Director of Nursing Programs

Duties And Responsibilities
Team Building and Academic Leadership Lead mentor and evaluate full-time and part-time faculty clinical instructors coordinators and program staff; support excellence in teaching scholarship service and professional growth. Recruit onboard develop and retain a diverse mission-aligned team including clinicians transitioning into academic roles. Establish clear roles expectations and accountability structures; delegate substantive authority and develop successors. Conduct performance evaluation and in collaboration with the Dean and Provost advance faculty appointment promotion and retention recommendations. Author and maintain position descriptions across the program as the organization evolves. Partner with faculty through shared governance to review and strengthen curricula pedagogy assessment and student learning across undergraduate and future graduate programs. Ensure that nursing education integrates disciplinary standards with JCUs Jesuit Catholic mission the University Core ethical formation service and care for the whole person. Program Operations and Student Success Direct the day-to-day program operations including course scheduling faculty workload clinical placement logistics laboratory and simulation resources and student progression processes. Develop and manage the program budget in partnership with the Dean; forecast staffing clinical and capital needs against enrollment projections and program priorities. Maintain appropriate faculty-to-student ratios qualified instructional personnel current learning resources and reliable systems that ensure safe care delivery and high quality education. Oversee admissions advising progression petitions and resolution of student concerns in partnership with faculty staff Enrollment Management and Student Success. Use data to monitor enrollment retention progression licensure employment student experience faculty capacity and program effectiveness and lead timely improvement efforts. Strategy Growth and Partnership Development Lead strategic planning for the nursing programs in alignment with the College of Health & University priorities and in collaboration with faculty academic & university leadership and the nursing community advisory board. Evaluate opportunities for new programs pathways credentials and delivery models; develop sound academic and business cases and guide approved initiatives through shared governance and external approval. Shepherd new programs through curricular governance regulatory approval and accreditation processes. Partner with enrollment management and marketing to build demand shape the applicant funnel and grow the programs regional visibility and reputation. Pursue grant and philanthropic opportunities in partnership with Sponsored Programs University Advancement and community agencies. Develop and sustain academic-practice partnerships that expand clinical capacity faculty and preceptor pipelines workforce pathways research innovation and community impact. Represent JCU nursing with healthcare organizations professional associations alumni donors and community partners. Academic Quality Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance Lead ongoing curriculum review revision and systematic program assessment with documented follow-through on findings. Partner with the Dean/program administrator of record to maintain compliance with Ohio Board of Nursing requirements CCNE standards University policies and applicable state and federal requirements. Maintain accurate policies faculty and preceptor qualifications program records affiliation agreements and documentation required for licensure certification and regulatory reporting. Convene regular faculty meetings that produce genuine faculty participation in planning implementing and evaluating the curriculum. Teach one nursing course annually and mentor new faculty members in teaching pedagogy. Student Experience & Mission Engagement Ensure effective academic advising progression monitoring petition review and resolution of student concerns Monitor and act on retention progression licensure examination and placement outcomes. Serve as a faculty member of the University and participate in College and University governance committees initiatives and academic life. Champion nursing as an expression of JCUs Jesuit Catholic mission by advancing ethical leadership compassionate care health equity service and formation of the whole person. Support University Advancement and other institutional priorities in ways that strengthen nursing and the College of Health.

Required Qualifications
Current valid unencumbered licensure as a registered nurse in Ohio or a multistate license privileging practice in Ohio at the time of appointment. Minimum of a Masters degree with a major in nursing from an accredited program. An earned DNP PhD or EdD or a realistic completion date of the doctoral degree within two years of appointment. Demonstrated teaching experience in academic nursing clinical education or nursing professional development and readiness to contribute as a Faculty of Practice. At least five years of progressively responsible professional experience including at least three years leading and supervising teams of licensed professionals faculty or comparable professional teams. Demonstrated success recruiting developing and retaining professional staff including in tight labor markets. Demonstrated ownership of a budget staffing plan or operating unit with evidence of managing resources against defined performance targets. Demonstrated record of building launching or substantially growing a program service line department or operation. Experience operating under external regulatory accreditation or survey oversight for example state boards of nursing programmatic accreditation The Joint Commission CMS conditions of participation Magnet designation or comparable frameworks. Demonstrated success building and sustaining external partnerships affiliations or community relationships. Excellent oral and written communication skills and the ability to work effectively with students faculty clinicians and partners from diverse cultural and professional backgrounds. Interest in understanding and supporting John Carrolls Jesuit mission to inspire individuals to excel in learning leadership and service in the region and in the world.

Preferred Qualifications
Strong preference for a DNP or PhD in nursing already conferred. Prior teaching experience in a pre-licensure registered nursing education program for 24 months or more. Experience with CCNE or ACEN accreditation including self-study preparation and site visits. Experience launching a new academic program campus service line or business unit. Senior nurse executive experience in a hospital or health system (for example Director of Nursing Nursing Professional Development Clinical Education or service line leadership). National certification in nursing administration or executive practice ( NEA -BC CENP or equivalent). Familiarity with higher education systems such as Banner Canvas and enrollment CRM platforms; proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google Workspace. Evidence of professional contribution through publication peer review presentation or professional association leadership.