What are the responsibilities and job description for the ABSN Program Director – Lynnwood Campus position at Pacific Lutheran University?
Posting Number:
0603063
Recruitment Type:
Open to All Applicants
Position Title:
ABSN Program Director – Lynnwood Campus
Position Type:
Faculty
Benefits Status:
Benefits Eligible
FLSA:
Exempt
Hiring Range:
$135,000 - $145,000 per year benefits package.
Location
PLU Lynnwood, WA Satellite Campus
Department:
Nursing, School of
Posting Date:
05/12/2026
Closing Date
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Work Schedule:
12 month, full-time position. Typical work schedule is Monday – Friday, 8am- 5pm. Will require evening or occasional weekend availability based on program needs. Primary work location is the Lynnwood, WA satellite campus, with travel to other campuses or clinical sites. Requires engagement in in-person program delivery, including labs, simulation, and clinical coordination.
General Description:
The ABSN Program Director provides academic, operational, and administrative leadership for the Accelerated Bachelor of Science in Nursing (ABSN) program at the Lynnwood satellite campus. This position is responsible for the implementation, coordination, and evaluation of program delivery, including didactic support, laboratory, simulation, and clinical education in collaboration with School of Nursing leadership.
The Program Director serves as the primary on-site leader for faculty and students and ensures that program delivery aligns with institutional goals, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements. This is a faculty position with administrative responsibilities. This position reports to the School of Nursing Associate Dean.
The PLU School of Nursing is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We actively encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment. For over 70 years, the PLU School of Nursing has been preparing BSN graduates, and for more than two decades, it has educated graduate nurses. Our graduates are highly regarded throughout the Puget Sound region, demonstrated by a 100% employment rate within six months of graduation.
The PLU School of Nursing is dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive academic environment. We actively encourage applications from individuals whose backgrounds or interests align with this commitment. For over 70 years, the PLU School of Nursing has been preparing BSN graduates, and for more than two decades, it has educated graduate nurses. Our graduates are highly regarded throughout the Puget Sound region, demonstrated by a 100% employment rate within six months of graduation.
Essential Functions and Responsibilities:
Program Leadership & Operations
- Provide leadership for the day-to-day operations of the ABSN program at the assigned satellite campus.
- Coordinate implementation of didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical components of the program.
- Ensure program delivery is consistent, efficient, and aligned with School of Nursing, regulatory, and accreditation standards. Serve as the primary point of contact for campus-based program operations.
Faculty Support & Development
- Orient, mentor, and support full-time and part-time faculty, including clinical and lab instructors.
- Collaborate with course leads to ensure teaching effectiveness and course consistency.
- Monitor faculty performance related to student evaluation, clinical supervision, and course delivery. Facilitate communication between faculty and School of Nursing program leads, directors, associate deans, and the dean.
Student Success & Academic Oversight
- Serve as the primary escalation point for student concerns, including academic and clinical issues.
- Support student progression and retention through early identification and intervention strategies.
- Promote a positive, inclusive, and supportive learning environment.
- Participate in admissions processes, including application review and interviews, as assigned.
Clinical and Lab Coordination
- Collaborate with the Clinical Placement Coordinator, Simulation Coordinator, and course leads to ensure effective clinical and lab experiences.
- Support coordination of clinical orientations and onboarding processes.
- Troubleshoot clinical placement and lab issues. Ensure learning environments meet safety, regulatory, and educational standards.
Curriculum Implementation & Quality Assurance
- Ensure accurate and consistent implementation of the ABSN curriculum at the campus level.
- Collaborate with faculty to maintain current, evidence-based content in the learning management system.
- Provide feedback to leadership regarding curriculum effectiveness and needed improvements. Participate in program evaluation, continuous quality improvement, and outcome assessment.
Accreditation, Compliance & Evaluation
- Support accreditation processes and ensure compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards (e.g., WA BON, CCNE).
- Participate in data collection and reporting related to student outcomes, program effectiveness, and quality metrics.
- Assist with preparation for site visits, reports, and program reviews.
Campus Leadership & Engagement
- Represent the ABSN program at the satellite campus.
