Galen College of Nursing · 1 hour ago
Associate Program Director
San Antonio, TX
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
3+ years expGalen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, dedicated to delivering high-quality nursing education. The Associate Program Director will provide oversight and direction to applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff, ensuring the operational success of the nursing programs in conjunction with the Program Director.
Higher Education
Responsibilities
May be designated as nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors
Monitors program completion, retention, and student satisfaction data
Collaborates with retention committee, readmission committee, faculty, and support staff to foster student success
Oversee the admissions process of programs through review and selection of new applicants and readmission applicants
Provide administrative discipline and conflict resolution between program employees and/or students, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean
Ensure students receive adequate faculty coaching and mentoring and assist with referrals to the school counselor
Participate in graduation ceremonies
Participates in Student Advisory Committee meetings and collaboratively develops action plans based upon student input
Oversee and assist with the hiring, training, and mentoring of program faculty and staff, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean
Review curriculum regularly in collaboration with faculty to ensure proper content is taught
Facilitate nationally-normed exam testing for program students
Construct schedule of classes, assignment of clinical sites, and assignment responsibilities for faculty, providing classroom instruction personally, as needed
Observe faculty and students in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings to evaluate quality of instruction and/or classroom environment
Evaluate adequacy of testing with the nursing program and student performance on the NCLEX®, as applicable
Active member of committees, as assigned
Keep Program Director and Dean apprised of student and faculty needs, issues, and concerns in a timely manner
Participate in routine nursing leadership meetings
Other duties as may be assigned
Qualification
Required
Minimum qualification of a master's degree with a major in nursing is required
Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse
Three (3) years of recent clinical experience
Excellent organizational and problem-solving skills
Strong oral and written communication skills
Ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies
Excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative
Proficient computer skills in order to collect and analyze data
Must be able to work independently and autonomously
Able to recognize a need and address it with minimal direction
Preferred
Doctoral degree preferred
Benefits
Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well-being
401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
Consumer discounts through Abenity.
Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
Colleague recognition program.
Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
Company
Galen College of Nursing
Founded in 1989 with a sole focus on nursing education, Galen College of Nursing is one of the largest private nursing schools in the United States.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Mark Vogt
President & CEO
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