Assistant Chair, Clinical Education

Owens Community College•Toledo, OH

1d•$59,000 - $66,375

About The Position

The Assistant Chair of Clinical Education is part of the administrative team coordinating lab operations on the Toledo and Findlay campuses. The role supports the nursing programs by coordinating adjunct clinical faculty, student and faculty clinical requirements, clinical placements and affiliation agreements, and student orientations. It also includes teaching six hours of nursing courses during the academic year in the incumbent’s qualified area, participation in appropriate committees, and other duties as assigned. The position requires knowledge of Ohio Board of Nursing rules and regulations for Chapter 4723-5 Nursing Education Program of the Ohio Administrative Code. The successful candidate communicates effectively with students, faculty, administration, and other educators; manages multiple projects and schedules; makes decisions under pressure and with stakeholder input; and handles difficult situations and students with diplomacy. The position is classified as staff, is scheduled for 260 duty days, and follows a Monday–Friday work schedule. It is exempt and not grant funded. The advertised hiring range is $59,000–$66,375.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Current, unencumbered RN license in Ohio or a multistate RN compact license.
Knowledge of Ohio Board of Nursing rules and regulations for Chapter 4723-5 Nursing Education Program of the Ohio Administrative Code.
Good written and verbal communication skills and ability to interact with students, faculty, administration, and other educators.
Computer literacy.
Ability to make decisions under pressure and with input from faculty, students, and administration.
Ability to manage multiple projects and organize information and schedules for timely presentation.
Professional demeanor and positive attitude.
Strong commitment to the program and School of Nursing and Health Professions.
Ability to handle difficult situations with diplomacy and interact positively with faculty, students, and administration.
Ability to deal with difficult students.

Responsibilities

Recruit, interview, and recommend candidates for adjunct clinical teaching faculty positions to the nursing program administrator.
Coordinate and conduct orientation for adjunct clinical teaching instructors as directed by the nursing program administrator.
Collaborate with the clinical coordinator to ensure clinical experiences support students in meeting clinical learning outcomes.
Visit clinical sites to observe adjunct clinical instructors and complete performance evaluations.
Maintain regular and effective communication with clinical teaching faculty, didactic faculty, staff, administration, and students regarding clinical program needs.
Contribute to the nursing programs, school, and college through appropriate committee participation and teaching courses as assigned.
Track affiliation agreements to ensure they are current and meet approval and accreditation standards, and initiate new agreements as needed.
Coordinate and conduct orientation sessions for nursing students.
Manage the process for incoming student and faculty compliance with health and clinical requirements.
Communicate and complete processes to ensure students have access to textbooks and other course supplies.
Advocate for student success and attend Owens Nursing Advisory Committee meetings.
Collaborate with other nursing administrators to arrange substitute instructors.
Teach six hours of nursing courses over the academic year in areas qualified to teach.
Perform other duties as assigned.