Associate Director of Nursing

The Associate Director of Nursing is a faculty member responsible for assuring the highest quality education in the nursing programs. The Associate Director reports to the Director of Nursing and is a member of the Nursing Leadership Committee. The Associate Director, under the direction of the Director, is instrumental in program design, development, and delivery, with the goal of creating the optimal student experience and desired student outcomes.

• Must hold a faculty appointment in the Department of Nursing.
• Oversee the academic program curricula.
• In the discretion of the Director, may serve as the primary point person for one of the Department of Nursing's programs.
• Chairs committee meetings of the faculty in the absence of the Director or as otherwise designated.
• Monitor and maintain academic and faculty policies.
• Ensure that the curriculum is in alignment with the institutional, New York State Education Department, or CCNE standards.
• Review, evaluate, and recommend course offerings and course size in collaboration with the Course Coordinators and the Nursing Leadership Committee.
• Coordinate and lead faculty mentoring and faculty development.
• Oversee curriculum adherence to professional standards and best practices.
• In consultation with the Director and members of the Nursing Leadership Committee, assure that all requirements for the program accreditation standards are being met.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate the program evaluation plan in collaboration with the Director of Nursing.
• Develop and supervise ATI champions.
• Assign and monitor faculty workload to ensure compliance with policies and college needs in collaboration with the Director.
• Maintain active, responsive, and positive communication with faculty and staff.
• Collaborate with the Nursing Leadership Committee, faculty, administrators, staff and students to maintain a culture of collaboration, trust, and accountability.
• Participate in the annual review process for faculty (full-time, part-time, and adjunct), in collaboration with the Director.

Education/Experience

• Doctoral degree in Nursing required (PhD, DNP, or EdD).
• 5 years' experience as nursing faculty strongly preferred.
• 2 years' experience leading and coordinating the work of faculty preferred.

Knowledge/Skills/Abilities

• Exceptional analytical, problem solving skills, collaboration and matrix management skills.
• Strong and effective written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrated ability to motivate and build consensus.
• Ability to effectively collaborate with faculty, staff and leadership.

Travel

• The occasional evening or Sunday duty requirement may apply for special events such as Commencement, Pinning, or Orientation, etc. 

Working Conditions

• Extensive use of computers.
• Extensive time sitting.
• Ability to lift 10 lbs.