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Nursing Program Administrator- Clarkston Campus
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Nursing Program Administrator – Clarkston Campus
Walla Walla Community College (WWCC) is seeking applicants for a
Nursing Program Administrator
position at the Clarkston campus. The position is open until filled.
Job Type : Full-time Location : Clarkston, WA
General Description This position is responsible for managing the Nursing Education Program at the Clarkston Campus. It serves as a liaison between WWCC – Clarkston Campus and community stakeholders in the Lewiston–Clarkston valley, as well as the WWCC – Walla Walla Campus, reporting to the Dean and Assistant Dean of Nursing and Allied Health.
Leadership
Strong leadership skills for positive team building and support of the Clarkston nursing faculty and staff.
Participation in the development of program policies, nursing curriculum, outcomes assessment, and accreditation documentation.
Management
Ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities.
Oversee lead faculty duties for both first‑ and second‑year nursing levels.
Ensure that all student clinical placements and orientations are planned and completed.
Oversee the compilation and maintenance of student and program records according to college and regulatory guidelines.
Direct the implementation of nursing ATI testing and ExamSoft for the Clarkston campus.
Prioritize and resolve a variety of day‑to‑day challenges or problems within the department.
Supervisory
Provide supervision and support to full‑ and part‑time nursing faculty; includes the direct supervision of the Classified Nursing Program Coordinator and the hourly Nursing Lab Assistant.
Recruitment of part‑time clinical adjunct faculty is required, as well as ensuring that their orientation, mentoring, and evaluation is completed.
Participates in the hiring processes for full‑time, tenure‑track nursing faculty.
Student Success
Student advocacy is a fundamental aspect of this position. It requires a person who can provide academic advising/counseling to students in the Nursing Program, perform interviews with prospective nursing students prior to meetings of the Admission and Progression committee, meet with and advise students with a concern on their criminal background check, and ensure that disability student accommodations are met in accordance with college policy.
Engagement with students in both levels of nursing is enhanced by limited classroom teaching responsibilities and/or serving as an advisor for the Professional Nursing Clubs.
Student Outreach and Community Partnerships
In conjunction with other college personnel, this position assists in the planning and implementation of student recruitment, enrollment, and retention for the nursing program.
Serving as a department liaison to the Clarkston campus community and to community healthcare agencies is required, as it the ability to professionally represent the Nursing Program in college and community activities to develop and sustain collaborations and/or partnerships.
Budget Authority This position supervises an annual Nursing Skills Lab inventory and makes recommendations to the Assistant Dean regarding needed lab and/or simulation equipment purchases, as well as other purchases for the nursing program on the Clarkston campus.
Competencies
Exceptional verbal, written, and electronic communication skills with students, faculty, staff, visitors and industry partners that respects diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with communities of interest (students, college, community stakeholders, the media, etc.).
Enthusiastic, energetic, self‑motivated and creative with effective organizational skills.
Ability to represent the College in a positive, professional manner to employees, students, community partners, visitors and the general public.
Ability to assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise good judgment when making decisions.
Ability to teach nursing and enhance student academic success through the use of evidence‑based teaching and assessment techniques, technology, curriculum evaluation and outcomes measurement.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three full‑time equivalent years in clinical experience in nursing.
Registered or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington required.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
Conditions/Terms of Employment This position is in a bargaining unit for which AFT is the exclusive representative. This is a full‑time, professional position. Persons hired must provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment.
Compensation Annual salary range for initial placement based on the represented exempt salary schedule is $87,883 - $99,431, with a Nursing Educator Stipend of 26% increasing the range to $110,732 - $125,283. The position is eligible for a one‑time signing bonus of $15,000.
Required Application Materials
Online NEOGOV application.
Cover letter detailing interest in the Nursing Program Administrator position.
Resume.
Names and contact information for three professional references.
Answers to three supplemental questions.
Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts required prior to an official start date.
Walla Walla Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, marital status, age, or any other applicable federal and state laws.
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Nursing Program Administrator
position at the Clarkston campus. The position is open until filled.
Job Type : Full-time Location : Clarkston, WA
General Description This position is responsible for managing the Nursing Education Program at the Clarkston Campus. It serves as a liaison between WWCC – Clarkston Campus and community stakeholders in the Lewiston–Clarkston valley, as well as the WWCC – Walla Walla Campus, reporting to the Dean and Assistant Dean of Nursing and Allied Health.
