Associate Director of Nursing Programs

About the role

The Associate Director of Nursing supports the academic and administrative leadership of the School of Nursing at Mount St. Mary’s University with a primary focus on student advising, retention, and outcomes assessment.

Responsibilities

• Promote a culture of accompaniment and high standards that help students meet rigorous expectations and reinforce the program’s mission.
• Provide leadership and coordination for student advising processes, including academic progression monitoring, remediation, and graduation readiness.
• Lead and implement a mission-driven advising, mentorship, and retention strategy that supports student success, persistence, and timely program completion while fostering professional formation and ethical responsibility in the nursing vocation.
• Serve as the primary administrator for student-related assessment data, including course outcomes, progression benchmarks, NCLEX preparation metrics, as well as the program’s ability to form graduates who respect human dignity and practice person-centered care.
• Collaborate with faculty to analyze assessment data and recommend evidence-based improvements to curriculum, advising, and student support structures.
• Cook up academic support interventions and refer students to appropriate campus resources as needed.
• Support accreditation and regulatory reporting related to student outcomes, assessment, and continuous quality improvement.
• Coordinate recruitment, orientation, and onboarding activities for nursing students.
• Teach three nursing courses per academic year based on program needs and qualifications.

Requirements

• Graduate degree in nursing from an accredited program.
• Eligibility for Registered Nurse licensure in the State of Maryland.
• Minimum of two years of clinical nursing experience.
• Experience in nursing education, academic advising, student support services, or assessment.
• Demonstrated ability to work collaboratively with faculty, staff, and students.
• Demonstrated commitment to supporting and advancing the Catholic mission and identity of Mount St. Mary’s University through one’s professional responsibilities.

Preferred Qualifications

• Terminal degree in nursing (Ph.D. or DNP).
• Experience with student retention initiatives and outcomes assessment in higher education, preferably within a mission-driven context.
• Familiarity with accreditation and regulatory expectations in nursing education.

Benefits

This full-time position includes a comprehensive benefits package, featuring annual, holiday, and sick leave. The University offers a generous suite of benefits, including tuition remission for both graduate and undergraduate courses at Mount St. Mary’s University, an employer-sponsored retirement contribution, and a robust paid time off program. For a complete list of employee benefits, please visit: https://inside.msmary.edu/more/human-resources/index.html.