Undergrad Director of the Prelicensure Program at Goldfarb School of Nursing

With a legacy beginning in 1902, Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College has a strong tradition of educating health care professionals.

Goldfarb School of Nursing is located on the Washington University Medical Campus in St. Louis and is affiliated with Barnes-Jewish Hospital, with a second site at Missouri Baptist Medical Center. Goldfarb is a private nursing college that enrolls over 650 students in its baccalaureate, masters and doctoral degree programs. Goldfarb has nationally recognized educational facilities with state-of-the-art classrooms, lecture halls and sophisticated Clinical Simulation Institute labs with patient simulation manikins and exam rooms that provide high-tech, advanced nursing care experiences.

Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College is accredited by the Higher Learning Commission (HLC), the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and is approved by the Missouri State Board of Nursing and Higher Education Commission.

To learn more about Goldfarb School of Nursing at Barnes-Jewish College, visit BarnesJewishCollege.edu

Role Purpose

In accordance with the Mission and Vision of Goldfarb School of Nursing the Undergrad Director is responsible for the day to day oversight and supervision of the program. Reporting to the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs. This position provides leadership to set of faculty for the either the Duncan or West Campus including all program evaluation and academic program support. In collaboration with the Assistant Dean of Undergraduate Programs sets program class size/targets in consideration of budgeting and evaluation of the accelerated or upper division BSN program. Assures the effective development and operation of the Accelerated program.

Accountabilties/ Requirements: 

1. Program Oversight and Review
   • Responsible for annual program assessment and comprehensive program reviews.
   • Gather and analyze data to support continuous improvement and ensure the state board annual report is complete and accurate.
   • Maintains current knowledge with AACN and other academic standard leaders to understand changes in the field and future trends.
   • Ensure undergraduate program processes and policies align with current regulatory and professional nursing standards.
2. Course Management and Outcomes
   • Oversees the assessment, revision, and implementation of individual courses and programmatic changes.
   • Evaluation of student course learning and maintain accurate records of evaluation and course work.
3. Resource Exploration and Monitoring
   • Collaborate with the Assistant Deans to recommend development and maintenance of program resources.
   • Evaluate and monitor full-time and part-time faculty in collaboration with Assistant Dean Undergraduate and Assistant Dean of Faculty.
4. Representation
   • Work to advance the College's mission and vision.
   • Support and demonstrate the College's values, follow policies and procedures.
   • Promote a positive working relationship.
   • Participate in committees as ex-officio, institutional activities and in program recruitment.
   • Support workforce development.
   • Recruit and mentor adjunct faculty; assists in faculty recruitment.
5. Student Advisement
   • Serve as initial point of administrative contact for student concerns or issues and provide follow-up.
   • Engage and collaborate with students services and academic advising to advise on student plan of study and program options.
   • Advise on student transfer credits.
   • Provide documentation on students advisement during student meetings.
   • Direct students to appropriate resources.
   • Escalate student concerns to Assistant Dean Undergraduate and/or Assistant Dean of Faculty as indicated.
   • Evaluate graduation progress and completion.
6. Teaching:

Skills and Qualities of a Successful Prelicensure Program Director:

• Curriculum Management and Leadership Vision
• Strong Communication Skills
• Conflict Resolution Abilities
• Commitment to Academic Excellence
• Budget and Resource Management Skills
• Advocate for Student Success
• Advocacy for Faculty Interests

Minimum Requirements

Education

• Doctorate

Experience

• <2 years

Supervisor Experience

• 2-5 years

Licenses & Certifications

• RN

Preferred Requirements

Experience

• 2-5 years

Supervisor Experience

• 5-10 years

BJC Total Rewards

At BJC we’re committed to providing you and your family with benefits and resources to help you manage your physical, emotional, social and financial well-being.

• Comprehensive medical, dental, vison, life insurance, and legal services available first day of the month after hire date
• Disability insurance* paid for by BJC
• Pension Plan*/403(b) Plan funded by BJC
• 401(k) plan with BJC match
• Tuition Assistance available on first day
• BJC Institute for Learning and Development
• Health Care and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Paid Time Off benefit combines vacation, sick days, holidays and personal time
• Adoption assistance

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*Not all benefits apply to all jobs

The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees in this position. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job. Equal Opportunity Employer

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