Program Director - VN

POSITION DESCRIPTION Using innovative leadership, direct the operations of the VN program at the Costa Mesa campus including planning, implementing, and evaluating the program and its faculty. Collaborate with other campus Directors, leaders and members of the team on policy making, curriculum development and revision, and promotion of student-centered procedures. Lead the assurance that the College's vision, mission, and core values are foundational elements in guiding decision-making and actions of the program. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: - Position duties may include, but are not limited to: - Serve as an ambassador for Pacific College, actively promoting collaboration with campus and community partners. - Recruit, supervise, develop, and direct faculty, to ensure curricula are current and consistently delivered in an      environment and manner conducive to learning. - Supervise and evaluate the performance of assigned staff; interview and participate in selecting employees; train, counsel, and discipline personnel according to established policies and procedures, assure valid licensure of faculty by reviewing official documents. - Travel to the Costa Mesa campus for meetings and other needs as required. - Manage personnel, budget, and other resources with accountability and efficiency. - Ensure the LVN program operations are conducted in compliance with applicable state, federal,and local laws, regulations, and ordinances, and within standards of accreditation. - Direct the preparation and maintenance of a variety of narrative and statistical reports, records and files related to assigned activities and personnel; generate documents requested by BVNPT, WSCUC accreditation, and other governing agencies. - Actively participate in program evaluation and curriculum revision. - Promote student success by advising and counseling students; facilitating communication and maintaining satisfactory relationships between students and faculty members. - Participate in student success meetings with the faculty, NCLEX Coordinator and coaches; provide Record of Nursing Program (RONP) reports to the BVNPT. - Lead department meetings and serve on a variety of governance committees; share chairing the monthly meetings of the vocational nursing faculty with other campus Directors. - Perform related duties and responsibilities as assigned. - Must be available to work evenings and weekends (as needed) as Vocational nursing classes are conducted in the evenings and on weekends. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS 1. Applicable laws, codes, regulations, policies and procedures related to nursing including BVNPT requirements. 2. State Laws and regulations related to licensure, certification and accreditation. 3. Principles and practices of administration, supervision and training. 4. Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy. 5. Interpret, apply and explain rules, regulations, policies and procedures. 6. Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others. 7. Analyze situations accurately and adopt an effective course of action. 8. Meet schedules and timelines. 9. Direct the maintenance of a variety of reports and files related to assigned activities. 10. Utilize local and national labor market data to identify trends and determine regional healthcare provider needs for a variety of types of providers. 11. Communicate effectively both orally and in writing, including complex proposals and presentations. 12. Operation of a computer, Microsoft Office, and Windows Operating System. NON-DISCRIMINATION STATEMENT Federal laws prohibit job discrimination based on race, color, sex (including pregnancy and related conditions, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, religion, age (40 and older), equal pay, disability or genetic information (including family medical history or genetic tests or services), and retaliation for filing a charge, reasonably opposing discrimination, or participating in a discrimination lawsuit, investigation, or proceeding. QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION: Applicants are required to have the following: 1. A master's degree in Nursing; a doctorate degree is preferred. 2. Three to five years teaching experience. 3. Three to five years of progressive leadership experience including supervisory experience and prior experience with curriculum, academic programs, and the development and growth of academic initiatives. 4. Licensed/eligible (unrestricted) as a Registered Nurse in California. APPLICATION PROCEDURES Interested applicants must upload resume and cover letter to the Indeed platform. Cover letter. Must state why you are interested in the position and how you meet the qualifications described in the job announcement. 1. Curriculum Vitae or Resume. 2. Transcript(s). Unofficial or official copies for stated degrees/coursework that must have the degree confer/award dates. 3. Copy of Registered Nurse license in the State of California.