Leadership
Strong leadership skills for positive team building and support of the Clarkston nursing faculty and staff.
Participation in the development of program policies, nursing curriculum, outcomes assessment, and accreditation documentation.
Management
Ability to manage and prioritize competing responsibilities.
Oversee lead faculty duties for both first‑ and second‑year nursing levels.
Ensure that all student clinical placements and orientations are planned and completed.
Oversee the compilation and maintenance of student and program records according to college and regulatory guidelines.
Direct the implementation of nursing ATI testing and ExamSoft for the Clarkston campus.
Prioritize and resolve a variety of day‑to‑day challenges or problems within the department.
Supervisory
Provide supervision and support to full‑ and part‑time nursing faculty; includes the direct supervision of the Classified Nursing Program Coordinator and the hourly Nursing Lab Assistant.
Recruitment of part‑time clinical adjunct faculty is required, as well as ensuring that their orientation, mentoring, and evaluation is completed.
Participates in the hiring processes for full‑time, tenure‑track nursing faculty.
Student Success
Student advocacy is a fundamental aspect of this position. It requires a person who can provide academic advising/counseling to students in the Nursing Program, perform interviews with prospective nursing students prior to meetings of the Admission and Progression committee, meet with and advise students with a concern on their criminal background check, and ensure that disability student accommodations are met in accordance with college policy.
Engagement with students in both levels of nursing is enhanced by limited classroom teaching responsibilities and/or serving as an advisor for the Professional Nursing Clubs.
Student Outreach and Community Partnerships
In conjunction with other college personnel, this position assists in the planning and implementation of student recruitment, enrollment, and retention for the nursing program.
Serving as a department liaison to the Clarkston campus community and to community healthcare agencies is required, as it the ability to professionally represent the Nursing Program in college and community activities to develop and sustain collaborations and/or partnerships.
Budget Authority This position supervises an annual Nursing Skills Lab inventory and makes recommendations to the Assistant Dean regarding needed lab and/or simulation equipment purchases, as well as other purchases for the nursing program on the Clarkston campus.
Competencies
Exceptional verbal, written, and electronic communication skills with students, faculty, staff, visitors and industry partners that respects diverse cultural, ethnic, socioeconomic, and educational backgrounds.
Excellent interpersonal and leadership skills with the ability to establish and maintain strong working relationships with communities of interest (students, college, community stakeholders, the media, etc.).
Enthusiastic, energetic, self‑motivated and creative with effective organizational skills.
Ability to represent the College in a positive, professional manner to employees, students, community partners, visitors and the general public.
Ability to assume responsibility; deal effectively with problems and exercise good judgment when making decisions.
Ability to teach nursing and enhance student academic success through the use of evidence‑based teaching and assessment techniques, technology, curriculum evaluation and outcomes measurement.
Qualifications
Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university.
Three full‑time equivalent years in clinical experience in nursing.
Registered or eligible to be licensed as a Registered Nurse in the state of Washington required.
Demonstrated leadership and management experience.
Conditions/Terms of Employment This position is in a bargaining unit for which AFT is the exclusive representative. This is a full‑time, professional position. Persons hired must provide acceptable documentation of lawful authorization to work in the United States within three (3) days of employment. WWCC participates in E‑Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I‑9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. Official college transcripts required at time of hire. Candidates may be subject to a criminal history background check as a condition of employment.
Compensation Annual salary range for initial placement based on the represented exempt salary schedule is $87,883 - $99,431, with a Nursing Educator Stipend of 26% increasing the range to $110,732 - $125,283. The position is eligible for a one‑time signing bonus of $15,000.
Required Application Materials
Online NEOGOV application.
Cover letter detailing interest in the Nursing Program Administrator position.
Resume.
Names and contact information for three professional references.
Answers to three supplemental questions.
Unofficial transcripts for application purposes; official transcripts required prior to an official start date.
Walla Walla Community College is committed to providing equal opportunity and nondiscrimination for all educational and employment applicants as well as for its students and employed staff, without regard to race, color, creed, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender expression/identity, marital status, age, or any other applicable federal and state laws.
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