Nursing Director-BSN Program

Academic Affairs Nursing Department

Full-Time Faculty/Administrator

10 Months (or as designated by contract)

Exempt

The levels of supervision received (chain of command) are:

• Vice President of Academic Affairs, Workforce Development, and Lifelong Learning
• President

• Full-time and adjunct Nursing Faculty
• Clinical Instructors and Preceptors (in coordination with clinical partners)
• Nursing Program Staff

The Nursing Director provides strategic, academic, and operational leadership for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing (BSN) program  Director is responsible for ensuring program quality, accreditation compliance, student success, and community engagement, while aligning the Nursing program with the College's mission, including the integration of Blackfeet culture, values, and community health priorities.

The Director leads all aspects of program development, implementation, and continuous improvement, with a particular emphasis on:

• Securing and maintaining accreditation and regulatory compliance
• Recruiting, retaining, and graduating nursing students
• Maintaining strong NCLEX-RN pass rates
• Building partnerships with regional healthcare providers
• Ensuring systematic program assessment and improvement

Core Leadership Responsibilities

1. Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance

• Ensure full compliance with all standards of the Montana Board of Nursing (BON) and national nursing accrediting bodies (e.g., ACEN, CCNE).
• Lead all accreditation activities, including self-studies, site visits, annual reports, and continuous improvement plans.
• Maintain all required documentation, policies, and evidence aligned with accreditation standards.
• Monitor regulatory changes and proactively implement program updates to maintain compliance.

2. Enrollment Management and Student Success

• Develop and implement a comprehensive recruitment and enrollment strategy to meet or exceed program targets.
• Promote student retention, progression, and completion through data-informed interventions.
• Oversee admissions processes, advising structures, and student support systems.
• Maintain a high NCLEX-RN first-time pass rate, consistent with or exceeding national benchmarks.

3. Curriculum, Assessment, and Program Effectiveness

• Ensure the ongoing development, review, and alignment of curriculum with industry standards, accreditation requirements, and workforce needs.
• Lead mandatory course and program-level assessment processes, including Student Learning Outcomes (SLOs).
• Produce annual program assessment reports and contribute to institutional effectiveness reporting.
• Implement continuous improvement strategies based on assessment data and stakeholder feedback.

4. Faculty Leadership and Development

• Recruit, hire, supervise, mentor, and evaluate full‑time and adjunct nursing faculty.
• Foster a culture of instructional excellence, accountability, and collaboration.
• Ensure faculty maintain required credentials and clinical expertise.
• Support professional development, including teaching innovation, assessment practices, and cultural integration.

5. Community and Clinical Partnerships

• Establish and maintain strong relationships with regional hospitals, clinics, and healthcare organizations to support clinical placements and workforce pipelines.
• Serve as the primary liaison between BFCC and healthcare partners.
• Promote the Nursing program within the Browning community and the surrounding region to support health awareness and workforce development.
• Support community-based initiatives that advance public health and wellness.

6. Strategic Communication and Institutional Integration

• Provide regular reports to the Vice President on program…