Assistant Program Director - BSN School

Job Description

Seeking for a qualified candidate to be a full-time Assistant Director for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. Reporting to the Director of the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program, the Assistant Director is responsible for assisting in the development, coordination and monitoring of the nursing faculty and vocational nursing students. The right candidate must have the ability to proactively identify problems and seek solutions through creative and critical thinking and the must have ability to obtain, analyze, and apply data. This position offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing university. Essential Functions: · Advances the university’s and program’s mission and objectives through systematic evaluation of student learning and advancement of outcomes. · Oversees faculty recruitment, qualifications, development, and evaluation according to institutional and accreditation guidelines. · Provides leadership to the faculty for the development, implementation, evaluation, and improvement of the program’s curriculum plan in accordance with shared governance and institutional and accreditation guidelines. · Administers the day-to-day operation of the program including the advisement of students and direct-care clinical education. · Respond to student concerns/problems, and referring students to appropriate resources, including counseling services · Assist with hiring, coordination and evaluation of adjunct faculty · Represent the program at program director meetings and committees

Qualifications

• A master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education or administration;
• Two years' experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered nursing programs;
• One year's continuous, full-time or its equivalent experience direct patient care as a registered nurse
• Former College level educational background
• Must hold a valid, active license issued by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).
• Strong written and oral communication and presentation skills.
• Action oriented, innovative thinking, and flexible.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Ability to prioritize, multi-task, and work within a deadline-oriented environment.