Director of Nursing Education Program - DNEP

Company: Aims Community College
Location: Greeley
Posted on: February 23, 2021

Job Description:

Director of Nursing Education Program - DNEP Greeley, CO ATTENTION - Are you a current Aims Employee or Student? If so, we need you to apply through your Workday account. Please close this window and log into your Workday account. Apply by using the "Career" application on your home page. If you're a student please use "Find Student Jobs" under the "Career" application to apply. Instructions for Applicants: Your--on-line application--is how you can be considered for employment at Aims Community College. Your thorough completion of the questions included in the application and your work experience with emphasis on how you meet the qualifications, duties, and responsibilities of the job description will assist the hiring manager and/or search committee as they determine who best to move forward in the hiring process.

• Clearly document job duties performed that relate to responsibilities, qualifications, and essential job duties in the "Work Experience" section on the application. We evaluate your experience based on this information.
• Clearly outline dates of employment and hours worked per week or credit hours worked per term for each employment experience listed in the Work Experience section of the Application.Be sure to upload all the required documents listed at the bottom of the Job Description. This can be uploaded as part of your application materials in the "My Experience" section labeled Resume. If there are missing documents, your application will be considered incomplete and will not be considered, and that would be unfortunate.Applicants for faculty positions must submit a copy of academic transcripts from an accredited institution. If hired, official transcripts will be requested. Applicants who have earned degrees from outside of the United States must provide a credential evaluation of said transcript(s) as part of their application materials. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (www.naces.org ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators (www.aice-eval.org ) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials. One more thing you should know: All positions at Aims Community College require that candidates submit to a criminal background check prior to hire. Keep in mind, a conviction does not automatically preclude candidates from being hired. The nature of a conviction will be considered relative to the duties of the position.Depending on the position you applied to (full-time or part-time), compensation listed below is as follows:
  • Full-Time compensation is based on qualifications, experience and internal equity in addition to a generous benefits package. Listed is the minimum starting annual salary which, for a non-exempt position, would be paid on an hourly basis.
  • Part-Time Hourly compensation has a set rate of pay.
  • Part-Time Faculty (Faculty Load and Compensation) in accordance with Aims Community College pay schedule.Minimum payment amount:$72,712.00Pay rate type:SalaryJob DescriptionThe Director of Nursing Education Programs provides programmatic leadership for the Nursing Education Program. The position has responsibility for marketing, management, and assisting in curriculum design of educational programs that serve employers' and employees' needs. The Director works closely with health industry partners to determine program development needs, to design innovative curricula that enhance employees' skills and knowledge and comply with professional accreditation requirements, to comply with Colorado State Board of Nursing and ACEN requirements, to recruit students and faculty, and manage the program's operational budgets. This position serves as liaison with outside agencies, community organizations, and other constituencies within the College.Curriculum Oversight --- Insure effective and high quality instruction in all levels of health occupations course offerings by continually refining and modernizing curriculum so that it remains educationally sound and meets the high standards the College.
    --- Apply learning-centered educational practices such as creating and communicating clearly defined outcomes for student learning.
    --- Support current simulation technology in Nursing.
    --- Maintain currency in the faculty member's field of expertise.
    --- Adopt new teaching methodology as appropriate and maintain suitable association memberships.- Plan, monitor, and evaluate instruction with regard to methodology, content, and student learning outcomes and assessment of learning.
    --- Evaluate student achievement of curricular objectives/outcomes related to nursing knowledge/practice.
    --- Design, implement, and evaluate curriculum using written plans. Plan and provide didactic instruction and clinical or laboratory experiences which reflect an understanding of the programs' mission, objectives and curriculum.
    --- Develop and coordinating the use of educational facilities and clinical resources.
    
