Director Nursing Services - College of Nursing

GRAND CANYON UNIVERSITY; El Paso (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 130,000; Full time

Job summary

Grand Canyon University is seeking a Director of ABSN Site Operations in El Paso to lead daily site administration, drive student outcomes, and ensure alignment with GCU’s mission and accreditation standards.

The role requires 5+ years in nursing practice, a doctoral or master’s degree in nursing, at least 2 years of teaching, leadership experience, and Texas RN licensure; NLN-CNE preferred. You will oversee recruitment, professional development, and community partnerships.

Qualifications

• Doc degree in nursing from an accredited institution.
• Master’s degree in nursing required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Minimum 5 years of nursing practice with leadership in education.
• At least 2 years teaching in a professional nursing program.
• Texas RN license or privilege to practice.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily ABSN site operations to ensure outcomes.
• Lead and evaluate site operations for efficiency.
• Supervise and coach faculty and staff.
• Develop scheduling strategies for academic events.
• Monitor performance and report progress to stakeholders.
• Build clinical relationships within the community.
• Ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance.
• Uphold Doctrinal and Ethical standards.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Staff coaching

Operations oversight

Curriculum alignment

Education

Doctoral degree in nursing

Master's degree in nursing

Job description

Grand Canyon University! One of Arizona’s leading institutions of higher learning. Located in the Valley of Sun in the heart of Phoenix, Arizona, GCU is an institutionally accredited, private, nondenominational Christian University. We are launching an ABSN in El Paso - Join Us! Are you looking to shape the nurses of the future? Have you always thought about teaching? Are you prepared to pass on your knowledge to the next generation of Nurses and Healthcare professionals? We may have the opportunity you have been looking for.

Target hire date: February 2027

Christ-Centered Leadership & Community

Promote and model a Christ-centered worldview in all aspects of leadership, decision-making, and faculty engagement Foster a strong sense of community and shared purpose among faculty, staff, and students Support the development and integration of Christian character and professional virtue education, associated with healthcare and science professions Encourage integration of Christian faith and learning across curriculum, instruction, and student engagement

What You Will Do:

• Administrative oversight of the daily operations for the ABSN site.
• Leads, implements, and evaluates site operations to ensure strong student outcomes and program efficiencies.
• Responsible for supervision, support, goal setting, training, and coaching of assigned faculty and staff.
• Develop and execute strategies for the efficient scheduling of all academic events at the learning site in alignment with curriculum and operational standards.
• Monitor, analyze, and report on operational performance and progress in accordance with predetermined formats and deadlines.
• Oversee the recruitment and professional development of faculty and staff, ensuring compliance with university, regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Develop and maintain ongoing clinical relationships within the community.
• Provide a positive example to students, faculty & staff by supporting the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement and Mission of Grand Canyon University.
• Establishes and monitors processes to ensure the learning site meets accreditation and regulatory standards and takes appropriate action if remedy is needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

What You Will Have:

• Minimum of 5 years nursing practice
• Doctoral degree from an accredited college or university required.
• Master’s degree or a doctoral degree in nursing required.
• Minimum of 2 years teaching experience in a professional nursing education program
• Leadership experience within a professional nursing education program
• Unencumbered current licensure or privilege to practice as a registered nurse in Texas
• NLN certification as nurse educator (CNE) preferred.
• Must pass pre-employment background investigation

Why work at GCU:

• Exceptional workplace benefits include medical, dental, vision, life and disability insurance, flexible spending accounts, a 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan and 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU-sponsored events

We also offer full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children an Education Tuition Discount Program #INDLOPESUP

GCU's Christian worldview has shaped the university's mission and growth for more than 65 years. As a Christ-centered higher education institution, GCU integrates faith, learning and work to connect the GCU community with distinct Christian principles and strong central values.

The University values diversity among its students, faculty and staff, and invites applications from all qualified individuals, including minorities, females, individuals with disabilities and veterans.

At GCU, working professionals may find their purpose in ways marked by compassion, service, integrity and concern for the common good.

Employment is contingent upon the satisfactory outcome (as determined by the university) of pre-employment screening activities, including a background check.