Director, MSN-Entry Program

Western University of Health Sciences; Pomona (CA); On-site; USD 120,000 - 128,000; Full time

Job summary

Western University of Health Sciences in Pomona, CA, is seeking the Director of the MSN-Entry Program. This combined administrative and faculty appointment (1.0 FTE) leads the MSN-E program implementation and coordinates activities across the College of Graduate Nursing.

The Director reports to the Dean, ensures compliance with accreditation and licensing requirements, develops policies, oversees budgeting, and collaborates with clinical partners to advance student learning and program quality.

Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.
• Minimum of one year experience in higher education or nursing administration as program director, department chair or similar, and have one year of full-time teaching experience in nursing.
• State board of nursing approved for teaching in a required subject area.
• Doctorate in Nursing or related field is preferred.

Responsibilities

• The Director works with a wide variety of educational and health care partners to facilitate the successful implementation of the MSN-E program.
• Represents the College of Graduate Nursing as a member of the university community via committee membership and service.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and advances the College's educational, scholarly, and public service activities and programs.
• Ensures that all legal and accreditation requirements for the MSN-E program are met.
• Develops and oversees a systematic planning process to facilitate and improve the MSN-E program to meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintains records and oversees the communication processes with clinical facilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Leadership

Policy development

Confidentiality

Team collaboration

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctorate in Nursing or related field

Job description

Posting Number: A01038

Campus: Western University Campus-Pomona, CA

Department: 1802-College of Graduate Nursing

Classification Pay Scale

In compliance with SB 1162, Western University of Health Sciences is providing a pay scale for this position. The pay scale reflects the minimum and maximum target for new hire salaries for this position. Within this range, the individual pay is determined by a variety of factors, including but not limited to job‑related skills, experience, relevant education or training, and work location. Please note that the compensation details listed reflects the base salary only.

Expected Pay Scale

Minimum: $120,000.00 Annually

Maximum $128,469.99 Annually

Job Summary

This is a College of Graduate Nursing Administration-level position within Western University of Health Science and is offered in conjunction with a faculty appointment. Together, the administrative role of Director of MSN-Entry Program (PCN 100080) and the faculty role (PCN F01061) comprise a full-time position (1.0 FTE).

The salary range listed in this posting represents the total compensation for the combined Administrative and Faculty responsibilities. Please refer to the corresponding job posting under our Faculty jobs section for details on the additional assignment.

The Director is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the MSN-Entry Program. The Director will report to the Dean of the college.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

• Ability to communicate with others, both in person and by using computers, telephones, and written communications.
• Ability to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students, and outside contacts.
• Ability to provide academic and professional leadership in policy formulation.
• Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to use a personal computer and to access information through the Internet and communicate via e-mail.
• Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory personnel at all levels.
• Organizational skills necessary in prioritizing workload and delegating responsibility.
• Knowledge of historic and current nursing education practices and standards.
• Knowledge and skill with the application of computer-based learning principles and practices.
• Knowledge and skill with the application of distance learning principles and standards.
• Demonstrate a commitment to working in an organization that values and promotes humanism.

Education: Required Qualifications

• Must possess a Master's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution.

Experience

• A minimum of one year experience in higher education or nursing administration as program director, department chair or similar, and have one year of full-time teaching experience in nursing. State board of nursing approved for teaching in a required subject area.

Licensure

• Must possess a current RN license.

Education: Preferred Qualifications

• A doctorate in Nursing or related field.

Posting Date: 07/22/2026

Closing Date: 07/21/2027

Leadership

Essential Job Duties

• The Director works with a wide variety of educational and health care partners to facilitate the successful implementation of the MSN-E program. The MSN-E Director will assist the college to meet its mission and goals.

Administration

• Represents the College of Graduate Nursing as a member of the university community via committee membership and service.
• Develops, implements, evaluates and advances the College's educational, scholarly, and public service activities and programs.
• Suggests new policies or revises existing policies to meet the structural needs for the college unit, the program, and to meet the needs of students.
• Ensures all legal and accreditation requirements for the MSN-E program are met.Works with the Director of Assessment to complete accreditation reports, BRN annual reports, and required documentation for students to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure.
• Develops and oversees a systematic planning process to facilitate and improve the achievement of the MSN-E program to meet its goals and objectives.
• Maintains classroom space and clinical facilities in good condition and insures that all safety standards are observed.
• Creates, implements, and evaluates the orientation program for preceptors and non-faculty teaching assistants (nurse preceptors).
• Maintains records and oversees the communication processes with clinical facilities.
• Ensures that all students have met the required immunizations and health screenings prior to beginning the clinical experience.

Financial Management

• Assists the Dean and Director of Operations with the annual budget for the MSN-Entry Program. Is fiscally responsible and participates in securing additional resources for program viability.
• Identifies capital equipment needs.
• Seeks funding from external stakeholders to support the continued development of the College's programs.
• Seeks partnership opportunities, (i.e. clinical skills lab) negotiates contracts and develops other entrepreneurial activities in support of the College's mission.

Human Resource Management

• Participates in the screening and selection of faculty and staff.
• Develops programs to retain qualified faculty and staff.
• Ensures that ongoing faculty and staff development programs are conducted.
• Participates in the annual review of faculty, staff and college administrators as appropriate.

Student Development/Services

• Encourages student involvement in the evaluation and development of the College's academic program.
• Facilitates the lines of communication between the administration, faculty and students to insure a culture of mutual respect and professionalism.
• Represents faculty and administrators at student events.
• Assists with admissions interviews and on going recruitment efforts for the college.
• Administers standards for academic performance and progression and standards for student conduct.
• Advocates the principles of learner -centered educational approaches, and advocates for students to insure the availability of resources needed to achieve successful student learning and professional development.

Other Responsibilities

• Assists with the continuous quality improvement plan for the curriculum.
• Monitors and assesses formative and summative indicators of student and faculty achievement; analyzes data and information to provide for the continuous and systematic evaluation of the MSN-Entry program.
• Conducts an end-of-year review of all activities related to the continuous quality improvement plan.
• Represents the College of Graduate Nursing at various meetings involving professional and educational associations, governmental agencies, hospitals and other health care delivery organizations, etc.
• Participates in professional societies and associations.
• Performs other duties and projects as assigned.