Program Director, Graduate Nursing

Position Summary

The Program Director for Graduate Nursing is a 12-month faculty administrator position with responsibility for leading, managing, and coordinating the Master of Science degree programs in Nursing according to Stevenson University, Stevenson University Online, and the Berman School of Nursing and Health Professions policies and procedures. The Program Director collaborates with the Chief Nurse Administrator and the Nursing Unit Leadership Team to support the administration of the policies and procedures necessary for compliance with the State Board of Nursing, Nurse Practice Act and share responsibility for the program’s accreditation by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) by fostering a culture of assessment; continuous quality improvement; and adherence to the CCNE Standards for data collection, analysis, and reporting.

Education/Experience

• Doctorate in nursing or related field and a Master’s degree in Nursing required
• Minimum of 5 years college level teaching and experience as an academic administrator preferred
• Must hold an unencumbered license as registered nurse (RN) by the Maryland Board of Nursing, or licensure with multi-state practice privilege in another state, or be eligible for licensure in the state of Maryland

Knowledge/Skills/Ability

• Demonstrated excellence as a leader, manager, educator, and scholar
• Demonstrated commitment to excellence in teaching and enhancement of student academic achievement, including knowledge of and experience with assessment
• Demonstrated knowledge of and commitment to best practices in nursing education and assessment, including the AACN Essentials of Baccalaureate and Master’s Nursing Education
• Knowledge of Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation standards, State Board of Nursing standards, and the proven ability to ensure program compliance with standards, collect and maintain the data needed to document compliance, and write reports related to accreditation
• Ability to recruit, coach, manage, support, and develop faculty
• Ability to collaborate effectively with diverse populations of students, faculty, and staff
• Ability to build effective partnerships with clinical agencies and external organizations
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Effective interpersonal skills; skill in conflict resolution and demonstrated team-building ability
• Commitment to scholarly activity and professional development
• Proficiency in Microsoft applications, including PowerPoint, Word, and Excel is required. Database management and other computer skills are valued
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience in implementing and assessing competency based education (CBE) in nursing
• Demonstrated excellence in curriculum development, implementation, and assessment
• Outstanding technology and organizational skills including Blackboard or similar platforms
• Ability to work collegially and collaboratively with diverse teams of faculty, staff, and other program coordinators sharing time, ideas, equipment, resources, and space
• Proven ability to develop effective course materials, syllabi, lesson plans, lectures and workshops for students or faculty
• Ability to work evenings and weekends

Physical Requirements

• Medium work: Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects
• Sitting, standing, walking, talking, hearing, keyboarding, and repetitive motions
• Close visual acuity
• Sitting for long periods of time and the ability to speak clearly and effectively for an extended period of time and additional hours for meetings and events, including days, evenings, and weekends

Administrative Activity

• Serve as the first point of contact for students, faculty, staff and others regarding questions, complaints, and issues pertaining to graduate nursing programs
• Investigate reports of academic misconduct involving graduate nursing courses and/or students according to university policies and procedures
• Participate in the grade appeal process as necessary according to university policies and procedures
• Work with the Chief Nurse Administrator and the Nursing Unit Leadership Team, assess program quality and effectiveness on an ongoing basis based on CCNE and University guidelines
• Facilitate the implementation and assessment of Competency-Based Education in the graduate nursing program
• Facilitate the development, implementation, and revision of program curriculum in collaboration with nursing unit and program faculty and staff and other relevant campus offices as needed
• Develop strategic initiatives and manage the program operating budget in consultation with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, as appropriate
• Schedule classes offered by the program in consultation with the Dean, the Registrar’s Office and other relevant offices
• Hire, mentor, monitor and evaluate the performance of personnel in the program according to established University guidelines and timetables
• Ensure program participation in recruitment initiatives, including, but not limited to, participating in Stevenson University Online information sessions, networking for knowledge sessions, and instant decision days
• Collaborate with Stevenson University Online staff to effectively manage recruitment, registration, enrollment, and retention of students in the Graduate nursing program
• Attend and participate in all School of Nursing and Health Professions faculty/staff meetings
• Engage in and support grant-writing and other scholarly pursuits in support of academic programs
• Attend professional development workshops, meetings, and conferences related to responsibilities as Program Director, including those of professional societies
• Collaborate with other schools and offices on campus to ensure alignment, shared purpose, and achievement of overall University goals
• Attend all University Faculty/Staff meetings and relevant academic department/school meetings as requested
• Coordinate program events such as the Graduate Research Symposium

Instructional Activity

• Engage in instructional activity totaling 18 contact hours per calendar year
• Teaching responsibilities include primarily time spent in online courses and in immediate preparation for them; maintaining and improving competence in subjects being taught; preparing teaching materials; conferring with students on course materials; directing individual and group studies; reviewing written or online projects and papers; evaluating presentations; and supervising independent study projects

Scholarly Activity

• Develop and maintain independent intellectual pursuits, including research, that enhance teaching effectiveness
• Attend professional development workshops, meetings, and talks related to professional interests, including those of professional societies
• Pursue internal and external funding sources to support scholarly activity

Service Activity

• Attend all Faculty/Staff University and School meetings
• Attend graduate commencement exercises
• Serve on School and University committees as needed
• Serve on at least one Nursing Unit Working Group
• Participate in School and University events