current records and reports required by the College, Nursing Program, and approval/accrediting organizations.

• Serves on College committees as assigned.

• Performs other duties as assigned.

ESSENTIAL KNOWLEDGE & SKILLS:

Education/Training/Work Experience:

• Master's degree in Nursing required, Doctorate preferred.

• Current registration as a Professional Nurse in good standing with the Pennsylvania State Board of Nursing.

• Experience in nursing practice, at least three (3) years teaching experience at collegiate level, preferably in community college setting. Nursing education administration experience preferred.

• Experience with nursing specialized accreditation and development of accreditation documents.

• Demonstrated understanding of and commitment to comprehensive community college philosophy.

• Demonstrated leadership ability.

• Demonstrates the ability to think critically and exercise appropriate flexibility and decision-making in managing the variety of situations, which impact upon the Nursing Program and its operation.

• Knowledge of contemporary educational practices and standards including, but not limited to, the use of alternative educational delivery systems, instructional techniques, and distance learning modalities.

• Commitment to the incorporation of information literacy, technology, writing, and diversity in the curriculum.

Montgomery County Community College is committed to assuring equal opportunity to all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, religious creed, sex (including pregnancy), ancestry, national origin, age (40 or older), affectional or sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity, gender presentation, veteran's status, marital status or disability in its educational programs, activities, or employment practices as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendment of 1972, section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, and other applicable statutes.

Inquiries concerning Title IX relating to equal opportunity on the basis of sex should be referred to: Title IX Coordinator, Mikiba W. Morehead, Ed.D., TNG, LLC, at titleixcoordinator@mc3.edu.

All other equal opportunity inquiries, including those based upon disability, should be referred to: The Director of Equity, Diversity & Belonging, at 504@mc3.edu or 215-619-7383.