Director of Nursing

Company: Heidelberg University
Location: Tiffin
Posted on: February 19, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description The Director of the Nursing Program is responsible for the leadership, planning, implementation, assessment, and evaluation of the post-licensure Bachelor of Science in Nursing Program. This position serves as the official liaison between Heidelberg University, Terra State Community College, and accrediting/licensing bodies. This position is a 12-month administrative appointment with a 2 course per semester teaching load. SUPERVISION RECEIVED: The Director of the Nursing Program reports to the Chair of Natural Sciences and Nursing. SUPERVISION EXERCISED: The Director of the Nursing Program is responsible for hiring and evaluating adjunct instructors to teach NRS courses. ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Perform all essential duties as outlined in the Heidelberg University Faculty Manual. Facilitate and promote student learning within the Nursing Program through sound administrative practices and the creation of an environment that promotes academic rigor, instructional innovation, and facilitates access to comprehensive support services to students. Teach 4 courses per academic year, typically 2 courses per semester (Fall, Spring) in the RN to BSN program. Utilize innovative and collaborative teaching methods in support of the program’s mission and learning objectives that promote nursing knowledge, laboratory techniques, critical thinking, and communication competency within the discipline. Work closely with faculty, staff, and students as well as health care providers, community partners and other educational institutions; manages the meetings of the Community of Interest. Serve on other nursing advisory boards. Maintain membership and attend meetings of the Ohio Council of Deans and Directors. Ensure that the nursing program complies with accreditation policies and completes the applications for accreditation. Facilitate Heidelberg’s 1-2-1 Nursing Programs with Terra State Community College and develop partnerships with external agencies; maintaining contracts among agencies and Heidelberg’s Nursing Program. Coordinate, administer, and direct all nursing program activities, including academic advising, fiscal planning, and grants. Contribute to school, programmatic, and interdisciplinary initiatives, including recruitment and retention efforts and curriculum development. Participate in campus recruitment events, including meeting with prospective students, participating in open houses, new student orientation, and other recruitment events. Collaborate with faculty within the School of Natural Sciences and Nursing to promote student success, assess the curriculum, and promote the Nursing program. CORE VALUES AND PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES: Core values – models leadership values of integrity, honesty, humility, transparency, respectfulness, diversity, caring, loyalty and accountability in all work. Intellectual dynamism – demonstrates mental sharpness, capability and agility. Self-knowledge – gains insight from successes and mistakes. Personal learning – seeks feedback and counsel to improve managerial behavior. Peer relationships – encourages collaboration and cooperation across the organization. Teamwork – performs most effectively as a hard-working member of a team. Constituency focus – completes work to meet constituencies’ expectations and requirements. Community focus – brings a spirit of enthusiasm and energy to the campus and town. DESIRED ATTRIBUTES AND QUALIFICATIONS: Education and Professional Experience: (A) Master’s degree in nursing, education, or related field. (B) Minimum of seven years of successful experience as a registered nurse with at least three of those years in nursing administration or nursing education in the last five years. (C) Minimum of two years of experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure nursing programs. (D) Current Ohio active state license with the Ohio Board of Nursing. Preferred Education and Experience: Ph.D. in Nursing or DNP. Experience as a nursing program administrator, director, or department chair. Experience with CCNE accreditation. Necessary Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities: Ability to relate to a diverse cross-section of individuals. Must demonstrate analytical and strategic thinking abilities. Demonstrated strong commitment to student centered active learning and student engagement activities. Willingness to participate in campus responsibilities and activities during the day, evenings, and /or weekends at both on-campus and off-campus locations. Demonstrated experience, knowledge and appreciation for a liberal arts tradition. Commitment and a demonstrated record of academic excellence with professional and personal integrity. Demonstrated excellent interpersonal, written and verbal communication and problem-solving skills. A demonstrated work ethic that promotes teamwork, promotes creativity and motivation, and builds consensus in a high-energy and high-task environment. Ability to manage several projects simultaneously. TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT USED: Knowledge of operation and use of various office equipment including, but not limited to: personal computer, including spreadsheet and word processing software, integrated database software, fax machine, copier, telephone, scanner, and printers. A valid driver’s license may be required. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use arms, hands and fingers to operate and manipulate equipment generally found in an office setting. The employee may be frequently required to be mobile, communicate, and hear. The employee may occasionally be subject to a variety of outdoor environmental conditions including heat, cold, and precipitation. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds and occasionally lift and/or move more than fifty (50) pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. Mental demands include varied degrees of occasional stress while performing job duties. WORK ENVIRONMENT: The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in an office setting, and educational facilities including laboratories, all of which may be indoor or outdoor. The noise level in the work environment will range from moderately quiet to occasionally loud. SELECTION GUIDELINES: The Director of the Nursing Program will be selected after a formal application procedure, education and experience rating, oral interview, and reference check. Job related tests may be required. All offers of employment are contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background screen, motor vehicle record search, drug and alcohol screen, physical and / or psychological examination at the University’s discretion.APPROVAL and EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT: The duties listed above are intended only as an illustration of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment to the position.

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