Program Director, Nursing (BS)

Company: Albany College of Pharmacy
Location: Albany
Posted on: February 11, 2026

Job Description:

Job Description Job Description Position Summary: The Program Director for the Bachelor of Science, Nursing provides academic, administrative, and professional leadership for a CCNE-accredited undergraduate nursing program. The Program Director is responsible for program quality, curricular integrity, student learning and outcomes, accreditation compliance, and alignment with institutional mission and strategic priorities. The BS Nursing program is delivered through a 121 collaborative model in partnership with St. Peter’s School of Nursing, requiring close coordination across institutions to ensure curricular continuity, regulatory compliance, and student success. The Program Director exercises primary authority over nursing curriculum, assessment, clinical education, and program accreditation, consistent with the requirements of the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and the New York State Education Department (NYSED). The Program Director reports to the Chair of the Department of Allied Health Sciences for administrative coordination, faculty processes, and institutional alignment, and works closely with the Dean of the School of Health Sciences on accreditation-related matters, as appropriate. This is a full-time faculty position (0.5 FTE) with an associated administrative role (0.5 FTE). Program Leadership and Governance Provide leadership for all academic, curricular, and operational aspects of the BS Nursing program. Ensure the program maintains a clear identity aligned with professional nursing standards, workforce needs, and institutional mission. Provide academic leadership and coordination for the BS Nursing program across the 121 partnership with St. Peter’s School of Nursing, ensuring alignment of curriculum, policies, assessment practices, and student progression across institutions. Represent the nursing program within departmental, School, and College governance structures. Collaborate with the Department Chair and Dean on strategic planning, enrollment management, resource needs, and program sustainability. Provide academic leadership related to admissions standards and student selection to support program quality, retention, and student success. Accreditation and Regulatory Compliance (CCNE and NYSED) Serve as the primary lead for CCNE and NYSED accreditation and ongoing compliance. Prepare, submit, and maintain all required accreditation documentation, including self-studies, annual reports, and substantive change materials. Coordinate and lead accreditation site visits and ensure institutional readiness for reviews. Monitor accreditation standards and regulatory changes and ensure timely program alignment. Curriculum and Instruction Exercise primary responsibility for the design, implementation, evaluation, and revision of the BS Nursing curriculum. Ensure curriculum alignment with CCNE standards, NYSED requirements, AACN Essentials, and evidence-based nursing practice. Oversee curricular coherence across didactic, laboratory, simulation, and clinical components. Coordinate with academic leadership and faculty at St. Peter’s School of Nursing to ensure curricular alignment, sequencing, and seamless student transition across the 121 model. Work with the Department Chair and Registrar to ensure scheduling supports student progression and timely completion. Clinical Education and Experiential Learning Provide oversight and collaborate with St. Peter’s Health Partners for all clinical education components of the BS Nursing program. Coordinate with our clinical partners to organize events like White Coat Ceremony for the students. Develop, maintain, and evaluate clinical partnerships, affiliation agreements, and preceptor relationships. Collaborate with St. Peter’s School of Nursing to align clinical education expectations, student evaluation and progression processes, and accreditation requirements across the partnered phases of the program. Oversee student clinical progression, and clinical competency assessment. Assessment and Continuous Quality Improvement Coordinate with program faculty and direct program-level assessment of student learning outcomes, clinical competencies, retention, licensure readiness, and program effectiveness. Analyze assessment and outcomes data in collaboration with the Office of Institutional Research and Effectiveness to inform continuous quality improvement initiatives. Ensure systematic use of data to guide curricular revisions, resource planning, and strategic decision-making. Prepare assessment reports for internal review and external accreditation purposes. Faculty Leadership and Development Provide academic leadership and instructional oversight for faculty teaching in the BS Nursing program. Participate in the recruitment, orientation, mentoring, and evaluation of full-time and adjunct nursing faculty. Collaborate with the Department Chair on faculty workload, evaluation, mentoring, and professional development, consistent with institutional policies and CCNE accreditation requirements. Student Advising, Progression, and Success Provide leadership for program-level advising, student progression, and retention strategies. Collaborate with College student support services to monitor student academic and clinical performance and implement early interventions as needed. Serve as the first point of escalation for unresolved program-level student academic or clinical concerns, consistent with College policies. Foster an inclusive, supportive learning environment that promotes student success and professional formation. Recruitment and Enrollment Support Collaborate with admissions and marketing to support recruitment, enrollment, and yield for the BS Nursing program. Participate in recruitment events, information sessions, and admitted student programming. Contribute program-specific expertise to recruitment strategies and outreach initiatives. Support enrollment planning aligned with clinical capacity and accreditation requirements. Provide academic oversight of program admissions standards, prerequisites, and selection criteria, consistent with CCNE requirements and institutional policies. Collaborate with enrollment management and admissions to support application review, candidate evaluation, and admissions decisions for the BS Nursing program. Ensure admissions decisions align with program capacity, clinical placement availability, and accreditation standards. Institutional and External Engagement Maintain productive relationships with clinical partners, healthcare organizations, advisory committee members, and community stakeholders. Support articulation agreements, transfer pathways, and collaborative educational models, including co-registered and partnered curricula. Contribute to institutional initiatives related to academic quality, accreditation, and program development. Required Qualifications Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) or doctoral degree in Nursing from an accredited institution, consistent with NYSED and CCNE requirements. Current, unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure in New York State. Minimum of five (5) years of experience in nursing education, including demonstrated leadership in curriculum development, assessment, and accreditation. Demonstrated knowledge of CCNE accreditation standards and regulatory compliance. Strong leadership, communication, and collaborative skills. Demonstrated commitment to inclusion and equity, and the success of diverse student populations. Appointment Terms This is a full-time faculty appointment, with 0.5 FTE allocated to Program Director administrative responsibilities and 0.5 FTE devoted to faculty responsibilities, including teaching, curriculum development, student advising, clinical coordination, and service aligned with program needs. Benefits: Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) offers a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental and vision benefits, free life insurance and disability programs, tuition assistance programs, retirement plan with employer match and contribution, and generous time off including 20 paid holidays plus paid sick and vacation time. Additional perks include wellness rewards, free gym access, free parking, identity theft protection and many others. Please note, benefits and benefits eligibility can vary by position, and exclusions may apply for some roles. ACPHS is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate against any protected class of job applicant or employee in our hiring and employment practices.

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