Primary Function/General Purpose of Position
The Program Director, Online Nursing Education serves as the lead for all online nursing programs, as well as the key reviewer and knowledge expert for all online/hybrid coursework within nursing. The Program Director works in collaboration with Distance Education to provide high quality online educational programs across the nursing curriculum. The Program Director for Online Nursing Education in collaboration with the Dean of Nursing, and other nursing program directors will lead a faculty mentoring program for best practices in online and distance education.
Essential Job Functions
Oversight of online graduate, undergraduate, and post-licensure nursing programs along with administrative operations including faculty and staff development and evaluation, workload, sequencing of courses and/or clinical sites, budget preparation and management, and coordination of the program advisory committees while keeping the Academic Dean continuously informed and involved.
In collaboration with the Academic Dean and faculty colleagues, develops and implements curriculum and completes internal and external review, assessment, and institutional effectiveness processes (i.e., annual reports and accreditation reports; and maintains all necessary components of program accreditation including maintenance and revision of the Systematic Plan of Evaluation (SPE), collecting data as defined in the SPE, assessing the data, and recommending changes based on results of the data).
Coordinate and maintain compliance with standards of accreditation and regulation specific to distance education.
Demonstrate expertise in online teaching and online course development.
According to current Faculty rank, teaches, serves (program, division, faculty, college, and community) and engages in scholarship. Teaching may be in any of the Mercy College nursing programs.
Collaborates with colleagues and participates in student recruitment, retention, advising, and other success initiatives to support students.
Develops, supports, and leads ongoing projects, new initiatives, and new graduate and post-licensure nursing programs (e.g., program, division, and college) independently and as assigned.
Participates in the selection, orientation, supervision, and evaluation of faculty teaching in the online graduate and post-licensure nursing programs, and nursing faculty teaching online/hybrid courses.
Maintains current knowledge of trends, best practices, educational methodologies, and online pedagogy in nursing.
Serves as a resource and professional role model for faculty, staff, and students within the program and a collegial partner to colleagues at the College.
In collaboration with the Dean of Nursing develop and implement a robust faculty orientation and mentoring program for distance education.
Provides ongoing mentoring to faculty related to scholarship and rank and promotion.
Serves as the key contributor to ensure accreditation standards are met in online course delivery.
This document is not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, or working conditions associated with the job. Employees may be required to perform other job-related duties as required by their supervisor, subject to reasonable accommodation.
Licensing/Certification
Current RN License in the state in which they are working or covered by compact (required)
Online Teaching Certification, Online Learning Consortium (preferred)
Certified Nurse Educator, National League for Nursing (preferred)
Education
PhD or DNP in Nursing (If Doctorate is not in Nursing, then must have a Master of Science in Nursing) (required)
PhD, DNP, or EdD in Nursing Education (preferred)
Work Experience
2 years' experience as a nursing faculty member (required)
3 years' experience as a progressive leader in higher education (required)
Expertise in online teaching (required)
Experience with nursing curriculum design and course development (required)
Experience with academic accreditation (required)
4 years' experience in progressive leadership, including supervisory experience as a coordinator or Chair of academic initiatives within an academic program (preferred)
Experience working in a shared governance system, program administration, and evaluation (preferred)
Training
Learning Management System, Canvas (preferred)
Language
None
Patient Population
Not applicable to this position
Working Conditions
Periods of high stress and fluctuating workloads may occur.
Long-distance or air travel as needed- not to exceed 10% travel.
General office environment.
May have periods of constant interruptions.
Required to car travel to off-site locations, occasionally in adverse weather conditions.
Prolonged periods of working alone.
Physical Requirements
Physical Demands
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Lifting/ Carrying (0-50 lbs.) X
Lifting/ Carrying (50-100 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (0-50 lbs.) X
Push/ Pull (50-100 lbs.) X
Stoop, Kneel X
Crawling X
Climbing X
Balance X
Bending X
Work Position
Frequency 0% 1-33% 34-66% 67-100%
Sitting X
Walking X
Standing X
Additional Physical Requirements/Hazards
Physical Requirements
Manual dexterity (eye/hand coordination)
Hear alarms/telephone/audio recording
Repetitive arm/hand movements
Finger Dexterity
Acuity – near
Hazards
Not applicable to this position
Skills
Budgeting & Financial Acumen
Evaluate employee performance
Analyzing data or information
Scheduling
Computer skills
Online teaching skills
Time management skills
Create stimulating online learning environment
Subject expertise
Life-long learning
Academic advising
Attention to detail
Acceptance of authority
Critical thinking
Communication with students and faculty
Teamwork
Conflict resolution
Active listening
Relationship building
staff development
budget preparation
implements curriculum
institutional effectiveness
online teaching
online course development
recruitment
retention
educational methodologies
online pedagogy
Many of our opportunities reward* your hard work with:Comprehensive, affordable medical, dental and vision plans
Prescription drug coverage
Flexible spending accounts
Life insurance w/AD&D
Employer contributions to retirement savings plan when eligible
Paid time off
Educational Assistance
And much more
*Benefits offerings vary according to employment status
All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, genetic information, or protected veteran status, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability. If you'd like to view a copy of the affirmative action plan or policy statement for Mercy Health – Youngstown, Ohio or Bon Secours – Franklin, Virginia; Petersburg, Virginia; and Emporia, Virginia, which are Affirmative Action and Equal Opportunity Employers, please email recruitment@mercy.com. If you are an individual with a disability and would like to request a reasonable accommodation as part of the employment selection process, please contact The Talent Acquisition Team at recruitment@mercy.com