Job Profile Summary
The Senior Director serves as a key member of the College of Nursing’s leadership team, providing academic and operational oversight to support the College’s mission, strategic goals, and commitment to academic excellence. In collaboration with the Dean, this role leads the implementation of strategic initiatives, coordinates academic operations, and ensures effective alignment of faculty, resources, and processes to support high-quality nursing education. The role oversees curriculum development and innovation, supports accreditation and regulatory compliance, fosters faculty development and mentorship, and promotes student achievement and retention. Through collaboration with faculty, staff, and institutional leadership, the Senior Director ensures continuous improvement in academic programs, strengthens teaching and learning outcomes, and prepares graduates to meet the evolving demands of the nursing profession.
Minimum Education
- Master's Degree in Nursing required. Doctorate Degree in Nursing or Higher Education preferred.
Minimum Experience/Training:
- Requires three years teaching experience in at the postsecondary level. History of demonstrated leadership roles in educational settings with increasing responsibility in past positions and demonstrate abilities in communication, leadership, management, teamwork, critical thinking, organizational skills, analytical skills, problem solving, conflict resolution and long range or strategic academic planning skills.
- Excellent oral and written communication, financial management and budget design skills.
- Demonstrated excellence in teaching and scholarly/creative research in higher education and an in-depth knowledge of Nursing.
Minimum Certification/Licenses:
- Must have current and active Registered Nurse License from the State of Florida with no history of suspension or having any action taken against that license. Current Basic Life Support (BLS) certification.
Essential Functions:
Strategic Leadership:
- Collaborate with the Dean and academic leadership to develop, refine, communicate, and implement the College of Nursing’s vision, mission, and strategic goals.
- Provide leadership in ensuring that all academic programs, including BSN, RN-BSN, ABSN, MSN, DNP, and certificate offerings, maintain the highest standards of academic quality, integrity, curricular excellence, and continuous improvement while aligning with institutional priorities, professional nursing standards, and applicable accreditation and regulatory requirements.
Curriculum Oversight:
- Collaborate with the Dean, Program Directors, and the curriculum leadership team to facilitate the development, implementation, coordination, and continuous improvement of curricula across all nursing programs.
- Support alignment with applicable accreditation standards, including ACEN and SACSCOC, state Board of Nursing requirements, and national frameworks. Coordinate curriculum review, evaluation, and implementation processes to promote academic quality, regulatory compliance, and consistency across programs.
- Facilitate communication and collaboration among academic stakeholders to support curriculum-related initiatives while ensuring that program-level curricular decisions remain within the established governance structure and authority of the Dean, Program Directors, and designated curriculum committees.
Faculty Development:
- Provide leadership in faculty recruitment, onboarding, supervision, mentorship, and performance evaluation. Promote faculty professional growth, teaching effectiveness, and scholarly development while fostering a collaborative, and supportive academic environment that advances the mission and goals of the College.
Clinical and Experiential Education:
- Coordinate clinical placements and support the advancement of simulation-based learning across nursing programs. Develop and maintain partnerships with healthcare organizations to expand clinical learning opportunities and enhance students’ experiential learning in alignment with program outcomes and accreditation standards.
Student Success Initiatives:
- Monitor and evaluate student success indicators, including retention, graduation, and NCLEX/certification pass rates.
- Collaborate with academic leadership and faculty to develop and implement targeted interventions and continuous improvement strategies that promote student achievement, academic progression, and successful program completion.
Accreditation and Quality Assurance:
- Support ongoing accreditation and regulatory compliance efforts by coordinating documentation, monitoring compliance requirements, and preparing reports for relevant accrediting and regulatory bodies. Collaborate with the Dean, Program Directors, and faculty to support accreditation reviews and continuous quality improvement, recognizing that primary accountability for accreditation oversight rests with the Dean.
Academic Operations:
- Oversee academic scheduling, faculty workload distribution, and resource allocation to ensure optimal program delivery and operational efficiency.
Community and Stakeholder Engagement:
- Represent the College at institutional and external events, and cultivate effective relationships with alumni, clinical partners, and the broader nursing community.
Operational Leadership & Implementation
- Lead and coordinate academic operations across all nursing programs, ensuring effective implementation of institutional and college-level initiatives, alignment of curriculum, faculty processes, and operational systems, adherence to academic policies and timelines, and collaboration among faculty, Program Directors, and administrative staff to support operational effectiveness and academic excellence.
Collaboration with Program Leadership
- Support the management of program operations and academic initiatives by facilitating cross-program communication, coordination, and regular leadership meetings while executing based on leadership decisions.Oversee faculty onboarding, orientation, development, and ongoing support and coordinate adjunct faculty processes in collaboration with the Director of Online Nursing Operations.Partner with program leadership to align faculty readiness, course delivery, scheduling, and academic expectations, ensuring consistent quality and effective operations across online and campus-based nursing programs.
Project & Initiative Leadership
- Lead and support strategic academic initiatives through faculty collaboration and team-based implementation to advance competency-based education, curriculum design, assessment, and continuous academic improvement.
Broward College offers an exceptional benefits package, including, but not limited to:
- Affordable High Quality Healthcare Insurance (Medical, Dental & Vision)
- Retirement Options – Florida Retirement System (FRS) Pension Plan or the FRS Investment Plan
- Wellness Program
- Vacation/Paid Time Off
- Winter and Spring Break Off
- Paid Parental Leave
- Tuition Assistance and Tuition Reimbursement are available to employees and family members
Job Title
Senior Director, Nursing Administration
Position Number
P0092776
Job Status
Full time Regular
Department
Nursing Administration
Location
Willis Holcombe Center
Pay Grade
212
Salary
$77,838 - $89,513 (Salary commensurate with education and experience)
Work Shift
Work Schedule
Monday – Friday/Weekends/Varies
Hours Per Week
37.5
Posting End Date
Open Until Filled
Comments
To be considered for this position, a completed online employment application along with a cover letter, resume and unofficial transcript(s) are required.
Designated Essential Personnel
No
FLSA Status
Exempt
Position Classification
Administrators
Special Instructions to Applicant:
For positions requiring a degree, the official transcripts are required upon hire. An unofficial copy of the degree/transcript is acceptable during the application process and must be attached to the online application. If unable to attach the documentation, please email document to jobs@broward.edu or fax to 954-201-7612, stating clearly the position name(s) and position number(s) the transcript is to be attached to.
Foreign Transcript: Transcripts issued outside of the United States require a equivalency statement from a certified transcript evaluation service verifying the degree equivalency to that of an accredited institution within the USA. This report must be attached with the application and submitted by the application deadline. All required documentation must be received on or before the job posting end date.
**Please note that multiple documents can be uploaded in the “Resume/CV/Transcript/License/Certification” section of the application**
Please refer to link with the instructions on how to submit an application with multiple documents. https://www.broward.edu/jobs/_docs/tutorial_external_applicant_broward_college.pdf.
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of the required background screening process.
Broward College uses E-Verify to check employee eligibility to work in the United States. You will be required to complete an I-9 Form and provide documentation of your identity for employment purposes.
Disclaimer
The intent of this description is to illustrate the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and should not be interpreted of describe all the specific duties and responsibilities that may be required in any particular position. Directly related education/experience beyond the minimum stated may be substituted where appropriate at the discretion of the Appointing Authority. Broward College reserves the right to revise or change job duties, job hours, and responsibilities.
