Associate Director of Undergraduate Nursing

Associate Director of Undergraduate Nursing

The University of Southern Mississippi is currently accepting applications for the position of Associate Director of Undergraduate Nursing.

Generic Grade

Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States on a full-time basis without the need for visa sponsorship. The University will not sponsor applicants for work visas (e.g., H-1B).

Job Summary
The Associate Director of Undergraduate Nursing provides administrative support to the Director of Nursing. The role is a 12-month position as the primary administrative point-of-contact and site director for all academic programs in the College of Nursing and Health Professions on the Gulf Park Campus.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities  

1. Provides oversight of educational and administrative resources to assist with faculty concerns or issues related to those resources.
2. Plans the orientation and mentorship of new full-time and adjunct faculty members.
3. Monitors and reviews budgetary tracking for fiscally responsible decision-making at the School Director and college levels and subsequent approved budgetary processing.
4. Manages course and clinical scheduling and textbook adoption.
5. Assists with accreditation tracking and management.
6. Responsible for clinical contract initiation, tracking, and management (in consultation with the Clinical Coordinators and Administrative Coordinators and Specialists).
7. Monitors and evaluates clinical onboarding and student clearance for clinical participation at each facility (documentation of immunizations, TB, substance screen, CPR, etc.)
8. Serves as Campus liaison for full-time and adjunct faculty member needs.
9. Represents the College of Nursing and Health Professions at university and community events.
10. Performs other duties as assigned. 

• Knowledge of day-to-day operations in the academic and clinical environment.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong organizational and operational management skills.
• Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills in a fast-paced academic environment.
• Ability to build and maintain collaborative relationships.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities effectively while maintaining accuracy, organization, and adherence to deadlines.  

About The University of Southern Mississippi
Since our founding in 1910, The University of Southern Mississippi has remained dedicated to preparing students for success. We deliver programs to more than 13,000 students in Hattiesburg and Long Beach, at teaching and research sites across the Mississippi Gulf Coast, as well as onl