Program Director Nursing

Job Description

Job Description

OVERVIEW:The core mission of Southeastern College is to provide targeted educational services that meet community needs. Program Directors play a key role in meeting this mission. First and foremost, their role as Faculty members is to engage students, foster learning, role model professionalism, and ultimately produce competently trained students prepared for professional careers. Faculty designated as Program Directors also have the responsibility of developing and maintaining their programs.BUSINESS CONTRIBUTIONS:Program Directors are responsible for leveraging their expertise to develop, maintain and deliver education services to students through:Creating and maintaining core curriculumCommunicating and monitoring delivery of core curriculumDelivering their own course lecturesFacilitating student engagementWorking one-on-one with studentsAssessing students and providing developmental feedbackESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:Program Director Responsibilities: Faculty designated as Program Directors are responsible for the oversight and management of their specific program curricula across the college. To meet this responsibility Program Directors must:Review program curriculum to ensure materials are up-to-dateReview courses within their respective programsReview text books, equipment, and materialsCreate and modify course control document as necessaryWork with program coordinators to ensure consistency of delivery across campusesMeet with local advisory boards to ensure programs meet community/employer needsDevelop and monitor externship programsPrepare for and facilitate annual faculty convocation to ensure programs are up-to-dateEducation, Experience, and Training: Program Directors oversee the development and monitor the delivery of academic programs and are responsible for ensuring a quality education for students in their programs.The Program Director for Nursing, must have at a minimum:Master's degree4 years of "in field" experienceLicensed RNFaculty Responsibilities: As Faculty Members, Program Directors are also responsible for course delivery at their campus. This includes the following core areas:Prepare Course Plans and Materials:Review Course Control Document (CCD)Prepare syllabusCreate lesson plansCreate exams, quizzes, and projects/assignmentsCoordinate with librarian and bookstore for availability of materialsDeliver Courses:Administer pre-test/post-testDeliver lectures/facilitate labsGrade projects and examsProvide progress reports/mid-term feedbackMaintain grade bookEnforce policies (attendance, dress code, no food and drink...)Monitor Progress/Attendance:Monitor student progress and follow-up as neededTake daily attendance and enforce attendance policyFollow-up with students who miss a class (phone calls)Report attendance issues to the DeanAdvise Students:Answer student questionsBe available for one-on-one assistance/tutoringRecord Grades and Submit Reports:Maintain grade booksAdhere to departmental grading policiesProvide Dean with weekly reportsProvide students with mid-term evaluationsSubmit final gradesOther Duties - Adjunct and Full-time Faculty:Monitor equipment and supply needsMaintain classroomMaintain any relevant licensures and certificationsOther Duties - Full-time Faculty:Attend campus faculty meetingsParticipate in committees and knowledge-sharing forumsPrepare for and participate in convocationPHYSICAL DEMANDS:The physical demands are those required in a professional office setting and higher education teaching environment: communicating with coworkers, presenting to a classroom of students (virtual classrooms for on-line), demonstrating procedures and techniques, and getting to and from appropriate classes and offices.WORK ENVIRONMENT:Professional office setting: moderate noise levels and controlled indoor climate.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.LOCATION:This position is an onsite position located at your campus unless otherwise determined by the Chancellor and/or designee. Any changes must be reviewed by the Campus President/Vice President and all final approvals must come from the Chancellor and/or designee.BENEFITS401(k) 401(k) matchingDental InsuranceHealth InsuranceVision InsurancePaid time off