Director of Nursing

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Working Title:

Director of Nursing

Institution:

Minnesota State Community and Technical College

Classification Title:

MnSCU Administrator 5

Bargaining Unit / Union:

220: Minnesota State Administrator's Plan

City:

MSTA - Moorhead Campus

FLSA:

Job Exempt

Full Time / Part Time:

Full time

Employment Condition:

Unclassified - Unlimited Academic

Salary Range:

$87,098.00 - $139,466.00

Minnesota State Community and Technical College is seeking a Director of Nursing. This position will be located on the Moorhead Campus.

About M State:

A member of the Minnesota State system of colleges and universities, M State serves more than 10,000 students in credit and non-credit courses each year in over 70 career and liberal arts programs online and in-person at its four campuses in northwestern Minnesota. The college also partners with communities to provide workforce development services and other responsive training programs to 500 businesses and thousands of annual participants. M State faculty and staff are dedicated to the values of integrity, inclusion and innovation, and share a vision of, “A success story for every student.”

Mission, Vision, Values

MISSION STATEMENT

Minnesota State Community and Technical College specializes in affordable and exceptional education, service and workforce training. We welcome all students and engage them in shaping their futures and their communities.

VISION STATEMENT

A success story for every student.

VALUES

• Integrity

As dedicated professionals, we act with purpose in everything we do. We are sincere and honest in our relationships and communications and hold ourselves accountable to doing the right thing even when no one is watching.

• Inclusion

We welcome, respect and accept people for who they are and celebrate the power of our collective differences in creating and shaping more robust, energized communities.

• Innovation

Through the power of our four campuses, strategic partnerships and creative problem-solving, we enhance communities. We incorporate technology to improve the student experience, and we see continuous improvement as a constant.

Position Summary: 

The Director of Nursing provides direction, leadership, and administrative management for the Associate Degree and Practical Nursing programs at M State. This position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Health Sciences, Human Services, and Nursing, and supervises nursing program faculty college-wide and lab assistant staff.  The Director of Nursing provides leadership to ensure quality education and compliance with state, national, and accreditation standards. In collaboration with the Dean of Health Sciences, Human Services and Nursing, the Director of Nursing is responsible for academic and strategic planning, assessment, budgeting, faculty and staff development, and fostering an equitable and inclusive environment of the college nursing programs.

Responsibilities:

• Program Administration and Compliance
• Faculty and Staff Supervision
• Strategic Planning; Continuous Improvement; Budget and Resource Management
• Stakeholder Engagement
• Perform additional responsibilities to support departmental and institutional needs.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in nursing, nursing administration, nursing education, or a related field.
• Professional Licensure/Certification: Licensure or eligibility for licensure as a Registered Nurse in Minnesota and North Dakota.
• Type and Length of Experience: Leadership experience in a collegiate or clinical setting.
• Other: Experience as a nursing instructor.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education: Doctoral degree in a related field.
• Type and Length of Experience: Three to five years of teaching and/or administrative experience in collegiate nursing programs.

Other:

• Experience in curriculum development and accreditation processes.
• Knowledge of diverse teaching methodologies and student support strategies.
• Effective communication, problem-solving, and supervisory skills.
• Progressive leadership and management experience in higher education.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain productive, collegial, and professional working with both interna