Director of Nursing Services, College of Nursing

Grand Canyon University • El Paso, TX

18h

About The Position

Grand Canyon University is hiring a Director of Nursing Services to lead and manage its hybrid accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) learning site in El Paso, in collaboration with the university and healthcare partners. The role oversees nursing services that may include scheduling, proctoring, skills laboratory operations, clinical placement and compliance, and simulation. The target hire date is February 2027.

The Director provides administrative oversight of daily site operations and leads, implements, and evaluates operational plans to support strong student outcomes and program efficiency. The position supervises and develops faculty and staff, coordinates academic scheduling, monitors and reports operational performance, oversees recruitment and professional development, and maintains clinical relationships in the community. The Director also ensures compliance with university, regulatory, and accreditation standards.

The role calls for Christ-centered leadership, including modeling the university’s Christian worldview, fostering community among faculty, staff, and students, supporting Christian character and professional virtue education, and encouraging integration of Christian faith and learning. The Director is expected to support Grand Canyon University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission.

Requirements

• At least 5 years of nursing practice.
• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university.
• Master’s degree or doctoral degree in nursing.
• At least 2 years of teaching experience in a professional nursing education program.
• Leadership experience within a professional nursing education program.
• Unencumbered current licensure or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Texas.
• Must pass a pre-employment background investigation.

Nice To Haves

• NLN certification as a nurse educator (CNE).

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative oversight of the daily operations of the ABSN learning site.
• Lead, implement, and evaluate site operations to promote strong student outcomes and program efficiencies.
• Supervise, support, set goals for, train, and coach assigned faculty and staff.
• Develop and execute strategies for scheduling academic events in alignment with the curriculum and operational standards.
• Monitor, analyze, and report operational performance and progress according to required formats and deadlines.
• Oversee faculty and staff recruitment and professional development while ensuring compliance with university, regulatory, and accreditation standards.
• Develop and maintain clinical relationships within the community.
• Establish and monitor processes to ensure the learning site meets accreditation and regulatory standards, and take appropriate corrective action when needed.
• Model and promote a Christ-centered worldview in leadership, decision-making, and faculty engagement.
• Foster a strong sense of community and shared purpose among faculty, staff, and students.
• Support Christian character and professional virtue education and the integration of Christian faith and learning.
• Support the university’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) savings plan.
• Generous time-off plan.
• 11 paid holidays.
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU-sponsored events.
• Education tuition discount program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Director
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree