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Nursing Program Chair (14471)
ITT Technical Institute is a leading provider of technology-oriented postsecondary degree programs. We have more than 95 campuses located in 34 states providing career-focused degree programs of study in fields involving technology to approximately 48,000 students. In 2006, Forbes magazine named our company to its list of the "200 Best Small Companies" and Business Week listed us as one of the "100 Hottest Stocks."
Looking for an opportunity to play a key role in shaping the future direction and growth of a public company in one of the fastest growing industries Have a passion for helping people change their lives through education The Nursing Program Chair provides administrative leadership for the Associates degree Nursing Program and is accountable for the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the program. This position supervises nursing program faculty and adjunct instructors and supports students in all nursing program areas. Key Responsibilities: - Provides leadership in all activities related to the nursing program academic policies, curriculum, resources, services and program evaluation.
- Conducts regular nursing faculty meetings for purposes of curriculum and policy discussion, evaluation, and revision.
- Collaborates with the College Director regarding budget development, makes recommendations for program resources and administers the program budget.
- Facilitates the establishment of cooperative agreements/contracts for clinical practice sites and nursing education articulation.
- Assures that student to faculty ratios for patient care experiences are maintained in accordance with state board of nursing regulations.
- Serves a program liaison with the state board of nursing and nursing accreditation bodies.
- Oversees hiring, training, development, supervision and performance of faculty.
- Assists with student problem resolution, implementing policies and procedures, and student orientation and advising.
- Maintains and reports student grades and attendance and implements retention initiatives in accordance with policies and procedures.
- Completes professional development activities to maintain subject area expertise in accordance with college standards and/or as assigned.
- Participates in core course academic support programs, certification programs and student professional associations at the school when possible.
Required Skills- Master of Science in Nursing and at least 15 semester hours in the subject matter from an accredited institution required, with a doctorate in nursing or a related field preferred.
- Current license as a registered professional nurse in good standing and eligible for licensure if required by your state.
- Minimum of 5 years of applicable experience in field of specialty, including 2 years of related teaching experience in a post-secondary accredited institution.
- Previous nursing supervisory experience preferred.
- Nursing education administration preferred.
- Superior interpersonal and communication skills.
- Proficient in MS Office, Internet, and course management software.
We offer a competitive salary, 401(k), group medical (including a Health Savings Account option), dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, a tuition discount program for you and your family members, and employee tuition reimbursement, just to name a few.
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