Licensed Vocational Nursing Program Director

Collin College; Allen (TX); On-site; USD 94,000 - 114,000; Full time

Job summary

Collin College is seeking an experienced leader to direct the nursing program, ensuring accreditation standards and Texas nursing education compliance are maintained. The role oversees staffing, budget, curriculum development, recruitment, advising, and program marketing.

The position includes scheduling, faculty supervision, data collection for SPE and accreditation reports, and ongoing program evaluation to support student success and institutional goals.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of nursing program accreditation and compliance requirements.
• Experience in curriculum development and program evaluation.
• Experience with budget planning and staff supervision.

Responsibilities

• Direct day-to-day management of the nursing program and faculty.
• Maintain accreditation standards and compliance with SACSCOC.
• Facilitate staffing, budgeting, curriculum development, recruitment, advising, and marketing.
• Develop master schedule and coordinate teaching assignments.
• Supervise faculty and staff to ensure safe, effective program delivery.
• Oversee program records, SPE data, and accreditation documents.
• Engage in program evaluation and service to the college.

Skills

Leadership

Strategic planning

Communication

Budget management

Research/data analysis

Compliance

Education

Bachelor's degree in Nursing

Master's degree preferred

Job description

We are searching for candidates that meet the required qualifications and experience and are able to perform the essential duties and responsibilities.

Job Summary

Direct day-to-day management of the nursing program. Maintain accreditation standards as well as meet compliance with SACSCOC (Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges) standards and principles. Facilitate staffing, assist with budget preparation and maintenance, facilitate curriculum development, recruitment, advising, and program marketing.

Required Qualifications

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Participate with the academic/workforce dean in strategic and academic cycle planning at the college, division, program, advisory committee and course levels, including development and maintenance of experiential and clinical affiliation agreements and clinical and experiential partnerships to augment the academic program.
• Develop the Master Schedule to reflect each concept to be taught on each level, the time the indicated instruction will occur, and what instructor will teach each topic on a single calendar. Subsequently cross reference the master calendar for conflicts of classrooms, or teaching assignments and resolving any conflicts.
• Direct day-to-day management and evaluation of the program, associate faculty and staff, facilities and resources to accomplish safe and effective program delivery and coordination of division activities and projects. Assist the academic/workforce dean with full-time faculty supervision as necessary.
• Will teach one class per academic year.
• Assist the academic/workforce dean in the ongoing, systematic evaluation of the division, program, curriculum, learning resources, and student learning outcomes, including production and preservation of program/student records.
• Facilitate management and planning of program budget. Work with the academic/workforce dean to make budget requests and recommendations. Ensure program remains within identified budgets. Assist the academic/workforce dean in the fiscal planning and management of the program and its resources.
• Assist the academic/workforce dean with maintaining the Systematic Program Evaluation (SPE) as required by accrediting body and/or the Texas Board of Nursing. This consists of retrieving data from all nursing faculty committees, processing/analyzing the data for inclusion within the SPE, and collecting survey results from the Institutional Review Office (IRO).
• Maintain accurate and complete program records including curriculum and resource evaluation and development, systematic evaluation, course evaluation, student evaluation, and accreditation documents.
• Maintain regulatory compliance associated with the program's field of practice and education, including implementation of college policy and division and program procedures, compliance with the Texas Higher Education Coordination Board standards and compliance with appropriate regulatory and educational accreditation standards including production of accreditation self-study documents and reports.
• Assist the academic/workforce dean in the operation of faculty search committees and recommend full-time faculty, associate faculty and staff hires to the dean.
• Foster positive human relations and team work among faculty, staff, and students and across all programs and college services.
• Manage appropriate student admission, advisement, progression, graduation, certification, and licensing processes for the program.
• Attend and participate in professional development activities and participate in service to the college, including college graduation.

Supplemental Functions

• Perform other duties as assigned.
• Perform all duties and maintain all standards in accordance with college policies, procedures and Core Values.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of laws, rules, and regulations applicable to Texas Community Colleges and Nursing/Nursing Education
• Knowledge of the teaching-learning process with special knowledge about vocational educational programs
• Knowledge of Texas Board of Nursing rules and regulations and national accrediting bodies’ accreditation guidelines
• Knowledge of computer programs and formatting
• Knowledge of clinical and certification requirements
• Knowledge of finance and budget information
• Knowledge of staff and faculty requirements
• Knowledge of strategic plans
• Verbal and written communication skills
• Organizational skills
• Ability to provide strategic planning
• Ability to manage and evaluate program
• Ability to maintain program compliance
• Ability to establish and maintain working relationships
• Ability to create monitoring programs and surveys
• Ability to analyze data

Physical Demands, Working Conditions and Physical Effort

Light Work - Exerting up to 20 pounds of force occasionally, up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly having to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for the Sedentary Work category and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated Light Work. Positions in this class typically include talking, hearing, seeing, grasping, standing, walking and repetitive motions, plus stooping, kneeling, crouching, and reaching. Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Occasional physical effort required.

Requirements

Bachelor's degree in Nursing from an accredited institution and five (5) years of related experience in a discipline of nursing required.

One (1) year of teaching experience in a pre-licensure nursing education program required.

Licenses and Certifications

Current license to practice as a registered nurse in the State of Texas required.

**This position is Security Sensitive, therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.**

The above description is an overview of the job. It is not intended to be an all-inclusive list of duties and responsibilities of the job as duties and responsibilities may change with business needs. Collin College reserves the right to add, change, amend, or delete portions of this job description at any time, with or without notice. Reasonable accommodations may be made by Collin College in its discretion to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Required & Preferred Qualifications (if applicable)

Master's degree preferred

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of the positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position. Employees may be requested to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description. Fair Labor Standards Act (exempt/non-exempt) is designated by position. The employer actively supports Americans with Disabilities Act and will consider reasonable accommodations.

***This is a Security Sensitive position. Therefore, candidates will be subject to a criminal background check.***

Compensation Type

Employment Type

Full time

Hiring Minimum

$93,629.00

Hiring Maximum

$114,181.50

Compensation is determined based on experience.

**Application submission deadline is 12am of the date listed.**

11/05/2026

Collin College is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of any characteristic protected by applicable law.