Assistant Program Director, Nursing

The mission of the University of St. Augustine for Health Sciences is the development of professional health care practitioners through innovation, individualized, and quality classroom, clinical, and distance education.

GENERAL SUMMARY

Supports the Program Director with administrative leadership for aspects of program operation.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Responsibilities include:

• Implement strategies to achieve goals, both locally and across the academic program that are consistent with the goals and policies of the University and professional accreditation bodies
• Collect, prepare and furnish outcome data and relevant information about the program as required by the University and professional accreditation bodies and maintain systematic evaluation
• Participate, as requested, in Program Director Council to contribute to the development and implementation of policies and procedures
• Oversee and evaluate contributing faculty in areas related to the professional program

• Collaborate with program leadership to support curriculum quality, competency-based assessment, accreditation compliance, continuous improvement initiatives, and program evaluation activities.
• Supervise students of the program by dealing with student issues such as complaints, appeals, and misconduct.
• Reduced teaching workload as determined by the Associate Dean / Program Director to support administrative responsibilities.
• Service and scholarly activities
• Participate in marketing activities and other activities as a representative of the University
• Other duties as assigned by the program director

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

May perform other duties and responsibilities that management may deem necessary from time to time.

TRAVEL REQUIREMENTS -

Remote position. Travel is required for university meetings, accreditation activities, faculty development, commencement, residency/intensive events, and other program needs. Travel to campus or designated university locations is expected at least once per academic term.

MANAGEMENT/SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

May supervise faculty and/or student workers

POSITION IN ORGANIZATION

REPORTS TO:  Associate Dean

POSITIONS SUPERVISED:  Contributing Faculty as delegated

TECHNICAL, MANAGERIAL, and PEOPLE SKILLS REQUIRED

To perform this job successfully an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Incumbents will be evaluated, in part, based on performance of each essential function. Appropriate reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions.

• Demonstrates excellent communication, time management and organizational skills to faculty, students, outside constituents  
• Is able to work independently with numerous projects/tasks with little or no supervision.
• Is able to work in a team environment and promote collaboration
• Models core values and takes an active role in enforcing University policies
• Demonstrates effective interactions with University support services
• Demonstrates the ability to manage change
• Has the ability to travel to off-site locations for marketing and community/professional activities

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• Current unencumbered RN license and eligible for licensure in states required by the academic program.
• National APRN certification and licensure preferred. 
• Earned doctoral degree in nursing, education, or related field (DNP, PhD, EdD, or equivalent).
• Minimum of three years of graduate nursing education experience required; graduate nursing program administration experience preferred.
• Experience with 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 processes.
• Demonstrated experience 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 analyzing and interpreting academic, clinical, and program outcome data.

LICENSURE and/or CERTIFICATION

• Current state license (or eligible) in academic program

BUSINESS COMPETENCIES

To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies to perform the essential functions of the position:

• Committed to Mission and Values - Has a clear understanding of institution’s mission and values. Has a passion for facilitating learning and for enabling students to navigate their own learning journey.
• Contribute Knowledge to the Discipline - Compelled by the opportunity to contribute through research, scholarship professional practice or creativity.
• Accountable -Takes personal responsibility for own goals and outcomes to ensure student success. Establishes clear expectations, follows through on commitments to students and holds them accountable for assignments and performance
• Collaborative - Works cooperatively with others across the institution and beyond, including the community and through partnerships. Represents own interests while being inclusive and fair to others.
• Communicates Effectively - Adapts oral and written communication approach and style to the audience and based on the message. Also listens attentively to others.
• Drives Engagement - Makes students feel welcome, understood and valued. Creates a learning environment that is compelling, challenging and productive.
• Academic Discipline Expertise - Has sufficient credentials, industry expertise and/or experience in the discipline to teach according to the standards and qualifications required.
• Education Design - Designs learning experiences closely linked to learning outcomes including lesson planning, design of project, work integrated, group learning experiences, or interactive learning objects. Has depth of expertise in pedagogy, andragogy and overall learning effectiveness.
• Teaching Delivery/Learning Facilitation Skills - Manages small, large, blended, hybrid and/or online classrooms, monitoring and ensuring participation, managing one’s own and students' time and attention effectively.
• Drives Engagement - Creating a climate where people are motivated to do their best to help the organization achieve its objectives.
• People Leadership - Leads by example when it comes to finding and developing talent, with a focus on talent acquisition strategies, setting performance targets that raises standards and development of high potential talent

WORK ENVIRONMENT
Work is performed primarily in a standard office environment but may involve exposure to moderate noise levels. Work involves operation of personal computer equipment for six to eight hours daily and includes physical demands associated with a traditional office setting, e.g., walking, standing, communicating, and other physical functions as necessary.

Hiring ranges (St. Augustine):

Assistant Professor rank: $79,030-$132,710

Associate Professor rank: $88,923-$152,617

Professor rank: $97,600-$169,800

The University is committed to a policy of Equal Employment Opportunity and will not discriminate against an applicant or employee on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, race, color, creed, religion, ethnicity, genetic condition, national origin, citizenship, disability, marital status, military status, or any other legally recognized protected basis under federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or ordinances.