Education Program Associate Jobs in Duluth, GA (NOW HIRING)

Explore a World of Opportunity with the State of Georgia!

We are the force that drives Georgia!
Georgia State Government is a large enterprise, composed of various agencies and entities with a common goal to improve the lives of Georgia's more than 10 million citizens!
Join Team Georgia and impact lives everyday while receiving a robust benefits package designed for every stage of your career!

Job Title:

Job Requisition ID:

Number of Openings:

Shift:

Compensation Details:

Job Description:

This job is a full time, benefited, FLSA Exempt/Professional position in the Nursing Sciences Division that reports to the Dean of Nursing and Life Sciences.

Salary: $ 80,000/yr

Schedule: 40-hours per week, at the Lawrenceville campus; Monday through Friday; May occasionally work at the Alpharetta-North Fulton Campus

Minimum Qualifications: (Job Code 10708)Doctorate or Master's degree in the discipline. Current RN licensure in Georgia. At least one (1) earned graduate degree in nursing and at least three (3) years of teaching experience in a nursing education program leading to initial registered nurse licensure.Faculty must be credentialed to satisfy all regulatory agencies and appropriate accrediting bodies for the courses assigned.Prior teaching experience in a college-setting, post-secondary or technical education setting is required, including experience with curriculum design and development, student evaluation, and outcome assessment.

Preferred Qualifications:Experience in teaching college-levelNursingcourses in two-year or degree-granting technical colleges. 3 years prior nursing experience in an educational setting as a medical surgical or mental health registered nurse/or hospital setting. Experience in nursing simulation is a plus. Experience in course and curriculum development, administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of nursing education program. Demonstrated flexibility with the diverse student population and learning styles; demonstrated experience with various teaching strategies, including advanced instructional technologies. Demonstrated ability to collaborate and work effectively with faculty, staff, students, and the community. Ability to teach in the classroom and multiple clinical settings. Proficient in written and oral communication. Demonstrated occupational competency. Must be computer literate with the ability to use standard software programs.

Job Description Summary:The program director is responsible for the ongoing management, development, implementation, and instruction of the Associate Degree Nursing program.Duties include curriculum design and development; instruction, recruitment, and advisement of students; budgeting; management of adjunct faculty; and participation in college committees and professional enhancement activities. The program director will teach a minimum of 19 contact hours of day or evening instructional courses per semester [not including Occupational Based-Instruction or internships]. Teaches face-to-face, hybrid, and online classes as needed to provide course delivery and scheduling options that promote student retention and program completion. Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares budget requests. Maintains program accreditation requirements. Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports. Attends staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences. Ensures safety and security requirements are met in the training area. Meets with students, staff members, and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues. Assists with recruitment, retention, and job placement efforts. Serves as the nurse administrator and accomplishes all duties adhering to the BON and ACEN requirements.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Percentage of Time:

Develop certificate and associate degree curriculum.

• Develop and revise curriculum that meets accreditation and state standards.
• Develop program, course, admission policies and procedures.
• Prepare reports as required by theAccreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) and Board of Nursing (BON), as well as GTC program requirements.
• Assume the leadership role in maintaining ACEN/BON accreditation.

15%

Organizes and administers the educational program in accordance with the goals and objectives of the program and/or college

Performs administrative functions related to program records, program evaluations including assessment of learning outcomes, reports, program review, student records, and student evaluations.

Evaluates, selects, and requests educational materials and equipment.

Conducts and documents regular advisory committee meetings.

15%

Prepares and teaches lesson plans for classroom and clinical instruction for credited Nursing courses. (Performed by all incumbents) Provide for quality instructional services

• Prepare and deliver effective instructional material using a variety of teaching methods.
• Establish a classroom/lab organization and management system containing policies and procedures.
• Evaluate and assesses the educational needs and progress of program students.

• Create a positive working atmosphere conducive to student learning. Delivers effective individualized programs of instruction to class members.
• Ensures adherence to technical college and safety requirements in classrooms and labs by following established procedures.
• Correctly assesses the educational needs and class progress of students.
• Selects and obtains appropriate educational materials for courses.
• Prepares reports on the current status of students in the program indicating whether performance is aligned with performance indicators, program goals and progress schedule.
• Serves as a mentor for faculty (full/part-time) within program area.

• Ensures consistency in syllabi, lesson plans, tests, handbooks, and other appropriate materials.

20%

Evaluates students' progress in attaining goals and objectives. (Performed by all incumbents)

Establishes criteria and tests the students in order to measure each student's progress.

Communicates students' progress to student and appropriate personnel and according to established guidelines.

Accurately records pertinent information in students' records as required.

Collaborate with the program support specialist and clinical coordinator to meet end-of-program student learning outcomes/program outcomes.

5%

Develops program and course outlines, goals and objectives. (Performed by some incumbents)

Prepares appropriate curricula, including non-traditional content and methods to achieve objectives and goals of students.

Create, implement, evaluate, and Follows designated and approved lesson plan(s) using appropriate techniques and aids.

