Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Hybrid Option:
Yes

Join our dynamic team at Waubonsee Community College, where your career can flourish. We are committed to being an exceptional employer, offering a comprehensive benefits package with generous time off, low-cost medical, dental, and vision plans, and a secure pension plan through SURS. You'll also enjoy 14 paid holidays, including winter and Thanksgiving breaks. Be part of a transformative institution, dedicated to making a positive impact in our community and the lives of our students.

Your future starts here – join us today!

Waubonsee Community College is committed to hiring and retaining exceptional faculty and staff who are committed to the college’s culture of collaboration, professional growth and student success.

The Director of Nursing is the administrator of the Nursing program and reports to the Dean for Health Professions and Public Service. This position directly supervises the full-time and part-time faculty and the Nursing lab specialists and oversees accreditation and program requirements.

• Administration, development and supervision of the Nursing program.
• Supervision and evaluation of assigned full-time faculty.
• Recruitment, hiring, supervision and evaluation of part-time Nursing faculty.
• Completion of didactic, laboratory, and clinical assignments for Nursing faculty.
• Supervision of work assignments for part-time Nursing lab specialists.
• Supervision of work assignments for full-time Simulation Lab Specialist.
• Manage budgets and capital acquisitions.
• Leadership of program approvals and accreditation and licensure processes.
• Oversee procurement and evaluation of clinical sites for the Nursing program.
• Develop and support initiatives that support and positively impact programmatic growth and branding for the Nursing program.
• In cooperation with faculty, pursue appropriate grant funding opportunities.
• Oversee curriculum, student progress and student performance issues.
• Manage maintenance of clinical affiliation agreements; ensure faculty and student compliance with placement requirements.
• Evaluation of programs, goals and outcomes. Includes annual reports to regulatory and accrediting agencies, assistance with accreditation self-study document preparation and site visits.
• Promotion of department efficiency and effectiveness of operations and resource utilization, in cooperation with the division dean.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

• Master’s Degree in Nursing required.
• Current active license as Registered Nurse in Illinois or license-eligible required.
• Two years in Nursing clinical practice required.
• Three years of experience as a Nurse educator.
• Three years demonstrated leadership with increasing responsibilities and supervisory experience required.
• Three years of experience as a Nurse educator in higher education preferred.
• Previous experience as program director/coordinator/chair preferred, including: knowledge or experience with a nursing program accreditation process (ACEN preferred); knowledge or experience with self-study preparation; ability to guide faculty through accreditation process.

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• References (Can be provided at interview)
• Transcripts (Can be provided at interview)

req
2084

Grant Funded:
No

Compensation Range: 91,108.

Compensation Type:
Salaried

Compensation:
The pay for this position will be determined by your experience, education, and qualifications.

Work Schedule:

M-F 8 a.m.

- 4:30 p.m. Occasional evenings for program orientations

Work Hours:

40 hours/week

Testing:
No

Targeted Hire Date: 5/25/2026

Benefits:
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Please attach all required documents at the time of application. An official transcript is required, if hired.

EOE, including disability and veteran