Assistant Director/Faculty & Clinical Coordinator

Salary: $67,804.00 - $79,283.00 AnnuallyLocation : Arvada, COJob Type: FacultyJob Number: 00758Division: Academic AffairsDepartment: NursingOpening Date: 09/12/2024Closing Date: 10/17/2024 9:06 AM MountainFLSA Status: ExemptTo Apply: Complete an application and attach the following: A resume/cv and a cover letter describing your professional work experience and addressing the required qualifications.Red Rocks Community College exemplifies extraordinary. We are dedicated to our , which promote student achievement, staff empowerment, and community engagement. We live our values: Integrity, Collaboration, Learning, Inclusiveness, and Communication. RRCC seeks applicants who understand and have first-hand experience working with diverse populations, which may include but are not limited to, historically marginalized populations such as people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, and people with disabilities. Summary of Position The Assistant Director/Faculty & Clinical Coordinator for the Nursing Program at Red Rocks Community College (RRCC) plays a pivotal role in advancing the program by managing clinical placements, coordinating with clinical agencies, and ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory standards. This position is a full-time, 164-day academic year appointment, with an additional commitment for summer workdays. The role encompasses all responsibilities associated with a standard academic year, including teaching, program administration, and faculty collaboration. In addition, the successful candidate will be required to fulfill additional duties during the summer months, ensuring continued progress and support for clinical placements and other programmatic needs. This extended commitment is integral to maintaining the program's quality and meeting accreditation and regulatory requirements. The Assistant Director/ Faculty & Clinical Coordinator for the Nursing Program works collaboratively with the Director of the Nursing Program to oversee and manage clinical placements for nursing courses. The position plays a critical role in maintaining and enhancing relationships with clinical agencies that have contracts with Red Rocks Community College (RRCC). The Coordinator is responsible for negotiating contracts with agency educators, which includes establishing learning time frames, clinical scholar requirements, and student prerequisites prior to site visits. Additionally, the role requires proficient use of a Clinical Platform to handle clinical requests and ensure compliance for both students and instructors. The Coordinator will work closely with the Director of Nursing Education to contribute to the visioning, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing program outcomes. The role involves assisting with national accreditation processes and ensuring adherence to the regulatory requirements set forth by the Colorado State Board of Nursing.The Coordinator will also explore and identify new potential clinical sites in collaboration with faculty and the Director of Nursing Program to meet student learning objectives. As the primary point of contact for clinical sites, the Coordinator will facilitate communication and coordination between the college and the clinical agencies.In addition to these responsibilities, the Clinical Placements Coordinator will perform instructional duties as a faculty member in accordance with RRCC's philosophy and the policies of the Colorado Community College System. The position also involves additional administrative responsibilities, including summer work hours dedicated to clinical coordination. Other duties encompass developing and evaluating curriculum, engaging in advising and retention activities, assessing student and program objectives, and participating in student learning assessments. The Coordinator will also serve on college committees and attend departmental, school, and college meetings and functions.Depending on institutional needs and qualifications, the role may include additional responsibilities such as serving as a Program Chair. This position is essential in ensuring effective clinical placement management, supporting accreditation efforts, and enhancing the overall quality of nursing education at RRCC.QualificationsREQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:Excellent organizational and time management skills. Excellent computer skills include managing an electronic database, email, Microsoft Excel, and Word. Ability to effectively communicate as appropriate to meet the needs of the audience. Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills. Ability to be flexible with negotiation of student, coordinator, and class schedules for placement. Ability to process multiple sources of data and information. REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:Master's degree in nursing. Possess a current, unencumbered Colorado RN license OR possess a current, unencumbered RN license from another state AND can obtain an unencumbered Colorado RN license by the date of hire. Has, or qualifies for, post secondary CTE credential including 4000 paid non-teaching occupational hours within the last 5 years. Experience teaching and/or training various subjects within the discipline. Clinical nursing experience. Ability to use technology in classroom and as a teaching tool. Demonstrated commitment working with and supporting students from historically marginalized communities (people of color, LGBTQ+ community members, veterans, first generation graduates, people with disabilities, etc.). Demonstrate a growth mindset regarding professional development. Ability to communicate effectively in a form that is appropriate for the needs of the audience. Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Experience working in higher education. Previous experience with national accreditation and regulatory agencies. Experience in facilitating equitable outcomes for customers, key stakeholders, or students using effective inclusive strategies. Demonstrate building successful professional relationships and working collaboratively with internal and external constituents and outside agencies. Participate and/or lead in professional organizations, committees and/or task forces. Experience with remote and/or online teaching/training and experience developing courses for multiple delivery formats. Ability to develop well-defined assessment/evaluation objectives and high-performance standards aligned with expectations PHYSICAL & COGNITIVE DEMANDS:The following are some of the physical and cognitive demands commonly associated with this position.Occasionally moves, positions, and transports classroom and/ or laboratory equipment up to 50 lbs. Clinical assignments may require the ability to lift and/or move patients. This is largely a sedentary role. This position operates in an office and/or classroom environment and constantly uses a computer, and routinely uses standard office equipment including phones, copiers, etc. The person in this position constantly communicates with internal and external constituents and students. Must be able to exchange accurate information in these situations. Cognitive demands include comparing, copying, computing, compiling, analyzing, coordinating, synthesizing, negotiating, communicating, instructing, and interpersonal skills. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION STATEMENTRed Rocks Community College provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities on a case-by-case basis. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process and/or during the course of employment, please contact Jennifer Matthews, Executive Director of Human Resources, at (303) 914-6298 or Jennifer.Matthews@rrcc.edu.Notice to all Applicants Final candidate will be subject to successful completion of a background check, and, if applicable, a motor vehicle record review. Former employees of the Colorado Community College System, or one of its 13 colleges, who were disciplinarily terminated or resigned in lieu of termination, must disclose this information in their application material. Final candidates are required to submit unofficial transcripts for non-instructional positions and official transcripts for instructional positions to Human Resources within thirty (30) days of hire. Direct deposit of payroll is a condition of employment. Red Rocks Community College participates in E-Verify. Red Rocks Community College is a tobacco and smoke-free campus. All RRCC employees, except student employees, contribute to at a fixed percentage of their earnings and do not contribute to Social Security. Finalist must be willing to make Colorado their primary workplace.RRCC/CCCS is an Equal Opportunity EmployerRed Rocks Community College and Colorado Community College System believes when all human qualities are regarded with dignity and respect and when everyone has access to the individualized support they need, all will have the opportunity to thrive. In all aspects of the employment process, decisions are made based on merit, competence, performance and business need without regard to sex, gender, race, color, age, creed, national or ethnic origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, familial status, veteran or military status, pregnancy status, marital status, religion, genetic information, gender expression, gender identity, sexual orientation, or any other protected status in accordance with applicable law. Our Accommodations and Non-Discrimination policies, plus other helpful information, can be found publicly at .We also believe in going further. At RRCC we have a focus on equity and belonging. We strive to create a community in which everyone feels respected and valued for their unique talents and contributions, and where people from all backgrounds are able to achieve their goals. Red Rocks Community College acknowledges that inclusion and equity are multifaceted and complex concepts, and that our efforts in these areas will require innovation, intention, and an institutional commitment to these principles, across our entire college community.Red Rocks Community College is an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution (HSI). As we move toward full HSI status, we are focused on servingness and are committed to creating a learning environment where equity is expected and our Latinx students thrive.For information regarding Red Rocks Community College Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, please see the .At RRCC, we value and uphold a commitment to a workplace that focuses on employees. In addition to rewarding and meaningful work, we offer a comprehensive selection of benefits to support our employees, including: Strong, flexible retirement benefits including 's Defined Benefit Plan or Defined Contribution Plan. RRCC contributes 21.61% of your salary on your behalf. Supplemental retirement plans including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans are also available. Comprehensive including medical, dental, vision, life, and flexible savings benefits. Employee assistance services such as counseling, professional coaching, financial planning, and more, are available to you and members of your household at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (). Generous including up to 90 hours of sick leave per academic year with up to 16 of those hours converted to personal leave and up to 18 hours for academic and volunteer activities. for employees and their eligible dependents at any community college within the Colorado Community College System or CCCOnline. State employees are eligible to participate in which offers discounts for retailers and services and other benefits resources. Employees may qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Additional information about this program can be found on the website.01 Please detail how you meet the following qualification:Master's degree in nursing. Year conferred? 02 Please detail how you meet the following qualification or its substitute: Possess a current, unencumbered Colorado RN license OR possess a current, unencumbered RN license from another state AND can obtain an unencumbered Colorado RN license by the date of hire. 03 Please detail your clinical nursing experience. 04 Please confirm the following:Has, or qualifies for, post secondary CTE credential including 4000 paid non-teaching occupational hours within the last 5 years. Yes No Required Question