Assistant Program Director, Nursing

This is a fully remote position, open to applicants in Florida.

📋 Description

• Assists the Program Director in providing administrative leadership for various aspects of program operations.

• Develop and implement strategies to meet objectives, both locally and throughout the academic program, aligning with the goals and policies of the University and professional accrediting organizations.

• Gather, prepare, and deliver outcome data and pertinent information regarding the program as mandated by the University and accreditation entities, while maintaining a systematic evaluation process.

• Engage, when requested, in the Program Director Council to aid in the formulation and execution of policies and procedures.

• Supervise and assess contributing faculty in areas pertinent to the professional program.

• Collaborate with program leadership to enhance curriculum quality, competency-based assessment, compliance with accreditation standards, continuous improvement efforts, and program evaluation activities.

• Oversee student matters within the program, addressing issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.

• Participate in service and scholarly activities.

• Involved in marketing initiatives and other activities as a representative of the University.

⛳️ Requirements

• Active, unencumbered RN license and eligibility for licensure in states required by the academic program.

• National APRN certification and licensure are preferred.

• Earned doctoral degree in nursing, education, or a related field (DNP, PhD, EdD, or equivalent).

• A minimum of three years of experience in graduate nursing education is required; experience in graduate nursing program administration is preferred.

• Proficiency in curriculum design, implementation, and evaluation, including competency-based education and assessment strategies in advanced nursing education.

• Experience with program evaluation, outcomes assessment, and continuous quality improvement methods.

• Proven expertise with state, regional, and programmatic accreditation standards and processes, including CCNE, state higher education agencies, state boards of nursing, and national APRN certification requirements.

• Demonstrated leadership, organizational, facilitation, and team-building skills.

• Experience in analyzing and interpreting academic, clinical, and program outcome data.

🏝️ Benefits

• Travel for university meetings, accreditation activities, faculty development, and other program-related needs.

• Reduced teaching workload to accommodate administrative responsibilities.