- Coordinate and participate in campus events, orientations, and program activities. Foster relationships with clinical partners and community stakeholders in collaboration with SON leadership.
Collaboration & Service
- Collaborate with Associate Dean, Program Directors, and SON leadership to ensure alignment across campuses.
- Participate in School of Nursing and university committees, as assigned.
- Engage in faculty governance and university service activities.
Additional Information
- This position supports the School of Nursing’s mission to prepare practice-ready, professional nurses through innovative, evidence-based education.
- Responsibilities may evolve based on program growth and organizational needs including teaching and other duties as assigned.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Strong leadership, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced academic environment.
- Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
- Commitment to student success, diversity, and inclusive excellence.
- Proficiency with learning management systems and educational technologies.
- Knowledge of accreditation standards and regulatory requirements for nursing education.
Required Qualifications:
- Doctoral degree in nursing or related field or Master’s degree in nursing with doctorate in progress.
- Current, unencumbered RN licensure (or eligibility) in Washington State.
- 3 years of teaching experience in prelicensure nursing education.
- Demonstrated experience in clinical education, simulation, or lab instruction.
- Applicants must be legally eligible to work in the United States on hire date AND legally authorized to work in the United States for Pacific Lutheran University without sponsorship.
- Finalist applicants must satisfactorily complete pre-employment background checks.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Prior leadership experience in nursing education (e.g., course lead, coordinator, director).
- Experience in accelerated or hybrid nursing programs.
- Experience with curriculum development and program evaluation.
- Established relationships with clinical partners.
Work Conditions:
Physical Requirements:
Special Instructions to Applicants:
To apply, submit the following materials:
- Cover letter summarizing your knowledge, skills and abilities for the position;
- CV;
- List of three professional references including contact information;
- Statement regarding your teaching philosophy and how you will contribute to advancing diversity and equity related concerns through your teaching.
For questions or more information, please contact: Tiffany Zyniewicz, Associate Dean – tiffany.zyniewicz@plu.edu
Other Information:
Pacific Lutheran University purposefully integrates the liberal arts, professional studies and civic engagement in the beautiful Pacific Northwest. Our faculty lead with a bold commitment to expanding well-being, opportunity, and justice and instill this commitment in their students. PLU educators work to create an environment where students feel heard and valued, nurturing lifelong learners who aren’t afraid to do things differently to make the world better for everyone. PLU supports faculty as they help students turn ambition into purpose, skills into tools, and their caring into a transformative force.
Because PLU is a community committed to the creation and advancement of knowledge through diversity and inclusion, the university actively recruits a faculty, staff, and student body from all religions, races, socioeconomic groups, sexual orientations, and gender expressions and from all over the world. For the 2024–25 academic year, 40.6 percent of PLU undergraduate students are from the first generation in their families to attend college; 48.0 percent self-identify as students of color; and 34.2 percent are Pell Grant–eligible.
Offering distinctive opportunities for global engagement, collaborative student-faculty research, and purposeful learning, our faculty guide 2,700 students from all faiths and backgrounds to discern their purpose through relevant coursework, inclusive mentoring, and internships at world-class Puget Sound-area businesses and institutions. PLU is located on a 156-acre woodland campus in the Parkland neighborhood of Tacoma, Washington and about 40 minutes south of downtown Seattle. The campus reflects consciously green practices and is in proximity to the natural beauty of Mount Rainier, the Cascade and Olympic mountain ranges, and the Puget Sound.
PLU administration supports and respects the strong culture of faculty-shared governance by working closely and collaboratively with faculty leadership to sustain and strengthen existing structures and procedures while working together on key institutional, academic and curricular decisions. PLU is an equal opportunity employer and welcomes applications from members of historically underrepresented and marginalized groups, women, veterans, persons with disabilities, and others who would bring broadly diverse perspectives, experiences, and backgrounds in educational, research, or other work activities. For general application questions or if you need accommodations at any point in the application and/or interview process, please contact the Human Resources Office at 253-535-7185 or humr@plu.edu.
Salary : $135,000 - $145,000