Director, Nursing (Full-Time, Academic Administrator) Fresno City College (Extended Filing Deadline)

Desirable Qualifications
Experience and skill with addressing issues of equity; recent experience working with African American Latinx Native American and other racially minoritized students and an understanding of how historical patterns of exclusions of these groups in higher education shape patterns of participation and outcomes; willingness to examine and remediate ones relational practices to more effectively engage and support racially minoritized students; and a commitment to participatory governance consensus building and team approach to management. Knowledge Skills and Abilities Knowledge of: Advanced knowledge of the theory principles best practices and methods of nursing and patient care. Laws regulations competency requirements and ethical standards applicable to the field of nursing in the State of California. Principles and practices of nursing instructional program development and administration including trends in curriculum development and articulation. Applicable federal state and local laws rules and regulations including the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act California Education Code and Administrative Code and HIPAA . Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges. Principles and practices of generally accepted accounting and auditing procedures. Community college curriculum organization operations policies and objectives. District/college student recordkeeping practices procedures and systems for processing and maintaining student information. Principles and practices of sound business communication including proper English usage grammar spelling and punctuation. Research methods and analysis techniques. Principles and practices of effective management and supervision. Principles and practices of strategic planning. Basic principles and practices of organizational improvement and culture change. Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed including those required in crisis or threat situations. Board Policies Administrative Regulations Human Resources procedures Personnel Commission Rules and collective bargaining agreements. Community college and its missions and goals. Skills and Abilities to: Understand the importance of holding oneself accountable as educators for closing equity gaps and engaging in equitable practices. Reframe inequities as a problem of practice and view the elimination of inequities as an individual and collective responsibility. Encourage positive race-consciousness and embrace human difference. Reflect on institutional and teaching practices and aim to create a culturally responsive teaching environment. Strategically build buy-in and participation among colleagues for equity-related initiatives. Effectively engage and support historically minoritized groups by addressing issues of equity and improving culturally responsive service-oriented practices. Develop and maintain an inclusive work environment that fosters diversity respect and engagement. Plan and direct activities and instructional programs and operations of the Registered Nursing department its employees. Define issues analyze problems evaluate alternatives and develop sound independent conclusions and recommendations in accordance with laws regulations rules and policies. Analyze interpret and make sound recommendations on complex standards policies and nursing instruction issues. Work collaboratively with other deans directors and managers and the community and provide expert advice and counsel to develop solutions to complex issues. Organize set priorities and exercise expert independent judgment within areas of responsibility. Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls. Understand interpret explain and apply applicable laws codes ordinances standards and accreditation requirements. Represent the college effectively in dealings with students employees other colleges community partners health care facilities and the State Board of Registered Nursing. Oversee and ensure the physical safety of students during classes including skills labs and clinical settings. Prepare clear concise and comprehensive correspondence reports studies and other written materials. Operate a computer and use standard business software. Make presentations and present proposals and recommendations clearly logically and persuasively to diverse audiences. Use tact and diplomacy in dealing with sensitive and complex issues situations and concerned people. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing and practice active listening. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with all those encountered in the course of work. Contribute to institutional vitality and growth.

Minimum Qualifications
Must have evidence of responsiveness to and understanding of the diverse academic socioeconomic cultural disability gender identity sexual orientation and ethnic backgrounds of community college students as these factors relate to the need for equity-minded practices. An earned masters degree or higher in nursing education or administration from an accredited college or university; and a minimum of one years experience as an administrator with validated performance of administrative responsibilities consistent with Section 1420(h); and a minimum of two years experience teaching in an associate degree or higher-level nursing program: and at least one year of experience as a registered nurse providing direct patient care; or equivalent qualifications as approved by the Board of Registered Nursing. LICENSES CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS A valid California drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance program. Current license as a Registered Nurse issued by the State of California Board of Registered Nursing.