"Program Director of Licensed Practical Nursing (LPN)"

The mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. Our innovative programs of study prepare students for professional careers while promoting lifelong learning and civic responsibility. As a nurturing university community, we challenge students, faculty, staff, and administration to fully realize their highest academic, professional, and personal potential.

Position Description Summary/Purpose:

The Licensed Practice Nursing (LPN) Program Director is responsible for all aspects of the program, including the administration, planning, continuous review, development, and general effectiveness of the program as well as all duties as defined for full-time faculty. Responsibilities also include meeting and maintaining program accreditation requirements, systematic review of program effectiveness among didactic, laboratory, and clinical components, student recruitment, committee assignments and serving as a liaison with health care facilities.

Essential Job Functions/Primary Responsibilities:

(The essential functions or duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.)

• Plans, administers, manages, and evaluates the LPN Program and course offerings, in a teaching and learning environment that utilizes digital solutions for courses, textbooks, learning labs, tutoring, and other learning support services.
• Functions as the instructional leader for the LPN Program in the development, assessment, and revision of curricula, program outcomes, and student learning outcomes in collaboration with faculty and community partners.
• Interacts with community partners, local school districts and business and industry regarding to identify specific learning needs of students.
• Works with the dean, faculty and staff to resolve student issues and complaints in compliance with the policies and procedures of the University.
• Develops and maintains positive partnerships with business and industry, school districts, and other governmental, community and educational institutions to ensure the needs of the students are met.
• Conducts all work in a safe manner and all work safety practices are followed.
• Demonstrates knowledge in the administration and development of the LPN Program designed to meet the needs of health care organizations and entrepreneurial activities and programs designed to meet the needs of adults and the business community.

Other Functions:

• Performs similar or related work as required, directed or as situation dictates.
• Continues professional development and training; keeps current with trends.
• Assists other department staff as needed to promote a team effort.

Knowledge, Ability and Skill:

• Demonstrates commitment to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion, and work in an environment in which all members of the University community are treated with respect and dignity.
• All Program Directors must have education and relevant expertise within their specific discipline related to the program or specific courses they teach. Program Directors must also have knowledge of: Academic administration, Curriculum development, Business planning, Management – communicating with and facilitating discussions among a diverse range of highly educated professionals across a variety of disciplines, Goal setting – setting reasonable, yet high targets, and creating a plan for attaining those targets, Planning – organizing and prioritizing the needs and goals of several programs and departments, Communication - Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; define problems, collect data, establish facts, and draw valid conclusions; and effectively present information to top management, public groups, and/or boards of directors.

Qualifications

Minimum Required Qualifications:

• Master’s degree with a major in nursing from an accredited college or university.
• Five years (5) of varied nursing experience since graduation from a professional nursing education program.

Preferred Education and Experience

• Teaching and administrative experience in a college setting.
• Five years of nursing experience in supervision or teaching.

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• Vision Insurance
• Pet Insurance
• 401k employer match
• Employee & dependent life insurance
• Great tuition benefits for employee, spouse & dependents
• PTO program
• Flexible work schedules