This job was posted by https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov : For moreinformation, please see: https://www.arjoblink.arkansas.gov/jobs/4085689The Director of Nursing Programs manages the instructors and theeducational activities of the programs and all classes. The Director ofNursing Programs will be responsible for the applicableaccreditation/approval standards per agency regulations and UAPTCsPolicy and Procedures.

　　Supervises and monitors faculty activities by conducting facultyevaluations/classroom observations and ensuring continued educationcompliance for all programs that fall under the nursing umbrella;

　　Responsibilities include interviewing, hiring and training employees inaccordance with the college policies and applicable laws;

　　Serves as departmental budget manager;

　　Oversees didactic content, laboratory/clinical content, clinicalrotations and affiliation agreements;

　　Obtains/maintains accreditations/certificates/licenses from state andcareer placement;

　　Designs new or implements changes to courses, degrees, and programsmeeting institutional and program assessment and accreditation;

　　Develops departmental strategic and operating plans in support of thecolleges initiatives;

　　Services as a member of the Chair/Program Directors Cabinet and AdvisoryBoards;

　　Contributes to decision-making on policies and problem-solving;

　　Completes all department reports, schedules, and planning documents;

　　Participates in communication between all constituents/affiliates, bothinternal and external;

　　Collaborates with college officials in securing and administeringgrants; and

　　Responsible for recruiting, orienting and supervising faculty membersfor the program

　　Develops and maintains a resource of qualified adjunct instructors

　　Participates in developing and delivering faculty in-service

　　Assists Human Resources in assuring faculty are current with continuingeducation, licensure and certificate renewals

　　Assists the Dean in developing academic schedules in compliance withCollege standards and program accreditation/approval standards

　　Assists the Dean of Student Services in progressive disciplinary action,addressing complaints and resolving problems

　　Assists faculty in developing syllabi, resource materials, classroomactivities and outcome assessments

　　Participates in curriculum revision

　　Maintains curriculum in a variety of media

　　Assures that lab equipment is properly maintained

　　Participates in the selection of textbooks, software, and capitalequipment

　　Participates in establishing entrance requirements in the studentselection process

　　Facilitates advisory committee meetings

　　Monitors student retention, by instructor and/or term

　　Monitors graduate placement and pass rates on applicable licensure andregistry examinations

　　Participates in accreditation and approval processes

　　Monitors and assures program compliance

　　Be available in person, by phone, or other methods of communication torespond to students in a timely manner as problems arise

　　Maintain inventory, equipment, and supply procurement and assurereadiness of laboratory

　　Serve as the coordinating member of the Advisory Committee for theprogram

　　Maintains current level of knowledge through participation ineducational and in-service programs, workshops, and professionalaffiliations

　　Serves on college wide committees as appropriate

　　Maintains office hours

　　Performs other duties as assigned.

　　Performs instructional duties as necessary.