Program Director and : School of Nursing & Health Sciences

Program Director and Open Rank:
School of Nursing & Health Sciences

The academic Program Director is critical for the successful operation of the University. Under the supervision/direction of the School Dean, the Program Director is central to academic planning, faculty recruitment, retention, and development, budget management and oversight, and to ensuring quality of the student academic experience. The Program Director is an integral part of the school's leadership team and works closely with the Dean to foster a learning community infused with vitality for all constituencies.

Salary Range: $ annualized, Full‑Time, Exempt. Benefits Plans Include:
Medical/Prescription, Dental, Vision, Health Care & Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts, Voluntary Life and AD&D, Voluntary Benefit Plans:
Accident, Critical Illness, or Hospital Indemnity Insurance, Legal Plan, Transportation Spending Account, Employee Tuition Waiver.

• Education:
  
  Doctoral Degree or in dissertation phase of a doctorate program from an accredited college or university in an appropriate academic discipline. If doctorate is not in nursing, a master’s degree in nursing is required. Master’s considered with significant administrative experience.
• Experience:
  
  A minimum of three (3) years prior experience in an administrative or leadership role in a related discipline or equivalent, preferably in an academic setting. Experience supporting and mentoring professionals. Evidence of responsibility in managing complex and diverse tasks. Eligibility for core faculty status.
• Certifications, Licenses, etc.:
  Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) within the first year.

• Proficient computer skills
• Leadership/Management
  
  Skills:
  
  Lead diverse professionals to realize the vision, mission, and objectives of the program and of the University; foster continuous program quality assurance and improvement; develop and execute short‑ and long‑term plans that support program goals; manage administrative and personnel‑related tasks; create a climate of transparency, cooperation, collaboration, and solution‑focused approaches; support professional development of faculty and staff; be responsive to student needs;
  
  resolve issues in alignment with applicable policies, demonstrating fairness and sound judgment.
• Communication
  
  Skills:
  
  Strong and effective oral and written communication skills with ability to articulate the University's and school's mission and strategic goals; strong interpersonal skills to interact successfully with diverse constituencies; ability to effectively and appropriately represent the program in the larger University context.

• Ensures delivery of a quality academic program.
• Maintains an active presence that assures campus vitality and ensures accessibility to faculty, students, and staff.
• Oversees recruiting, retention, and management of qualified core and adjunct faculty.
• Ensures curriculum and courses are current, relevant, and effective in meeting program learning outcomes.
• Engages in ongoing programmatic assessment to ensure program quality and adherence to regional and specialty accreditation standards, as applicable.
• Ensures fiscal sustainability through budget management and collaboration with admissions and enrollment personnel to facilitate successful matriculation and enrollment of qualified students.
• Ensures accuracy of advertising used in printed and electronic materials and processes.
• Governance & Planning:
  Works with the Dean to develop and execute the strategic vision of the school and nursing programs; participates in school, campus, and University governance committees, as appropriate.
• Personnel Management:
  Initiates and recommends hiring and retention; develops, coaches, counsels, and evaluates faculty and staff; performs other related tasks, duties, and responsibilities as required, assigned, or directed.
• Faculty Activities/Responsibilities Facilitating Learning:
  Facilitating classroom and distance/ distributed learning; course and syllabus preparation; class curriculum coordination and planning; assessment and evaluation of learners; student selection, orientation, and assessment; mentoring and advising of students; field placement supervision and coordination; research/scholarship mentoring and supervision of MA theses, PsyD projects, and PhD, Ed D, DBA dissertations; scholarship and service to the University, Community, and Profession.

Direct Reports:
Core Faculty, Non‑core faculty, Adjunct Faculty, Program Coordinators. Indirect Reports:
Student Assistants.
Contact Responsibility:
Internal – interacts with supervisors for direction and instructions and/or review of work results. External – interacts with prospective students, accrediting, licensing, and regulatory bodies, and colleagues in other universities.