CALDWELL COMMUNITY COLLEGE AND TECHNICAL INSTITUTE Associate Director, Nursing Programs Salary in the United States

The Associate Director, Nursing Programs,  functions as part of  the academic administration team for the nursing programs by coordinating student clinical experiences, providing accessible, quality learning experiences within the classroom, laboratory, clinical, and/or distance learning settings; facilitates the learning process to help students be successful; provides accurate, quality academic and career advisement for students; seeks professional development opportunities to implement best practices in teaching within discipline area; maintains office hours according to institutional policy; completes required course assessments and documentation in an accurate and timely manner; attends college meetings, student activities, institutional functions; contributes to the development of curriculum courses and programs; and collaborates with educational partners and partners with other areas of the college to ensure that the discipline area is meeting the needs of students and the academic partners.

Essential responsibilities and other duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

Essential Functions: 

1. Plans and delivers accessible, quality instruction that enhances student learning and ensures students’ understanding of course outcomes.
2. Instructs 15-22 contact hours, in either curriculum, non-curriculum, or business and industry, each week, or teaches a reduced teaching load recommended by the Dean and approved by the Vice President of Instruction; prepares objectives, assignments, assessments, instructional and supplemental materials, grading standards, and attendance policies in accordance to college and department policies; develops course syllabi to be distributed; keeps online courses regularly updated; and begins and ends courses as scheduled.
3. Ensures the learning environment (seated, online, or hybrid) is appropriate for diverse student learners through equity and inclusion frameworks, such as Culturally Responsive Teaching and Universal Design for Learning.
4. Ensures availability for all students, in the classroom and through distance learning, by maintaining established office hours, offering availability by appointment, and by responding to electronic communication in an appropriate, timely manner. 
5. Maintains and completes accurate records of student attendance and grades as indicated by institutional policy and submits all final reports in an accurate and timely manner.
6. Remains knowledgeable with the program and/or transfer requirements to deliver accurate, quality academic and career advising; and assists with the development of transfer pathways or bilateral agreements. 
7. Develops new courses and/or revises course content and outcomes in the area as needed; recommends appropriate course textbooks, supplies, software, and equipment.
8. Assists to develop the program’s course schedule with input from faculty and assigns teaching workloads for faculty as needed.
9. Participates in institutional effectiveness processes, including program review, course outcome assessment, and grants; contributes to developing the division’s plans of action as needed.
10. Assists with the assigned departmental budget; assists in planning future resources for equipment, materials, and supplies; recommends staffing needs.
11. Mentors and assists director with evaluations of full-time and part-time faculty to ensure quality instruction, assisting with measuring course outcomes, developing outlines and assessments, and completing forms, grades, and attendance reports, if needed.
12. Participates in the academic programs’ recruitment and retention efforts, including orientations and information sessions; reviews and provides recommendations for the program’s publications, webpage, publicity, and other community relations activities and events.
13. Establishes and maintains positive, productive working relationships with faculty, staff, advisory committees, outside agencies, and educational partners.  
14. Collaborates with colleagues to ensure quality instruction and successful implementation of department and division goals, the college’s Strategic Plan, and state-wide initiatives. 
15. Supports collaboration with other divisions and departments to align comprehensive credit and non-credit courses and programs where appropriate. 
16. Attends workshops, seminars, and conferences; makes presentations to outside agencies as a representative of the college; researches and implements best practices in teaching in the assigned area of study; participates in thirty (30) hours of professional development activities each academic year, including required employee training offered by the college.
17. Actively supports the college’s retention, progression, and completion initiatives, leading to all student learners’ success.
18. Supports the college’s mission, vision, and core values by adhering to all policies, procedures, and faculty guidelines.
19. Attends clinical coordination meetings.
20. Establishes positive relationships with clinical agencies and assists with requesting new affiliation agreements in coordination with the program director and Dean, Health Sciences.
21. Remains current regarding onboarding requirements and processes for clinical agencies and communicates those to faculty and students.
22. Assigns students to clinical agencies with input from faculty and program director.
23. Maintains all applicable records for clinical including any necessary onboarding documentation, records of student attendance, clinical affiliation agreements, student evaluations, clinical facility evaluations, and preceptor documentation.
24. Assists with clinical evaluation of students.
25. Assists with planning and delivery of program advisory meetings.
26. Visits clinical sites in accordance with accreditation standards and/or student needs.
27. Assists with institutional and programmatic accreditation.
28. Assists program director with other duties as assigned.

Marginal Functions: 

1. Serves on standing and ad hoc committees and focus groups; researches and develops recommendations related to instructional programs; maintains contacts with business, industry, and professional organizations to keep instructional programs current.
2. Travels to the Caldwell campus, Watauga campus, or any off-campus sites, if needed. 
3. Participates in the development and delivery of public information efforts; supports college functions and cultural activities.
4. Assists with inventory of programmatic equipment; assumes responsibility for labs and other facilities designated primarily for the assigned program.
5. Perform other duties as assigned.

This position description covers the essential functions and duties associated with this position. The President or appropriate supervisory personnel may assign additional responsibilities. The college reserves the right to alter duties, responsibilities, conditions, working hours, and job title with or without notice. 

Knowledge of:

• Principles and techniques of instruction, including the use and implementation of the UDL framework.
• Principles and techniques of implementing diversity, equity, inclusion, and globalization within courses and programs. 
• Principles and procedures of record keeping.
• Principles and techniques involved in assessment.
• Safe work practices and procedures.
• Operational characteristics of equipment and tools used in the area of work assigned.
• The mission, goals, and objectives of CCC&TI.
• Current trends, research, and development in the area of assignment.
• Pertinent federal, state, and local laws, codes, and regulations.
   

Ability to: 

• Interpret and apply college and assigned division goals, objectives, policies, procedures, rules, and regulations.
• Contribute to the teaching and learning of mission, goals, and objectives which complement those of the college.
• Interpret and apply Federal, State, and local policies, laws, and regulations.
• Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain productive working relationships with those contacted in the course of work.
• Work independently in the absence of supervision.
• Follow all safety rules and regulations of the department.
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Operate a variety of mechanical equipment safely and effectively.

Environmental Conditions:

The coordinator should have the ability to effectively handle a work environment and conditions which involve an office and classroom workspace, working closely with others, and periodically working irregular hours.

The coordinator must maintain the office and teaching environments by maintaining equipment and supplies, ensuring overall cleanliness, functionality, and conformance to OSHA standards to provide a safe work environment. 

Physical Conditions:

Physical and marginal functions require the ability to maintain physical condition appropriate to the performance of assigned duties and responsibilities, which may include the following; standing, walking, or sitting for extended periods, moderate lifting and carrying, general manual dexterity, operating assigned equipment, and extended exposure to computer screens.

The coordinator is required to maintain effective audio-visual discrimination and perception needed for making observations, reading and writing, operating assigned equipment, communicating with others, and handling varied tasks simultaneously.

Additionally, the coordinator must maintain mental capacity, which permits making sound decisions and using good judgment, demonstrating intellectual capabilities, and evaluating the effectiveness of programs and personnel.

Scheduling Conditions:

This is a full-time, 12-month position. This 40-hour per week position requires the instructor to be on campus or at an approved alternate location for at least thirty (30) hours per week, Monday through Friday, and allows flexible scheduling for the remaining 10 hours.

Traveling Conditions:

Required Experience:

At least three (3) years of relevant teaching and/or work experience; unencumbered NC license to practice nursing.

Preferred Experience:

Community college teaching experience.

Required Training:

Master’s degree from a regionally accredited college or university in nursing. 

Preferred Training:

Master’s degree in nursing education.