Director of Nursing Programs

University of Arkansas System•North Little Rock, AR

7d•$90,000 - $95,000

About The Position

The University of Arkansas - Pulaski Technical College in North Little Rock, Arkansas, is accepting applications for a full-time, 12-month position as the Director of Nursing Programs. This position requires a commitment to leadership and administrative oversight in a dynamic community college setting and the ability to successfully interact and respond to the broad ranging needs of an academically and culturally diverse campus setting. Position Summary: The Director of Nursing Programs manages the instructors and the educational activities of the Nursing Assistant, Medication Assistant, and Practical Nursing programs. The Director of Nursing Programs will be responsible for the applicable accreditation/approval standards per agency regulations and UAPTC’s Policy and Procedures.

Requirements

Active, unencumbered registered nursing license for the state of Arkansas
Must be able to teach theory or clinical in either morning, evening, or weekend schedules
Strong verbal, written, and electronic communication skills
Microsoft Office proficiency
Bachelors of Science in Nursing
Minimum of three (3) years of nursing practice
Leadership/Management Experience

Nice To Haves

Three (3) to five (5) years of instructional experience (Classroom or Clinical)
Master’s Degree in Nursing or Nursing Education

Responsibilities

Supervises and monitors faculty activities by conducting faculty evaluations/classroom observations and ensuring continued education compliance for all programs that fall under the nursing umbrella
Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees in accordance with the college policies and applicable laws
Serves as departmental budget manager
Oversees didactic content, laboratory/clinical content, clinical rotations and affiliation agreements
Obtains/maintains accreditations/certificates/licenses from state and career placement
Designs new or implements changes to courses, degrees, and programs meeting institutional and program assessment and accreditation
Develops departmental strategic and operating plans in support of the college’s initiatives
Services as a member of the Chair/Program Director’s Cabinet and Advisory Boards
Contributes to decision-making on policies and problem-solving
Completes all department reports, schedules, and planning documents
Participates in communication between all constituents/affiliates, both internal and external
Collaborates with college officials in securing and administering grants
Responsible for recruiting, orienting and supervising faculty members for the program
Develops and maintains a resource of qualified adjunct instructors
Participates in developing and delivering faculty in-service
Assists Human Resources in assuring faculty are current with continuing education, licensure and certificate renewals
Assists the Dean in developing academic schedules in compliance with College standards and program accreditation/approval standards
Assists the Dean of Student Life and Wellness in progressive disciplinary action, addressing complaints and resolving problems
Assists faculty in developing syllabi, resource materials, classroom activities and outcome assessments
Participates in curriculum revision
Maintains curriculum in a variety of media
Assures that lab equipment is properly ordered, maintained, and replaced
Participates in the selection of textbooks, software, and capital equipment
Participates in establishing entrance requirements in the student selection process
Facilitates advisory committee meetings
Monitors student retention, by instructor and/or term
Monitors graduate placement and pass rates on applicable licensure and registry examinations
Participates in accreditation and approval processes
Monitors and assures program compliance
Be available in person, by phone, or other methods of communication to respond to students in a timely manner as problems arise
Maintain inventory, equipment, and supply procurement and assure readiness of clinical laboratory and didactic classrooms
Serve as the coordinating member of the Advisory Committee for the program
Maintains current level of knowledge through participation in educational and in-service programs, workshops, and professional affiliations
Serves on college wide committees as appropriate
Maintains office hours
Performs other duties as assigned.
Performs instructional duties for class and/or clinical as necessary.
Active participation in non-instructional campus responsibilities (considered service to the College), such as shared governance committee work, scholarship review committee or reader, appeals committee assignments, awards committee, participation in department, school, or campus wide initiatives, representing the college at recruitment and other community events, serving as an advisor for a registered student organization, etc.
Development of assessment of student learning and departmental programs.
A commitment to developing and following institutional and departmental policies or procedures regarding classroom/laboratory safety.
A commitment to student success and retention.
Candidates for this position must possess a thorough knowledge of the nursing field, a commitment to high academic standards, and excellent written and oral communication and interpersonal skills.
Participates in communication between all constituents/affiliates, both internal and external
Evaluate student performance fairly and consistently toward course objectives
Ability to work effectively as a team member.