Program Director - Associate Degree Nursing

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

Develop certificate and associate degree curriculum.

• Develop and revise curriculum that meets accreditation and state standards. 
• Develop program, course, admission policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports as required by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and Board of Nursing (BON), as well as GTC program requirements.
• Assume the leadership role in maintaining ACEN/BON accreditation. 

15%

Organizes and administers the educational program in accordance with the goals and objectives of the program and/or college

·         Performs administrative functions related to program records, program evaluations including assessment of learning outcomes, reports, program review, student records, and student evaluations.

·         Evaluates, selects, and requests educational materials and equipment.

·         Conducts and documents regular advisory committee meetings.

15%

Prepares and teaches lesson plans for classroom and clinical instruction for credited Nursing courses. (Performed by all incumbents) Provide for quality instructional services

• Prepare and deliver effective instructional material using a variety of teaching methods.
• Establish a classroom/lab organization and management system containing policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and assesses the educational needs and progress of program students.

• Create a positive working atmosphere conducive to student learning. Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.
• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
• Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.
• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.
• Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule.
• Serves as a mentor for faculty (full/part-time) within program area.

• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, handbooks, and other appropriate materials.

20%

Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents)

·         Establishes criteria and tests the students in order to measure each student's progress.

·         Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.

·         Accurately records pertinent information in students' records as required.

·         Collaborate with the program support specialist and clinical coordinator to meet end-of-program student learning outcomes/program outcomes.

5%

Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives. (Performed by some incumbents)

·         Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students.

·         Create, implement, evaluate, and Follows designated and approved lesson plan(s) using appropriate techniques and aids.

·         Participates in standing or ad hoc committee meetings relating to curriculum development, extracurricular activities and other technical college sponsored activities or programs as required.

·         Prepares program reports for submission to supervisor within specified time frames of request.

5%

Maintain and develops continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies.

• Evaluate current instructional techniques and support material.
• Plan and implement systematic program review.
• Evaluate and develops strategies to improve program standards.
• Evaluate and develops strategies for recruitment and retention of students

5%

Coordinate departmental activities.

• Coordinate program and faculty activities, course schedules, and mentorship
• Assist with hiring, and mentoring adjunct faculty.
• Administer the program budget.
• Coordinate with faculty, clinical coordinator, and program support specialist on clinical placement/rotations. 
• Manage nursing department book adoption and processing to ensure accuracy
• Manage external publishers and partners (Kaplan, DocuCare, Vsim, etc.)
• Responsible for the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing education program
• Collaborate with the lab coordinator to ensure student success
• Manage the program activities of the nursing program
• Supervises part-time staff

5%

Participate in college and community activities.

• Participate in standing or ad hoc committees.
• Complete required annual professional enhancement activities.
• Promote and participates in institutional and program marketing and recruitment activities.
• Assist in the development of clinical contracts and articulation agreements.
• Maintain relationships with community partners.

2%

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests.

·         Submits correct supply and equipment budget requests as necessary in accordance to established guidelines.

·         Performs and maintains classroom inventory according to established policies and procedures.

·         Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials.

·         Promptly notifies lab coordinator and supervisor of defective equipment.

2%

Maintains program requirements, as appropriate.

·         Attends required number of hours of required training per GBON.

·         Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.

·         Ensures certification meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and guidelines.

·         Thoroughly conducts a self-study of the program's compliance with technical college, program and accreditation standards.

·         Exhibits and models positive work ethics.

5%

Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

·         Prepares and submits student’s progress and participation reports in accordance with the prescribed guidelines. Conducts follow-up surveys.

·         Ensures documentation meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and state guidelines.

·         Analyzes collected data for program improvement.

·         Compiles and submits reports in a timely manner to supervisor.

5%

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field.

·         Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area.

·         Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others.

·         Participates in advisory committees as requested.

·         Actively recruits for advisory committee members.

2%

Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.

·         Advises students on course selection and other pertinent matters in a professional and effective manner.

·         Actively participates in staff and faculty meetings as needed to discuss students' progress, problems, and/or programs.

·         Serves as academic advisor to students in the program areas.

5%

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

·         Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.

·         Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.

·         Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.

·         Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

·         Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

5%

Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.

·         Actively recruits students for classes by explaining training offered and prepares a master schedule for departmental class offerings.

·         Actively participates in the retention efforts of the school.

·         Offers job placement assistance to the students and follows through using established contacts.

·         Ensures adequate and appropriate on-the-job training opportunities exist for each student.

4%

Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.

4%

Physical Demands:

 Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.

N

Requires having a P-Card.

N

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

O

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care. 

N

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

O

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy equipment with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Noisy environments.

O

Medium work that includes moving objects up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Light work that includes moving objects up to 20 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Heavy work that includes moving objects up to 100 pounds or more with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Work in outdoor elements such as precipitation and wind.

N

Assessing the accuracy, neatness and thoroughness of the work assigned.

C