Program Director, Associate Degree Nursing

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Company: Tyler Junior College

Location: Athens, TX 75751

Description:

Location : 1327 S Baxter Ave, Tyler

Job Type: Full-Time Regular

Job Number: 00711

Department: ADN - Tyler

Opening Date: 11/20/2024

Number of Months: 12

Tyler Junior College gives equal consideration to all applicants for admission, employment and participation in its programs and activities without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, gender, gender identity, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, disability, veteran status or limited English proficiency (LEP).
Description

The Program Director, Associate Degree Nursing position is a full-time 12-month faculty position responsible to the Department Chair, Nursing. The position is responsible for providing oversight of the Associate Degree Nursing program admission process, clinical coordination, student retention and remediation activities, coordinating faculty and collaborating with the Nursing Department Chair to perform program assessment and evaluation.
Essential Functions and Duties

Primary Responsibilities
  • Review and assist in preparation of curriculum revisions with nursing faculty.
  • Serve as ex officio member of all department committees
  • Ensure the total program evaluation is completed and distributed to faculty annually and all approved recommendations are implemented.
  • Assist in coordination of clinical experiences, preparation of faculty/staff schedules, and compliance with regulatory requirements of governing bodies.
  • Meet with team leaders/coordinators to discuss progress of courses, suggestions for improvement, and any matters having an impact on the program.
  • Communicate policy changes with clinical site liaisons and nursing faculty.
  • Assist in collecting data and preparing reports for regulatory bodies as necessary.
  • Make budget recommendations to the Nursing Department Chair.
  • Carry out departmental functions and participate in professional meetings and events in the absence of the Nursing Department Chair.
  • Provide positive leadership and direction to nursing faculty.
  • Provide opportunities for appropriate continuing education.
  • Assist in the recruitment process and recommend faculty/staff.
  • Assist in the orientation of new faculty/staff.
  • Provide input for faculty evaluation in collaboration with the Nursing Department Chair.
  • Fulfill specified obligations as a faculty member if necessary.
  • Prepare monthly departmental faculty meeting agendas.
  • Assist in the revision of assessment plans to evaluate program outcomes as needed.
  • Monitor the budget of the Associate Degree Nursing program and oversee monetary expenditures.
  • Develop and implement strategies to support students in successful completion of the Associate Degree Nursing program.
  • Supervise/perform day to day interactions with students related to compliance, disciplinary/conduct issues, dismissal, grievances, and any other student related needs or interactions.
  • Work collaboratively with the Institutional Effectiveness office in overseeing surveys for the Associate Degree Nursing program.
  • Travel to off campus sites, as necessary.
  • Collaborate with the program advisory committee and maintain positive communications within the career field.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Position Requirements
  • Master's degree in nursing with at least 3 years' experience directly related to the duties and responsibilities specified.
  • Must hold a current license to practice as a registered nurse in the state of Texas and be approved by the Texas Board of Nursing (BON).


INSURANCE (Coverage fully or partially funded by the College)
Health Insurance
Health insurance will become effective on the first of the month following 60 days of employment, provided that insurance enrollment forms are submitted. There are two plans for employees to choose from, both administered by Blue Cross and Blue Shield. With either plan, you have access to a network of over 10,000 medical and mental health providers in Texas. Both plans include a comprehensive prescription drug program through Optum Rx.

Employee's premium is fully funded by the College and State. Dependent premiums are funded 75% by the College and State, and 25% by the employee.

Basic Life Term Life Insurance
The State provides employees a term life insurance policy of $5,000 with $5,000 accidental death and dismemberment.

Long-Term Disability
This benefit is made available by the State and is fully funded by the College. Approved benefit pays 60% of insurance salary after 180-day elimination period. Benefits are paid until your return to work, reach full Social Security retirement age or are no longer considered disabled under the plan.

Optional Term Life Insurance
With this optional plan, employees may purchase one to four times their annual salary in life insurance. The College funds one times the annual salary premium not to exceed $120 annually.

