Dean of Nursing Relocation Assistance

Unitek College Of Nursing; San Jose (CA); On-site; USD 140,000 - 180,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, Dental and Vision starting 1s

401K with Company Match

Company Paid Life Insurance

Tuition assistance and Forgiveness

Leadership development and training

Job summary

Unitek College Of Nursing in San Jose, CA, seeks an experienced program director to supervise and develop the nursing program activities, ensuring compliance with Board rules, curriculum development, and clinical site coordination.

You will manage the RN program budget, faculty, and student records, oversee admissions and orientation, and serve as liaison between the college, community, and external partners.

Qualifications

• Must hold an RN license in the state where the campus is located.
• Master’s or higher degree in nursing, education or administration.
• At least two years of experience in an administrative position.
• Two years of teaching experience in post-licensure nursing programs.
• Experience as an RN providing direct patient care or equivalent.
• Demonstrated leadership, communication, and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee site supervision and nursing program activities.
• Plan, develop, manage and evaluate the RN program budget.
• Coordinate curriculum development and clinical site liaison activities.
• Ensure program compliance with Board rules and regulations; conduct site visits.
• Serve as liaison between community, college and external partners.
• Oversee admissions, orientation and student records processes.

Skills

Leadership

Oral and written communication

Collaboration

Budget planning

Diversity and inclusion

Consensus building

Supervision

Education

Master’s or higher in nursing, education or administration

Tools

Computer-based resources

Job description

Job Description

Responsible for the site supervision, development, planning, coordination, organization, implementation and evaluation of the nursing program activities.

Plans, develops, manages, updates and evaluates all aspects of the program including but not limited to:

• RN program budget
• Faculty and staff
• Clinical site liaison
• Curriculum development and implementation
• Program compliance with Board rules and regulations; site visits
• Student advocate
• Program policies and procedures
• Faculty and student handbooks
• Supplies and equipment to meet program objectives
• Prepares data and other written materials for all required state and Board requirements: reports, proposals, self-studies, surveys and site visits
• Ensures that all student and faculty records on site are initiated and maintained in all phases of student academic status; works with Human Resources to maintain required documentation of faculty and staff qualifications
• Assists with identifying and obtaining outside resources for the nursing program
• Develops and implements program policies and procedures.
• Organizes and serves on program committees
• Oversees admission process and orientation
• Writes articulation agreements with nearby colleges detailing accepted course equivalents for the purpose of transferring into Eagle Gate, Provo, and Unitek College nursing programs
• Effectively serves as liaison between community and the college
• Accepts other duties as indicated to ensure consistency and meeting needs of students and programs
• Develops and ensures that educational partnerships and contracts with clinical sites are initiated and maintained
• Performs and/or delegates a clinical site evaluation that includes a thorough assessment on the ability of the agency to provide Clinical experience that meets the objectives for application of theory and clinical course objectives. The assessment includes an analysis of risk, hazards and safety of all students, as well as ensuring adequate staffing to handle clinical objectives
• Meets with specific clinical faculty or agency educational representative to discuss and confirm number of students, faculty
• assignments, dates, times, clinical rotations, and clinical objectives. Completes and forwards BRN clinical approval forms as required prior to initiating clinical rotations
• Ensures that evaluations by students, clinical sites representatives, and faculty at completion of each clinical rotation and provides summary report to the Dean, Chief Academic Officer, and shares same with Advisory Committee
• Ensures the minutes of inter-agency meetings are maintained.
• Participates in Nursing faculty recruitment, hiring and orientation
• Actively participates and or ensures that nursing faculty meetings are conducted on a regular basis and adequate records and minutes of the meetings are maintained
• Participates in conflict resolution for faculty and students
• Initiates and maintains community relationships; advocates for and markets the programs
• Monitors quality of instruction and participates in faculty and program review, evaluation, and strategic planning
• Maintains membership and participates in activities of professional associations
• Interacts with other college entities as a representative of nursing interests such as counseling, registration and financial aid
• Provides advising support and degree planning assistance to potential students
• Provides input and ensures that students are properly oriented to nursing skills lab and clinical facilities prior to initiating clinical rotations
• Manages student appeals and grievances per policy.
• Participates in the planning and review process for the recruitment and admission of qualified nursing students
• Advises and provide academic support to nursing students as indicated
• Assures that all students have completed the necessary documentation and met the requirements for graduation and licensing exam
• Conducts Nursing Advisory Committee meetings.
• Student performance in program, NCLEX licensing and job placement rates
• Salary range: 140-180K.

Qualifications: Qualifications

• Must hold a current RN license in the state where the campus is located
• A master’s or higher degree from an accredited college or University that includes course work in nursing, education or administration
• A minimum of two years of experience in an administrative position
• A minimum of two years of teaching experience in post-licensure nursing programs
• At least two years of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care and/or equivalent experience as determined by the Board
• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent skills in oral and written communications
• Committed to diversity, as defined by state law.
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and institutions
• Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Ability to utilize computer-based resources
• Demonstrated ability to build consensus
• Experience in supervision, planning, budget preparation and maintenance

Additional Information

We Offer:

• Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
• 2 Weeks’ starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
• 10 paid Holidays and 1 Floating Holiday
• 401K with a Company Match
• Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x’s your annual salary
• Leadership development and training for career advancement
• Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program

Compensation:
$140,000-$140,000 per year