Assistant Program Director

Posting Description: Examples of Work Performed: Primary Duties: Develop and implement the curriculum for the year-long BSN to MSN Enhancing Success Bridge Program Develop six modules related to skills necessary for success in graduate nursing work, such as writing, networking for clinical placements, basic research skills, critical appraisal and use of clinical evidence, complex critical thinking, leadership and policy Work with Campus IT at UCCS and five southern Colorado Community Colleges to leverage the technology necessary to implement the Bridge Program Find and ensure competent nursing instructors and/or teach the bi-monthly lecture modules Instrument development, implementation and analysis to evaluate the Bridge program, both from the student and instructor perspectives Supervise activities of the Student Success Coordinators at each of the five community colleges of southern Colorado Ensure the coordinators are following through with recruitment and teaching efforts at local high schools and community colleges Assisting coordinators with marketing efforts and career fairs Provide individual student mentoring as necessary Provide student progression assistance to coordinators Receive monthly recruitment and student data from coordinators Assist in writing bi-annual scientific reports to the granting agency (HRSA) Evaluate the program on a larger community and policy level scale to provide policy recommendations for future nursing education

Secondary Duties

Enter data into SPSS database and perform analysis (basic and complex) Organize and keep grant records Assist PD/PI with ongoing IRB approval Order supplies and marketing materials Provide bi-annual reports to the community colleges

The salary for this position has been set at $40,000 per year at 50% FTE. UCCS is dedicated to ensuring a safe and secure environment for our faculty, staff, students and visitors. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for prospective employees. UCCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and fosters equity in employment by promoting diversity and assuring inclusiveness. We encourage applications from women, racial and ethnic minorities, persons with disabilities and veterans. Alternative formats of this ad can be provided upon request for individuals with disabilities by contacting Human Resources at (719) 255-3372.

Minimum Qualifications: The well qualified applicant must hold a master's degree in nursing or other health- related profession; At least two years of administrative or professional experience with online and/or traditional nursing education programs is required; other experience in higher education or health care will be considered.

Required Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and abilities: Well developed interpersonal skills Well developed oral and written communication skills Well developed research and analytical abilities; Well developed organizational skills; Well developed mathematical skills; Ability to teach and conduct research on-line; Ability to work effectively with interdisciplinary professionals and community agencies; Ability to work both independently and as part of a team; Ability to use internet search engines, excel, and desktop publishing software; Ability to work with statistical spreadsheets; Ability to type 30 wpm and use Microsoft Office Suite applications and Outlook; Extensive knowledge of state and/or federal grant requirements

Desired Qualifications: A doctoral degree in Nursing or other health-related professional field.

Campus: Colorado Springs

by Shane Turner via NursingFacultyJobs.com