The Program Director and Chief Nursing Officer (CNO) oversees faculty and all aspects of the programs (ADN and BSN) offered in multiple locations.

The Program Director and CNO provides instructional and administrative leadership and support to the programs and all related areas of the College. This position reports directly to the Dean of the School of Nursing, Health Science, Public Safety, Wellness, and Outdoor Studies. The Program Director and CNO works directly with faculty and collaboratively with the campus academic and student affairs supervisors.

Responsibilities include but are not limited to: ensuring that offerings of the program articulate with CMC’s mission, vision, strategic plan and institutional learning outcomes as well as state and national standards; handling budget, hiring and support of faculty, coordination of program accreditation applications/renewals and program activity reporting, leading program advisory committee meetings, outreach, marketing, & recruiting activities, and program assessment.

*This position may be housed at the Spring Valley, Steamboat Springs or Breckenridge campus.

An active unencumbered license to practice as a registered nurse in Colorado. Education and experience sufficient for the rigors of the position. Documented knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development, and curriculum evaluation. Two years of full-time, or equivalent, clinical experience as a practicing registered nurse. Two-thousand verifiable related occupation experience within the past 5 years. Two years of full-time, or equivalent, experience in teaching in an approved Nursing Education Program. Such experience must be at or above the level of the Nursing Education Program the individual will be directing. Qualified candidates must be credentialed to teach in this program, or eligible to be credentialed. A minimum of a doctoral degree in nursing from a Nursing Education Program with national nursing accreditation.

Experience managing faculty and staff essential.

Special Skills or abilities directly applicable to the position: knowledge and skills related to teaching adults, teaching methodology, curriculum development and curriculum evaluation. Excellent verbal and written communication skills with ability to work effectively with administration, staff, faculty, students, and clinical facilities. Demonstrated ability to plan, organize, and evaluate complex programs and processes, demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities and projects, knowledge and proficiency in current technology used in nursing as well as generally expected office technology and software. Accreditation (ACEN and/or CCNE) experience a plus.

Welcoming. Innovative. Focused on Student Success. These principles reflect the soul of CMC. They guide us in building our teams, cultivating leaders, and expanding our approaches and mindset. They guide us to be an institution of higher education that’s the right fit for every faculty member, staff, student, and community member in its trust. Applicants must demonstrate a commitment to working effectively with students, employees, and community members of all backgrounds.

Bilingual (English/Spanish) or conversational language abilities preferred.

To Apply: Please submit the required letter of interest, resume, and list of three professional references. CMC is an EOE committed to diversifying its workforce.