Full Time Tenure Track Faculty/Nursing Programs Administrator

Lorain County Community College•Elyria, OH

23h

About The Position

Lorain County Community College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursing Programs Administrator to lead our Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs. Reporting directly to the Dean of Health and Wellness Sciences, this individual will provide academic and administrative leadership to ensure the nursing programs meet the highest standards of excellence and comply with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4723 and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requirements. The Nursing Programs Administrator will foster a collaborative learning environment focused on student achievement, faculty development, and community engagement—core values of our mission as a comprehensive community college. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of nurses while advancing the college’s commitment to academic excellence, workforce development, and community engagement. Key Responsibilities: Program Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the ADN and PN programs, including curriculum, accreditation, assessment, and compliance with Ohio Board of Nursing regulations; Participate in and provide input to the budget development process; Maintain ongoing communication with administration, faculty, students, clinical partners, and regulatory bodies; Facilitate regular faculty meetings to encourage collaboration and continuous program improvement; Recruit, hire, evaluate, and support nursing faculty; recommend appointments, promotions, and contract renewals; Implement structured orientation and mentoring programs for new faculty; Ensure faculty-to-student ratios in clinical settings comply with OAC standards and promote safe, effective instruction; Certify program completion for graduates applying for licensure with the Ohio Board of Nursing; Maintain classroom and lab resources necessary for effective teaching and student success. Clinical Coordination: Collaborate with clinical coordinator and lead faculty to identify and maintain high-quality clinical education sites; Plan and supervise clinical rotations along with the clinical coordinator ,and partnerships with healthcare agencies; Evaluate the quality of clinical instruction and ensure consistency across sites; Support faculty in orienting clinical agency staff to student roles and program objectives; Recommend clinical faculty assignments and support clinical teaching effectiveness. Curriculum and Student Success: Lead curriculum planning, review, and evaluation in collaboration with faculty and advisory committees; Promote strategies for student success, retention, and NCLEX-RN/PN pass rate improvement; Support faculty in advising and evaluating students and maintaining accurate academic records; Collect and analyze graduate outcomes and employer feedback to guide program improvement. Administrative Duties: Prepare and submit required state, national, and institutional reports related to nursing program outcomes; Collaborate with the Dean on faculty staffing, scheduling, and budget priorities; Participate in college committees and strategic planning initiatives as appropriate; Maintain accreditation readiness and compliance documentation; Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Health and Wellness Sciences. Responsibilities Explain the importance of community colleges in nursing education and strategies for ensuring all students feel included and supported.

Requirements

Current, valid, and unrestricted Registered Nurse (RN) license in the State of Ohio- no board actions
An earned doctoral degree
Experience for at least five years in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse, two of which have been as a faculty member in a registered nursing education program
Meets qualifications set forth in OAC 4723-5-10 for a registered nursing education program administrator
Demonstrated knowledge of curriculum development, faculty supervision, and program accreditation standards

Nice To Haves

Doctoral degree (DNP, Ph.D., or Ed.D.) in Nursing
Experience with community college students and a commitment to access, equity, and student success
Experience with ACEN accreditation processes
Proven leadership in faculty development, student retention initiatives, and program assessment

Responsibilities

Oversee all aspects of the ADN and PN programs, including curriculum, accreditation, assessment, and compliance with Ohio Board of Nursing regulations
Participate in and provide input to the budget development process
Maintain ongoing communication with administration, faculty, students, clinical partners, and regulatory bodies
Facilitate regular faculty meetings to encourage collaboration and continuous program improvement
Recruit, hire, evaluate, and support nursing faculty; recommend appointments, promotions, and contract renewals
Implement structured orientation and mentoring programs for new faculty
Ensure faculty-to-student ratios in clinical settings comply with OAC standards and promote safe, effective instruction
Certify program completion for graduates applying for licensure with the Ohio Board of Nursing
Maintain classroom and lab resources necessary for effective teaching and student success
Collaborate with clinical coordinator and lead faculty to identify and maintain high-quality clinical education sites
Plan and supervise clinical rotations along with the clinical coordinator ,and partnerships with healthcare agencies
Evaluate the quality of clinical instruction and ensure consistency across sites
Support faculty in orienting clinical agency staff to student roles and program objectives
Recommend clinical faculty assignments and support clinical teaching effectiveness
Lead curriculum planning, review, and evaluation in collaboration with faculty and advisory committees
Promote strategies for student success, retention, and NCLEX-RN/PN pass rate improvement
Support faculty in advising and evaluating students and maintaining accurate academic records
Collect and analyze graduate outcomes and employer feedback to guide program improvement
Prepare and submit required state, national, and institutional reports related to nursing program outcomes
Collaborate with the Dean on faculty staffing, scheduling, and budget priorities
Participate in college committees and strategic planning initiatives as appropriate
Maintain accreditation readiness and compliance documentation
Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Health and Wellness Sciences
Explain the importance of community colleges in nursing education and strategies for ensuring all students feel included and supported.