What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Director, RN-BSN position at Lake-Sumter State College?
Job Summary
The Program Director is responsible for developing, implementing, continuously improving, and promoting the RN-BSN program. This role supports the Assistant Vice President of Health Professions in supervising and evaluating faculty, initiating and coordinating course offerings and instructor assignments, and assisting with the planning and delivery of adjunct faculty orientation. The Director ensures that all program components comply with applicable accreditation standards and federal and state regulations. This position reports to the Assistant Vice President of Health Professions and includes teaching responsibilities as assigned, based on instructional needs, which may extend to branch campuses and off-site locations.
In addition, the Director serves as a supervisor, leader, mentor, and role model for both students and program personnel. The position is accountable for the ongoing development, implementation, and evaluation of the RN-BSN curriculum, while fostering a collegial, respectful, and high-performing work environment that supports employee engagement and student success.
Responsible for demonstrating LSSC’s core values of Caring, Communicating, Collaborating, and Celebrating when interacting with students, employees, visitors, and community members.
Essential Duties & Responsibilities
include, but are not limited to the following:
- Educational responsibilities include, but are not limited to, teaching, curriculum development, and evaluation. Plan, prepare, and teach course content and curriculum, utilizing effective methodologies of instruction and assessment tools for the enhancement of learning. Utilize technology in teaching, communicating with students, and in the delivery of instruction.
- Teach not more than nine (9) credit hours as needed each semester. Keep records of students' attendance and grades in all assigned classes. Grade books should be kept for at least 3 years. Attend commencement exercises, convocations, faculty meetings, and College functions.
- Regularly examine the content of assigned courses and recommend changes to the LSSC supervisor if needed. Any additions, revisions, or supplemental materials incorporated into the course must be compliant with ADA accessibility standards and institutional accessibility requirements.
- Administrative responsibilities include fiscal planning, continuous review and analysis, planning and development, and the RN-BSN Program's overall effectiveness. Assists the AVP in the preparation of the budget for the RN-BSN program. Orders and maintains necessary instructional equipment and supplies.
- Participate in enrollment management activities and share professional expertise with colleagues and students beyond the classroom. Supports student activities, including course and career guidance, with a focus on fostering a love of learning.
- Participate in the College’s Institutional Effectiveness Plan primarily by identifying student learning outcomes, assessing the extent to which these outcomes are attained, and using the results to improve student learning.
- Maintain expertise in the field of study and teaching pedagogy. Maintains active participation in professional organizations as appropriate.
- Resolve discipline problems within the sphere of responsibility.
- Establish course syllabus with competencies tied to a matrix for assessment, and curriculum and content area standards.
- Maintain continuity of communication with students, community, faculty, staff, and supervisors through timely replies to meetings, phone calls, mail, and email requests.
- Community engagement: developing community and industry partnerships.
- Serves on Departmental, Division, and College Committees as requested or required.
- Assists in recruiting, interviewing, and recommending the employment of RN-BSN personnel. Ensures that all RN-BSN training complies with the relevant regulatory agencies.
- Recruit and participate with the advisory committee for the ASN/RN-BSN Programs.
- Perform additional faculty job requirements as required by specialized and accredited programs (ACEN).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
- Exceptional people skills with the ability to communicate effectively with people from a wide variety of educational and professional backgrounds.
- Demonstrated quantitative, organizational, and technical skills adequate to help design, monitor, and interpret assessment results.
- Familiarity with student learning outcomes assessment and how this process relates to program and institution accreditation.
- Ability to maintain good working relations with all College personnel, members of the local community, and representatives of state and federal agencies.
- Ability to work well in a collaborative decision-making environment.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
- Knowledge of RN curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation.
- Advanced computer and technology skills for daily work and online teaching.
ABILITIES/GENERAL:
- Promote a common purpose consistent with the College's stated goals and demonstrate a commitment to students and the learning environment.
- Possess knowledge of general written standards and procedures utilized, and have the ability to read, interpret, and follow procedural and policy manuals related to the job tasks.
- Demonstrate the ability to respond to supervision, guidance, and direction in a positive, receptive manner and follow stated policies.
- Deliver exceptional customer service by fostering a welcoming and supportive environment.
- Present a professional image in words, actions, and attire.
- Conduct oneself in a manner consistent with the College’s standards of ethical conduct.
- Apply effective techniques to establish and maintain working relationships, fostering collaboration to achieve common goals; effectively communicate and collaborate with others to achieve shared objectives.
- Demonstrate the skills necessary to examine situations and processes, making recommendations for improvement critically.
- Strong service orientation and ability to effectively work as a member or leader of a team by cooperating with others, offering to help others when needed, and considering larger organizational goals rather than individual concerns. Includes the ability to build &/or support a constructive team spirit where members are committed to the goals and objectives of the organization.
- Plan, organize, and successfully multitask to meet multiple deadlines and frequently new work tasks within required timeframes. Proven flexibility to successfully work on a variety of projects quickly and accurately.
- Effectively manage change and adaptability.
- Adheres to all workplace safety rules, safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices
- Ability to work various hours, including nights, early mornings, and weekends
- Ability to travel amongst various campuses and attend College events, on or off campus, as required.
Minimum Qualifications & Education
- Required:
- Master of Science degree in Nursing from an accredited institution
- Active, unencumbered Compact RN License
- Three (3) years of asynchronous, higher education teaching experience
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Preferred:
- Doctorate degree (DNP/PhD) from an accredited institution
- Five years (5) years of full-time hybrid or asynchronous higher education teaching experience
Benefits:
Vacation & Paid Time Off, Pension Plan, Health InsuranceSalary : $77,000 - $80,000