Description

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.

The core mission of Goodwin University is to educate a diverse student population in a dynamic environment that aligns education, commerce, and community. The Program Directors play an important role in meeting this mission. First, in their role as Faculty members, they engage students, foster learning, role model professionalism, and ultimately produce competently educated students who are prepared for professional careers. In their designated role as Program Directors, they also have the responsibility of developing and maintaining their programs. This position will ideally commence in August, 2024. 

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.)

Program Director Responsibilities:

Faculty designated as Program Directors are responsible for the oversight and management of their specific program curricula. To meet this responsibility Program Directors must:

• Review program curriculum to ensure materials are up-to-date
• Review courses within their respective programs
• Review textbooks, equipment, and materials
• Create and modify course control documents as necessary
• Work with course coordinators to ensure consistency of delivery across courses and tracks
• Meet with local advisory boards to ensure programs meet community/employer needs
• Prepare for and facilitate annual faculty retreats to ensure programs are up-to-date
• Collaborate with the chief nurse Administrator to ensure that accreditation standards are met
• Assist with the hiring and mentoring of new faculty

Faculty Responsibilities: 

As Faculty Members, Program Directors are also responsible for course delivery in their departments. This includes the following core areas: 

• Prepare course plans and materials
• Delivery of courses:
• Monitor the progress of students
• Advise students
• Record grades and submit Reports

Knowledge, Ability, and Skill:

The Program Director must be willing to perform other duties that will serve to meet the needs of the department and promote student learning and success.

• 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
• Demonstrated 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.

Qualifications

Program Directors oversee the development and monitor the delivery of academic programs and are responsible for ensuring a quality education for students in their programs. The Program Director of Nursing must have:

• A Doctorate degree
• Four (4) years of experience in the field
• RN License in the state of Connecticut

Education, Training, and Experience:

Experience in an academic environment, and particularly in a career college environment, is of great importance. Work experience in the following areas is highly valued:

• Academic administration (college/university level)
• Career college teaching/management (program/department chair)

Full-Time Employee Benefits:

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

(This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between Goodwin University and employee. It is used as a guide for personnel actions and is subject to change by the University as the needs of the University and requirements of the job change.)