Director, MSN-Entry Program

In compliance with SB 1162, the pay scale for this position reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries. Individual pay is determined by job-related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. The compensation details listed reflect the base salary only.

Pay

Annual salary range: $120,000.00 – $128,469.99

About the Role

This is a College of Graduate Nursing Administration-level position within Western University of Health Sciences, offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. The administrative role of Director of MSN-Entry Program and the faculty role comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE). The salary range represents the total compensation for the combined administrative and faculty responsibilities.

The Director is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the MSN-Entry Program and reports to the Dean of the college.

Responsibilities

Administration

• Represents the College of Graduate Nursing as a member of the university community via committee membership and service.
• Develops, implements, evaluates, and advances the College's educational, scholarly, and public service activities and programs.
• Suggests new policies or revises existing policies to meet the structural needs for the college unit, the program, and to meet the needs of students.
• Ensures all legal and accreditation requirements for the MSN-E program are met.
• Works with the Director of Assessment to complete accreditation reports, BRN annual reports, and required documentation for students to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure.
• Develops and oversees a systematic planning process to facilitate and improve the achievement of the MSN-E program to meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintains classroom space and clinical facilities in good condition and ensures that all safety standards are observed.
• Creates, implements, and evaluates the orientation program for preceptors and non-faculty teaching assistants (nurse preceptors).
• Maintains records and oversees the communication processes with clinical facilities.
• Ensures that all students have met the required immunizations and health screenings prior to beginning the clinical experience.

Financial Management

• Assists the Dean and Director of Operations with the annual budget for the MSN-Entry Program.
• Is fiscally responsible and participates in securing additional resources for program viability.
• Identifies capital equipment needs.
• Seeks funding from external stakeholders to support the continued development of the College's programs.
• Seeks partnership opportunities (e.g., clinical skills lab), negotiates contracts, and develops other entrepreneurial activities in support of the College's mission.

Human Resource Management

• Participates in the screening and selection of faculty and staff.
• Develops programs to retain qualified faculty and staff.
• Ensures that ongoing faculty and staff development programs are conducted.
• Participates in the annual review of faculty, staff, and college administrators as appropriate.

Student Development/Services

• Encourages student involvement in the evaluation and development of the College's academic program.
• Facilitates the lines of communication between the administration, faculty, and students to ensure a culture of mutual respect and professionalism.
• Represents faculty and administrators at student events.
• Assists with admissions interviews and ongoing recruitment efforts for the college.
• Administers standards for academic performance and progression and standards for student conduct.
• Advocates the principles of learner-centered educational approaches and advocates for students to ensure the availability of resources needed to achieve successful student learning and professional development.

Other Responsibilities

• Assists with the continuous quality improvement plan for the curriculum.
• Monitors and assesses formative and summative indicators of student and faculty achievement; analyzes data and information to provide for the continuous and systematic evaluation of the MSN-Entry program.
• Conducts an end-of-year review of all activities related to the continuous quality improvement plan.
• Represents the College of Graduate Nursing at various meetings involving professional and educational associations, governmental agencies, hospitals, and other health care delivery organizations.
• Participates in professional societies and associations.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Must possess a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Experience

• A minimum of one year of experience in higher education or nursing administration as program director, department chair, or similar.
• One year of full-time teaching experience in nursing.
• State board of nursing approved for teaching in a required subject area.

Licensure

• Must possess a current RN license.

Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate in Nursing or related field.

Skills

• Ability to communicate with others, both in person and by using computers, telephones, and written communications.
• Ability to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students, and outside contacts.
• Ability to provide academic and professional leadership in policy formulation.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use a personal computer and to access information through the Internet and communicate via e-mail.
• Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory personnel at all levels.
• Organizational skills necessary in prioritizing workload and delegating responsibility.
• Knowledge of historic and current nursing education practices and standards.
• Knowledge and skill with the application of computer-based learning principles and practices.
• Knowledge and skill with the application of distance learning principles and standards.
• Demonstrated commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.