Full Time Tenure Track Faculty/Nursing Programs Administrator
About The Position
Lorain County Community College is seeking a dedicated and experienced Nursing Programs Administrator to lead our Associate Degree in Nursing (ADN) and Practical Nursing (PN) programs. Reporting directly to the Dean of Health and Wellness Sciences, this individual will provide academic and administrative leadership to ensure the nursing programs meet the highest standards of excellence and comply with Ohio Administrative Code (OAC) 4723 and Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) requirements. The Nursing Programs Administrator will foster a collaborative learning environment focused on student achievement, faculty development, and community engagement—core values of our mission as a comprehensive community college. This position offers an opportunity to make a meaningful impact on the next generation of nurses while advancing the college’s commitment to academic excellence, workforce development, and community engagement.
Responsibilities
- Program Leadership: Oversee all aspects of the ADN and PN programs, including curriculum, accreditation, assessment, and compliance with Ohio Board of Nursing regulations
- Participate in and provide input to the budget development process
- Maintain ongoing communication with administration, faculty, students, clinical partners, and regulatory bodies
- Facilitate regular faculty meetings to encourage collaboration and continuous program improvement
- Recruit, hire, evaluate, and support nursing faculty; recommend appointments, promotions, and contract renewals
- Implement structured orientation and mentoring programs for new faculty
- Ensure faculty-to-student ratios in clinical settings comply with OAC standards and promote safe, effective instruction
- Certify program completion for graduates applying for licensure with the Ohio Board of Nursing
- Maintain classroom and lab resources necessary for effective teaching and student success.
- Clinical Coordination: Collaborate with clinical coordinator and lead faculty to identify and maintain high-quality clinical education sites
- Plan and supervise clinical rotations along with the clinical coordinator ,and partnerships with healthcare agencies
- Evaluate the quality of clinical instruction and ensure consistency across sites
- Support faculty in orienting clinical agency staff to student roles and program objectives
- Recommend clinical faculty assignments and support clinical teaching effectiveness.
- Curriculum and Student Success: Lead curriculum planning, review, and evaluation in collaboration with faculty and advisory committees
- Promote strategies for student success, retention, and NCLEX-RN/PN pass rate improvement
- Support faculty in advising and evaluating students and maintaining accurate academic records
- Collect and analyze graduate outcomes and employer feedback to guide program improvement.
- Administrative Duties: Prepare and submit required state, national, and institutional reports related to nursing program outcomes
- Collaborate with the Dean on faculty staffing, scheduling, and budget priorities
- Participate in college committees and strategic planning initiatives as appropriate
- Maintain accreditation readiness and compliance documentation
- Perform additional duties as assigned by the Dean of Health and Wellness Sciences.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Manager
Education Level
No Education Listed
Number of Employees
501-1,000 employees
