Nursing Program Coordinator (Year 2)
About The Position
The BSN Program Coordinator (Year 2) is a full-time faculty position with a 50% administrative and 50% teaching appointment. The position reports to the BSN Program Director and oversees Year 2 of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program, including course planning, implementation, evaluation, student support, and oversight of student academic plans in collaboration with the Faculty Coaches for Academic Success (FACS). The annual teaching requirement is set by the BSN Program Director in consultation with the Dean of Nursing. The coordinator works with faculty and students to promote continuous improvement in instruction and identify faculty development priorities. The role includes implementing the curriculum, coordinating faculty, monitoring student progress and support, evaluating program effectiveness, teaching assigned Year 2 coursework, and participating in program meetings. The coordinator refers student, faculty, and program issues to the BSN Program Director as the first point of escalation, and receives an annual performance evaluation and professional development plan from the Director in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing.
Requirements
- Graduate degree in nursing.
- Unencumbered registered nurse licensure in Missouri, a compact state.
- At least three years of experience as a registered professional nurse.
- At least three years of experience as nursing faculty.
- Effective interpersonal skills and cultural awareness.
- CPR certification.
Nice To Haves
- Doctoral degree in nursing or a related field.
- Previous leadership role in nursing education.
Responsibilities
- Implement the BSN curriculum in Year 2 and contribute to curriculum revisions with the BSN Program Director, faculty, and Curriculum Committee.
- Coordinate and support faculty in delivering high-quality, evidence-based education in Year 2.
- Oversee Year 2 students’ academic plans with the FACS coaches, including monitoring progression, identifying students at risk, and coordinating remediation and support.
- Partner with FACS coaches to ensure each student's academic plan is current, documented, and aligned with course and program outcomes; escalate plans requiring program-level action to the BSN Program Director.
- Monitor and evaluate Year 2 course effectiveness and recommend improvements to the BSN Program Director.
- Provide guidance and support to nursing students in Year 2.
- Evaluate the effectiveness of student success plans and use student data to drive changes and meet program learning outcomes.
- Teach assigned Year 2 coursework consistent with the 50% teaching portion of the appointment.
- Participate in mid-term and end-of-term program alignment meetings and regular meetings with the BSN Program Director.
- Refer student, faculty, and program issues to the BSN Program Director as the first point of escalation.
