Nursing Program Director

About the role

Bryant & Stratton College Program Directors (PDs) perform both administrative and instructional duties. As administrators, PDs support the College mission and vision by overseeing the day-to-day management of their program areas. They are responsible for coaching and mentoring instructors within their program area as related to classroom methodology and delivery. PDs are also responsible for providing guidance to Program Coordinators, and subject-area instructors and for ensuring that all required record keeping and reporting are completed in a timely and accurate manner.

Responsibilities

• Serve as academic leader of one or more program or subject areas.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for clinical site selection and compliance.
• Oversee the daily operations of the nursing program.
• Maintain clinical site selection criteria to support nursing competency requirements within the legal scope of practice.
• Implement the program and curriculum.
• Oversee the admissions and progression of students and certify graduates of the nursing program as applicants for the NCLEX exam.
• Participate in the campus budget process.
• Establish the faculty or teaching assistant to student ratio for direct patient care experiences at no greater a ratio than ten students to one faculty or teaching assistant, or a smaller ratio in clinical settings where necessary to ensure the safe delivery of nursing care by students, faculty, and teaching assistants.
• Analyze program statistics; implement strategies to improve retention, completion rates, and NCLEX participation/results.
• Maintain resources, including but not limited to classroom and skills laboratory equipment and supplies necessary for students to successfully complete the program.
• Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of assigned fields.
• Participate in curriculum monitoring and development process.
• Organize and monitor subject-specific campus-wide initiatives and activities.
• Collect and review beginning- and end-of-term paperwork for purposes of quality assurance and accuracy.
• Follow up with coaching as needed for continual improvement.
• Assist in the coordination and submission of Course Review materials and complete follow-up meetings with faculty.
• Participate through recommendations to the campus library in library collection development to support program content and assist subject-area faculty in the use of scholarly works in course material and/or assignments.
• Participate in review of subject-area student portfolios in the students’ final term prior to graduation.
• Participate as required as a member of the academic management team(s).
• Participate in campus-based and community related activities as a representative of subject-area leadership and the College.
• Manage the hiring, development, evaluation, and termination of subject-area instructors in collaboration with the Dean of Instruction.
• Evaluate faculty credentials as part of the hiring and scheduling processes.
• Establish and implement an orientation process for new faculty.
• Ensure that all subject-area instructors adhere to all required administrative and classroom delivery duties and requirements as outlined in the job description for Instructional Associates.
• Evaluate faculty performance for promotion, retention, or termination purposes in accordance with College guidelines.
• Aid in the development and maintenance of the Professional Teaching Portfolio to affect the quality of teaching and learning in their program area.
• Conduct regular meetings with subject-area instructors. Record and save minutes.
• Provide subject-specific training for instructors on an as-needed basis to communicate changes in instructional emphases, curriculum, technology, etc.
• Adhere to and uphold all established operational policies and procedures.
• Ensure that all subject-area instructors adhere to all required administrative and classroom delivery duties and requirements as outlined in the job description for Instructional Associates.
• Pursue opportunities for professional growth, including participating in and completing the PD/PA/SAC Certification program developed by the College.

Qualifications

• Valid NY State Nursing License.
• MSN Degree.
• Experience in higher education or relevant field.
• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of nursing education and curriculum development.
• Ability to analyze data and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Skills

• Strong leadership and supervisory skills.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Knowledge of nursing education and curriculum development.
• Ability to analyze data and implement strategies to improve outcomes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Ability to travel as needed.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package that includes competitive salaries, medical/dental/vision insurance, generous paid time off, 401K, and company-paid college tuition for associates and their families.
• Bryant & Stratton College is a Public Service Loan Forgiveness certified employer.

Pay

$100,000 - $120,000 per year. Please note that the compensation information is a good faith estimate of the base pay for this position. The selected candidate’s actual base pay for this role will take into account a wide range of non-discriminatory factors including but not limited to skill sets, experience and training, licensure and certifications, and other business and organizational needs. At Bryant & Stratton College, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their role and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. Information about the total compensation package for this position will be provided during the interview process.

Schedule

Flexible schedule to accommodate the needs of the program and the College.