Senior Director, Nursing Administration

Broward College; United States; On-site; USD 78,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Affordable High Quality Healthcare (M,

Job summary

Broward College is seeking a Senior Director of Nursing Administration at the Willis Holcombe Center to lead academic and operational oversight across BSN, RN-BSN, ABSN, MSN, DNP and certificate programs. The role ensures curriculum quality, accreditation readiness, faculty development, and student success while aligning with institutional priorities.

Key responsibilities include strategic leadership, curriculum oversight, clinical partnerships, and program operations, with a salary range of

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing required; doctorate preferred.
• Active Registered Nurse license from the State of Florida with no suspension or actions, plus Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Responsibilities

• Strategic Leadership: develop and implement the College of Nursing's vision, mission and goals while ensuring programs meet standards and accreditation.
• Curriculum Oversight: coordinate development and continuous improvement of curricula across nursing programs with accreditation alignment.
• Faculty Development: lead recruitment, onboarding, mentorship, and performance evaluation to promote teaching excellence.
• Clinical and Experiential Education: manage clinical placements and simulation-based learning partnerships.
• Student Success Initiatives: monitor retention, graduation, and NCLEX/certification outcomes with targeted interventions.
• Accreditation and Quality Assurance: support accreditation efforts and regulatory compliance with reporting and documentation.
• Academic Operations: oversee scheduling, workload distribution, and resource allocation.
• Community and Stakeholder Engagement: represent the college and foster partnerships with alumni and healthcare partners.
• Operational Leadership & Implementation: coordinate academic operations across programs ensuring alignment with initiatives.
• Collaboration with Program Leadership: coordinate cross-program communication and faculty readiness for online and campus programs.
• Project & Initiative Leadership: drive strategic academic initiatives and competency-based education.
• Our Culture: uphold Broward College's values of competence, care, character, composure and courage.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Management

Teamwork

Strategic planning

Critical thinking

Problem solving

Analytical skills

Organizational skills

Educational leadership

Education

Master’s Degree in Nursing

Doctorate Degree in Nursing or Higher Education preferred

Job description

Job Profile Summary

The Senior Director serves as a key member of the College of Nursing’s leadership team, providing academic and operational oversight to support the College’s mission, strategic goals, and commitment to academic excellence. In collaboration with the Dean, this role leads the implementation of strategic initiatives, coordinates academic operations, and ensures effective alignment of faculty, resources, and processes to support high-quality nursing education. The role oversees curriculum development and innovation, supports accreditation and regulatory compliance, fosters faculty development and mentorship, and promotes student achievement and retention. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, and institutional leadership, the Senior Director ensures continuous improvement in academic programs, strengthens teaching and learning outcomes, and prepares graduates to meet the evolving demands of the nursing profession.

Minimum Education Master’s Degree in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing or Higher Education preferred.

Minimum Experience/Training: Requires three years teaching experience in at the postsecondary level. History of demonstrated leadership roles in educational settings with increasing responsibility in past positions and demonstrate abilities in communication, leadership, management, teamwork, critical thinking, organizational skills, analytical skills, problem solving, conflict resolution and long range or strategic academic planning skills. Excellent oral and written communication, financial management and budget design skills. Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly/creative research in higher education and an in-depth knowledge of Nursing.

Minimum Certification/Licenses: Must have current and active Registered Nurse License from the State of Florida with no history of suspension or having any action taken against that license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.

Essential Functions

Strategic Leadership

Collaborate with the Dean and academic leadership to develop, refine, communicate, and implement the College of Nursing’s vision, mission, and strategic goals. Provide leadership in ensuring that all academic programs, including BSN, RN-BSN, ABSN, MSN, DNP, and certificate offerings, maintain the highest standards of academic quality, integrity, curricular excellence, and continuous improvement while aligning with institutional priorities, professional nursing standards, and applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements.

