Associate Program Lead for Nursing

Are you someone who strives for excellence, values accountability, provides the best service, all while reflecting unwavering integrity? Our talented team members across the state follow the behaviors, beliefs and outcomes of these core values to ensure that our vision is met. If you're ready to join the TSTC family and make great memories please complete our application process.

Texas State Technical College is currently seeking a dynamic and experienced individual to fill the role of Associate Program Lead for Nursing for our Nursing and LVN Programs. If you have a valid State of Texas Registered Nurse Licensure, and a passion for fostering student success, we invite you to apply. As the Associate Program Team Lead for Nursing, you will play a pivotal role in shaping TSTC's relationships with faculty, students, and industry partners, driving remarkable performance results and facilitating growth in capabilities.

Requirements:

• Associate Degree in Nursing required, Bachelor of Science in Nursing preferred.

• Valid State of Texas Registered Nurse Licensure.

• BLS certification from the American Heart Association.

• 1 year previous teaching experience in related field.

• Demonstrated competency in the field.

• Competency with technology supporting learning and teaching.

• Flexibility in schedule, including availability for evening, weekend, or summer assignments.

• Ability to work effectively in a team environment.

• Commitment to the mission and vision of TSTC.

Key Responsibilities:

Team Leadership:

• Build quality relationships with faculty, students, and industry clients, fostering trust, respect, and empathy.

• Provide comprehensive guidance to both assigned students and instructors.

• Recruit and retain a highly qualified faculty team, supporting development and cultivating a productive learning environment.

• Establish clear performance expectations for faculty and manage performance to achieve organizational goals.

• Develop a team environment focused on trust, accountability, candor, commitment, and results.

• Communicate regularly and purposefully with faculty to ensure engagement and accountability.

Program Recruitment & Marketing:

• Participate in sales and marketing efforts for the program.

• Assist with recruiting, coordinating with campus and statewide campaigns, and engaging faculty in student recruitment.

• Represent the program to stakeholders.

Student Success:

• Monitor student learning outcomes, coordinating with faculty and resources for evaluation and intervention.

• Address systemic barriers to student persistence.

• Manage student and faculty grievance processes.

Local Industry Relations:

• Serve as the primary coordinator for local industrial employer engagement.

• Form and cultivate local industrial employer councils, aligning curriculum with labor market trends.

• Research and apply industry trends and emerging technology.

Management:

• Coordinate program resources for recruiting, safety, and course scheduling.

• Participate in budget development and manage ongoing operational budgets.

• Collaborate with shared services on curriculum and content development.

• Contribute to the mission of placing more Texans in great-paying jobs.

Education/Experience/Knowledge/Skills:

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Demonstrated leadership in enhancing student achievement in a competency-based learning environment.

• Effective coaching and communication skills with a diverse student population.

• Successful communication and collaboration with diverse professional colleagues, partners, and stakeholders.

• Understanding of a competency-based education model.

• Experience leading a team focused on student support and instruction.

• Proficient in technology-based educational delivery systems.

• Proven ability to work with struggling or at-risk students.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Demonstrated ability to lead a team using a relational leadership style.

• Familiarity and interpersonal acumen among stakeholders within the related program discipline.

• Ability to drive organizational change.

• Relevant credentials from an accredited institution as required by the program.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience recruiting and developing a team.

• Experience with profit and loss responsibility and accountability.

• Experience working with adult learners and distance learning environments.

• Experience with Change Management and leading change.

• Experience working as faculty within TSTC or a similar environment.

• Demonstrated project management experience or experience keeping tasks organized with a meaningful size team and/or a project.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

Texas State Technical College (TSTC), as an equal opportunity employer, complies with all applicable federal and state laws regarding nondiscrimination. TSTC is committed to a policy of equal opportunity for all persons and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, age, marital status, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, disability, religion, or veteran status in employment, educational programs and activities, and admissions.

Employment Eligibility Verification

If hired, you will be required to complete the federal Employment Eligibility Verification I-9 form. You will be required to present acceptable and original documents to prove your identity and authorization to work in the United States. Documents need to be presented no later than the third day of employment. Failure to do so will result in loss of employment at TSTC.

Background Checks

A criminal history background check will be required for the finalist(s) under consideration for this position.