Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education

Rivier University•Nashua, NH

22h

About The Position

The Director of Undergraduate Nursing Education leads and administers Rivier University’s pre-licensure and post-licensure (RN-BS) nursing programs, including ASN, LPN-ASN, BSN, ABSN, and RN-BSN. This is a full-time faculty and administrative position within the Division of Nursing and Health Professions, with academic rank of Assistant Professor or higher and possible grant responsibilities. The Director is accountable to the Dean of the Division of Nursing and Health Professions and the Vice President for Academic Affairs regarding the nursing programs and courses. The role is responsible for the quality of in-person and online undergraduate nursing education, including maintaining accreditation by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and State of New Hampshire Board of Nursing approval for pre-licensure programs. Areas of responsibility include curriculum, faculty, students, and ongoing systematic evaluation. The Director provides strategic leadership, advises the Dean on program status, future directions, needs and resources, and collaborates with faculty, staff, university offices, healthcare organizations, and educational institutions. The Director coordinates curriculum revisions and program-quality monitoring and reporting for university and external review. The position also supports student progress and advising, faculty recruitment and evaluation, clinical staffing and placements, program recruitment and marketing, partnership development, and divisional committees. Evening and/or weekend attendance at scheduled admissions events is required. Other duties may be assigned to support the University’s mission and the Division’s philosophy.

Requirements

Baccalaureate degree in nursing.
Master’s degree in nursing.
Strong leadership skills.

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree in nursing, or actively pursuing doctoral study.

Responsibilities

Provide strategic leadership for undergraduate nursing programs, including ASN, LPN-ASN, BSN, ABSN, and RN-BSN.
Ensure the quality of in-person and online education and support continued ACEN accreditation and New Hampshire Board of Nursing approval for pre-licensure programs.
Plan and conduct regularly scheduled pre-licensure program meetings and post-licensure (RN-BS) meetings as needed.
Advise the Dean on program status, future directions, projected needs, resources, and budget.
Provide input on anticipated faculty and adjunct needs, teaching assignments, course offerings, and schedules.
Interview and recommend candidates for undergraduate faculty positions.
Monitor undergraduate nursing program quality and implementation.
Evaluate all full-time faculty who teach in the ASN and BSN nursing programs.
Work with the Clinical Faculty and Partnership Coordinator to anticipate staffing needs and recruit, select, and secure qualified clinical adjunct faculty.
Work with the Clinical Faculty and Partnership Coordinator to retain and expand clinical agency partnerships.
Coordinate with Clinical Compliance Administrators on clinical assignments and placement selection for pre-licensure students.
Monitor undergraduate nursing students’ academic progress and provide academic advising and support.
Assist with undergraduate program marketing and recruitment in collaboration with Admissions and nursing faculty and staff.
Network with healthcare organizations and educational institutions and assist in developing articulation agreements and strategic partnerships.
Assist the Dean in preparing the Divisional Annual Report.
Participate in discussions regarding budget, disciplinary actions, grievances, and evaluation.
Serve on the Assessment and Evaluation Committee and Admissions Committee.
Coordinate curriculum revision to meet New Hampshire requirements, ACEN accreditation requirements, and professional nursing standards.
Coordinate Divisional committee activities for monitoring program quality and preparing reports for university program reviews, ACEN, and NHBON.
Attend scheduled admissions events, including Accepted Students Day, ASN, BSN, and RN-BSN information sessions, and Open House, on evenings and/or weekends as applicable.
Perform other duties as required to support the University’s mission and the Division’s philosophy.