Salary: $68,450.00 - $113,137.00 Annually
Location : 5901 College Road Key West, FL
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 01622
Division: Academic Affairs
Department: Nursing, Arts, Sciences, and Hospitality
Opening Date: 07/22/2026

Description
General Description:

The Director, Nursing and Health Sciences, works independently in performing advanced administrative duties pursuant to the goals and operational needs of Nursing and Health Sciences. This position coordinates efforts among the department staff, administrators, College staff, students, and the community to ensure effective operation of Nursing and Health Sciences. Work is typically performed under the general administrative supervision of the Dean, Nursing, Science, Arts, and Hospitality (NASH), or Nursing Program Administrator (when the Dean is not a Nurse).

Examples of Duties
Essential Job Duties:

1. Assists with advising students in the following areas: Nursing, Health Sciences, and Emergency Medical Services.
2. Assists with orientation and information sessions, "mail-outs," and website maintenance.
3. Assists with the registration and organization of schedules for all Nursing students.
4. Coordinates Nursing and Health Sciences events and ceremonies, including but not limited to orientation, pre-pinning ceremony, graduation, and promotional activities.
5. Ensures course schedules are accurate and works with the Dean/Administrator to make changes as needed.
6. Maintains and submits course book list each semester.
7. Verifies all Simple Syllabi are submitted and approved on time for each semester.
8. Retrieves data from College programs for reports. Conducts statistical comparisons of information retrieved.
9. Prepares reports, manuals, and documents in compliance with regulatory and accreditation agencies.
10. Prepares workload documents for payment of full-time, part-time, and adjunct faculty and contracted professionals. Submits payroll timesheets as scheduled.
11. Prepares and maintains requisitions and leave/travel forms, schedules conferences and workshops for all Nursing and Health Sciences faculty.
12. Composes and produces letters, forms, reports, calendars, manuals, booklets, flyers, and related materials as appropriate and assigned using word-processing software, spreadsheets, and graphics.
13. Serves as recording secretary at meetings. Prepares minutes in a final form for distribution.
14. Prepares spreadsheets, analyzes and recommends student candidate acceptance based on application criteria, and coordinates record keeping of pre-acceptance and post-acceptance student files.
15. Assists in the planning and monitoring of accounting functions of grant-funded projects.
16. Responsible for updating the departmental websites for the Nursing and Health Sciences division.
17. Prepares Nursing and Health Sciences correspondence under the direction of the Dean or Administrator.
18. Reviews and coordinates the Dean's calendar and arranges various appointments regarding Nursing and Health Sciences.
19. Initially meets with the public, faculty, staff, and students. Handles all incoming calls, emails, and memoranda. Seeks additional information and advises the Dean or Administrator.
20. Follows up with students who have a request or concern, identifies the chain of command followed, and arranges meetings if further follow-up is needed.
21. Participates in and supports efforts, activities, and responsibilities regarding accreditation and reaffirmation (including ACEN accreditation).
22. Provides assistance to other program areas as directed.
23. Establishes and maintains Nursing and Health Sciences student files.
24. Performs office management functions and coordination, secures details of specialized information, and provides information regarding services and operation of the unit. Maintains office supplies.
25. Helps develop annual department budgets, establishes and updates lab fees, monitors budgetary process and progress, and coordinates with the Dean or Administrator for review and approval.
26. Maintains record keeping of Health Professions documents required for program renewal and/or accreditation.
27. Works with the Dean or Administrator and departmental faculty to prepare and update Unit Plans, Program Learning Outcome Assessments, and Departmental Program reviews.
28. Coordinates with faculty, Operations Specialist, Nursing Simulation, to ensure departmental lab areas have necessary lab equipment, materials, supplies and are well maintained and ready for use.
29. In coordination with Dean or Administrator and TADA, leads the recruitment, onboarding, orientation, and support of Allied Health faculty in Workforce Development and Continuing Education programming such as Medical Assisting, Phlebotomy, and similar programs.
30. In coordination with College Recruitment, Marketing, and Workforce Development/Continuing Education offices, leads the recruitment, onboarding, and support of students in Workforce Development and Continuing Education programming.
31. Coordinates clinical schedules for students in Workforce Development and Continuing Education programming, helping to ensure sufficient clinical time for students to earn their respective healthcare industry certifications.
32. Assist in College recruitment and retention efforts, as appropriate.
33. Required to attend Graduation/Commencement ceremonies.
34. Other related duties as assigned. (These essential job functions are not to be construed as a complete statement of all duties performed. Employees will be required to perform other job-related marginal duties as required.)

