Program Director, ABSN

About the role

Job Description Summary: Position Summary: The ABSN Program Director is the academic leader responsible for the leadership and management of administrative, curricular, and student/faculty issues of the program. The Director maintains standards for professional accreditation, university policy, and plans and manages the budget. They collaborate with leaders and administrative staff across the Academic Affairs Division to sustain strategic planning goals and priorities consistent with University values and mission. They model appropriate ethical and professional behaviors, as well as expert communication skills. Duties and Responsibilities: Major Areas of responsibilities include but not limited to: Administration (75%) General Program Oversight Holds primary responsibility for curricular integrity to assure compliance with CCNE Standards Assure the integrity of the instructional delivery of the ABSN curriculum on all campuses where student cohorts matriculate Serves as the hiring manager for the ABSN Program, for adjunct and annualized faculty (regular and annual) Conducts the annual faculty evaluations of all ABSN faculty and the ABSN Associate Director; ensures that adjunct faculty are evaluated at expected intervals Preparing regulatory related items for CCNE, BRN, program evaluation reports, etc In collaboration with the ABSN Associate Director, engage in the day-to-day processes at all campuses where ABSN cohorts are enrolled Coordinating students who fail a class and/or need to go out of sequence Providing progressive discipline to direct reports as needed Top of license activities w/ more remedial tasks delegated to other qualified subordinates or members of student services, clinical placement, etc Collaborate with the appropriate university leadership for contract development for clinical agencies and partnerships with academic and practice organizations Effective collaboration with ABSN Academic Directors, College of Nursing leadership and university departments In collaboration with campus academic directors, provide oversight for the submission of course schedules and faculty assignments for the ABSN program at each campus. Identify and assign student advisors in collaboration with campus academic directors Curriculum & Instruction Manage the curriculum and instructional programs Collaborates with student services, scheduling, grievance procedures, advising, retention, special services, awards, and graduation processes for the ABSN program Collaborates with the associate dean for prelicensure & undergraduate programs, clinical coordinators, and other program directors/chairs in the development of faculty assignments and course schedules. Collaborates with the NCLEX success coordinator and other prelicensure program directors/chairs to develop and implement strategies for student preparation for the licensure examination. Faculty & Staff Development and Mentorship Supervise and mentor faculty through all institutional mechanisms and processes available In collaboration with the faculty development coordinator, identify faculty orientation and professional development needs Conducts or provides input for the selection adjunct faculty Financial, Resource & Systems Management Provides information to the associate dean for prelicensure & undergraduate programs, Associate Dean of Operations & Partnerships for macro budget planning for the ABSN program Manage the program budget in collaboration with campus academic directors where the ABSN program is offered Identifies grant opportunities for the ABSN program and oversees as appropriate Assists in identifying new program opportunities for nursing and developing proposals for their development and implementation. Reports & Documentation Prepare accreditation and other relevant reports for the ABSN program Represent the program, the school, and the university at relevant external conferences, workshops, and meetings Teaching (25 %) Teaches in area of expertise. Creates a dynamic, learner centered environment that uses a variety of teaching methods that support the diverse learning needs of the student population and that are based on educational theory, and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices. Models reflective and critical thinking and serves as a coach and mentor for students; confers with them on their progress and assists them in the development of learning plans to facilitate successful achievement of course objectives. Maintains and enhances competence in subjects being taught. Confers with colleagues to assure the integrity of the courses across programs and the curriculum as a whole Prepares and reviews written examinations, papers, and student projects; supervises independent study projects as needed, and evaluates learner performance in both the classroom and clinical settings Collaborates with Course Manager concerning at-risk students or unusual occurrences. Supervises or teaches clinical rotations as needed in a