Nursing Program Director

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The Program Director of Nursing will supervise the daily operations of the nursing programs at our Parma and Akron locations. The focus of this position will be on meeting Ohio Board of Nursing standards, NLNAC/ACEN/CCNE standards, and achieving acceptable NCLEX pass rates and graduation rates along with meeting campus retention and graduation goals. The Program Director of Nursing is responsible for managing the resources for the nursing program under guidance of the Dean of Instruction of each campus.

The primary student focus is ensuring a supportive environment to provide quality instruction. The administration of the nursing program at the campus includes monitoring academic records and ensuring adherence to college policies and procedures. The Program Director of Nursing will ensure adequate support for capable students to succeed in the nursing program.

The primary focus is to develop, implement, and coordinate programs and services in conjunction with the dean of each campus, to support instructors in their teaching efforts and manage the nursing faculty with the support of the Nursing Program Coordinators. The Program Director of Nursing will actively participate as a team member in the facilitation of interdepartmental relations, oversight of clinical site agreements, and support the dean, state director, and campus director in the operation, development, and profitability of the campus.

Job Knowledge/Systems

• Assist with the development/management of the nursing program to achieve desired results and outcomes and implement approved corrective action as needed.
• Oversee interviewing, hiring, and supervision of the nursing instructional, clinical, and support staff.
• Develop, implement, and coordinate programs and services to support nursing instructors in their teaching careers
• Actively mentor faculty members to enhance their teaching styles and support professional growth.
• Actively participate as a team member to coach and guide associates in carrying out their responsibilities and to enhance inter-departmental relations. Initiate and/or assist with policy/procedure development related to the nursing program with the support of the system's office process.
• Represent the nursing program of the College as an official spokesperson within the community, and promote the professional image of the nursing program, its services, its associates, and its students.
• Collect and analyze classroom material with the purpose of making recommendations for course consistency and effectiveness.
• Assist the dean, market director and campus director to identify new curricula, review/revise current curricula, catalogs, and nursing student handbook.
• Ensure conformance with all system, state, and federal guidelines including but not limited to the National League for Nursing Accreditations Commission (NLNAC), Ohio Board of Nursing (OBN), the Commission on Higher Education of the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools, CCNE and Bryant & Stratton College.
• Attend meetings systems sponsored as well as campus and market sponsored as scheduled.
• Other functions and responsibilities may be assigned.

Knowledge & Skills

Qualified candidates will possess a Doctorate degree from an accredited institution.

• Minimum of five years' experience in the practice of nursing as a registered nurse, two of which have been as a faculty member in a registered nursing education program.
• Leadership and management skills necessary for success include administration, advising, teaching, planning, prioritizing, problem-solving, scheduling, evaluating, delegating, and budgeting.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills
• Ability to motivate and work with Nursing and other campus departments in a fast paced, team-oriented environment.

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, race, ethnicity, national origin, color, religion, disability, marital status, veteran status, sex/gender (including pregnancy or pregnancy related conditions), sexual orientation, gender identity (including transgender status) or any other legally protected characteristics ("protected characteristics"). Bryant & Stratton College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.