Salary: Depends on Qualifications
Location : Journal Square
Job Type: Full Time Staff
Job Number:
Cabinet Level: Academic Affairs
Office/School: Nursing and Health Professions
Opening Date: 06/17/2026
Closing Date: Continuous

Position Description
Hudson County Community College

Executive Director, RN Progarms

School of Nursing and Health Professions

Jersey City, New Jersey

Salary Grade: Ungraded

About This Role

The Executive Director for Nursing Programs will be responsible for overseeing and directing the overall operations, daily activities, staff, and faculty of the Nursing RN programs in support of the College's mission statement and in accordance with established goals and objectives, policies, and procedures of the School of Nursing and Health Professions.
Summary of Duties
What You'll Do

1. In consort with the Dean of the School of Nursing and Health Professions, develops short-term and long-term strategic planning initiatives that support the College's mission statement and offer quality educational programs and services.

1. Defines, develops, implements, and monitors effective policies and procedures that support the goals and objectives of the Nursing Programs. Initiates and implements ideas to enhance the programs' current and changing programs offered within a diverse and multi-cultural community.

1. Oversees and directs the ongoing activities of the Nursing Programs to ensure the efficiency and effectiveness and positive outcomes of overall operations:

• Oversees the design and development of the curriculum and implements, administers, and assesses current and new programs curriculum to ensure the provision of quality education and to meet the changing needs of the profession of Nursing and the students we serve.

• Determines the schedule and content of courses with prerequisites to be offered each semester in consultation with the Dean. Coordinates the continuing assessment of curriculum and content of course offerings; develops new programs and courses to provide effective transfer to four-year institutions and ensure the employability of career-oriented students;

• Participates in the development of articulation agreements with four-year institutions and hospitals to facilitate transfer of graduates and with high schools to facilitate tech-prep partnerships and the effective transfer of students to the College;

• In conjunction with faculty, coordinates the selection and ordering of textbooks and related equipment and materials necessary for completion of the program's coursework. Encourages the development and usage of pedagogical technology and instructional media to contribute to effective 21st century teaching and learning; fosters the implementation of teaching/learning modalities that include active student participation such as reversing the classroom, use of clickers, case studies and simulations.

• Ensures that labs utilizingcomputers and related equipment are properly maintained and appropriately upgraded.

• Assists in the identification and timely resolution of student problems.

1. Ensures excellence of course curriculum and instruction through the recruitment, appointment, reappointment, and professional development of faculty:

• Locates, recommends, and follows through on the hiring of faculty who meet the teaching standards established by the College. Operating within established Human Resources Department policies and procedures, performs advertising, resume screening, interviewing, and hiring of faculty to meet programs demands;

• Provides supervision, orientation and mentoring to full-time faculty. Conducts faculty in-class observations to assess teaching performance, obtains student evaluations, provide feedback and counseling, create developmental action plans, and determine and provide opportunity for tenure and career growth. Works with faculty on a one-on-one basis to create opportunities for personal development and growth.

1. Oversees the ongoing systematic evaluation of all aspects of the nursing programs. Works closely with the Faculty Chair of the Systematic Plan of Evaluation for the nursing programs, reviews the data specific to the areas evaluated and makes to assure the success of the programs and makes recommendation for change when needed.

1. Establishes and maintains various programs documentation and records. In conjunction with faculty, prepares periodic accreditation reports, documents, etc., as required by relevant national accreditation agency and state board of nursing. College policies and procedures.

1. Oversees all regulatory standards are being met.

1. Provides support for the development of grants and participates in the proposal-writing process to ensure adequate levels of programs funding and to aid in the development of new programs offerings.

1. Provides overall direction and ongoing supervision to the staff:

• Provides ongoing leadership, advice, training, and guidance to staff;

• Assesses staffing needs in order to make recommendations regarding effective hiring decisions; recommends the termination of staff, as necessary;

• Ensures appropriate work distribution to staff;

• Conducts and chairs faculty meetings and attends staff meetings to promote a constant flow of information, open discussions, knowledge sharing, and to keep staff well-informed;

• Continually assesses the performance and skill base of all staff; oversees staff training and participates in recruitment;

• Develops and communicates performance goals, completes performance evaluations within established timeframes; provides feedback, develops and takes action on performance improvement plans, and determines and implements necessary disciplinary action, as needed;

• Secures clinical sites at hospitals and health care agencies and develops contracts to provide clinical experiences for students in the programs

• Promotes the history and celebration of Nursing as a profession when indicated throughout the school year and through Nurses week activities.

1. Assists with recruitment, and publicity for the School and the College.

1. Develops and recommends the annual programs budget to the Dean, monitors and analyzes the annual operating budget to ensure effective fiscal management and efficient cost control systems. Operates within established budget constraints, monitors budget allocations, and identifies and resolves budget variances to ensure adherence to the approved annual budget.

1. Actively participates in the development and implementation of policies specific to the nursing programs.

1. Continues to develop professional and management skills through independent research, networking, attending seminars and workshops, etc., to maintain awareness of current and changing trends in education and specific to disciplines in area of responsibility. Remains knowledgeable of regulatory issues specific to the nursing programs and administrative activities. Participates in State Nursing Organizations activities such as New Jersey League for Nursing and Associate Degree Council of Nursing Programs.

1. Serves as an active member of various internal and external committees. Represents the College to external constituencies and projects a positive self-image of professionalism, appearance, confidentiality, courtesy, conduct, honesty, fairness, and personal integrity at all times.

Qualifications
What You'll Need

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a Master's Degree in Nursing with a minimum of five years of teaching and relevant administrative experience in curriculum/course development, review and implementation, and oversight of faculty and staff.
• Demonstrated ability to interact with a culturally diverse population and to effectively and respectfully function and communicate within the context of varying beliefs, behaviors, orientations, identities, and cultural backgrounds.

Broad and comprehensive knowledge of Nursing curriculum and Nursing practice and understanding of the principles, methods, and techniques in program management, design, implementation, assessment, and administration required. Knowledge of budgeting and cost control and skill in fiscal management required. Ability to think conceptually, develop and implement policies and procedures, and make administrative/procedural decisions and judgments required. Effective verbal and written communication skills, interpersonal skills, influence and negotiation skills required. Ability to interact effectively with a wide range of constituencies and the academically under prepared in a multi-cultural community required. Effective organization and prioritization skills required. Computer proficiency also required. Bilingual ability preferred.
Applications

For full consideration please send resume, cover letter, salary expectations, and a list of three professional references when submitting you application online.

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