Director of Nursing Student Outcomes

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The Director of Nursing Student Outcomes (DNSO) plays a critical role in supporting the success and progression of nursing students across all prelicensure nursing program tracks and modalities, within a designated region or assigned location. This position is responsible for ensuring consistently compliant NCLEX pass rates by providing targeted support for students, faculty, and program chairs by driving implementation of curriculum improvement and student outcome related initiatives. This includes developing and implementing strategies to enhance student performance, monitoring academic outcomes, and offering guidance on best practices for NCLEX preparation. Additionally, the DNSO is involved in the rollout of new initiatives designed to improve overall program quality and student outcomes.

In the event of a program chair vacancy, the Director may serve in an interim capacity to ensure continuity of focus upon NCLEX readiness. The DNSO provides direct supervision to the assigned Nursing Faculty Clinical Coordinator(s) and ensures consistency in education delivery between modalities of classroom, lab, and clinical modalities of learning. This role requires close collaboration with faculty, staff, and administration to foster a positive learning environment that supports student success in the nursing profession.

REQUIREMENTS:

• Master's degree in Nursing (MSN), required. PhD or DNP Preferred.
• Minimum of 5 years of experience in prelicensure nursing education.
• Experience with program assessment, data collection, and analysis, particularly related to student outcomes (e.g., NCLEX pass rates, retention, and graduation rates).
• Active, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure- Compact preferred. May be required to obtain additional state licensures based on program locations.
• Familiarity with using learning management systems (LMS) and data analysis software to track and evaluate student performance.
• Practical experience in developing, implementing, or evaluating NCLEX preparation strategies, including familiarity with test-taking techniques, remediation programs, and student success planning.

Preferred:

• Experience in a leadership role in nursing education (e.g., program chair, director, or leading course/clinical coordination teams).
• Experience with online pre-licensure nursing education.
• Experience with nursing education accreditation processes (CCNE, ACEN) and program evaluation activities.
• Experience leading curriculum development, evaluation, and revision in prelicensure nursing programs, including alignment with NCLEX test plans and program outcomes.

RESPONSIBILITIES:

NCLEX Readiness:

• Identify, monitor, analyze, report upon, and influence leading indicators of NCLEX success.
• Develop and implement strategies to improve NCLEX pass rates across all prelicensure nursing program tracks and modalities.
• Collaborate with faculty and staff to provide targeted interventions and support for students struggling with academic or clinical performance.
• Coordinate and assist with the identification or development of NCLEX preparation materials and analyze the effectiveness of those resources.
• Assist in the coordination and execution of faculty development programs related to student outcomes and NCLEX preparation.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of NCLEX requirements, trends in nursing education, and best practices for student outcomes.
• In the absence of a nursing chair, support continuity in NCLEX preparation and readiness by meeting in person and virtually with students, recommending remediation and holding them accountable for follow-through.
• Prepare regular reports on student outcomes, program success metrics, and NCLEX pass rates for administration and accreditation purposes.
• Advocate for student NCLEX readiness, addressing trends related to academic progression and supporting initiatives that foster student retention and success.

Clinical Learning Outcomes:

• Supervise Nursing Faculty Clinical Coordinator (NFCC).
• Ensure prescribed university clinical processes and procedures are implemented and upheld in the clinical learning environment.
• Support the development of clinical faculty to facilitate a consistent and engaging clinical learning environment.
• Ensure fulfillment of clinical requirements to meet course and program outcomes.
• Monitor compliance, via the NFCC, of clinical learning assignments to ensure meeting of desired outcomes.

Nursing Curriculum & Instruction Outcomes:

• Provide leadership to assigned Faculty Course Collaboration Groups.
• Ensure faculty review outcome data to inform recommendations for improvement via the course collaboration process.
• Identify and assign Course Collaboration Leads to facilitate weekly course collaboration meetings.
• Attend course collaboration meetings regularly to observe, support, and reinforce expectations of shared faculty shared governance with nursing curriculum and assessment.
• Monitor compliance with standard operating procedures to ensure desired outcomes.
• Promote and execute required faculty training and development to support the delivery of an engaging learning environment.
• Evaluate and report on the effectiveness of student success initiatives, making recommendations for continuous improvement.
• Support the rollout of new curriculum and program initiatives by providing on campus and virtual support and reporting upon implementation status.
• Facilitate communication between faculty, students, and administration regarding academic performance and program improvements.
• Contribute to continuous program improvement by participating in committees, meetings, and accreditation-related activities as determined by the Dean of Prelicensure Nursing.
• Travel to campuses is required, approximately 30% of role

COMPENSATION is determined based on the qualifications, experience, and circumstances of each hire. It is uncommon for new employees to start near the top of the salary range. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including a tuition waiver and reimbursement program, health insurance, paid time off, and a retirement savings plan. The salary range for this position is $109,140 to $147,660.
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Herzing University is committed to providing a diverse environment and is dedicated to fostering a culture and atmosphere of mutual respect. It provides an inclusive and collegial community where individuals are valued, heard and empowered to contribute to the effectiveness of the institution.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position most of the time.
• Must be able to occasionally move around the work location.
• Must be able to travel approx. 30% of the time. Additional travel may be required based on campus needs.
• Constantly operates office and/or teach equipment which may include computers, copiers, fax machines, audio/visuals.
• Frequently uses voice and hearing to communicate with students, staff or colleagues face-to-face or over the telephone.
• Visually or otherwise identify, observe and assess.
• Occasionally move, carry, or lift 10 pounds

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