Educational Director, Baccalaureate Nursing Program

UMass Lowell•Lowell, MA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The UMass Lowell Susan and Alan Solomont School of Nursing (SSON) is seeking an Educational Director for its Baccalaureate Nursing Program. The Program Educational Director is responsible for leadership, curriculum integrity, faculty and student oversight, regulatory compliance, and overall program success for the baccalaureate nursing program, in accordance with Massachusetts Board of Registration in Nursing (MA BORN) 244 CMR 6.00 regulations, including 244 CMR 6.04 (2)(a). The Program Educational Director also ensures program quality, regulatory compliance, curriculum integrity, adjunct faculty supervision, and effective student learning outcomes. The role includes oversight of adjunct faculty recruitment and evaluation, clinical operations, and external partnership development to ensure adequate clinical placements. The Educational Director will also serve as the ATI Program Manager, ensuring appropriate implementation, benchmarking, and outcomes tracking. This is a 12-month on-campus professional staff position.

Requirements

Current, unencumbered Massachusetts RN license
Master’s degree or higher in Nursing
Minimum of 5 years full-time nursing experience with at least three years full-time experience, or its equivalent, in nursing education in either: a nursing education program designed to prepare a graduate to practice as a Licensed Practical Nurse or a Registered Nurse; or a post-licensure graduate nursing education program
Knowledge of MA BORN regulations (244 CMR 6.00), AACN and CCNE
Demonstrated competency in curriculum development and program evaluation
Expertise with accreditation, assessment, and curriculum design
Proficiency with Learning Management Systems (such as Canvas) and educational technology including ATI platforms or ability to learn within 3 months of hire
Excellent communication, organizational, and strategic planning abilities
Ability to work well independently and as part of a team
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Proficient with MS Office suite, including Excel (required)

Nice To Haves

Leadership experience in nursing education
Strong skills in faculty mentorship and evaluation
The ability to work effectively with diverse groups and advocate for diversity and inclusion.

Responsibilities

Lead and oversee curriculum development, implementation, evaluation, and revision, to ensure alignment with MA BORN, CCNE standards, and current nursing competencies
Ensure curriculum integrity through continuous review and quality improvement
Oversee data informed program assessment
Direct evaluation processes
Inform program budget, resource allocation, and technology investments, including management of ATI platform
Oversee Baccalaureate Program academic policies
Support faculty with student-learning concerns, remediation plans, and academic integrity cases
Maintain adequate clinical placements, development of new clinical sites, and ensure clinical partnerships meet required standards
Manage the administration and review of student and alumni surveys
Ensure the program meets all regulatory requirements, maintain the annual reviews and Master Evaluation plans and submit required documents for program reviews, visits & regulatory monitoring
Ensure full-time and adjunct faculty meet qualifications required by the MA BORN
Recruit, hire, orient, supervise, and evaluate adjunct faculty, ensuring MA BORN credentialing compliance
Conduct adjunct faculty evaluations and document performance
Provide mentorship and support professional development of adjunct faculty
Coordinate and administer clinical orientation for full time and adjunct faculty each semester
Assign teaching to faculty in the Baccalaureate program and complete the course master schedule for fall, spring, and summer classes
Other Administrative Duties as required