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This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For more information, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4182369 The Director of Nursing Programs manages the instructors and the educational activities of the programs and all classes. The Director of Nursing Programs will be responsible for the applicable accreditation/approval standards per agency regulations and UAPTCs Policy and Procedures.

Supervises and monitors faculty activities by conducting faculty evaluations/classroom observations and ensuring continued education compliance for all programs that fall under the nursing umbrella;

Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees in accordance with the college policies and applicable laws;

Serves as departmental budget manager;

Oversees didactic content, laboratory/clinical content, clinical rotations and affiliation agreements;

Obtains/maintains accreditations/certificates/licenses from state and career placement;

Designs new or implements changes to courses, degrees, and programs meeting institutional and program assessment and accreditation;

Develops departmental strategic and operating plans in support of the colleges initiatives;

Services as a member of the Chair/Program Directors Cabinet and Advisory Boards;

Contributes to decision-making on policies and problem-solving;

Completes all department reports, schedules, and planning documents;

Participates in communication between all constituents/affiliates, both internal and external;

Collaborates with college officials in securing and administering grants; and

Responsible for recruiting, orienting and supervising faculty members for the program

Develops and maintains a resource of qualified adjunct instructors

Participates in developing and delivering faculty in-service

Assists Human Resources in assuring faculty are current with continuing education, licensure and certificate renewals

Assists the Dean in developing academic schedules in compliance with College standards and program accreditation/approval standards

Assists the Dean of Student Services in progressive disciplinary action, addressing complaints and resolving problems

Assists faculty in developing syllabi, resource materials, classroom activities and outcome assessments

Participates in curriculum revision

Maintains curriculum in a variety of media

Assures that lab equipment is properly maintained

Participates in the selection of textbooks, software, and capital equipment

Participates in establishing entrance requirements in the student selection process

Facilitates advisory committee meetings

Monitors student retention, by instructor and/or term

Monitors graduate placement and pass rates on applicable licensure and registry examinations

Participates in accreditation and approval processes

Monitors and assures program compliance

Be available in person, by phone, or other methods of communication to respond to students in a timely manner as problems arise

Maintain inventory, equipment, and supply procurement and assure readiness of laboratory

Serve as the coordinating member of the Advisory Committee for the program

Maintains current level of knowledge through participation in educational and in-service programs, workshops, and professional affiliations

Serves on college wide committees as appropriate

Maintains office hours

Performs other duties as assigned.

Performs instructional duties as necessary.