What are the responsibilities and job description for the Nursing Program Administrator (internal posting) position at Walla Walla Community College?
INTERNAL POSTING. CURRENT WWCC EMPLOYEES ENCOURAGED TO APPLY BY JANUARY 21, 2025.
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, interim pending a full recruitment, Nursing Program Administrator position at the Clarkston campus.
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
This position is open to internal employees only. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by January 21, 2025 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section for more information
General Description:
This position is responsible for managing the Nursing Education Program at the Clarkston Campus. It serves as a liaison between Walla Walla Community College - Clarkston Campus and community stakeholders in the Lewiston-Clarkston valley, as well as the Walla Walla Community College -Walla Walla Campus. This position reports to the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health and is stationed on the Clarkston Campus in Clarkston, Washington.
Essential Functions:
Leadership:
Budget Authority:
This position supervises an annual Nursing Skills Lab inventory and makes recommendations to the Dean regarding needed lab and/or simulation equipment purchases, as well as other purchases for the nursing program on the Clarkston campus.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.
Required Qualifications:
You don’t check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. This position is in a bargaining unit for which AFT is the exclusive representative.
This is a full-time, professional position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco free institution.
Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment with minimal potential exposure to hazards. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens during lab or practicum is possible. There may be exposure to Latex products. Repetitive typing on a personal computer can be expected. This contract position work schedule will typically be Monday through Friday 8-hours each day. During the summer, work schedule is Monday through Thursday 10-hours each day. This position is based at the Clarkston Campus in Clarkston, Washington.
Compensation:
Annual salary range for initial placement based on the represented exempt salary schedule is: PR10 Step A- F $87,883 - $99,431, with scheduled salary increment increases every 12 months until you reach the top of the scale The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by January 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a full-time, interim pending a full recruitment, Nursing Program Administrator position at the Clarkston campus.
At Walla Walla Community College, we inspire all students to discover their potential and achieve their goals by providing relevant, equitable, and innovative learning opportunities and services. As an organization, we value learning opportunities, a sense of community, diversity, health and humor, excellence, integrity, teamwork, innovation, personal and professional growth, and sustainability.
This position is open to internal employees only. First consideration will be given to applicants whose complete application has been received by January 21, 2025 @ 11:59pm PST. See Required Application Materials section for more information
General Description:
This position is responsible for managing the Nursing Education Program at the Clarkston Campus. It serves as a liaison between Walla Walla Community College - Clarkston Campus and community stakeholders in the Lewiston-Clarkston valley, as well as the Walla Walla Community College -Walla Walla Campus. This position reports to the Dean of Nursing and Allied Health and is stationed on the Clarkston Campus in Clarkston, Washington.
Essential Functions:
Leadership:
- This position requires a person who possesses strong leadership skills for positive team building and support of the Clarkston nursing faculty and staff.
- Participation in the development of program policies, nursing curriculum, outcomes assessment, and accreditation documentation is also necessary.
- The ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities is crucial. These responsibilities include:
- Oversee lead faculty duties for both first- and second-year nursing levels.
- Ensure that all student clinical placements and orientations are planned and completed.
- Oversee the compilation and maintenance of student and program records according to college and regulatory guidelines.
- Direct the implementation of nursing ATI testing and ExamSoft for the Clarkston campus.
- Prioritize and resolve a variety of day-to-day challenges or problems within the department.
- Provide supervision and support to full- and part-time nursing faculty; including the direct supervision of the Classified Nursing Program Coordinator and the hourly Nursing Lab Assistant.
- Recruitment of part-time clinical adjunct faculty is required, as well as ensuring that their orientation, mentoring, and evaluation is completed.
- Participates in the hiring processes for full-time, tenure track, nursing faculty.
- Student advocacy is a fundamental aspect of this position. It requires a person who can provide academic advising/counseling to students in the Nursing Program, perform interviews with prospective nursing students prior to meetings of the Admission and Progression committee, meet with and advise students with a concern on their criminal background check, and ensure that disability student accommodations are met in accordance with college policy.
- Engagement with students in both levels of nursing is enhanced by limited classroom teaching responsibilities and/or serving as an advisor for the Professional Nursing Clubs.
- In conjunction with other college personnel, this position assists in the planning and implementation of student recruitment, enrollment, and retention for the nursing program.
- Serving as a department liaison to the Clarkston campus community and to community healthcare agencies is required, as it the ability to professionally represent the Nursing Program in college and community activities to develop and sustain collaborations and/or partnerships.
- Exceptional verbal, written, and electronic communication skills with students, faculty, staff, visitors and industry partners that respects diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
- Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with communities of interest (students, college, community stakeholders, the media, etc.).
- Enthusiastic, energetic, self-motivated and creative with effective organizational skills.
- Ability to represent the College in a positive, professional manner to employees, students, community partners, visitors and the general public.
- Ability to assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise good judgment when making decisions.
- Ability to teach nursing and enhance student academic success through the use of evidence-based teaching and assessment techniques, technology, curriculum evaluation and outcomes measurement.
Budget Authority:
This position supervises an annual Nursing Skills Lab inventory and makes recommendations to the Dean regarding needed lab and/or simulation equipment purchases, as well as other purchases for the nursing program on the Clarkston campus.
Qualifications:
Any combination of education, experience, and/or training that provides the applicant with the knowledge and skills to perform the job may be considered by the college.
Required Qualifications:
- Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
- Three full-time equivalent years in clinical experience in nursing.
- Registered or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington required.
- Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
You don’t check every qualification listed? Please apply anyway! Studies have shown that traditionally marginalized communities - such as women, LGBTQ and people of color - are less likely to apply to jobs unless they meet every single qualification - even if they might be a great fit for the role! If you’re excited about this opportunity but your experience doesn’t align perfectly with every single qualification in the job description, we encourage you to still consider applying. This position is in a bargaining unit for which AFT is the exclusive representative.
This is a full-time, professional position. Persons hired must be able to provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment. Information from the background check may not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the position. The college is a tobacco free institution.
Work is performed almost exclusively indoors in an office environment with minimal potential exposure to hazards. Potential exposure to blood borne pathogens during lab or practicum is possible. There may be exposure to Latex products. Repetitive typing on a personal computer can be expected. This contract position work schedule will typically be Monday through Friday 8-hours each day. During the summer, work schedule is Monday through Thursday 10-hours each day. This position is based at the Clarkston Campus in Clarkston, Washington.
Compensation:
Annual salary range for initial placement based on the represented exempt salary schedule is: PR10 Step A- F $87,883 - $99,431, with scheduled salary increment increases every 12 months until you reach the top of the scale The college has an excellent benefit program including paid sick leave; paid vacation leave; medical, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance; retirement and two optional deferred compensation programs. All full-time employees will automatically have 3% of taxable income deferred into the State of Washington Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). All administrative exempt staff set aside 1% of their gross salary in a Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) (VEBA). All exempt employees are required to participate in this program. Walla Walla Community College requires all employees to participate in direct deposit for payment of salary.This position is open until filled with priority consideration given to those applicants who submit a complete application by January 21, 2025 at 11:59 PM PST. To qualify for priority consideration, applicants must submit a complete application packet, which includes the following:
- Online NEOGOV application.
- Cover letter
- Provide a cover letter detailing your interest in the Nursing Program Administrator position. Please describe any professional experience, training, or educational background that makes you an ideal candidate.
- Resume
- Names and contact information for three professional references
- Answers to two (2) supplemental questions
- Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts are required prior to an official start date.
Salary : $87,883 - $99,431
