Director, Nursing Education & Programs

Lone Star College; Texas; On-site; USD 83,000 - 96,000; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Texas is seeking a Director of Nursing Program to lead the LVN & ADN offerings, drive enrollment, and ensure accreditation within a dynamic college setting known for nursing education excellence.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing, 5+ years in nursing education, and a Texas RN license; responsibilities cover program governance, clinical site affiliations, faculty development, and community partnerships to support student success.

Qualifications

• Master's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Master's degree in Nursing
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in a professional nursing education program
• Employed in the nursing field within the last 3 years
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with the State of Texas

Responsibilities

• Gather, collate, and disseminate program outcome data. Prepare and submit reports to Texas Board of Nursing for MEEP and ADN programs, Accrediting Commission for Nursing Education (ACEN) for ADN program, National League for Nursing (NLN), The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and others
• Monitor the quality of all instruction including program review and strategic planning. Evaluate nursing faculty and staff
• Maintain approval and accreditation standards, preparing for self-studies, site visits, and follow-up reports
• Ensure all applicants are qualified by meeting program admission requirements for respective program. Ensure that students meet graduation and licensure requirements
• Participate on college and system-wide hiring and other committees as needed. Serve as facilitator on all system-wide nursing committees and chair of campus specific nursing committees. Participate in and attend all advisory committee meetings
• Schedule classes and clinical sites for respective college, using agreed upon system rotation. Schedule full time and adjunct faculty to appropriate workload and clinical sites based on clinical expertise
• Work with academic affairs to establish and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical sites and universities
• Mediate concerns between students and faculty. If conflict is unresolved, follow college procedures for grievance
• Maintain community relationships, effectively communicate with community partners, participate in marketing, and advocate for the program in the community. Work with academic affairs to establish and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical sites and universities
• Ensure that all admitted students receive adequate orientation to program and provide information sessions as needed for potential applicants
• Develop and maintain current degree plan, keeping website and printed materials current
• Ensure that all graduates meet the TBON standards for graduation and licensure requirements
• Evaluate adjunct faculty as per system policy- in conjunction with Dean, evaluate full time faculty per system policy
• Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Stakeholder management

Collaboration

Consensus building

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Job description

Lone Star College in Texas is seeking a Director of Nursing Program to lead the LVN & ADN offerings, drive enrollment, and ensure accreditation within a dynamic college setting known for nursing education excellence.

The role requires a Master’s in Nursing, 5+ years in nursing education, and a Texas RN license; responsibilities cover program governance, clinical site affiliations, faculty development, and community partnerships to support student success.