Assistant Director of Nursing - Higher Ed

Assistant Director of Nursing
Location: Donnelly College, Kansas City, Kansas
Full/Part Time: Full-Time
Exempt/Non-Exempt: Salary Exempt
Position Reports to: Director of Nursing

ABOUT DONNELLY COLLEGE

Donnelly College, located in the heart of Kansas City, Kansas, is an independent, coeducational, Catholic institution founded by the Benedictine Sisters of Mount St. Scholastica and sponsored by the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas. The college was established in 1949 to meet the needs of urban immigrants and the working class. Today, Donnelly continues that tradition by providing access and affordable education within a culture that promotes student success and by serving as the region’s only federally designated Minority Serving Institution and Hispanic Serving Institution. Our community is proud of the rich racial and ethnic diversity of our students, staff and faculty and how that diversity supports our learning environment. Through a strong general education curriculum integrated with career-oriented majors, Donnelly College offers programs leading to bachelor's and associate degrees and certificates. Donnelly College also operates a fully accredited campus at the Lansing Correctional Facility that offers an Associate of Arts degree. To find out more, please visit www.donnelly.edu.

JOB SUMMARY

The Assistant Director of Nursing is a 12-month salaried position. The Assistant Director will manage the three nursing programs, curriculum, admission and student affairs as required by the Donnelly College Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the College, and the Kansas State Board of Nursing for all Nursing Programs. The Assistant Director will also work with faculty, students, and other stakeholders to ensure quality and compliance and assist in recruiting and retaining quality faculty. The Nursing Program is scheduled during various days and weekends throughout the semester.

RESPONSIBILITIES

· Design, implement, review and evaluate curriculum and class syllabi.

· Oversight of learning management system for each class.

· Assist in nursing student recruitment and selection by participating in nursing student admission interviews.

· Oversee the nursing student orientation meeting.

· Assist the Director with departmental meetings.

· Collaborate with department faculty and staff in scheduling courses.

· Ensure departmental compliance with

- The State Board of Nursing regulations

- Donnelly academic and employment policies

- Accreditation and regulatory agency procedures

· Ensure program compliance with

- The Kansas Nurse Practice Act

- The Kansas Board of Nursing Rules and Regulations

- CCNE accreditation standards and requirements.

- All other state and federal guidelines

· Contribute to the development of nursing program goals and competencies, with respect to the Donnelly College mission statement.

- Teach classes and provide feedback to students. Goal 6 Credit hours

· Substitute as needed for teaching and clinical responsibilities.

· Work closely with the Nursing Academic Advisor to guide students on academic, attendance, and career development issues.

· Participate in college-wide adherence to and maintenance of assessment processes to

- Evaluate student performance

- Provide remediation instruction plans

- Maintain effective curricula

· Participate in development and oversight of clinical site experiences and schedules.

· Participate in the accreditation process and ensure compliance with standards

· Assist in the selection, training, onboarding, and evaluation of faculty and staff

· Participate in on-going evaluations of Donnelly nursing programs.

· Collaborate with faculty and staff to increase nursing student retention.

- Review each semester's results immediately after each semester and determine with the Director specifically what changes are needed and how they should be implemented.

· Assist with grant writing/reporting as needed.

· Stay current in subject matter through professional development related to nursing curriculum and nursing standards

· Serve on appropriate college and/or nursing program committees.

· Manage budgets and resources

· Address student, faculty and administration concerns

· Prepare and present summary reports as determined by the Director and VP of Academic Affairs.

· Act as a role model for nursing faculty, staff and especially students.

· Demonstrate strong organizational skills and time management.

· Adhere that FERPA confidentiality guidelines and HIPAA confidentiality guidelines are maintained.

· Other duties as assigned by the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Dean of the College.

Qualifications:

· Current unrestricted Kansas Nursing License required.

· MSN/Master's in Nursing required

· Adult teaching experience required

· Ability to resolve conflicts

· Ability to build teams

· Ability to plan strategically

· Ability to implement quality improvement initiatives

· Excellent leadership and communication skills.

· Experience with instructing technology-based courses; alternative teaching strategies preferred.

· Experience with a diverse population of students preferred.

· Demonstrate a thorough and accurate knowledge of the use of electronic communication and audiovisual equipment.

· Experience in nursing program success through:

· Understanding and demonstrating ability to write nursing course curriculum

· Understanding and demonstrating program accreditation knowledge

· Demonstrating an interest and commitment to learning for life for students, staff, faculty and self.

· Effectively work with a variety of constituents (i.e., faculty, students, staff, and senior leadership).

· Physically able to stand, walk, and lift as job requires.

· Committed to diversity and serving a diverse population.

· Philosophically aligned with the mission and values of the College.

· Practicing Roman Catholic preferred or able to support Catholic identity.

- For more information on Catholic identity please use the link https://www.donnelly.edu/staff/careers > Click “Questions” and review the article “Catholic Teaching on Special Issues of Concern”

· Must be able to pass a background check and complete VIRTUS Training through the Archdiocese of Kansas City in Kansas.

Please include Resume when you apply.

Pay negotiable based on experience.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $75,000.00 - $82,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Disability insurance
• Employee assistance program
• Flexible spending account
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Parental leave
• Professional development assistance
• Vision insurance

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Work Location: In person

Salary : $75,000 - $82,000