Program Coordinator & Faculty, School of Nursing

Program Coordinator & Faculty

The Program Coordinator and Faculty School of Nursing (SON) is responsible for promoting and supporting the vision and mission of the nursing program at the University while teaching courses in a variety of modalities. Teaching duties may include being assigned up to 3 work units per quarter.

Responsibilities

• Teach up to 3 work units (approximately 15-20 contact hours) per academic quarter.
• Additional duties include:
• Programmatic & Academic Leadership
• Serves as the key programmatic leader on campus in the defined programmatic area and provides programmatic expertise for students, staff, and faculty.
• Assists the Dean of Nursing (Area Dean or Associate Dean of Nursing), and programmatic faculty in planning, implementing, and evaluating the curricula.
• Actively represents the University to students, professional organizations, partners, and other relevant constituencies within the communities.
• Makes sure to monitor and report programmatic metrics such as external and internal learning outcomes, enrollment and retention, and graduate placement rates.
• Participates in strategic planning and implementation of programmatic activities and events, especially as related to academic matters; reviews and supports academic policies.
• Supports the Dean of Nursing in the recruitment, selection, and onboarding of programmatic faculty members, participate in the interview process if requested.
• Prepares various reports and submit them to the Dean of Nursing.
• Supports attainment of programmatic start, retention, and placement goals.
• Supports the licensing and accreditation process.
• Attends University functions (Community involvement activities, graduation ceremonies, and various campus-based activities).
• Builds community relationships to support programmatic outcomes.
• Affords assistance in gaining clinical partnerships and visits clinical sites, as needed.
• Programmatic & Academic Ownership
• Provides academic advising and counseling to students.
• Responds in a timely and appropriate manner to all student, faculty, and leadership requests for information and/or guidance.
• Supports University, community, and national partnerships that foster educational goals and programmatic outcomes.
• Develops networks, collaborations, and partnerships to enhance the University’s influence within the academic community.
• Collaborates with faculty and student support personnel (i.e. Career Services, Admissions, Student Affairs, Student Finance) to assure delivery of superior student service.
• Reporting Relationships
• The Program Coordinator, SON reports to either the Area Dean of Nursing, Dean of Nursing, or Associate Dean of Nursing based upon the designated locations staffing model.

Requirements

• PN program requires a Bachelor’s in Nursing. MSN or Doctorate Preferred.
• Teaching experience highly desired.
• Self-motivated, flexible, and able to work in a team environment with minimal supervision.
• Strong interpersonal skills to interact with students, leadership, and peers.
• Excellent written communication and strong verbal communication skills in the English language.

About Us

Rasmussen University, a university accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, an institutional accreditation agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education (www.hlcommission.org), is dedicated to changing lives and the communities it serves through innovative educational programs. As a pioneer in career-focused education since 1900, the University is defining a new generation of higher education that focuses on competency-based education, technology and transferable skills. Rasmussen offers undergraduate and graduate programs online and in person at 20 campuses around the country. The University is designed to lift and support its students every step of the way, from each student’s first credential to their last. Rasmussen encourages its students, faculty, and staff to strive for academic excellence, community enrichment and service to the public good. Rasmussen is a wholly owned subsidiary of American Public Education, Inc. (Nasdaq: APEI). For more information about Rasmussen University, please visit www.rasmussen.edu. It is the policy of Rasmussen University to afford equal opportunity to all qualified persons. We treat all qualified individuals equally as to their recruitment, hiring, assignments, advancements, compensation, and all other terms and conditions of employment. Rasmussen University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, or physical, mental, or sensory disability, or any other characteristic protected by law.