Director, Nursing Program

Lone Star College; Cypress (TX); On-site; USD 83,159 - 95,633; Full time

Job summary

Lone Star College in Cypress, Texas is seeking a Director for the Nursing Program to manage staff and oversee all aspects of the LVN and ADN programs. Responsibilities include ensuring accreditation, evaluating faculty, and maintaining program quality. The ideal candidate will possess a Master’s degree in Nursing, a current RN license, and have significant teaching experience.

The hiring salary range is between $83,159 and $95,633, commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree and at least 5 years of related experience.
• At least 3 years of experience teaching in nursing education.
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with the State of Texas.

Responsibilities

• Manage staff and resources of the Nursing program.
• Direct all aspects of the LVN & ADN program.
• Evaluate nursing faculty and maintain accreditation standards.

Skills

Leadership skills

Oral and written communication skills

Ability to work with diverse people

Collaboration and teamwork

Computer-based resource utilization

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Job description

Job Summary

The Director, Nursing Program is responsible for managing staff and/or resources of the Nursing program to provide specific program or service offerings to internal or external stakeholders. The Director directs all aspects of the LVN & ADN program including admission, orientation, advising, progression, graduation, and, when necessary, the probation, appeal and dismissal of students. Responsibilities also include marketing and enrollment, and budget planning & allocation.

Responsibilities

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. 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.
2. Monitor the quality of all instruction including program review and strategic planning. Evaluate nursing faculty and staff.
3. Maintain approval and accreditation standards, preparing for self-studies, site visits, and follow-up reports.
4. Ensure all applicants are qualified by meeting program admission requirements for the respective program. Ensure that students meet graduation and licensure requirements.
5. Participate on college and system-wide hiring and other committees as needed. Serve as facilitator on all system-wide nursing committees and chair campus-specific nursing committees. Participate in and attend all advisory committee meetings.
6. Schedule classes and clinical sites for the respective college, using agreed-upon system rotation. Schedule full-time and adjunct faculty to appropriate workload and clinical sites based on clinical expertise.
7. Work with academic affairs to establish and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical sites and universities.
8. Mediate concerns between students and faculty. If conflict is unresolved, follow college procedures for grievance.
9. 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.
10. Ensure that all admitted students receive adequate orientation to the program and provide information sessions as needed for potential applicants.
11. Develop and maintain current degree plan, keeping website and printed materials current.
12. Ensure that all graduates meet the TBON standards for graduation and licensure requirements.
13. Evaluate adjunct faculty as per system policy—in conjunction with Dean, evaluate full-time faculty per system policy.
14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Demonstrated leadership skills.
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication.
• 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.

Physical Abilities

The work is sedentary. Typically, the employee sits comfortably to do the work. There may be some walking, standing, bending, carrying of light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or driving an automobile. No special physical demands are required.

Work Schedule and Conditions

• Equipment used includes a PC workstation running on a LAN in a Microsoft Windows environment, calculator, phone, and other general office equipment.
• Interface with internal and external contacts as needed to carry out the functions of the position.
• Work is performed in a climate‑controlled office with minimal exposure to safety hazards.

Required 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.
• Experience must include 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.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience as the Director of a nursing program.
• Experience working in a multi‑college higher education system.
• Experience with an integrated nursing program.
• Experience supervising and teaching other employees.
• Bilingual (English/Spanish).

Compensation

Hiring salary range: $83,159 – $95,633.

EEO Statement

Lone Star College is an EEO Employer. All positions are subject to a criminal background check.