Galen College of Nursing · 1 day ago
Program Director
Las Vegas, NV
Full-time
Onsite
Director/Executive
$77K/yr - $115K/yrGalen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, dedicated to delivering high-quality nursing education. The Program Director will provide engaged leadership for the development, implementation, evaluation, and continuous quality improvement of the educational program, ensuring compliance with regulatory and accrediting bodies.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
May be designated as nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors (see addendum)
Ensures that students and graduates have achieved the student learning outcomes, program outcomes, and role-specific graduate competencies
Facilitates faculty in the implementation of systematic plan for evaluation
Ensures that aggregated and trended evaluation findings are used to inform decision making for the maintenance and improvement of the student learning outcomes and program outcomes; shares these findings with communities of interest
Assumes responsibility for the oversight of programmatic accreditation; is vested with the administrative authority to accomplish the program’s mission, goals, and expected program outcomes; and provides effective supervision and leadership for the academic nursing unit to achieve its mission, goals, and expected program outcomes
Fosters an educational environment that supports the students, graduates, and faculty in their pursuit of life-long learning
Ensures that the number of faculty is sufficient to achieve the student learning outcomes and program outcomes
Identifies the resources required for faculty (full- and part-time) to maintain expertise in their areas of responsibility
Ensures that faculty are academically prepared for the areas in which they teach, maintain expertise in their areas of responsibility, and that their performance reflects scholarship and evidence-based teaching and clinical practices. Ensures that faculty (full- and part-time) are oriented and mentored in their areas of responsibility
Oversees the systematic assessment of faculty (full- and part-time) performance; develops a plan with the faculty when areas for improvement are identified
Ensures that faculty engage in on-going development and receive support for instructional and distance technologies
Screens and interviews faculty applicants, recommends faculty prior to hire to the Dean, and actively mentors faculty in the Rank & Promotion process
Collaborates with faculty and the Dean to create and maintain an environment conducive to teaching and learning, scholarship, and service, including oversight of faculty assignments, scheduling, and workload
Acts as a leadership role model who inspires a sense of college community and motivates positive values in all interactions
Participates in the development of policies for nursing students, ensuring that they are congruent with the College, publicly accessible, and non-discriminatory
Ensures the appropriate application of student policies and the correct implementation of related procedures by faculty
Identifies the resources required to provide student services that are commensurate with the needs of nursing students, including those receiving instruction using alternative methods of delivery
Ensures the implementation of policies and procedure that allows program complaints and grievances to receive due process and include evidence of resolution; implements strategies for continuous improvement based on the evaluation of complaints and grievances
Ensures that orientation to technology is provided and that technological support is available to students
Facilitates the faculty in their development of the curriculum and its regular review to ensure integrity, rigor, and currency; ensures that accreditation standards and criteria are used as they relate to curriculum
Ensures that practice learning environments support the achievement of student learning outcomes and program outcomes
Facilitates faculty to ensure that learning activities, instructional materials, and evaluation methods are appropriate for all delivery formats and consistent with the student learning outcomes
Identifies fiscal, physical, and learning resources for the achievement of the student learning outcomes and program outcomes
Identifies the fiscal, physical, technological, and learning resources required to meet the needs of the faculty and students engaged in alternative methods of delivery
Participates in governance activities; facilitates faculty and student representatives in their participation in governance activities
Facilitates the implementation of recommendations made by communities of interest regarding program processes and decision making
Orients and mentors program leaders or support staff to their role
Maintains authority and shared responsibility with the Dean for the development and administration of the nursing program
Engages in the preparation and administration of the program budget; ensures faculty input
Participates in the development of policies for nursing faculty and staff to ensure that they are comprehensive and provide for the welfare of faculty and staff
Creates and submits reports and documentation to appropriate regulatory agencies, accrediting bodies, and State Boards of Nursing
Qualification
Required
Graduate Degree in Nursing
Active, Current, Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse and per the State Board of Nursing
Teaching experience in a pre-licensure nursing program
Preferred
Doctorate Preferred (Program Directors should be strongly encouraged to enroll in a Doctoral program to support both personal and professional growth which aligns with the College's mission and strategic planning)
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
Galen College of Nursing
Founded in 1989 with a sole focus on nursing education, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States.
Founded in 1989
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Vogt
President & CEO
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