Curriculum Oversight

Collaborate with the Dean, Program Directors, and the curriculum leadership team to facilitate the development, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of curricula across all nursing programs. Support alignment with applicable accreditation standards, including ACEN and SACSCOC, state Board of Nursing requirements, and national frameworks. Coordinate curriculum review, evaluation, and implementation processes to promote academic quality, regulatory compliance, and consistency across programs. Facilitate communication and collaboration among academic stakeholders to support curriculum-related initiatives while ensuring that program-level curricular decisions remain within the established governance structure and authority of the Dean, Program Directors, and designated curriculum committees.

Faculty Development

Provide leadership in faculty recruitment, onboarding, supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation. Promote faculty professional growth, teaching effectiveness, and scholarly development while fostering a collaborative, and supportive academic environment that advances the mission and goals of the College.

Clinical and Experiential Education

Coordinate clinical placements and support the advancement of simulation-based learning across nursing programs. Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations to expand clinical learning opportunities and enhance students’ experiential learning in alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards.

Student Success Initiatives

Monitor and evaluate student success indicators, including retention, graduation, and NCLEX/certification pass rates. Collaborate with academic leadership and faculty to develop and implement targeted interventions and continuous improvement strategies that promote student achievement, academic progression, and successful program completion.

Accreditation and Quality Assurance

Support ongoing accreditation and regulatory compliance efforts by coordinating documentation, monitoring compliance requirements, and preparing reports for relevant accrediting and regulatory bodies. Collaborate with the Dean, Program Directors, and faculty to support accreditation reviews and continuous quality improvement, recognizing that primary accountability for accreditation oversight rests with the Dean.

Academic Operations

Oversee academic scheduling, faculty workload distribution, and resource allocation to ensure optimal program delivery and operational efficiency.

Community and Stakeholder Engagement

Represent the College at institutional and external events, and cultivate effective relationships with alumni, clinical partners, and the broader nursing community.

Operational Leadership & Implementation

Lead and coordinate academic operations across all nursing programs, ensuring effective implementation of institutional and college-level initiatives, alignment of curriculum, faculty processes, and operational systems, adherence to academic policies and timelines, and collaboration among faculty, Program Directors, and administrative staff to support operational effectiveness and academic excellence.

Collaboration with Program Leadership

Support the management of program operations and academic initiatives by facilitating cross-program communication, coordination, and regular leadership meetings while executing based on leadership decisions. Oversee faculty onboarding, orientation, development, and ongoing support and coordinate adjunct faculty processes in collaboration with the Director of Online Nursing Operations. Partner with program leadership to align faculty readiness, course delivery, scheduling, and academic expectations, ensuring consistent quality and effective operations across online and campus-based nursing programs.

Project & Initiative Leadership

Lead and support strategic academic initiatives through faculty collaboration and team-based implementation to advance competency-based education, curriculum design, assessment, and continuous academic improvement.

Our Culture

At Broward College, our leaders embody a culture of competence, care, character, composure, and courage. We prioritize serving each other and our students through high-quality guidance, mutual respect, resilience, and fair, thoughtful decision-making, all while upholding the values of integrity, transparency, and honesty.

Benefits

• Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)


• Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan


• Wellness Program


• Vacation/Paid Time Off Winter and Spring Break Off


• Paid Parental Leave


• Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members

Job Title: Senior Director, Nursing Administration

Position Number: P0092776

Job Status: Full time Regular

Department: Nursing Administration

Location: Willis Holcombe Center

Pay Grade: 212

Salary: $77,838 - $89,513 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)

Work Shift: Work Schedule Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Posting End Date: Open Until Filled

Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes. Broward College is an equal opportunity employer and strongly encourages applications from eligible veterans and spouses of veterans, underrepresented groups, including minorities, women, and persons with disabilities. The College does not discriminate on the basis of age, color, disability, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, race, religion, sexual orientation or any other legally protected classification.

For inquiries regarding Title IX and the college’s non-discrimination policies, contact the Vice President for Talent and Culture at 954-201-7449, Broward College, 6400 NW 6th Way, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33309. Applicants needing a reasonable accommodation with the application process, please contact the Talent and Culture Department at [e-mail].

Disclaimer: The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities. Broward College is a nationally ranked institution of higher education in Broward County, Florida, providing residents and non-residents with access to high-quality, affordable education.