Program Head - Practical Nursing

Autismservices; Prince Albert; On-site; CAD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Autismservices is seeking a Program Head for their Nursing program in Prince Albert. This role involves supporting students and faculty through effective leadership and communication. The Program Head will also participate in curriculum development and managing financial resources. Travel may be required for administrative responsibilities.

The ideal candidate will have experience in educational leadership and demonstrate the ability to build strong relationships within the program and with external stakeholders.

Qualifications

• Experience in academic leadership and program development.
• Ability to coordinate between faculty, staff, and students.
• Skill in managing program financial resources.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic and leadership support for students and faculty.
• Coordinate communication between stakeholders and the academic chair.
• Participate in curriculum development and student services.

Job description

Apply to: https://careers.saskpolytech.ca/postings/63907

The program head provides academic and first point-of contact leadership for students, faculty and staff in their assigned program. The program head works closely with the academic chair and program faculty, staff, and administration on a daily basis to assist students to achieve success through quality education and training delivery.

Nature & Scope

Based in Prince Albert, the program head reports to the academic chair, School of Nursing. It may be necessary for the program head to travel for program and administrative responsibilities including participation in inter-site committees. The School of Nursing provides Practical Nursing diplomas/certificates. The Practical Nursing program offers general, introductory, and specialized courses in a variety of disciplines through varied delivery methods.

The primary role is to provide a link between the program faculty, staff and students to the academic chair with the purpose to maintain effective communication and support. This will include coordinating between the program and external stakeholders such as industry, accrediting agencies, other educational institutions and business sectors or government as they relate to programming needs. The program head will assist in developing and monitoring the program's financial resources and recommending efficiencies as required.

The program head initiates curriculum development and renewal at the program level, is responsible for liaison with student affairs among a range of student services and provides academic advising and monitoring. This includes student recruitment and retention and managing confidential student issues.

The program head will participate in staff recruitment/selection, orientation, and coaching and mentoring staff for their program areas. Of particular focus will be supporting teaching staff to model excellence using Saskatchewan Polytechnic Instructor Competencies.