Program Director, Nursing

Program Director, Nursing

Department: Nursing

Location: College-Wide

Reports To: Dean, Nursing

Recruitment Type: External/Internal

Requisition ID: req4961

Employment Type: Administration and Professionals

Union Position: Non-Union

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:30am-5pm Late hours when needed

Number of Openings: 1

Job Description:

SUMMARY

In collaboration with the Dean, Associate Dean and Program Director peers, oversees and manages the organization, administration, periodic review, planning, development and general effectiveness of the Nursing Education program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

Works collaboratively with Program Directors, Administrative Coordinator, Compliance Administrator, Program Assistants, College wide peers and additional office staff in all aspects of programmatic duties

• Interviews, recommends and processes Adjunct faculty for hire

• Creates and manages the academic and clinical schedule for the Nursing program

• Prepares course schedules and makes instructional assignments in collaboration with the Lab Director and Program Managers

• Collaborates with faculty to manage full time and adjunct faculty workload, and to determine appropriate clinical affiliate sites each semester

• Works collaboratively with team members to oversee, monitor, maintain and revise the division student database

• Tracks, advises and admits applicants to the Nursing program

• Works collaboratively with the lab director and clinical coordinators in oversight of clinical adjunct faculty

• Prepares and presents the Nursing program review to College administration according to the review cycle

• Prepares data and provides input related to program accreditation, Ohio Board of Nursing annual reports and site visit reports by ensuring standards are met

• Assembles and leads the nursing advisory board committee meetings

• Maintains effective communication with prospective applicants, students, graduates, faculty and the community

• Maintains communication with college and clinical affiliate liaisons to inform, manage and resolve programmatic concerns

• Markets Nursing program and recruits students

• Participates in division, College and professional meetings, activities/events

• Performs other duties as assigned

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Master's degree in Nursing

• Minimum of five years of demonstrated experience as a registered nurse, two years of which have been as a faculty member in a Nursing program

• Completion of an approved professional nursing education program

• Current active licensure as a non-restricted registered nurse in Ohio

• Demonstrated experience supervising, planning, assigning, scheduling and ensuring the quality of the work of others

• Demonstrated experience effectively making decisions that have major implications on the management and operations within a department

• Demonstrated effectiveness in a role requiring dynamic and abstract problem solving methods in adaptive situations

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS and ABILITIES

• Possess comprehensive knowledge of Nursing theories, concepts and practices with the ability to use in complex, difficult and/or unprecedented situations as it pertains to the departmental focus

• Ability to effectively complete work assignments independently

• Excellent organizational and prioritization skills with demonstrated attention to detail

• Ability to be creative and exercise initiative

• Possess excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills

• Possess strong organizational and time-management skills

• Works accurately with great attention to detail

• Ability to adjust to changing priorities and respond appropriately to deadlines

• Proven leadership skills and the ability to promote collaboration, foster a team environment and involve all stakeholders in decision-making processes

• Demonstrated basic Project Management skills

• Demonstrated Intermediate-level proficiency with Microsoft: Outlook, Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

• Ability to confidentially and discreetly handle subject matters requiring privacy and sensitivity

• Ability to collaborate, persuade and gain cooperation and acceptance of ideas on significant projects

• Ability to collaborate, negotiate and resolve conflicts on major projects

• Ability to develop and maintain relationships with key contacts to enhance work flow and quality

• Possess sensitivity to respond appropriately to the needs of a diverse population

COMPETENCIES

CRITICAL COMPETENCIES

• Communication

• Collaboration

• Service Focus

VERY IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Quality of Work

• Collaboration

IMPORTANT COMPETENCIES

• Continuous Improvement

• Time Utilization

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE/TRAINING

• Demonstrated extensive higher education experience

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING CONDITIONS

(The demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.)

• The work is performed in a normal, professional office environment;

• The work area is adequately lighted, heated and ventilated;

• The employee may sit comfortably to perform the duties of the job and may perform repetitive motions with hands/fingers using a computer mouse and keyboard to type. However, there will be walking; standing; bending; stooping; and carrying of various items and equipment;

• Work may also require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY STATEMENT

Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.

Special Note:

Special Instructions to Applicants: During the application process, you may be required to attach a cover letter and/or resume. It is recommended that you have these documents ready to be attached electronically to the online application. This system accepts only MS Word or PDF attachments. Any employment with the College is contingent upon satisfactory completion of a background check and drug screen.

Affirmative Action Statement: Cuyahoga Community College is committed to attaining excellence through the recruitment and retention of a qualified and diverse workforce. Cuyahoga Community College is an equal employment/educational opportunity institution.