Description Kirtland Community College is looking to fill the Director of Nursing and Allied Healthin late spring/early summer 2026. The Director of Nursing and Allied Health provides leadership and supervision for Nursing and Allied Health programs, which include Phlebotomy, Medical Assistant, Medical Billing and Coding, Associate Degree Nursing, LPN to ADN, and relevant partnership programs. Responsible for curriculum development, program evaluation, grant supervision, budget planning and monitoring, faculty recruitment, mentorship, supervision, and evaluation. Duties * Plan and administer all program courses in accordance with institutional, Michigan Board of Nursing, NLN-CNEA, and Department of Public Health requirements. * Direct and coordinate the student selection process for admission to all Nursing programs. * Select, supervise, evaluate, and mentor faculty and staff. * Ensure the academic program integrity by upholding professional and accreditation standards. * Collaborate with faculty on program review and curriculum development to ensure standards are met for course objectives, course content, examinations, and grading. * Ensure that faculty develop assessment methods to demonstrate student learning at both the course and program levels. * Obtain approval from relevant accrediting bodies for major nursing curriculum changes. * Become an active member of the Michigan Council of Nursing Education Administrators (MCNEA). * Work with the faculty to obtain and maintain accreditation for the Nursing and Allied Health programs. * Conduct nursing advisory committee meetings at least once per year. * Assist the Vice President of Academic Affairs with planning course schedules for nursing. * Manage budget for nursing and allied health programs. * Facilitate the promotion and marketing of programs and courses. * Participate in the counseling and disciplinary process as outlined in the student handbooks and Kirtland's academic appeal policies and procedures. * Serve as a member of internal and external committees as needed. * Involve faculty in strategic planning. * Serve as a liaison between faculty and the Vice President of Academic Affairs. * Perform other related duties as assigned. Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS * Master's degree in Nursing. * Unrestricted licensure as a Registered Nurse in Michigan. * A minimum of three (3) years' full-time work experience as a Registered Nurse. PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: * Experience in nursing supervision/management. * Experience supervising Allied Health programs * Teaching experience in nursing instruction. SUPERVISION- Works under the general supervision of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. ATTENDANCE -Individuals in this position are expected to be generally present and/or available for college business or instructional purposes when and as required by contract, policy, or reasonable direction of the Vice President of Academic Affairs. Regular personal visits to clinical sites are an essential job function. WORKING CONDITIONS -Conditions are those of a typical college administrative office and classroom. Individuals in this position must be able to work effectively with individuals of diverse personalities and outlooks, and varied skills and abilities. A high level of performance in all job dimensions is essential. In the classroom, the person in this position must be cognizant of students' understanding and progress, able to communicate effectively with students and associated professionals, and able to operate technical equipment in a modern classroom or online environment.
Job Title
Director of Nursing and Allied Health