Merrimack College
Undergraduate Nursing Program Director
Merrimack College, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, United States
Overview
The Undergraduate Nursing Program Director will be responsible for the development and direction of the undergraduate nursing program. The Director administers the undergraduate nursing program full-time, coordinating day-to-day operations, and will ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of the State Board of Registration in Nursing. Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by creating an environment supportive of students, faculty and staff to meet the mission and program outcomes. Collaborate with faculty to review and revise policies and procedures for managing all components of the undergraduate nursing program in accordance with College accreditation and state regulatory policies, including program admission, retention, and completion. Report to and confer with the Academic Dean of Nursing on regular intervals regarding program management and recommendations for improvement. Advise the Dean and Senior Nursing Administrator on undergraduate program expenses. Collaborate with the clinical placement coordinator to ensure clinical sites for students. Represent the College, SNHS and DON at external meetings to develop collaborative relationships with community partners, donors and other stakeholders. Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree in Nursing Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing Minimum of 5 years full-time nursing experience with at least 3 years full-time experience in nursing education in a Registered Nurse Program or post-licensure graduate nursing education program Additional Qualifications
Experience in nursing education at the BSN level Exceptional organizational ability with attention to detail Experience with computerized software systems, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office Proven ability to meet deadlines Effective oral and written communication with students, faculty, staff and external affiliates Ability to work effectively as part of a team Requirements
Doctorally prepared nurse with minimum 5 years full-time nursing experience, including at least 3 years in nursing education in a RN program or post-licensure graduate nursing education program. Leadership experience and experience with nursing education regulation and accreditation are preferred. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Current valid unencumbered MA RN license. Roles and Responsibilities
Administrative: School of Nursing and Health Sciences Participates as a member of the Nursing leadership team in advancing the mission of the School, College and Department. Serves on Department, School and College committees. Undergraduate Nursing Program Administrative Provides leadership for the BSN program by creating an environment that supports students, faculty and staff to meet the department mission and program outcomes. Collaborates with faculty to review and revise policies and procedures for managing all components of the undergraduate nursing program in accordance with accreditation and state regulatory policies, including admissions, retention, and completion to ensure fair treatment of prospective and enrolled students. Reports to and confers with the Academic Dean of Nursing on a regular basis regarding program management, including policy and procedure issues related to students, faculty, academics and clinical experiences, and recommendations for ongoing program improvement. Advises the Dean and Senior Nursing Administrator on undergraduate program expenses. Collaborates with the clinical placement coordinator to ensure clinical sites for students. Represents the College, SNHS and DON at external meetings to develop collaborative relationships with community partners, donors and other stakeholders. Faculty Responsibilities Serves as a member of the faculty participating in department and College committees and shared governance Students Monitors progression of students throughout the program Assists in the coordination of course scheduling and student advisement Collaborates with faculty, leadership and College services to support student success throughout the program Evaluation Provides leadership while collaborating with faculty to ensure the systematic evaluation plan of the undergraduate nursing program is maintained. Reviews program evaluation data with faculty and staff, department and school leadership regarding the outcomes of the undergraduate nursing program. Collaborates with faculty and leadership to make recommendations for improvements to the undergraduate program based on evaluation data Reports To Academic Dean of Nursing This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. Application Materials Should Include
A curriculum vitae Contact information for three references Statement on Our Mission Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue. Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission. About Merrimack College The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in science, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, education, social sciences and humanities across undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business, and the Graduate School of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Professions-focused, Undergraduate/Graduate-Master’s Large/Medium institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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The Undergraduate Nursing Program Director will be responsible for the development and direction of the undergraduate nursing program. The Director administers the undergraduate nursing program full-time, coordinating day-to-day operations, and will ensure compliance with the laws and regulations of the State Board of Registration in Nursing. Responsibilities
Provide leadership for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by creating an environment supportive of students, faculty and staff to meet the mission and program outcomes. Collaborate with faculty to review and revise policies and procedures for managing all components of the undergraduate nursing program in accordance with College accreditation and state regulatory policies, including program admission, retention, and completion. Report to and confer with the Academic Dean of Nursing on regular intervals regarding program management and recommendations for improvement. Advise the Dean and Senior Nursing Administrator on undergraduate program expenses. Collaborate with the clinical placement coordinator to ensure clinical sites for students. Represent the College, SNHS and DON at external meetings to develop collaborative relationships with community partners, donors and other stakeholders. Qualifications
An earned doctoral degree in Nursing Current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing Minimum of 5 years full-time nursing experience with at least 3 years full-time experience in nursing education in a Registered Nurse Program or post-licensure graduate nursing education program Additional Qualifications
Experience in nursing education at the BSN level Exceptional organizational ability with attention to detail Experience with computerized software systems, including Google Suite and Microsoft Office Proven ability to meet deadlines Effective oral and written communication with students, faculty, staff and external affiliates Ability to work effectively as part of a team Requirements
Doctorally prepared nurse with minimum 5 years full-time nursing experience, including at least 3 years in nursing education in a RN program or post-licensure graduate nursing education program. Leadership experience and experience with nursing education regulation and accreditation are preferred. Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills. Current valid unencumbered MA RN license. Roles and Responsibilities
Administrative: School of Nursing and Health Sciences Participates as a member of the Nursing leadership team in advancing the mission of the School, College and Department. Serves on Department, School and College committees. Undergraduate Nursing Program Administrative Provides leadership for the BSN program by creating an environment that supports students, faculty and staff to meet the department mission and program outcomes. Collaborates with faculty to review and revise policies and procedures for managing all components of the undergraduate nursing program in accordance with accreditation and state regulatory policies, including admissions, retention, and completion to ensure fair treatment of prospective and enrolled students. Reports to and confers with the Academic Dean of Nursing on a regular basis regarding program management, including policy and procedure issues related to students, faculty, academics and clinical experiences, and recommendations for ongoing program improvement. Advises the Dean and Senior Nursing Administrator on undergraduate program expenses. Collaborates with the clinical placement coordinator to ensure clinical sites for students. Represents the College, SNHS and DON at external meetings to develop collaborative relationships with community partners, donors and other stakeholders. Faculty Responsibilities Serves as a member of the faculty participating in department and College committees and shared governance Students Monitors progression of students throughout the program Assists in the coordination of course scheduling and student advisement Collaborates with faculty, leadership and College services to support student success throughout the program Evaluation Provides leadership while collaborating with faculty to ensure the systematic evaluation plan of the undergraduate nursing program is maintained. Reviews program evaluation data with faculty and staff, department and school leadership regarding the outcomes of the undergraduate nursing program. Collaborates with faculty and leadership to make recommendations for improvements to the undergraduate program based on evaluation data Reports To Academic Dean of Nursing This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check. Application Materials Should Include
A curriculum vitae Contact information for three references Statement on Our Mission Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue. Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission. About Merrimack College The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in science, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, education, social sciences and humanities across undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business, and the Graduate School of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Professions-focused, Undergraduate/Graduate-Master’s Large/Medium institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution. Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
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