Program Director - Nursing Academic Affairs

Mayo Clinic•Jacksonville, FL

About The Position

The Program Director of Nursing Academic Affairs is responsible for the overall program management, facilitation, and oversight of academic affiliations and the nursing scholarship and education awards program. Collaborative communication regarding academic affairs issues in the DON enterprise is expected. The role also provides leadership and consultation regarding workforce development opportunities that relate to educational preparation of employees. Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues, college faculty, leaders, affiliated school personnel, nursing students, and Mayo nursing staff promoting a positive image of all programs and serves as the primary coordinator to all nursing faculty and students. Is responsible to develop, implement, maintain, and evaluate policies, programs, and services related to all academic affiliations, including the education awards and the nursing scholarship award program. Is knowledgeable of accrediting body program requirements to assure faculty and student compliance. Participates in assessing the environment, forecasting trends, managing resources, and actively leads collaborative teams composed of affiliated school personnel and other colleagues across Mayo Clinic. Works collaboratively to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education activities through a systems model for all roles reporting to nursing and other program initiatives outside Nursing Academic Affairs as directed by the nurse administrator and works collaboratively with expanding nursing leadership and allied health staff to meet Departmental priorities. Roles of the program director include educator, facilitator, change agent, collaborator, advisor, mentor, consultant, researcher, and leader. This role is eligible for TN sponsorship. Successful sponsorship will require state licensure and completion of the VisaScreen or equivalent certification.

Requirements

  • State licensure (for TN sponsorship)
  • Completion of VisaScreen or equivalent certification (for TN sponsorship)

Nice To Haves

  • Educator
  • Facilitator
  • Change agent
  • Collaborator
  • Advisor
  • Mentor
  • Consultant
  • Researcher
  • Leader

Responsibilities

  • Overall program management, facilitation, and oversight of academic affiliations and the nursing scholarship and education awards program.
  • Collaborative communication regarding academic affairs issues in the DON enterprise.
  • Provides leadership and consultation regarding workforce development opportunities that relate to educational preparation of employees.
  • Develops and maintains collaborative working relationships with colleagues, college faculty, leaders, affiliated school personnel, nursing students, and Mayo nursing staff promoting a positive image of all programs.
  • Serves as the primary coordinator to all nursing faculty and students.
  • Develops, implements, maintains, and evaluates policies, programs, and services related to all academic affiliations, including the education awards and the nursing scholarship award program.
  • Assures faculty and student compliance with accrediting body program requirements.
  • Participates in assessing the environment, forecasting trends, managing resources, and actively leads collaborative teams composed of affiliated school personnel and other colleagues across Mayo Clinic.
  • Works collaboratively to assess, plan, implement, and evaluate education activities through a systems model for all roles reporting to nursing and other program initiatives outside Nursing Academic Affairs as directed by the nurse administrator.
  • Works collaboratively with expanding nursing leadership and allied health staff to meet Departmental priorities.

Benefits

  • Competitive compensation
  • Comprehensive benefit plans
  • Continuing education and advancement opportunities
  • Medical: Multiple plan options.
  • Dental: Delta Dental or reimbursement account for flexible coverage.
  • Vision: Affordable plan with national network.
  • Pre-Tax Savings: HSA and FSAs for eligible expenses.
  • Retirement: Competitive retirement package to secure your future.
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