Program Director - Undergraduate Nursing

Job Details

South University provides a warm, supportive learning environment that will encourage you to join a community of faculty, staff and students eager to play a role in helping you achieve your professional goals, on campus and online.

The South University 125-year story—past, present, and future—is a history formed by the many individuals who have developed the education and spirit of community that have become our pledge to students, faculty, staff, alumni and supporters of South University. Whether you have been part of the University family for many years, have recently come our way, or are thinking about joining us, you will find South University to be a place you can call home.

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Benefits:

• Medical
• Dental
• Vision
• FSA/HSA
• Tuition Assistant Program
• Long/Short Term Disability
• Life Insurance
• Employee Assistance Program
• 401K Match
• Paid Time Off
• 12 Paid Holidays
• * includes domestic partner coverage

SUMMARY:

The Program Director is a member of the faculty (rank commensurate with experience) who also holds an administrative appointment related to managing a specific program or programs. Responsibilities include classroom instruction, day-to-day program operations, assisting students toward successful term-by-term progression and graduation, partnering with Campus leadership and the admissions, academic support, and financial aid staff to generate a prospective student pool, partnering with the Campus Director to maintain program viability, and staffing the classroom with instructors who support the Mission of the University and provide a high-quality learning experience for the student.

The Program Director engages in professional associations, businesses, and the local community as necessary to promote the visibility and stature of the program(s). The Program Director abides by the mandates set by the South University Board of Managers, Chancellor, Vice Chancellor of Academic Affairs, the Dean, the Campus Director, and the Campus Executive Committee.

This position has a $10,000 sign-on bonus and relocation assistance if needed.

KEY JOB ELEMENTS:

1. Perform instructional duties as assigned as outlined in the faculty job description and in accordance with the provisions of Faculty Supplement to the South University Employee Handbook.
2. Select and develop a Program Advisory Council (PAC) that meets at least twice per year.
3. Participate in faculty development each year as required.
4. Select, train, develop, manage, and lead regular and adjunct faculty according to the guidelines provided by the Dean, Campus Director, and the Department Chair, and in accordance with the policies and procedures of the University/Campus.
5. Partner with the campus leadership (Director) and College Dean to generate a strategic enrollment plan for the program.
6. In partnership with campus leadership, develop and support a plan for outreach activities to generate a prospective student pool sufficient to sustain and grow the program, consistent with the strategic enrollment plan.
7. Collaborate with academic counselors and admissions, financial aid, and student services personnel to assist with enrolling qualified students.
8. Effectively administer and grow the program(s), including curriculum development, program assessment, student registration/advisement, and community and campus relations.
9. Support and execute as-needed University initiatives designed to achieve student completion rates as outlined in the University’s strategic planning.
10. Collaborate with the Campus Director and fellow Directors and with the Department Chair concerning scheduling, sharing faculty, curriculum, and other issues to support student learning and facilitate efficient resource use.
11. Notify the College Dean and Campus Director of any expected or unexpected substantive change within the program and of any change in institutional accreditation status or legal authority to provide postsecondary education.
12. Facilitate the submission, in collaboration with the Associate Dean of Undergraduate Nursing of required programmatic reports and documentation, including graduation rates, performance on state licensing or certification examinations, and employment rates.
13. Support College-level initiatives and directives to maintain compliance with accreditation and state regulatory criteria and adhere to all University and campus policies and procedures. In the absence of a Department Chair, partner with the College Dean and Associate Dean to oversee accreditation activities on his/her campus, which are normally handled by the Department Chair.
14. Participate in program-related Campus events as indicated, including New Student Orientation, Pinning or other ceremonies, graduations, etc.
15. Other responsibilities as determined by the Campus Director and Department Chair/College Dean.

JOB REQUIREMENTS:

• A minimum of two years of successful performance in a full-time university-level teaching role and prior management experience in higher education or in another organization within the program director’s discipline.
• Terminal nursing degree (Ph.D. or DNP) from a regionally accredited university is strongly preferred, especially for graduate-level programs. A master’s degree with both significant experience and college-level teaching experience is minimally required if the program offers only associate’s or baccalaureate-level programs.
• Other requirements specific to the discipline.
• Experience with computerized administrative systems. Proficient with the use of standard office applications on personal computers.
• Ability to read, understand, interpret, and implement accreditation criteria and state agency regulations.
• Ability to resolve inquiries and complaints from employees, students, regulatory agencies, or members of the academic or business community.
• Ability to effectively present information to faculty, academic and campus leaders, university leaders, and public groups.

ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. The term "qualified individual with a disability" means an individual with a disability who, with or without reasonable accommodation, can perform the essential functions of the position.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to communicate professionally in person, over the telephone, through email, video conference, and other electronic means, move about the office or school, handle various types of media and equipment, and visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.

South University is an Equal Opportunity Employer and embraces diversity as a critical step in ensuring employee, student and graduate success. We are committed to building and developing a diverse environment where a variety of ideas, cultures and perspectives can thrive.