AT AGM UNIVERSITY, WE ARE GROWING

We are currently seeking a Director of Nursing for our campus in Orlando, FL. In this role, you will be responsible for the administration and supervision of the daily operations of the programs at the campus level and supervising the program’s faculty, support staff and the program's student services on campus. AGM University serves a diverse student population, offering bilingual education to the community for traditional and non-traditional students.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS 

• Implement, administer, and supervise the nursing programs in compliance with and in accordance with accreditation standards, state regulations, and institutional requirements.
• Ensure implementation of program policies and procedures.
• Chair, supervise and coordinate the accreditation processes of the nursing programs.
• Supervise and coordinate the implementation and maintenance of the assessment process of the unit and the nursing programs.
• Closely supervise the teaching strategies, methods, and delivery of knowledge in support of the attainment of end of program outcomes.
• Prepare and recommend class scheduling and programing in accordance with campus’ enrollment, human and fiscal resources for appropriate review and approval.
• Supports the acquisition and the established relationships with clinical affiliation agreements.
• In collaboration with the Director of Clinical & Lab Operations, supervise the clinical coordinator or designee in the procurement and oversight of clinical affiliations at hospital and clinical locations.
• Monitors the nursing students’ success coordinator in the tracking and monitoring of nursing students’ satisfactory academic progress, retention, readiness to sit for the NCLEX-RN exam and job placement.
• Supervise the simulation and laboratory technicians in the design, maintenance, and delivery of hands-on practice scenarios for students and support of faculty activities.
• Supervise full-time and part-time nursing faculty and clinical preceptors.
• Evaluate and certificate the academic credential qualifications of the faculty and preceptors.
• Prepare faculty course and workload assignment and schedules.
• Evaluate and refer to the Associate Dean of Nursing and the Academic Dean, the candidates for Faculty and any other non-teaching staff necessary for the operation of the unit.
• Develop and implement the Nursing faculty development plans.
• Coordinate the clinical and academic research areas.
• Stay current on nursing practice and protocol, dual language, and adult education to enhance the design and delivery of the nursing programs.
• Identify, design, and develop training for faculty and staff on nursing practice protocol, professional health practice and delivery of curriculum.
• Stay current on facilitation techniques, adult education, curriculum design, instructional technology, and constructivist activities to enhance instructional modules and products.
• Conduct periodically meetings with department personnel and faculty to ensure the timely completion of projects.
• Collaborate in the admission, enrollment, retention, and graduation of nursing students.
• Work collaboratively with Campus Director and staff to facilitate and support the integration of program faculty, students and activities with Campus plans, operations, and activities.
• Assist and collaborate in the development and implementation of grants and funding sources to enhance the Nursing programs.
• Perform other duties as required.

REQUIREMENTS

• An earned graduate degree in Nursing from an accredited university or an internationally recognized institution of higher education. A Doctorate degree in Nursing or related field and 18 graduate level courses in Nursing is desired.
• Hold a current license as a registered nurse in the State of Florida or elsewhere as applicable.
• Three (3) years of experience in higher education teaching, nursing education administration or a combination of both specialty/professional areas.
• Bilingual in English and Spanish (fluent) with the ability to communicate complex information simply, both verbally and written required.
• Available to work flexible schedule, including nights and weekends.

About AGM University:

Ana G. Mendez University (AGMU) is a nonprofit institution of higher education established in 2003. AGMU operates four campuses in the State of Florida and offers a wide range of academic offerings in Spanish, English and Bilingual across various modalities. AGMU promotes innovation, entrepreneurship, research, and diversity. In addition, we encourage integral education to benefit the Hispanic and international communities. AGMU proudly offers programs at the undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral levels that are framed by the highest academic standards.

We are an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, veteran or disability status, or any other characteristic protected by law.