Director, MSN-Entry Program Details

Director, MSN-Entry Program

Western University of Health Sciences - Pomona, CA

Employment Type : Full-Time

The Director is responsible for the implementation and coordination of the MSN-Entry Program. The MSN-Entry Director holds a faculty position and reports to the Dean of the college.Knowledge, Skills and AbilitiesIndividual must possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities or be able to explain and demonstrate that the individual can perform the essential job functions with or without reasonable accommodation, using some other combination of skills and abilities.
1. Ability to communicate with others, both in person and by using computers, telephones, and written communications. Ability to interact effectively with administration, faculty, staff, students, and outside contacts.
2. Ability to provide academic and professional leadership in policy formulation.
3. Ability to handle detail-oriented assignments and maintain confidentiality.
4. Ability to use a personal computer and to access information through the Internet and communicate via e-mail.
5. Ability to work with and cooperate with supervisory personnel at all levels.
6. Organizational skills necessary in prioritizing workload and delegating responsibility.
7. Knowledge of historic and current nursing education practices and standards.
8. Knowledge and skill with the application of computer-based learning principles and practices.
9. Knowledge and skill with the application of distance learning principles and standards.Required Qualifications1. EDUCATION: A Master’s degree in Nursing is required and a doctorate in Nursing or a related field preferred.
2. EXPERIENCE: A minimum of (1) year experience in higher education or nursing administration (as program director, department chair, etc.) and one year full-time teaching experience in Nursing. BRN approved for teaching in a required subject area.Preferred Qualifications List comments regarding work hoursAgreed to with Dean. Hours generally Mon-Fri 8 AM to 5 PM with flexibility to support program activities that take place outside of working hours.Posting Date 07/28/2021 Closing Date Special Instructions to Applicants Essential Job Duties

Job Duty1. Leadership- the Director works with a wide variety of educational and health care partners to facilitate the successful implementation of the MSN-E program. The MSN-E Director will assist the college to meet its mission and goals.
Percentage Of Time 25
Job Duty2. Administration
a. Represents the College of Graduate Nursing as a member of the university community via committee membership and service.
b. Develops, implements, evaluates and advances the College’s educational, scholarly, and public service activities and programs.
c. Suggests new policies or revises existing policies to meet the structural needs for the college unit, the program, and to meet the needs of students.
d. Insures all legal and accreditation requirements for the MSN-E program are met.
e. Works with the Director of Assessment to complete accreditation reports, BRN annual reports, and required documentation for students to be eligible to take the NCLEX exam for licensure.
f. Develops and oversees a systematic planning process to facilitate and improve the achievement of the MSN-E program to meet its goals and objectives.
g. Maintains classroom space and clinical facilities in good condition and insures that all safety standards are observed.
h. Creates, implements, and evaluates the orientation program for preceptors and non-faculty teaching assistants (nurse preceptors).
i. Maintains records and oversees the communication processes with clinical facilities.
j. Insures that all students have met the required immunizations and health screenings prior to beginning the clinical experience.
Percentage Of Time 15
Job Duty3. Financial Management
a. Assists the Dean and Director of Operations with the annual budget for the MSN-Entry Program. Is fiscally responsible and participates in securing additional resources for program viability.
b. Identifies capital equipment needs.
c. Seeks funding from external stakeholders to support the continued development of the College’s programs.
d. Seeks partnership opportunities, (i.e. clinical skills lab) negotiates contracts and develops other entrepreneurial activities in support of the College’s mission.
Percentage Of Time 10
Job Duty4. Human Resource Management
a. Participates in the screening and selection of faculty and staff.
b. Develops programs to retain qualified faculty and staff.
c. Insures that ongoing faculty and staff development programs are conducted.
d. Participates in the annual review of faculty, staff and college administrators as appropriate.
Percentage Of Time 10
Job Duty5. Student Development/Services
a. Encourages student involvement in the evaluation and development of the College’s academic program.
b. Facilitates the lines of communication between the administration, faculty and students to insure a culture of mutual respect and professionalism.
c. Represents faculty and administrators at student events.
d. Assists with admissions interviews and on going recruitment efforts for the college.
e. Administers standards for academic performance and progression and standards for student conduct.
f. Advocates the principles of learner -centered educational approaches, and advocates for students to insure the availability of resources needed to achieve successful student learning and professional development
Percentage Of Time 10
Job Duty6. Teaching
a. Teaches the didactic and clinical portions of the curriculum, per BRN approved content area.
Percentage Of Time 20
Job Duty7. Other Responsibilities of the Director for the MSN-Entry Program
a. Assists with the continuous quality improvement plan for the curriculum.
b. Monitors and assesses formative and summative indicators of student and faculty achievement; analyzes data and information to provide for the continuous and systematic evaluation of the MSN-Entry program.
c. Conducts an end-of-year review of all activities related to the continuous quality improvement plan.
d. Represents the College of Graduate Nursing at various meetings involving professional and educational associations, governmental agencies, hospitals and other health care delivery organizations, etc.
e. Participates in professional societies and associations.
f. Performs other duties and projects as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 10
Physical Demands

Do the essential functions of this job require lifting? Yes
If yes, list maximum weight and durationThe physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by any employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to operate a PC in the performance of job duties, and talk or hear. The employee is regularly required to sit, and reach with hands and arms, and occasionally required to stand, walk, stoop, and smell. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, and peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to focus.
Describe Work EnvironmentThe work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Duties are normally performed in a typical office setting. The noise level in this setting is typically low to moderate.
Applicant DocumentsRequired Documents

• Curriculum Vitae

Optional Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

• Letter of Recommendation #1

• Letter of Recommendation #2

• Letter of Recommendation #3