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Innovation Director of Nursing Programs at Hartnell Community College Share on X Print Application Deadline 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Date Posted 6/16/2026 Contact Human Resources (831) 755-6706 Number of Openings Not Specified Salary Pay Range 129,823.00 - 157,800.00 Annually Length of Work Year See Position Description Employment Type Full Time About the Employer Hartnell College is one of the oldest institutions of higher education in California. Founded in 1920 as Salinas Junior College, the school was renamed Hartnell College in 1948, and the Hartnell Community College District was established the following year. The College is preparing to join with its students, employees, alums and the greater community to celebrate its Centennial, beginning in Fall 2019

Hartnell moved into a new building on its current 54-acre site, at 411 Central Ave. in Salinas in 1936. The Main Campus is located in Monterey County, just a 25-minute drive from the scenic Monterey Peninsula and the Monterey Regional Airport.

Its Alisal Campus in east Salinas, opened in 2014, houses its Agricultural Business and Technology Institute, its Sustainable Design and Construction Center, a diesel program, an automotive technology program and its computer science program. Hartnell also holds classes at its education center in King City, opened in 2002, and at numerous off-campus locations in north and south Monterey County. Thanks to a $167 million local bond measure - known as Measure T - approved by district voters in 2016, it is preparing to expand that facility and open new centers in Soledad and Castroville, as well as a new state-of-the-art building for its nursing and allied health programs on the Main Campus.

Along with renovation of two classroom buildings and new landscaping, also on the Main Campus, those projects are scheduled for completion by 2021. The College serves the Salinas Valley, a fertile agricultural region some 10 miles wide and 100 miles long, as well as part of southern San Benito County. It draws most of its annual enrollment of 17,000 students from Salinas and the communities of Bradley, Castroville, Chualar, Gonzales, Greenfield, Jolon, King City, Lockwood, Moss Landing, San Ardo, San Lucas and Soledad.

Students also come from Monterey Peninsula communities and elsewhere in California's Central Coast, as well as from other states and countries. All are drawn Hartnell's academic excellence and focus on the success of students in its four-year transfer, nursing and technical programs, as well as a proud tradition in intercollegiate athletics, with 12 men's and women's teams. Job Description / Essential Elements: Print Innovation Director of Nursing Programs Hartnell Community College Salary: $129,823.00 - $157,800.00 Annually Job Type: Manager Job Number: 202300137 Location: Main Campus 411 Central Avenue, Salinas Department: Nursing & Health Sciences Closing: 7/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific Description Join Hartnell College as our next Innovation Director of Nursing Programs and shape the future of nursing education in the Salinas Valley

This eleven-month, full-time management position offers a salary range VI: Step C: $143,129.00 to $157,800.00 annually, a $3,000 annual doctoral stipend, comprehensive health benefits, CalSTRS (State Teacher Retirement System), and the flexibility to work remotely up to 20% (one day per week) as scheduling allows. Hartnell College seeks an equity-minded, innovative, and dynamic leader to serve as Director of Nursing Programs. The Director will oversee and manage and provide oversight for all programs, operations, and activities of the nursing instructional programs and equitable support services for all students

This role is essential in developing programs that improve the overall student experience at Hartnell College, and support our commitment to provide high value baccalaureate degrees, associate degrees, certificates, and transfer opportunities for our students, so they can achieve their career and academic goals, contribute to the economic and social vibrancy of our community, and become the leaders and changemakers of tomorrow. DEFINITION Under the general direction of the Dean of Academic Affairs, Nursing, and Health Sciences, the Director of Nursing plans, organizes, and provides oversight for all programs, operations, and activities of the nursing instructional programs, coordinates assigned activities with other divisions, outside agencies, and regulators, and the public; provides highly responsible and complex professional assistance to the Dean of Academic Affairs for Nursing and Health Sciences, and performs related work as required. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Dean of Academic Affairs.

Exercises general direction and supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff. CLASS CHARACTERISTICS This is a management classification that oversees, directs, and participates in the daily functions, operations, projects, and activities of the Nursing Program, including short- and long-term planning and development and administration of program policies, procedures, and services. This classification provides assistance to the Dean of Academic Affairs in a variety of administrative, coordinative, analytical, and liaison capacities.

Successful performance of the work requires an extensive professional background including nursing education as well as the ability to coordinate program work with that of other District divisions and outside agencies. Responsibilities include performing diverse, specialized, and complex work involving significant accountability and decision-making responsibility. This classification is distinguished from the Dean of Academic Affairs in that the latter has significant authority over and oversight of a broad cluster of academic fields in nursing and allied health or whole academic units with responsibility for accomplishing planning and operational goals and objectives, and for furthering District goals and objectives within general policy guidelines Examples of Duties EXAMPLES OF TYPICAL FUNCTIONS (Illustrative Only) The District reserves the rights to add, modify, change, or rescind the work assignments of different positions and to make reasonable accommodations so that qualified employees can perform the essential functions of the job.

Administrators can be assigned to work at any district location or learning site and in some cases can be assigned to multiple locations and learning sites. Provides leadership and program coordination for the Associate Degree, Nursing; Licensed Vocational Nursing programs; and other nursing-related programs as assigned. Develops, directs, and coordinates the implementation of goals, objectives, policies, procedures, and work standards for the nursing program; establishes, within District policy, appropriate budget, service, and staffing levels.

