Director, Practical Nursing Program

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Job Title:

Director, Practical Nursing Program

Job Requisition

Number of Openings: 1

Shift: Day (United States of America)

Compensation Details: $65,

• Master's degree in Nursing from a nationally or regionally accredited institution college or university. The appropriate degree should meet the requirements of college accrediting agencies.
• Hold appropriate, unencumbered licensure as a Registered Professional Nurse.
• At least three to five years' experience working as a registered nurse.
• Experience teaching in an academic unit in higher education within the past seven years.
• Experience in a supervisory role in education and industry.

• Three to five years' post-secondary and/or higher education teaching experience.
• Experience in curriculum development, instructional methodology, planning, evaluation, budgeting, supervision, and management.
• Experience in SACSCOC accreditation and GBON guidelines.
• Experience as a program coordinator, director, dean, or department chair.
• Familiarity with Technical College System of Georgia policies, procedures, and processes.
• DNP, Ph.D, Ed.D, or Master’s degree in Nursing Education or related field.

• Planning and organizing the unit's work to meet the technical college's objectives.
• Responsible for fulfilling both teaching and non‑teaching activities.
• Assist in evaluating the performance of all full‑ and part‑time faculty and staff within the nursing unit.
• Coordinate the development of the program’s supplies and equipment list and submit to the Assistant Vice President of Nursing (AVP) for review and approval.
• Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports related to accreditation and state licensing management.
• Assist the AVP in preparing instructional program specifications and developing the program budget.
• Representing the department at various internal and external meetings.
• Developing and implementing an educational plan for all campus locations to ensure adequate staff, space, and materials.
• Addressing and resolving complaints and needs of students, faculty, staff, and outside customers.
• Serving as a liaison to departments of the technical college.
• Promoting the programs to public and private organizations to support expanded services and facilities.
• Attending campus program advisory meetings.
• Providing leadership for committees, special projects, and initiatives as assigned.
• Developing and/or assisting with the development of policies and procedures and recommending changes to meet the goals and requirements of the College.
• Conducting regular evaluations of services provided and adjusting as needed.
• Must be willing to work flexible hours and work well in the classroom and clinical settings as needed.
• Completing other duties as assigned.
• Reporting directly to the Assistant Vice President of Nursing.

• Knowledge of the mission of post‑secondary vocational/technical education.
• Familiarity with program assessment and strategic planning strategies.
• Understanding of budget development and management principles.
• Knowledge of state and local academic program curricula and academic course standards.
• Skill in the delegation of responsibility and authority.
• Excellent interpersonal relations, decision‑making, and problem‑solving skills.
• Proficiency in the operation of computers and job‑related software…