Assistant Program Director, Nursing

GENERAL SUMMARY
Supports the Program Director with administrative leadership for aspects of program operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Responsibilities include:

Implement strategies to achieve goals, both locally and across the academic program that are consistent with the goals and policies of the University and professional accreditation bodies
Collect, prepare and furnish outcome data and relevant information about the program as required by the University and professional accreditation bodies and maintain systematic evaluation
Participate, as requested, in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
Oversee and evaluate contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program

Collaborate with program leadership to support curriculum quality, competency-based assessment, accreditation compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and program evaluation activities.
Supervise students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
Reduced teaching workload as determined by the Associate Dean / Program Director to support administrative responsibilities.
Service and scholarly activities
Participate in marketing activities and other activities as a representative of the University
Other duties as assigned by the program director

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS -
Remote position. Travel is required for university meetings, accreditation activities, faculty development, commencement, residency/intensive events, and other program needs. Travel to campus or designated university locations is expected at least once per academic term.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES
May supervise faculty and/or student workers

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION
REPORTS TO: Associate Dean
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Contributing Faculty as delegated

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED
To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

Demonstrates excellent communication, time management and organizational skills to faculty, students, outside constituents
Is able to work independently with numerous projects/tasks with little or no supervision.
Is able to work in a team environment and promote collaboration
Models core values and takes an active role in enforcing University policies
Demonstrates effective interactions with University support services
Demonstrates the ability to manage change
Has the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

Current unencumbered RN license and eligible for licensure in states required by the academic program.
National APRN certification and licensure preferred.
Earned doctoral degree in nursing, education, or related field (DNP, PhD, EdD, or equivalent).
Minimum of three years of graduate nursing education experience required; graduate nursing program administration experience preferred.
Experience with curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation, including competency-based education and assessment strategies in advanced nursing education.
Experience with program evaluation, outcomes assessment, and continuous quality improvement processes.
Demonstrated experience with state, regional, and programmatic accreditation standards and processes, including CCNE, state higher education agencies, state boards of nursing, and national APRN certification requirements.
Demonstrated leadership, organizational, facilitation, and team-building skills.
Experience analyzing and interpreting academic, clinical, and program outcome data.

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION

Current state license (or eligible) in academic program

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position:

Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.
Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.
Accountable -Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performance
Collaborative - Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.
Communicates Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.
Drives Engagement - Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.
Academic Discipline Expertise - Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required.
Education Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.
Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one’s own and students' time and attention effectively.
Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
People Leadership - Leads by example when it comes to finding and developing talent, with a focus on talent acquisition strategies, setting performance targets that raises standards and development of high potential talent

WORK ENVIRONMENT Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.

Hiring ranges (St. Augustine):
Assistant Professor rank: $79,030-$132,710
Associate Professor rank: $88,923-$152,617
Professor rank: $97,600-$169,800