Asst./Associate, Program Director Traditional Undergrad Nursing

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Company: The College of St. Scholastica

Location: Duluth, MN 55811

Description:

The approximate base compensation range is posted, but the actual offer will reflect our total compensation and benefits package. The offer will be determined by a number of factors including the selected candidate's experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, FTE, number of months worked, as well as internal equity among our team.

11-month

Assistant:$71,760-$86,112

Associate:$82,159-$98,591

Job Summary:

The director positions for undergraduate and graduate educational programs will be filled with individuals academically and experientially qualified for the role. The Program Director is a full-time faculty member of the nursing department with additional responsibilities for program administration which are factored into workload. The director will collaborate with department faculty and staff to foster a culture of civility and inclusion in support of College diversity.

Key Results/Responsibilities:
  • Responsible for managing operations of the program
  • Serve as a content expert and primary contact for the specialty/program
  • Coordinate curriculum updates/changes for the program
  • Play a key role in assuring regulatory and accreditation compliance
    • Review the curriculum and policies for compliance with the MN Board of Nursing and the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
  • Assist with course evaluation, program evaluation, and data collection
  • Assist with onboarding of new faculty
  • Coach and mentor faculty
  • Evaluate full-time and adjunct faculty assigned to the program
  • Determine the following with approval of the department chair:
    • Faculty resource needs
    • Equipment resource needs
    • Faculty loads and assignments
    • Course schedule development
  • Play a lead role in admission of program students
  • Play a lead role in program orientation events
  • Assist in the coordination of program recruitment events when needed
  • Serve as a primary contact concerning student issues
  • Contribute information for grant applications to support the program and/or department
  • Teaching expectations within the program (50% administrative release)
  • Carries full advising load for the program


Required Qualifications:
  • Must have an RN license in the State of Minnesota, or the ability to obtain licensure in the State of Minnesota
  • Must have a masters degree (or higher) in nursing
  • Prior teaching experience
  • Excellent communication and human relationship skills


Preferred Qualifications:
  • Terminal degree in nursing or a related field
  • Prior experience in nursing or higher education leadership

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