Associate Dean - Nursing Program Administrator (Internal)

Bristol Community College•Fall River, MA

5h•Onsite

About The Position

The Associate Director, Nursing Assistant Program is responsible for the effective implementation and organization of Bristol Community College’s Nursing Assistant Program through Business Solutions & Partnerships. The role ensures program components comply with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations and supports high-quality, goal-oriented, customer-focused programming throughout planning, implementation, and evaluation. The position is full-time, non-unit, and based primarily in Fall River, Massachusetts; some nights and weekends are required. It reports to the Director of Business Solutions & Partnerships and supervises Career & Technical Training instructors and staff involved in the program. The Associate Director manages program logistics, instruction, student assessment and support, clinical experiences, required documentation, training sites and the state-approved skills laboratory. The role maintains the RN license and primary-instructor status required for program approval, curriculum oversight, competency sign-off, and student completion. It also oversees regulatory compliance, audits and quality assurance; coordinates with clinical and community partners; and contributes to grants, contracts, budgets, outreach, and the development of Business Solutions & Partnerships training programs. The position promotes inclusive practices, student success, professional growth, and Bristol’s core values. The minimum qualification is a bachelor’s degree in Nursing or eight years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree. A current Massachusetts RN license, qualifying long-term care experience, current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider CPR certification, communication and leadership abilities, reliable transportation, and proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and other online-learning applications are also required. A master’s degree in Nursing and healthcare education experience are preferred.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Nursing, or eight years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree.
Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license.
At least two years of long-term care experience, including at least one year providing nursing services in a nursing home or similar facility.
Current American Heart Association Basic Life Support Provider CPR certification.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
Demonstrated progressive leadership or management experience.
Reliable transportation for travel to meetings, trainings, campus, and community locations as required.
Ability to work occasional nights and weekends.
Proficiency with Microsoft Office 365, Zoom, and other applications used to provide online learning.
Ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
Must submit to a background check, including CORI/SORI, as a condition of employment.
Legal authorization to work in the United States; the college does not sponsor work authorization.

Nice To Haves

Master’s degree in Nursing.
At least one year of experience in lesson planning, lesson delivery, student evaluation, and remediation in a role such as an in-service coordinator or staff educator in a healthcare setting.
Robust understanding of and demonstrated inclusion of access, equity, and student-success practices.
Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

Responsibilities

Manage logistics for the Nursing Assistant training program in collaboration with Career and Technical instructors, partners, clients, and students.
Ensure training and skills activities comply with Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations, curriculum, and guidelines.
Prepare, deliver, and evaluate classroom instruction and related clinical activities to support successful program completion.
Coordinate, organize, and maintain documentation required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Develop customized training tools and materials with instructors and clinical partners, using in-person, virtual, or other appropriate modalities.
Develop instructional plans consistent with program and course outcomes.
Identify and manage internal and external training locations, supplies, equipment, and curricular resources to meet program requirements.
Assess student competencies and provide remediation when needed.
Supervise supporting instructors and clinical educators to ensure consistent program delivery.
Oversee participant registration, attendance monitoring, reporting, and documentation of participant and program progress and outcomes.
Communicate program changes, including curriculum, staffing, and clinical changes, to the Department of Public Health.
Maintain a state-approved skills laboratory that meets DPH equipment, supply, and safety requirements.
Maintain the RN license and primary-instructor status required by DPH; provide instructional oversight consistent with RN professional standards.
Manage program audits, site visits, and quality-assurance reviews from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Review and update the training program using formative and summative evaluations to guide modifications.
Provide student support, including assistance with prerequisite uploads, state testing applications, and other core services.
Maintain relationships with community partners and clinical sites.
Supervise theoretical and clinical student experiences and communicate student progress or concerns to instructors.
Support achievement of program outcomes.
Assist with grants and private contracts for Business Solutions opportunities and manage budgets and fiscal activities.
Collaborate on development of Business Solutions & Partnerships training programs, professional development, credentialing, and academic bridging.
Participate in communications, marketing, and recruitment through coordinated outreach, email, newsletters, and social media.
Use Bristol digital communication tools and social media to advance the college’s outreach and brand.
Participate in meetings and committees as required.
Demonstrate professionalism and Bristol’s core values in interactions with the college community.
Apply Commonwealth Equity Agenda best practices and promote an inclusive work environment that supports staff development and service excellence.
Perform other duties as assigned.