Executive Director of Nursing Education

Employer

South Piedmont Community College

Job Location

Located primarily at the OCH Campus in Monroe, NC

Salary Grade

Commensurate with education and experience

Benefits

Full-Time Benefits

Job Reports To

Dean of Health and Public Services

Job Category

Professional

Application Period

Opens: 05/27/2025

Closes: 06/30/2025

Target Start Date

07/01/2025

Expected Work Hours

40 hours per week

Employment Type

Full-Time

Minimum Qualifications

Master’s degree in Nursing from an institution accredited by an accrediting agency recognized by the U.S. Department of Education
Current unrestricted license to practice as a registered nurse in North Carolina.
Minimum of two (2) years of full-time (defined as 35 hours per week) employment in direct patient care as a registered nurse
Minimum of one (1) year of administrative or supervisory experience
Minimum of two (2) academic years of full-time teaching experience at the post-secondary level in a pre-licensure nursing program
Possess an education in teaching and learning principles for adult education, including curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation, appropriate to the program director role.
Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Working knowledge/utilization of word processing, spreadsheet, and presentation software applications

Preferred Qualifications

Familiarity with a course management system, such as Canvas
Experience in a regional and national accreditation process i.e. SACSCOC and ACEN
Budgeting experience
Understanding of class scheduling, with evidence of the ability to create proactive and innovative class scheduling options
Involvement in goal setting and strategic planning

Position Description

Job Description

The Executive Director of Nursing Education is a 12-month, full-time staff position. Under the direct supervision of the Dean of the School of Health and Public Services, and under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs/Chief Academic Officer, the Executive Director of Nursing Education acts as a mentor, coordinator, and facilitator for the Nursing faculty of the school, as they carry out the vision, mission, and goals of the School of Health and Public Services and the College.

The Executive Director of Nursing Education provides academic leadership to the departments, motivates others, and facilitates change while effectively managing programs of learning, resources, and personnel. This individual promotes SPCC’s mission by providing effective management and supervision of the Nursing programs, instruction, assessment, faculty training, and professional development.

Job Duties

Position Expectations:

Leadership and Management

- Act as chief advocate for the Nursing programs and present a positive image of the school and the college to both internal and external customers
- Collaborate with advisory boards to ensure currency of program offerings
- Conduct program demand-gap analysis using labor market data to identify needs and opportunities for program growth
- Evaluate program offerings to align with labor market needs
- Participate in periodic program reviews, conduct research and surveys, and prepare updates, reports, and plans
- Develop recruiting and marketing plans for the program in consultation with the Dean of the School of Health and Public Services and the marketing/ communications department
- Participate in student recruitment, retention, advising, and registration activities
- Supervise and evaluate faculty and staff within the program
- Recruit, orient, and mentor adjunct and full-time faculty
- Maintain a roster of qualified adjunct faculty for the program
- Participate in developing recommendations for the school budget, including forecasting anticipated budgetary needs for staffing, equipment, and supplies; monitor school expenditures

Curriculum and Teaching

Promote quality in learning and instruction by using student-centered principles in leadership, management, hiring, scheduling, evaluation, and professional development
Actively support pedagogical innovation in seated and distance instruction; encourage the use of technology within the learning environment.
Coordinate the development of a student-centered course schedule, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of existing courses
Provide leadership in program review and student learning outcomes assessment. Annually update and assess program improvement plans
Coordinate the development, implementation, and evaluation of new courses, ensuring appropriate availability and sequencing of new courses
Accept teaching assignments, based on the needs of the college, at one or more of the following locations: L.L. Polk campus (Polkton), Old Charlotte Highway campus (Monroe), or in community locations (Anson and/or Union counties)

Other Expectations

Administrator’s with the College are expected to be:
Committed to Student Access, Engagement, and Success
Willing to take strategic risks related to student-oriented change
Capable of building strong teams
Motivated to establish urgency for improvement
Able to plan lasting and positive internal change
Results-oriented, ensuring effective implementation, routine assessment of programs, and continuous data-informed improvement
Effective at communicating and listening to foster strong relationships, shared priorities, and inspire trust and action
Considerate of fiscal responsibilities and sound operations
Dedicated to entrepreneurial fundraising that aligns to student access, engagement, and success goals
Effective in developing effective external partnerships to achieve broader aims for student success
A creative, innovative, energetic instructional leader and a technologically sophisticated professional who is skilled in various technology applications
A supporter of consistent and on-going professional development initiatives, in pursuit of the college’s strategic goals
A fair-minded, ethical, and honest leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills and the courage and integrity to lead and accept responsibility
A collaborative, respectful, and honest person who is guided by a high standard of integrity and customer service
Exhibit an uncompromising commitment to SPCC as a learning-centered college through the College’s mission, vision, values, core skills and learning outcomes, and delivery of instruction and services
Actively participate in school and college committees and activities and school or college-related community activities and events.
Actively participate in grant prospecting, authoring, editing, evaluation, and reporting.
Maintain current licensure, certification, or other professional credentials required for the position
Perform other duties as assigned by the Dean of the School of Health and Public Services and the Vice President of Academic Affairs /Chief Academic Officer.

How to Apply

Apply online at https://jobs.spcc.edu/postings/3308. Position is open until filled.

Contact Info

employment@spcc.edu or 704-272-5335