Qualifications
Knowledge, Abilities, and Skills:

• Knowledge of business English, spelling, and punctuation, to prepare documents, letters, etc.
• Computer literate with advanced skills in Microsoft Office software use, including Word and Excel.
• Advanced knowledge of office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of the College's mission, policies, procedures and practices.
• Knowledge of state Nursing and EMS standards, including record keeping.
• Ability to plan and coordinate office functions independently.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Faculty, staff, students, and the public.
• Ability to communicate effectively using speaking, hearing and visual skills.
• Ability to complete a variety of tasks simultaneously under time constraints and stressful situations.
• Understanding of, and commitment to, Equal Access/Equal Opportunity.

Education and Qualifications:

• Graduation from an accredited College or University with a bachelor's degree in a related field, required
• Three (3) years progressively responsible experience in advanced administrative support work.

(A comparable amount of training, education, or experience can be substituted for the minimum qualifications.)

Licenses, Certifications, or Registrations:

• None.

Physical Skills:

• None.

Environmental Conditions:

• Works inside and office environment.

(Reasonable accommodations will be made for qualified individuals with a disability.)
Supplemental Information
Supplemental Information
Please Contact the Office of Talent Acquisition, Development, and Accountability at [email protected] or (305) 809-3118 if you need assistance.

Employment Consideration Requirement: Completed CFK application, cover letter, resume, and post-secondary transcripts as applicable (unofficial and/or copies are acceptable, but must provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment).

Please Note: Transcripts from non-U.S. colleges and universities will require a U.S. academic equivalency evaluation from a credential evaluation service recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Please visit or for more information.

MEDICAL - The College offers full-time employees a choice of Medical Insurance plans and pays the full cost of employee premiums. Dependent coverage is available at a group rate through payroll deduction. Available plans include a traditional PPO and a High-Deductible PPO attached to a Health Savings Account.

DENTAL AND VISION - Voluntary dental and vision insurance is offered through payroll deduction.

LIFE INSURANCE - The College provides each employee with term life insurance payable to a beneficiary at the rate of one times (1x) the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000. Accidental Death and Dismemberment is provided at one times (1x) the employee's annual salary rounded up to the next thousand up to a maximum of $50,000.

SUPPLEMENTAL LIFE AND AD&D INSURANCE - Additional life and AD&D insurance are available for purchase through payroll deduction.

SUPPLEMENTAL HEALTH INSURANCE AND SHORT TERM DISABILITY INSURANCE FROM AFLAC - Supplemental Health Insurance including Hospital Income Protection, Accident and Disability Income, Cancer, Critical Illness plans and Short Term Disability insurance are available through payroll deduction.

TAX SHELTERED SAVINGS PROGRAMS (403 B) - Tax sheltered annuity and custodial account programs are available with various companies through payroll deduction.

FLORIDA RETIREMENT SYSTEM - Full-time and regular part-time employees participate in the Florida Retirement System (FRS). The College contributes the current retirement percentage of the individual's salary, and the employee would contribute the current retirement percentage based on their salary. Employees may choose the Pension Plan or the Investment Plan.

PAID TUITION - Tuition fees for credit courses taken at the College are waived for employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. Tuition and student fees are waived for non-credit physical education courses. Contingent upon approval, $1,000 reimbursement is available each fiscal year through Staff & Program Development (S&PD), for completion of course work toward a degree which results in demonstrated benefit to the College.

The Employee Assistance Program is available to all employees and their eligible dependents, including domestic partners. This is a free and confidential program available from New Directions. Counseling for a variety of concerns, including counseling, legal advice, financial planning, and professional and personal development