School Of Nursing Undergraduate Program Director

School Of Nursing Undergraduate Program Director

JOB L OCATION:

___ Fully Remote

___ Hybrid (Some remote work and some on campus work)

_X_ On Campus

JOB SUMMARY                                                                                                     

The Undergraduate Program Director is the academic and administrative officer responsible to the Chair of the School of Nursing for the Undergraduate Programs and is responsible for providing leadership and supervision for all programs and services and assuring full compliance with the Mission, Strategic Plan, Policies and Procedures of the University, the Vision and Outcomes of the School and all regulatory and approving bodies.

The Undergraduate Program Director is appointed by the Chair of the School of Nursing. The term of office and review of service shall be incompliance with the policies of Spalding University and is evaluated annually by the Faculty of the Program and the Chair of the School of Nursing.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The Undergraduate Program Director has the following specific duties and responsibilities:

• Serve as the administrative and academic officer of the Undergraduate Programs.
• Collaborates with the Chair for the evaluation and recommendation for the initial appointment, re-appointment, dismissal, tenure, sabbatical leaves, teaching assignments, and attendance at off-campus workshops and continuing education of the faculty and staff of the Programs.
• Responsible for all cooperative programs and articulation agreements within the University and with outside agencies and institutions.
• Serves as Chair of the BSN Pre-Licensure Program Committee.
• Serves an ex-officio member of all standing and ad hoc committees of the Programs.
• Teaches undergraduate credit hours per semester per university requirements.
• Accountable to the Chair of the School of Nursing for the strategic planning for the Programs.
• Collaborates with the University’s Admissions Office and cooperate with them in the recruitment and marketing of the Programs.
• Collaborates with Student Life and Development in the orientation of all new students in the Pre-nursing major and to serve as academic advisor to selected transfer students.
• Responsible for student disciplinary matters, i.e., the Director must be notified by faculty of student concerns and concur with proposed disciplinary actions.
• Responsible for submitting to the Chair of the School of Nursing budgetary needs of the Programs.
• Submits a master schedule of course offerings to the Chair at appropriate times during the year.
• Reviews of all agency contracts annually.
• Coordinates orientation programs for new faculty.
• Facilitates communication with students and faculty regarding relevant issues, policies, and procedures.
• Collaborates with the Chair and the faculty in maintaining the quality of the curriculum.
• Receives, reviews and coordinates all written reports (School monthly reports, Minutes of Meetings, Annual Reports, marketing and public relations initiatives, catalog material, etc.) and submits copies and proposals as required to the Chair of the School of Nursing and respective units of the University.
• Assures the academic quality, integrity and fiscal viability of the Program through a process of continuous and periodic systematic review and evaluation for presentation and with recommendations to the Chair of the School of Nursing, the Undergraduate Dean and to the Provost of the University.
• Assures that all programs and services meet the requirements and standards of internal and external approval bodies and accrediting agencies.    
• Reviews, maintains, develops and evaluates the approval of instructional resources, including contractual agreements with clinical affiliating agencies, equipment, including library holdings, necessary for the maintenance and development of the BSN Program.
• Reviewing and approving grant proposals that will benefit new and existing programs. Represents the Program on designated University Councils/Committees, the School’s Advisory Board, and to maintain other external relations that serve the interest of the School of Nursing and the University.
• Prepare reports as requested by the Chair.
• Assumes other duties as designated by the Chair.

SKILLS AND EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENTS

Director of Undergraduate Programs:

Required: 

• Master of Science in Nursing required, Doctorate is preferred. If the Doctorate is not in nursing, master’s in nursing is required.
• Minimum of five years’ experience in administration in higher education in nursing.
• Five years of experience in nursing within the immediate past 7 years.
• Hold an active/unencumbered license as a registered nurse and be eligible for licensure in Kentucky or hold a compact license.
• Two years full time teaching experience at/above the level of the Program of Nursing.
• Current knowledge of nursing practice at level of the Program of Nursing.
• Demonstrated experience/preparation in education including teaching adults, adult learning theory teaching methods, curriculum development & evaluation.
• Program Administrator (PA) without previous PA experience shall have mentor assigned & developed educational plan. Mentor shall have documented experience in program administration.
• Maintains membership in local, state and national nursing and other professional organizations that will enhance the Mission of the University, the Vision and Outcomes of the School of Nursing.

INTERRELATIONS

• Regular or daily contact with administration, faculty, staff, and students.
• Regular contact with the general public.
• Must be able to work with, listen to, appreciate, and collaborate and lead with diverse populations.

CONTACT

All applications are made through the Paycom Applicant Tracking System.

**It is highly recommended that all faculty and staff have the COVID 19 vaccination.

ABOUT SPALDING UNIVERSITY:

Spalding University offers a comprehensive package including medical, dental, vision, Spalding contribution of 5% of salary to 403b retirement plan and, generous Paid Time Off program, Parental Leave, 21 holidays including 2 weeks off at the end of the year, paid life insurance and short-term disability, paid time for volunteering, free gym membership, and more…

Situated in the heart of downtown Louisville, Kentucky’s largest city, Spalding University combines a rich social justice history and a commitment to community service as we attract students who desire a high-quality education in a very personalized setting. An engaged faculty serves nearly 2,300 students at the bachelor’s, master’s and doctoral levels, providing real-world learning in liberal and professional studies.

 Faculty, staff and students are united by the institutional mission: Spalding University is a diverse community of learners dedicated to meeting the needs of the times in the tradition of the Sisters of Charity of Nazareth through quality undergraduate and graduate liberal and professional studies, grounded in spiritual values, with an emphasis on service and the promotion of peace and justice.

With a focus on service and leadership, Spalding offers all students a mission-driven connection to community and comprehensive learning resources while striking a distinctive balance serving the educational needs of both the traditional student and the working student. In addition, our unique 8-week class delivery format affords students scheduling flexibility amidst other life responsibilities.

Spalding aspires to become the first choice for students of compassion and service, with a commitment to cultural diversity, equity, and inclusion, celebrated for a rigorous yet nurturing environment, emulated for interdisciplinary collaborations, and acclaimed for contributions to the community. 

Spalding University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. The University complies with all federal, state and local equal employment opportunity laws. It is the University’s policy not to discriminate against any individual or group of individuals and to provide equal employment opportunity to all qualified persons regardless of race, color, national origin, age, disability, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, military status, veteran status or other protected status. All job offers are contingent upon a successful completion of a criminal background check.