What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Chair - Online BSN position at Benefits Oklahoma Christian University?
Program Chair - Online BSN
Position Summary
Oklahoma Christian University invites applications for a full-time Program Chair of the Online BSN Nursing Program beginning Fall 2026. This in-person position serves as the administrative leader of the program, overseeing curriculum, faculty, and operations while supporting student success and program growth.
Compensation & Benefits
Oklahoma Christian University offers a highly competitive and comprehensive benefits package:
- Retirement: 403(b) plan with up to a 6% employer matching contribution.
- Time Off: Over 20 paid holidays, plus dedicated vacation and sick leave.
- Insurance: Health insurance premium support, employer-paid life insurance, and employer-paid long-term disability (after 1 year).
- Tuition Perks: Generous tuition discounts for employees and dependents.
- Other exclusive employee wellness and lifestyle offerings.
Primary Responsibilities
As the Program Chair, you will serve as the strategic and operational leader for the Online BSN program. Key duties include:
- Program Leadership: Provide leadership for the development, coordination, and evaluation of the Online BSN curriculum and program outcomes.
- Faculty Management: Oversee faculty assignments, performance evaluations, and ongoing professional development; collaborate on strategic plans.
- Student & Partner Success: Support student recruitment, retention, and academic success. Coordinate seamlessly with hospital partners and internal university departments.
- Compliance & Budgeting: Ensure strict compliance with nursing accreditation standards and state reporting requirements. Responsibly manage the program budget and assist with resource development.
- Community & Mission: Participate in university committees and administrative functions. Actively promote the Christian mission and values of Oklahoma Christian University.
- Travel: Occasional travel to hospital partner sites is required.
Position Requirements
Minimum Qualifications:
- Education: Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) required.
- Experience: Minimum of seven (7) years of clinical nursing experience.
- Mission Alignment: Active member of a local church and fully aligned with OC’s Christian mission and values.
- Skills: Demonstrated leadership, strong verbal/written communication, and exceptional organizational skills.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Ph.D. in Nursing or a closely related field.
- Prior experience in undergraduate nursing education/teaching.
- Proven experience in academic administration, nursing leadership, or program management.
- Familiarity with online learning management systems (LMS) and student data software.
How to Apply & Timetable
Application review is currently underway and will continue until the position is filled. As candidates advance through the screening process, additional materials may be requested. To apply, please click the application button below.
Application review is currently underway and will continue until the position is filled. As candidates advance through the screening process, additional materials may be requested. To apply, please click the application button below.
OC Mission and Purpose: Oklahoma Christian University educates, mentors, and inspires learners to fulfill their God-given potential. OC is committed to hiring employees actively engaged in Christian discipleship as we strive to create an employment culture that encourages faculty and staff to lean into the university’s Christian mission, emphasizing authenticity and unity, not uniformity. We encourage you to explore our beliefs to determine if our mission is your calling.
Oklahoma Christian University does not unlawfully discriminate based on race, color, age, sex, disability, or national or ethnic origin in employment opportunities, in employment, admissions, or the provision of services, in keeping with applicable state and federal laws. Accordingly, subject to the provisions of the following, the University actively seeks to diversify its employee and student base. Oklahoma Christian University is affiliated with the fellowship of the Church of Christ, and the University is controlled by a Board of Trustees, all of whom are members of the Church of Christ. The University operates within the Christian-oriented aims, ideals, and religious tenets of the Church of Christ as taught in Holy Scripture. Thus, as a religiously-controlled institution of higher education, Oklahoma Christian University is exempt from compliance with some provisions of certain civil rights laws, including some requirements of Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1974. The University intentionally claims and protects its rights to hire co-religionists and individuals who share and support the mission of the University.