Associate Dean - Nursing Program Administrator (Internal) - Bristol Community College

Bristol Community College; Fall River (MA); On-site; USD 109,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Tuition waiver discounts

Paid time off

Job summary

Bristol Community College in Fall River, MA, is seeking an Associate Director, Nursing Assistant Program to lead and oversee the Nursing Assistant program and ensure compliance with MA Department of Public Health, delivering high-quality, student-centered training.

This is a full-time role reporting to the Director of Business Solutions & Partnerships, supervising instructors and staff, coordinating clinical partnerships, and driving program outcomes in alignment with Bristol's commitment to

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's degree in Nursing (or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.
• Minimum of two (2) years of long-term care experience; at least one year in nursing home or similar facility.
• Current American Heart Association and Basic Life Support Provider CPR Certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated progressive leadership/management experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage logistics for the Nursing Assistant training program.
• Ensure compliance with MA Department of Public Health regulations (105 CMR 156.000).
• Oversee instructional preparation, execution, and evaluation of student performance.
• Coordinate and maintain program documentation.
• Develop instructional plans and training materials with instructors and clinical partners.
• Oversee training site locations to meet DPH requirements.

Skills

Leadership experience

Communication

Diversity & inclusion

RN licensure awareness

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree

Tools

Microsoft Office 365

Zoom

Job description

Associate Dean - Nursing Program Administrator (Internal)

Bristol Community College is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! Bristol is dedicated to fostering an inclusive environment with a rich diversity of beliefs, cultures, languages, abilities, and lifestyles. Committed to enriching its educational experience through a supportive community, Bristol actively encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply and achieve our vision of advancing a vibrant, diverse community through education, learner by learner. If you share a passion for helping students succeed and enjoy working in a community of innovative, inclusive, and collaborative colleagues, Bristol is the place for you!

As a Commonwealth of Massachusetts employer, Bristol offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits package, including health, dental, life, long-term disability, retirement and paid time off (vacation, personal, sick, and holiday pay). We also offer tuition waiver discounts at the Commonwealth's public higher education institutions. More information can be found on our Benefits website .

Job Description:

POSITION TITLE: Associate Director, Nursing Assistant Program (Internal)
DEPARTMENT: Business Solutions & Partnerships
PRIMARY LOCATION: Fall River, MA
POSITION STATUS: This is a full-time, non-unit position with benefits.Some nights and weekends required.
REPORTS TO: Director of Business Solutions & Partnerships
POSITIONS SUPERVISED: Career & Technical Training Instructors and staff involved in the Nursing Assistant program.
SALARY: $108,634.38 - $119,912.03

STATEMENT OF DUTIES: The Associate Director, Nursing Assistant Program is responsible for the effective implementation and organization of the Nursing Assistant Program. The Associate Director is responsible for, but not limited to, ensuring that all components of the program adhere to the MA Department of Public Health regulations. The Associate Director will be responsible for ensuring high quality, goal-orientated, customer-focused programming during planning, implementation, and evaluation of the Nursing Assistant program.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS, DUTIES, AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Manage logistics for the Nursing Assistant training program through Business Solutions, collaborating with Career and Technical instructors, partners, clients and students.
• Ensure that all training and skill activities adhere to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health regulations (105 CMR 156.000), curriculum, and guidelines.
• Responsible for instructional preparation, execution, and evaluation of student performance during classroom and related clinical activities, leading to successful completion of the program.
• Coordinate, organize and maintain all documentation required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
• Develop and deliver customized training tools and associated materials in coordination with Career and Technical Instructors and clinical partners, through modalities such as, but not limited to, in-person and virtual options as identified by training needs.
• Develop instructional plans consistent with program and course outcomes.
• Manage and identify the training site locations (both internally to Bristol and externally) to meet the Massachusetts Department of Public Health program requirements, including but not limited to training supplies, equipment, and curricular resources.
• Assess each student's competency in each area, Provide remediation when needed.
• Supervise supporting instructors and clinical educators to ensure consistent program delivery.
• Oversee program participant management, including but not limited to registration, attendance monitoring, reporting and participant and program progress and outcome documentation.
• Communicate with Department of Public Health regarding any changes in program, including but not limited to curriculum, staff, and clinical changes.
• Maintain and oversee a state-approved skills laboratory, ensuring it meets all DPH equipment, supply and safety requirements.
• Maintain required RN License which is directly linked to the DPH Approved Nursing Assistant Training Program, all instructional responsibilities fall under the RN professional standards.
• Maintain RN Licensure with Primary instructor status; required by DPH for approval, curriculum oversight, competency sign-off, and student program completion.
• Accountable for program audits, site visits, and quality-assurance reviews from MA DPH.
• Review and update training program and utilize formative and summative evaluations for appropriate changes and modifications.
• Provide ongoing student support, including but not limited to assistance with required pre- requisite uploads, state testing applications and other core services.
• Maintain relationships with community partners and clinical sites.
• Supervise student theoretical and clinical experiences; communicate student progress or concerns to instructors on an ongoing basis.
• Support the achievement of program outcomes.
• Assist with the development of grants and private contracts for Business Solutions opportunities; manage budgets and fiscal activities.
• Collaborate and support the development of Business Solutions & Partnerships training programs, professional development, credentialing and academic bridging.
• Participate in the Business Solution & Partnerships communication plan for marketing and recruitment efforts through coordinated outreach with emails, newsletters, and through social media platforms.
• Use Bristol's digital communication tools, to include but not limited to; Bristol email, Twitter, LinkedIn, and other Bristol social media tools, to advance the college's social media outreach and brand to internal and external constituents.
• Participate in meetings and committees as required.
• Demonstrate a sense of professionalism and consistently reflect Bristol's core values while interacting with members of the Bristol community.
• Focus on the Commonwealth's Equity Agenda by applying related best practices throughout all job functions.
• Promote a positive and inclusive work environment that supports the professional growth of staff while fostering a commitment to service excellence.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements:

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

NOTE: Unless otherwise noted, all required qualifications must be met by date of hire.

• Minimum of aBachelors degree in Nursing (or 8 years of relevant experience in lieu of a degree).
• Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse License.
• Minimum of two (2) years of long-term care experience; of which a minimum of one year in provision of nursing services in a nursing home or similar facility.
• Current American Heart Association and Basic Life Support Provider CPR Certification.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Demonstrated progressive experience in leadership/management level position throughout career.
• Reliable transportation in order to travel to and from meetings, trainings, or campus and community locations as required.
• Ability to work occasional nights and/or weekends.
• Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office 365 applications, Zoom and other applications to effectively provide an online learning experience.
• The ability to work effectively with a diverse student body, faculty, and staff.
• Must submit to a background check (including a CORI/SORI) as a condition of employment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Minimum of one (1) year of experience in lesson planning, lesson delivery, student evaluation and remediation in a position such as in-service coordinator or staff educator in a healthcare setting.
• Robust understanding and demonstrated inclusion of access, equity and student success practices.
• Ability to communicate in a language in addition to English.

Additional Information:

Bristol Community College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, religion, age, veteran or military status, genetic information, gender identity, or sexual orientation in its programs and activities as required by Title IX of the Educational Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, and other applicable statutes and college policies. The College prohibits sexual harassment, including sexual violence. Inquiries or complaints concerning discrimination, harassment, retaliation, or sexual violence shall be referred to the College's Title IX and Affirmative Action Officer, Johanna Bielawski at [e-mail] or 774.357.2681; the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination; the Equal Employment Opportunities Commission or the United States Department of Education's Office for Civil Right.