Vocational Nursing Program Director

Summary: Program Directors in the above listed programs apply their expertise and knowledge of the program major(s) under their supervision in three general areas: faculty qualifications, curriculum content and outcome assessment. Program Directors participate in college governance, committees and task forces. Program Directors may have teaching assignments on an on-going or intermittent basis.

What We Offer: The targeted starting pay range for this position is between $100,000 - $145,000 per year.

Essential Duties and Requirements:

ADMINISTRATIVE:

• Identifies faculty qualifications of education, skills, licensure and work experience for each course in the program
• Assists Human Resources in developing faculty recruitment strategies
• Assists the Academic Dean in interview and selection of faculty
• Develops and maintains a resource of qualified substitute instructors
• As assigned by the Director of Instruction and Academic Dean, participates in new faculty orientation and training
• Participates in developing and delivering faculty in-service
• Assists Human Resources in assuring faculty are current with continuing education, licensure and certificate renewals
• Identifies, and communicates to the Academic Dean, the instructors qualified to teach each course in the program
• Assists the Academic Dean in developing academic schedules in compliance with College standards and program accreditation/approval standards
• Participates in classroom observation and faculty evaluations
• Assists the Dean of Student Services in progressive disciplinary action, addressing complaints and resolving problems
• Assists faculty in developing syllabi, resource materials, classroom activities and outcome assessments
• Participates in curriculum revision
• Maintains curriculum in a variety of media
• Maintains appropriate levels of lab supply inventory
• Assures that lab equipment is properly maintained
• Participates in the selection of textbooks, software, and capital equipment
• Participates in establishing entrance requirements and, as assigned, in the student selection process
• Facilitates advisory committee meetings
• Monitors student retention, by instructor and/or term
• Monitors graduate placement and pass rates on applicable licensure and registry examinations
• Participates in accreditation and approval processes
• Monitors and assures program compliance
• Other duties as assigned

INSTRUCTIONAL:

• Prepares course work for assigned courses.
• Teaches assigned courses in accordance with established SJVC approved curriculum and course outlines.
• Assesses and analyzes student mastery of course and program learning outcomes.
• Reviews assessment data and adjusts curriculum and instructional methodologies to improve student learning.
• Contributes to outcome discussions at the campus, program and institution levels.
• Fulfills all duties enumerated within the Statement of Faculty Responsibilities.
• Participates in college governance, committees and task forces.
• Attends educational and campus meetings.
• Contacts students outside the classroom due to student absence to relay information related to class work and assignments.
• Offers students additional tutoring outside class time.
• Refers students to appropriate campus resources.
• Performs various functions and duties directly related to the program or the operations of the campus.
• Informs students about course requirements, evaluation procedures and attendance requirements.
• Maintains necessary attendance, scholastic and student records, and submits records according to published guidelines.
• Participates in professional development, advisory board meetings, student and other educational activities in accordance with college policy.
• Maintains current knowledge in the field, vocation or profession.
• Participates in the evaluation, revision and development of curriculum and instructional methods.
• Participates as assigned in various campus activities and duties.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Supervisory Responsibilities: Directly supervises 1 to 15 faculty members. Carries out supervisory responsibilities in accordance with the organization’s policies and applicable laws.

Competency: To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:

Core Competencies:

Adaptability – Responds to change with a willingness and ability to learn new ways of working. Adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.

Communication – Develops and delivers communication that conveys a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences. Listens to others and allows them to make their point.

Integrity & Ethics – Demonstrates personal integrity; serves as a positive example of why others should trust the motives of the organization; views self as a reflection of the organization by following through on commitments and accepting ownership of mistakes; treats people with respect; keeps commitments; inspires the trust of others and upholds organizational values.

Organization Support – Supports organizations goals and values. Is keenly aware of the time frame in which tasks or projects needs to be done; accepts and mirrors the level of urgency conveyed by the manager or customer being served; puts first priority on the needs of the organization or the needs of its customers. Fosters collaboration and teamwork across the Institution.

Professionalism – Approaches other in a tactful manner; reacts well under pressure; treats others with respect and consideration regardless of their status or position; accepts responsibility for own actions; follow through on commitments.

Job Competencies:

Deliver Results - Consistently achieves results within established timelines and shows resilience when faced with obstacles.

Leadership - Inspires and motivates others to perform well; effectively influences actions and opinions of others; accepts and provides feedback from others; gives appropriate recognition to others; able to build morale and group commitment to goals and objectives.

Training & Development - Ensures staff members get receive orientation, training and development opportunities to maximize success in their assignments; views training and development as an investment in employees and uses mentoring, cross-functional assignments, job rotation or other on-the-job learning opportunities to enhance the depth and breadth of skills and experience; encourages self-development opportunities.

Management Excellence - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for employee’s activities; is accessible to staff; provides regular performance feedback; develops employee’s skills and encourages growth; solicits and applies employee and student feedback; fosters quality focus in others; improves processes; continually works to improve supervisory skills. Aligns work with strategic goals.

Qualifications: To perform the job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience: Baccalaureate Degree from an approved school; or a valid teaching credential or have completed a minimum of 1 year full- time teaching experience in a state approved registered nursing or vocational or practical nursing, or psychiatric technician school within the last 5 years; or met community college or state university teaching requirements in California.

• Current CA RN license or LVN license
• Have a minimum of 2 years experience as a registered nurse or licensed vocational nurse within the last 5 years.

• Approval from BVNPT

• Two (2) years nursing experience with a Bachelor's degree or higher
• BLS provider (AHA preferred)

Language Skills – Ability to read and interpret documents such as handbooks and curriculum; ability to write routine reports and correspondence; ability to speak effectively before groups of students and faculty members.

Mathematical –Ability to add, subtract, multiply and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals; ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent.

Reasoning Ability – Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral or diagram form; ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

Computer Skills – To perform the job successfully, an individual should have knowledge of Microsoft Office, Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint and Outlook.

Certifications, Licensures and Registrations: Must possess all certifications and licensures required for the courses and/or programs in charge of as the Program Director.

Other Qualifications: Must have a thorough knowledge of the specific program requirements, accreditation and approval standards. Must demonstrate the ability to teach from standardized curriculum. Must have a thorough knowledge of SJVC policies and procedures.

Physical Demands: The physical demands describes here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to stand; sit; use hands to finger, handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; talk; and hear. The employee is frequently required to walk and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 10 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.

Work Environment: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate. In some cases depending on the program, the employee may be exposed to chemicals and/or moving machinery.

All qualified applications with arrest or conviction records will be considered for employment. To ensure the safety and integrity of our operations, it is imperative that a review of all applicants' criminal history is conducted. Failure to do so poses a significant risk to the Employer, potentially compromising both business operations and the organization's reputation.

As part of our standard hiring process, all candidates offered a position at San Joaquin Valley College Inc. will undergo a thorough background screening. This includes education verification, county and national criminal background checks, a motor vehicle report, and social security number trace/verification along with an address history search. Depending on the specific position, additional requirements may apply, such as drug testing, a Fraud and Abuse Control Information System check, and verification for access to the National Student Loan Database System.