Director Of Graduate Nursing

Manages processes related to the graduate Masters of Science in Nursing (MSN) programs which includes Family Nurse Practitioner (FNP), and Nurse Educator (NE) tracks. Responsible for overseeing the graduate curriculum, program outcomes, monitoring student concerns, progression and mentoring, assigning, supervising and evaluating faculty. Evaluation of current program offerings and development of new programs.Leadership & Operations

• Assign faculty responsibilities in collaboration with the Dean

• Participates in the University committees and task forces as requested by the Dean.

• Participates in College of Nursing & Health Sciences committees following the faculty bylaws.

• Assists nursing faculty in the assessment, revision, and creation of curricula as needed to maintain the currency, viability, and marketability of the graduate nursing programs to meet state and national standards and guidelines.

• Assists with the preparation of internal reports and reports required by external regulatory and accrediting bodies.

• Oversees the implementation and revision of the graduate nursing curricula.

• Works with Dean to monitor and report admission, enrollment, retention, and graduation data for the undergraduate nursing programs.

• Oversees the evaluation processes' implementation, monitors outcomes, and works to resolve any graduate nursing program issues.

• Identifies and develops new programs based on community and strategic plans of the College of Nursing & Health Sciences

• Coordinates and oversees standardized learning and testing products for the graduate nursing programs.

• Assures that appropriate academic advising processes for graduate nursing students are in place.

• Evaluate and supports nursing faculty in carrying out their responsibilities.

• Assists graduate nursing faculty in the resolution of issues that occur.

Faculty Responsibilities

• Teaching, Service, Scholarship commensurate to faculty position and rank.

• Role involves some teaching responsibilities in the undergraduate nursing programs depending on the candidate's expertise.

In addition to the responsibilities and duties listed, the Dean of SONHS may request that the Director of Undergraduate Nursing assume other responsibilities as needed. Occasional travel may be required to meetings and/or national conferences.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.  Reasonable accommodations will be made to enable individuals with disabilities who are otherwise qualified to perform the essential functions.

• Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Nursing and NP certification.

• Current Illinois State Registered Nurse Licensure.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in nursing practice.

• Minimum of 3 years' experience in academic education.

• Experience in academic and/or health care administration preferred.

• Support for the Mission of Saint Xavier University and the Mercy Tradition's value of service to others (https://www.sxu.edu/about/mission.asp).

• Enthusiasm toward serving a diverse student and client population.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Excellent written and verbal communication skills, proficiency in advanced functions of Word, PowerPoint, Excel and Outlook Office.

• Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to write reports and correspondence and to speak effectively to various constituencies.

• Ability to maintain confidentiality of records and information and to handle sensitive matters with judgment, tact, and diplomacy.

• Attention to detail and ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and prioritize.

• Able to facilitate teamwork in an environment dealing with a broad range of issues.

We inspire success by working together to provide meaningful, personalized service in a spirit of excellence. SXU seeks candidates that deliver value-added services in a responsive, collaborative, effective, and respectful manner.

The University is committed to diversity and encourages applications from individuals with a wide variety of backgrounds and experiences. Saint Xavier University affirms its position as a Catholic institution, inspired by the heritage of the Sisters of Mercy, and asserts its rights to employ persons who subscribe to the mission, vision and core values of the University.

Saint Xavier University is an Equal Opportunity Employer that makes all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions and all other terms and conditions of employment without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, sex, religion, national or ethnic origin, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status or other factors protected by law. Hiring decisions will be based on the bona fide occupational qualifications of each applicant.