    Accreditation
    --- Oversee and advance academic assessment in coordination with academic assessment efforts at the College.
    --- Insure and document the Nursing Education Program's compliance with the State Board of Nursing (SBON) Rules and Regulations and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (--ACEN) Standards and Criteria and all other state and/or federal guidelines. Act as a liaison with the Board (SBON).
    --- Conduct clinical site visits to evaluate student progress, clinical instructor evaluation, and maintain relationships with clinical agencies.
    --- Review programmatic data and oversee program reviews for the programs, collaboratively design and implement initiatives to assist with student success.
    --- Maintain compliance with the provisions of the College's full-time faculty position description
    --- Maintain and revise Nursing Education Program handbooks
    --- Develop and maintaining the relationship between the Nursing Education Programs and the Governing Body, including but not limited to acting as liaison with other programs within the Governing Body and with other Nursing Education Programs.
    --- Developing and maintaining ongoing relationships within the community, including fostering the Nursing Education Program's responsiveness to community/employer needs.Supervising
    --- Providing a current written job description for all faculty and staff positions.
    --- Demonstrating leadership within the faculty for development, implementation, and evaluation of the curriculum and other Nursing Education Program components.
    --- Recruiting and selecting faculty for employment, designing and monitoring development plans for faculty, conducting performance reviews of faculty, and participating in faculty promotion and retention.
    --- Determining the need for additional faculty release time for administrative duties.
    --- Interview, recommend, orient, mentor and supervise full-time and part-time faculty and staff as assigned.Student Oversight----- Develop, implement, evaluate, and revise student admission, progression, retention, and graduation standards.--- Provide competent student advising
    --- Assume primary responsibility for recruitment of students for the Nursing Education
    Program.
    --- Oversee the student selection process for the Nursing Education Program.
    --- Assume a leading role in the advisement of students in the Nursing Education Program and serve as information/resource person for the public.
    --- Assist students and others with the resolution of concerns and complaints.
    --- Perform duties of club advisor for Student Nurses Associations 1 and 2.
    --- Maintain with assistance of the Staff Associate student nurse clinical templates.
    -- Budget/Scheduling/Committees
    --- Oversee the budget Planning process and administer the Nursing Education Program budget.
    --- Maintain with assistance of the Allied Health Staff Associate student nurse clinical templates.
    --- Lead all nursing program committees: Faculty, Curriculum, Systematic Program Evaluation, Admissions, Advisory.
    --- Develop semester course calendars/schedules including theory, laboratory, and clinical courses, and develop student clinical schedule rotations
    --- Work closely with the Clinical Site Coordinator in arrangement of clinical sites and student compliance in My Clinical Exchange.
    --- Develop and coordinate the use of educational facilities and clinical resources.
    --- Participate on College committees or organizations and in community service opportunities as assigned.
    --- Participate in the integration of liberal arts and career/technical (occupational) education as assigned, including serving on campus-wide committees.
    --- Oversee the Nursing Education Program websites.Teaching- Teaching may be included in duties, up to 25% of typical faculty loadOther duties as assignedMinimum Qualifications:
    • Master's degree in Nursing from a regionally accredited college or university with national nursing accreditation.
    • An active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado.
    • Two years of full-time (or equivalent) clinical experience as a practicing Registered Nurse (or equivalent).
    • Two years of full-time teaching experience at the Associate Degree Nursing level (or higher) in an approved Nursing Education Program.
    • Documented knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluations
    • Administrative experience (in education or healthcare), proven leadership skills, and the ability to design and implement effective Nursing Education programs.
    • Excellent written and oral communication skills, and an ability to provide vision for projects while attending to daily operational details.
    • A collaborative leadership style.
    • Completion of background investigation and drug screens the results of such are satisfactory to College and program requirements.
    • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain positive, professional, interpersonal relationships with students, faculty, staff, and administrators in all areas of the college and community.
    • Ability to work as a team member with all Allied Health Programs as exhibited by a genuine spirit of cooperation and flexibility.
    • Qualifications required prior to employment OR ability to obtain upon hire: Hold or qualify for CPR certification within three months of hire
    • Ability to obtain a Post-Secondary Career and Technical Education ( CTE ) instructor's teaching credential as a Health Science Technology Instructor issued by the State Board for Community Colleges and Occupational Education.Preferred Qualifications:
      • Experience overseeing aHigher Education Nursing Program program.
      • Nursing program Accreditation oversight experience Please provide the following required documents:- Resume- Cover Letter- Diversity Statement- Copy of Transcripts- Teaching Philosophy- Three professional references Please Note: All required documents can be uploaded in the "my experience" section of the application under Required Documents. ------ Included with Aims Full-time Employment is a generous package of Benefits, most are listed below:
        • Full time benefits effective on date of hire.
        • 100% employer provided medical & dental coverage employees (employee only option).
        • 85% employer provided medical & dental coverage for employee's spouse and/or family.
        • Voluntary vision insurance through VSP (www.vsp.com)
        • Monthly annual and sick leave accrual.--
        • 13 paid holidays and 3 personal days each year.
        • Summer schedule: 4 day work week - Fridays Off.
        • Employer paid long-term disability and life insurance premiums.
        • Tuition waiver & reimbursement for employees.
        • Tuition reimbursement for dependents.
        • PERA employer (see www.copera.org for comprehensive benefits).--
        • Additional supplemental benefits & retirement programs available.Part-time employees also receive some benefits depending on the number of hours worked.
          • Tuition waiver for employee on Aims courses
          • Access to the PERC (Aims gym) for employee and family member
          • Aims Discount program Screening/Selection: If you need assistance with this process please contact Human Resources.
            