OPTIONAL INSURANCE (Coverage fully funded by the employee)
Dental Insurance
Two dental insurance plans are available to full-time employees and eligible dependents.

Vision Insurance
The health insurance plan covers some vision and eye health services, but does not cover the cost of eyeglasses and contact lenses. Additional vision insurance is offered to full-time employees and eligible dependents to help offset those costs.

Voluntary Accidental Death and Dismemberment
This optional benefit provides additional financial support when there is an accidental death or injury of a certain type.

Short-Term Disability
If claim is approved, this optional benefit pays 66% of monthly salary after a 30-day elimination period up to five months.

Cancer/Intensive Care Plan/Heart Plan/Accident Plan
Several optional plans are available to employees and eligible dependents through AFLAC.

Dependent Term Life Insurance
An optional term-life insurance policy of $5,000 with accidental death and dismemberment is available for all eligible dependents.

Tobacco User Premium
All participants enrolled in a Texas Employees Group Benefits Program (GBP) health plan must be certified as a tobacco user or non-user. Tobacco users of any age - adults and minors - are charged the $30 tobacco user premium each month.

RETIREMENT
Retirement
The Teacher Retirement System of Texas (TRS) is provided and required for all full-time employees. Full-time faculty an eligible administrative employees may elect the Optional Retirement Program (ORP) as an alternative to TRS.

TJC Alternative Retirement Plan
The College contributes on a monthly basis 4% of a full-time employee's salary into an alternative retirement plan administered by TIAA-CREF. Additionally, if an employee contributes 1%, 2% or 3%, the College will make a matching contribution for a total of 6%, 8% or 10% respectively. Some vesting requirements will apply.

Tax-Sheltered 403(b) Plans
An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute up to the annual IRS maximum limitation in voluntary retirement savings to various approved vendors.

457 Deferred Compensation Plan
An optional retirement plan available to full-time employees. Employees may contribute to the annual IRS maximum limitation in this voluntary retirement savings plan.

HOLIDAYS AND LEAVE
Sick Leave
Full-time employees accrue 8 hours per month per contract length, with a maximum accrual of 90 days.

Holidays
  • New Year's Day
  • Martin Luther King Jr. Day
  • Good Friday
  • Memorial Day
  • Independence Day
  • Labor Day
  • Thanksgiving Day
  • Christmas Eve
  • Christmas Day
Reduced Operations Periods
  • Spring Break (5 weekdays)
  • Thanksgiving Break (5 weekdays including Thanksgiving Day)
  • Winter Break (7 to 12 weekdays)

PROFESSIONAL AND CONTINUING EDUCATION
Professional Development
The cost of tuition in selecting Continuing Education courses offered by the College may be covered under the Employee and Family Scholarship program. Additional professional development opportunities may be afforded to employees at no cost with prior supervisor approval.

Enrollment in TJC Credit Classes
The Employee and Family Scholarship, subject to availability of funds, is offered to full-time employees and their eligible dependents for applicable courses. The scholarship covers: Tuition (excludes out-of-district surcharge), General Education Fee, Student Life Fee, Health Services Fee, Registration Fee, Parking Fee, Distance Education Fee, Lab Fee and the College Preparatory Fee.

The Tuition Exemption program allows for the exemption of all tuition and fees for credit courses and approved non-credit courses for full-time employees meeting applicable guidelines.

OTHER BENEFITS
TJC Event Attendance
Free admission to regular season College sporting events for employees and immediate family.
Free admission for two to most cultural arts events on campus.

Library Use
Employees may utilize the Vaughn Library and Learning Resource Center.

Fitness Facility Use
Employee and immediate family use of the Apache Recreation Center - an indoor weight and exercise center, 18-hole disc golf course, covered basketball course, and outdoor ping-pong table and cornhole. The cost is $5 per ID.

Disclaimer: These benefits are subject to change without notice. The College reserves the right to change, modify and/or terminate any program with or without reason or notice. This is intended for informational purposes only and does not constitute any agreement on the part to Tyler Junior College to provide employment to or benefits for the prospective employee.

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