Director, RN/ADN to BSN Program

Details:

Posted: January 20, 2023
Charter Oak State College
Level: Director 1
Hours: Full-time, 40 hours per week
Closing Date: Applications must be submitted by 5:00pm (EST) on Tuesday, February 21, 2023 .

Location:

Charter Oak State College
**This position is remote**

State College Mission:

As part of the Connecticut State Colleges & Universities (CSCU) system, Charter Oak State College, the state’s only public, online, degree-granting institution, provides affordable, diverse, and alternative opportunities for adults to earn undergraduate and graduate degrees and certificates. The College's mission is to validate learning acquired through traditional and non-traditional experiences, including its own courses. The College rigorously upholds standards of high quality and seeks to inspire adults with the self-enrichment potential of non-traditional higher education.

Charter Oak State College Vision:

Charter Oak State College: A dynamic community of online learners advancing the nation’s workforce one graduate at a time.

Equity Statement:

Charter Oak State College commits to bold and disruptive change by actively identifying, naming, and dismantling structural racism, systemic poverty, and other barriers; establishing equitable and anti-racist policies and practices; and empowering students, faculty, staff, and administrators to advance racial, social, and economic justice. Our core collective responsibility is to continuously assess practices and policies and transform the world we live in by eliminating inequities.

Anticipated Start Date:

May/June 2023

Position Summary:

Reporting to the Provost, the RN/ADN to BSN Program Director is responsible for directing the Bachelor of Science The RN/ADN to BSN Program, including positioning the program to maintain Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation; recruiting, hiring developing, and assessing faculty; working with Admissions to recruit and admit students; advising and working with Advising to provide student support; overseeing the curriculum; establishing practicum/internship experiences in conjunction with the faculty; and conducting community outreach and negotiation to establish formalized partnerships essential to the program. The Director also teaches the equivalent of one three credit course per semester, annualized.

Incumbents must possess proven ability to effectively work with culturally, linguistically, and ethnically diverse faculty, staff, and students. They are expected to have excellent oral and written communication skills along with strong Information technology literacy skills such as Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, Teams etc.)

Minimum Qualifications:

A Master’s degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university is required, along with three (3)- five (5) years of professional experience in higher education program administration or a combination of education, training, and experience which would lead to the competencies required for successful performance of the position’s essential duties.

Successful Candidate must have or must possess:

• Experience with CCNE accreditation;
• Three to five years’ teaching experience;
• Experience developing curriculum;
• Ability to motivate and manage a team at a distance;
• Unencumbered licensure as a Registered Nurse in a US state or territory;
• Excellent organization skills and attention to detail.

Substitutions Allowed:

Applicants who do not meet the minimum qualifications as stated are encouraged to put in writing precisely how their background and experience have prepared them for the responsibilities of this position and by providing appropriate references. Exceptions to the degree requirements may be made for compelling reasons.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Doctoral degree in nursing from a regionally accredited college or university;
• Minimum three (3) to five (5) years teaching experience in an online environment;
• Experience leading an online BSN program;
• Experience developing online curriculum using UDL, inclusive design, and culturally responsive principles.

Example of Job Duties:

Under the direction of the Provost, the Director, RN/ADN to BSN Program, is accountable for supervising all adjuncts in the BSN program and effective performance in these essential areas:

• Provides leadership to maintain Commission for Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) accreditation in collaboration with program faculty and college staff to include but not be limited to developing the documents and procedures required to maintain accreditation; developing a system to obtain the required documentation; and planning and leading accreditation site visits.
• Recruits and selects program faculty (adjunct) to serve as instructors and course developers;
• Evaluates faculty, integrates programs for professional development, and develops the faculty as a team;
• Works with faculty to ensure that curriculum is current using best practices in curriculum design, teaching, and learning strategies, and meets national accreditation requirements;
• Develops and manages articulation agreements with feeder colleges and health care facilities, in conjunction with the Registrar’s Office and Admissions;
• Performs outreach to practice communities, to include the establishment and strengthening of Clinical Affiliate Agreements for students’ required practice-based learning experiences;
• Assures faculty and students meet the requirements of Clinical Affiliate Agreements for engagement in practice-based learning experiences;
• Initiates development of program expansion opportunities;
• Leads process to attain and maintain alignment with state regulatory requirements;
• Leads alignment with state and national professional associations as applicable;
• Assesses program goals, including student learning outcomes and program outcomes;
• Works with appropriate personnel to mediate student and faculty concerns and resolve conflicts;
• Works with admissions and academic counselors to develop and employ enrollment management, retention and completion strategies essential for student success;
• Develops, assembles, and recommends annual budgets by researching, reviewing, and analyzing historic trends and projecting future needs; controls and authorizes expenditures within the limitations of approved budgets;
• Teaches the equivalent of three credits per semester, annualized;
• Participates in at least one professional development activity each year;
• Stays current on changes in the nursing discipline/profession that impact the program.

In addition to the accountabilities listed above, the incumbent is required to carry out the essential duties of: Attendance and participation at convocation and commencement ceremonies; Service on assigned committees and task forces; Attendance and participation at committee, staff, informational and professional meetings. These may involve attendance at evening or weekend events.

This posting includes qualifications, experience and skills but is not limited to the full duties and responsibilities that is stated within the Collective Bargaining Agreement.

Starting Salary:

Anticipated salary; $90,301 approximate annual plus excellent State of CT medical insurance, retirement, and related fringe benefits.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to help you stay well, protect yourself and your family, and plan for a secure future. Benefits include generous leave policies; several retirement plans ; and many choices for comprehensive health insurance . You also have access to many additional benefits to save for retirement, protect your family & more with supplemental benefits. Tuition reimbursement may apply if applicable.

Application Instructions:

To apply you must submit a cover letter and resume.

Incomplete applications or those submitted after the closing date will not be considered and links to other sources to view resumes are not acceptable.

Selection Procedure:

Following the closing date, application materials will be evaluated by a selection committee. Candidates selected for further consideration will be limited to those applicants who are best qualified based on the minimum and preferred qualifications and who have submitted all the required documents by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Candidates who have been selected and approved to Interview will be contacted, and finalists will be recommended for further consideration by the Hiring Manager for final selection and recommendation for employment. The selection process may also include practical exercises (i.e., teaching demonstration and/or other written, technical, manipulative, or simulation exercises) to evaluate candidates' qualifications.

Background Screening:

All employment, if offered, is contingent upon proof of citizenship or employability under the requirement of the Immigration and Control Act (IRCA) and the successful passing of a background check. CSCU is committed to providing a safe campus community. Background investigations include reference checks, a criminal history record check and, when appropriate, a financial (credit) report or driving history check.

Continuing Notice of Nondiscrimination

CSCU does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, age, gender, gender identity or expression, national origin, marital status, ancestry, present or past history of mental disorder, learning disability or physical disability, veteran status, sexual orientation, genetic information or criminal record. The following persons have been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Nicholas D'Agostino Director of Equal Employment Opportunity Ndagostino@commnet.edu

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