            Initial screening will be conducted by a committee based on completed application materials.
            Please be prepared to submit the following, if required:
            
            --- Cover Letter addressing qualifications relative to position requirements
            --- Resume
            --- Diversity Statement-- (your personal statement on diversity)
            --- Teaching Philosophy-- (for faculty positions only)
            --- Transcripts-- (for faculty positions only) . Official transcripts will be required if hired
            
            Faculty: --Must submit academic transcripts from an accredited institution. Applicants who have degrees from outside of the United States must request a credential evaluation of their transcript. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services ( www.naces.org ) or Association of International Credential Evaluators ( www.aice-eval.org ) lists members who may be contacted for assistance in evaluating foreign credentials.
            
            All application materials become the property of Aims Community College. All application materials must be submitted by the closing date posted. The screening committee will select finalists for interviews. Notice: Aims Community College is an equal opportunity employer. Selection will be based solely on merit and will be without discrimination based on age, ancestry, color, creed, disability, ethnicity, familial status, gender, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, race, religion, or veteran's status. The goal of Aims is to enhance the diversity present in the district we serve. To comply with Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, if hired, you will be required to provide documents within 3 days of hire date to show your identity and your authorization to work. This law applies to all persons hired. Posted 25 Days Ago Full time R184 About Us Aims is Growing, our Team is Expanding, and Creating Great Opportunities! W e want to hire the most talented people we can to help our students succeed! Aims Community College, locally governed, locally funded, is a debt-free and progressive community college with centralized administrative services located on the Greeley Campus, which supports three additional locations. Situated on the front range of the Colorado Rockies, serving over 8000 learners annually, Aims Community College prepares students for success in more than 200 degree and certificate programs. Our wonderful staff, faculty, and administration work as a team to ensure excellent service. This commitment was recognized by The Denver Post and Monster Jobs as the "Best Place to Work" in 2018 and 2019! Our commitment to a Diverse Community: Our student body reflects the growing diversity of our community: 55% of our students identify as white, 36% as Hispanic, 2% as Asian, 2% as African-American, and 2% as multiracial. Aims Community College is committed to serving all of our students, including populations that are traditionally underserved in higher education, and we welcome applicants who share a commitment to inclusive excellence.
            
            Purpose: Build a Stronger Community
            Vision: First Choice - The Recognized Leader in Learning and Student Success
            Mission: Provide knowledge and skills to advance quality of life, economic vitality, and overall success of the diverse communities we serve.
            
            2018-2023 Strategic Directions:
            Empower Students to Succeed
            Enhance Operational Performance
            Enrich Northern Colorado Economic Development
            
            Thank you for your interest in working at Aims Community College! Questions or Need Assistance: If you need assistance applying for a job, please contact our HR Department, hrassist@aims.edu --, or call us at 970-339-6670.

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