Participates in standing or ad hoc committee meetings relating to curriculum development, extracurricular activities and other technical college sponsored activities or programs as required.

Prepares program reports for submission to supervisor within specified time frames of request.

5%

Maintain and develops continuous quality assessment and improvement strategies.

• Evaluate current instructional techniques and support material.
• Plan and implement systematic program review.
• Evaluate and develops strategies to improve program standards.
• Evaluate and develops strategies for recruitment and retention of students

5%

Coordinate departmental activities.

• Coordinate program and faculty activities, course schedules, and mentorship
• Assist with hiring, and mentoring adjunct faculty.
• Administer the program budget.
• Coordinate with faculty, clinical coordinator, and program support specialist on clinical placement/rotations.
• Manage nursing department book adoption and processing to ensure accuracy
• Manage external publishers and partners (Kaplan, DocuCare, Vsim, etc.)
• Responsible for the administration, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the nursing education program
• Collaborate with the lab coordinator to ensure student success
• Manage the program activities of the nursing program
• Supervises part-time staff

5%

Participate in college and community activities.

• Participate in standing or ad hoc committees.
• Complete required annual professional enhancement activities.
• Promote and participates in institutional and program marketing and recruitment activities.
• Assist in the development of clinical contracts and articulation agreements.
• Maintain relationships with community partners.

2%

Requests and maintains supplies and equipment and prepares required budget requests.

Submits correct supply and equipment budget requests as necessary in accordance to established guidelines.

Performs and maintains classroom inventory according to established policies and procedures.

Maintains an organized and proper supply of classroom instructional materials.

Promptly notifies lab coordinator and supervisor of defective equipment.

2%

Maintains program requirements, as appropriate.

Attends required number of hours of required training per GBON.

Participates in education meetings, workshops, etc. as requested.

Ensures certification meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and guidelines.

Thoroughly conducts a self-study of the program's compliance with technical college, program and accreditation standards.

Exhibits and models positive work ethics.

5%

Prepares and maintains all required documentation and administrative reports.

Prepares and submits student's progress and participation reports in accordance with the prescribed guidelines. Conducts follow-up surveys.

Ensures documentation meets all required organizational and accreditation policies and state guidelines.

Analyzes collected data for program improvement.

Compiles and submits reports in a timely manner to supervisor.

5%

Maintains knowledge of current trends and developments in the field by attending staff development training, workshops, seminars and conferences and by reading professional literature in the related vocational field.

Attends internal and external educational programs and professional meetings that meet the requirements for continuing education in the assigned specialty area.

Reads professional literature and translates complex or technical information into a meaningful format that may be understood by others.

Participates in advisory committees as requested.

Actively recruits for advisory committee members.

2%

Meets with students, staff members and other educators to discuss students' instructional programs and other issues impacting the progress of the students.

Advises students on course selection and other pertinent matters in a professional and effective manner.

Actively participates in staff and faculty meetings as needed to discuss students' progress, problems, and/or programs.

Serves as academic advisor to students in the program areas.

5%

Displays a high level of effort and commitment to performing work; operates effectively within the organizational structure; demonstrates trustworthiness and responsible behavior.

Demonstrates eagerness to learn and assume responsibility; seeks out and accepts increased responsibility; displays a "can do" approach to work.

Shows persistence and seeks alternatives when obstacles arise; seeks alternative solutions; does things before being asked or forced to by events.

Works within the system in a resourceful manner to accomplish reasonable work goals; shows flexibility in response to process change and adapts to and accommodates new methods and procedures.

Accepts direction and feedback from supervisor and follows through appropriately.

Works when scheduled; begins and ends work as expected; calls in according to policy when arriving late for work or when absent; observes provisions of Fair Labor Standards Act; observes policies on break and lunch periods; uses work time appropriately.

5%

Assists with recruitment, retention and job placement efforts.

Actively recruits students for classes by explaining training offered and prepares a master schedule for departmental class offerings.

Actively participates in the retention efforts of the school.

Offers job placement assistance to the students and follows through using established contacts.

Ensures adequate and appropriate on-the-job training opportunities exist for each student.

4%

Performs other duties as assigned in the fulfillment of the needs, philosophy, and purpose of Gwinnett Technical College.

4%

Physical Demands:

Frequency

(N)Never, (O)Occasionally or (C)Constantly

Requires operation, access, or control of financial resources.

N

Requires having a P-Card.

N

Driving is a responsibility of this position.

O

This position will have direct interaction or care of children under the age of 18 or direct patient care.

N

This position will have Security Access (e.g., public safety, IT security, personnel records, patient records, or access to chemicals and medications).

O

This position is a stationary position, often standing or sitting for prolonged periods with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires moving about to accomplish tasks or moving from one worksite to another with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to adjust or move objects up to 15 pounds in all directions with or without reasonable accommodation.

O

This position requires the ability to repeat motions that may include the wrists, hands and/or fingers with or without reasonable accommodation.

C

This position requires the ability to operate machinery and/or power tools with or without reasonable accommodation.

N

Operating motor vehicles or heavy eq...