Program Director, RN to BSN Program, Jefferson College of Nursing, Thomas Jefferson University

About the role

The Program Director leads all aspects of program performance, with responsibility for ensuring a cohesive, high-quality student experience while advancing enrollment, retention, and financial sustainability. This role requires the ability to lead within a distributed, technology-enabled environment, manage complexity across multiple stakeholders, and drive continuous improvement using data and evidence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and executing a multi-year strategic growth plan
• Expanding employer-based partnerships, including Jefferson Health and external organizations
• Maintaining compliance with CCNE accreditation standards
• Leading accreditation processes, including self-study and reporting
• Maintaining alignment with workforce needs and institutional goals
• Ensuring alignment with professional standards for curriculum design and implementation
• Overseeing the capstone/practicum (45 hours) experience
• Ensuring compliance with institutional and accreditation requirements
• Leading collaboration between JCN and JCHP
• Engaging enterprise partners to strengthen workforce alignment
• Teaching 2–3 courses annually in the fully online, asynchronous RN to BSN program

Qualifications

• Earned doctorate in nursing or a related field
• Earned Graduate degree in Nursing
• Current, unencumbered PA RN license (or eligibility as required)
• Demonstrated experience teaching in an online, asynchronous environment
• Knowledge of accreditation, curriculum design, and program evaluation
• Demonstrated ability to use data to inform decision-making
• Experience working with adult and working learners