Recruits new clinical partners, prepares clinical contracts, and coordinates clinical placements for all nursing students. In coordination with the dean, plans and executes college and community outreach activities. Develops and maintains articulation, concurrent enrollment, and dual enrollment agreements for the nursing programs with higher education institutions, area high schools, health care agencies, and other community organizations.

Maintains compliance with clinical requirements for students and assigned faculty. Prepares reports required to document continuous compliance, approval, and/or accreditation with mandates of the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN), the California Board of Registered Vocational Nursing and Psychiatric Technicians (BVNPT), and the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN-RN/-PN). Collaborates with nursing faculty and the college Curriculum Committee in developing, implementing, evaluating, and modifying vocational and registered nursing curricula.

Plans, organizes, and directs class scheduling and instructor assignments; ensures that programs are well represented in print and electronic materials, including catalogs and schedules; ensures that curriculum, instruction delivery methods, and course and program articulation are kept current, represent current and best practices, and comply with all legal and regulatory requirements. Manages and participates in the development and administration of the programs' annual budgets; directs the forecast of additional funds needed for staffing, equipment, materials, and supplies; directs the monitoring of and approves expenditures; directs and implements adjustments as necessary; allocates funds to optimize functioning of the nursing programs. Applies for, implements, and coordinates the provisions of local, state, and/or federal grants according to District policies and procedures.

Recruits, screens, recommends, and evaluates diverse and highly qualified faculty in accordance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations. Mentors full- and part-time faculty and staff involved in the nursing programs; identifies training needs and arrange professional development opportunities. Directs program development and review; monitors, evaluates, and adjusts programs in response to educational effectiveness and student needs; coordinates outcome-based assessments, planning, and development of system programs and services; assists and supports faculty in evaluating student learning outcomes at the course and program levels, which includes retention/attrition, time to completion, transfer, job placement, and others; implements program modifications based on those data as necessary.

Oversees student success activities, learning materials, National Council Licensure Examination (NCLEX) preparation courses, and nursing licensing requirements and processes. Develops and oversees student recruitment and admission processes, including information and orientation sessions. Leads students and faculty in planning and producing the Pinning Ceremony.

Assists in resolving staff and/or student problems in the nursing programs. Chairs the advisory committee and faculty meetings for the nursing programs, assuring student and faculty membership and participation; attends and participates in professional group meetings; participates in community events and meetings related to area of assignment. Evaluates processes and creates solutions, as needed, in collaboration with the dean, directors, assistant directors, students, and faculty.

Monitors changes in laws, regulations, and technology that may affect District or departmental operations; implements policy and procedural changes as required; stays abreast of new trends and innovations in the field of nursing as they relate to the area of assignment. Assists dean in duties and responsibilities of that position as designated, including acting in the capacity of the dean as needed. Performs related duties as assigned.

Typical Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: Theories, principles, and practices associated with higher education curricula and instruction, student support services, student learning, and student success. Nursing curriculum design, nursing program review/evaluation processes, clinical and classroom nursing education pedagogy, and California Chancellor's Office and BRN and BVNPT regulations. Principles and practices of enrollment management.

Pertinent federal and state laws and regulatory provisions. College accreditation procedures, practices, and standards, and specialty accreditation procedures, practices, and standards. Principles and practices of technology and software use for databases, accounting, spreadsheets, and other business processes; use of technology in assigned area.

The development, implementation, and assessment of student learning and/or service area outcomes. Budget development, administrative practices, and organizational and management practices as applied to the analysis and evaluation of projects, programs, policies, procedures, and operational needs. Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment, review and evaluation, and the training of staff in work procedures.

Methods and techniques for the development of presentations, business correspondence, and information distribution; research and reporting methods, techniques, and procedures. Principles and procedures of record keeping, technical report writing, grant writing, and preparation of correspondence and presentations. English usage, spelling, vocabulary, grammar, and punctuation.

Techniques for effectively representing the District in contacts with governmental agencies, community groups, and various business, professional, educational, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Techniques for providing a high level of customer service by effectively dealing with the public, vendors, students and District staff, including individuals of various ages, socio-economic, and ethnic groups. Ability to: Demonstrate sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, disability, and ethnic backgrounds of community college students.

Effectively lead employees and teams with a collaborative style in a collegial and participatory governance environment. Deliver formal and influential presentations. Be a fair-minded, ethical, and honest leader with excellent interpersonal and communication skills, both oral and written.

Develop, implement, and evaluate programs and services. Utilize data and assessment outcomes to make improvements for programs and services. Inspire and motivate others toward goal achievement.

Counsel, direct, and facilitate professional development of employees. Develop and monitor budgets and effectively utilize resources. Effectively manage priorities in large, complex, and diverse operational units.

Use independent judgment in the interpretation and application of rules, regulations, policies, and procedures. Provide leadership and work collaboratively and productively with all stakeholders, including faculty, students, administrators, support staff, unions, and the community. Recruit, select, supervise, and evaluate employees.

Interpret, apply, explain, and ensure compliance with federal, state, and local policies, procedures, laws, regulations, and rules and procedures related to nursing practice and programs. Effectively represent the District and its nursing programs in meetings with carious educational, business, professional, regulatory, and legislative organizations. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, policies, procedures, and other written materials.

Conduct complex research projects, evaluate alternatives, make sound recommendations, and prepare effective technical staff reports. Establish and main...