Director, Nursing Program

Commitment to Mission

This job carries with it the obligation to uphold the Mission of Lone Star College (LSC) in carrying out the duties of the position. A commitment to positive interpersonal behaviors, professional communication, integrity, leadership, stewardship, respect and accountability to LSC students and employees is essential.

Cultural Beliefs

• One LSC
• Student Focused
• Own It
• Foster Belonging
• Cultivate Community
• Choose Learning

Campus Marketing Statement

Lone Star College-CyFair

Lone Star College offers high-quality, low-cost academic transfer and career training education to 80,000+ students each semester. LSC has been named a 2023 Great Colleges to Work For® institution by the Chronicle of Higher Education.

LSC consists of eight colleges, seven centers, eight Workforce Centers of Excellence and Lone Star Corporate College.

Located in suburban northwest Houston in the heart of the CyFair Community, the college provides a full range of offerings including unique programs in fire science technology, logistics management and sonography. Since opening our award winning campus in 2003, the college has experienced record growth and supports an exciting learning environment that brings together state-of-the-art technology and active, collaborative learning.

Location address is 9191 Barker Cypress Road, Cypress, TX 77433.

Job Description

PURPOSE AND SCOPE:

The Director, Nursing Program is responsible for managing staff and/or resources of the Nursing program to provide specific program or service offerings to internal or external stakeholders. Responsible for program success through marketing and enrollment, and budget planning & allocation. The Director directs all aspects of the LVN & ADN program including admission, orientation, advising, progression, graduation and, when necessary, the probation, appeal and dismissal of students.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:

1. Gather, collate, and disseminate program outcome data. Prepare and submit reports to Texas Board of Nursing for MEEP and ADN programs, Accrediting Commission for Nursing Education (ACEN) for ADN program, National League for Nursing (NLN), The Texas Higher Education Coordinating Board (THECB), and others
2. Monitor the quality of all instruction including program review and strategic planning. Evaluate nursing faculty and staff
3. Maintain approval and accreditation standards, preparing for self-studies, site visits, and follow-up reports
4. Ensure all applicants are qualified by meeting program admission requirements for respective program. Ensure that students meet graduation and licensure requirements
5. Participate on college and system-wide hiring and other committees as needed. Serve as facilitator on all system-wide nursing committees and chair of campus specific nursing committees. Participate in and attend all advisory committee meetings
6. Schedule classes and clinical sites for respective college, using agreed upon system rotation. Schedule full time and adjunct faculty to appropriate workload and clinical sites based on clinical expertise
7. Work with academic affairs to establish and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical sites and universities
8. Mediate concerns between students and faculty. If conflict is unresolved, follow college procedures for grievance
9. Maintain community relationships, effectively communicate with community partners, participate in marketing, and advocate for the program in the community. Work with academic affairs to establish and maintain affiliation agreements with clinical sites and universities
10. Ensure that all admitted students receive adequate orientation to program and provide information sessions as needed for potential applicants
11. Develop and maintain current degree plan, keeping website and printed materials current
12. Ensure that all graduates meet the TBON standards for graduation and licensure requirements
13. Evaluate adjunct faculty as per system policy- in conjunction with Dean, evaluate full time faculty per system policy
14. Responsible for other reasonable, related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Demonstrated leadership skills
• Excellent skills in oral and written communication
• Ability to work effectively with a wide variety of people and institutions
• Leadership style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation
• Ability to utilize computer based resources. Demonstrated ability to build consensus

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Master's degree and at least 5 years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Master's degree in Nursing
• Experience must include at least 3 years of experience teaching in a professional nursing education program
• Employed in the nursing field within the last 3 years
• Current Registered Nurse (RN) license with the State of Texas

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Experience as the Director of a nursing program
• Experience working in a multi-college higher education system
• Experience with an integrated nursing program
• Experience supervising and teaching other employees
• Bilingual (English/Spanish)