Undergraduate Nursing Program Director

Position Description:

The Undergraduate Nursing Program Director will be responsible for the development and direction of the undergraduate nursing program. The Director administers the undergraduate nursing program for 100% of their time coordinating the day to day operations of the program and will ensure that the undergraduate nursing education program is in compliance with all the laws and regulations of the State Board of Registration in Nursing.

The Program Director is a member of the nursing faculty and is expected to attend nursing department meetings, collaborate on curriculum, assessment and other academic issues with the faculty. The Program Director provides administrative oversight to the undergraduate nursing program in collaboration with the Academic Dean of Nursing.

Qualifications – Minimum Requirements:

• An earned doctoral degree in Nursing
• Hold a current Massachusetts Registered Nurse license in good standing
• Possess a minimum of 5 years fulltime nursing experience with at least 3 years fulltime experience, or its equivalent, in nursing education in a Registered Nurse Program or  post-licensure graduate nursing education program.

Additional Qualifications:

• Experience in nursing education at the BSN level
• Exceptional organizational ability with great attention to detail
• Experience with computerized software systems, including but not limited to Google suite and Microsoft Office
• Proven ability to meet deadlines.
• Communicate effectively with students, faculty, staff and external affiliates both orally and in writing.
• Work effectively as part of a team.

Requirements:

Doctorally prepared nurse, possessing a minimum of 5 years fulltime nursing experience with at least 3 years fulltime experience, or its equivalent, in nursing education in a Registered Nurse Program or a post-licensure graduate nursing education program. Experienced leadership position and experience with nursing education regulation and accreditation is preferred. Effective interpersonal skills. Strong written and verbal communication skills. Proven strong organizational ability. Current valid unencumbered MA RN license.

Roles And Responsibilities:

Administrative: School of Nursing and Health Sciences

• Participates as a member of the Nursing leadership team in advancing the mission of the School, College and the Department.
• Serves on Department, School and College committees.

Undergraduate Nursing Program Administrative:

• Provides leadership for the Bachelor of Science in Nursing program by creating an environment that is supportive of students, faculty and staff in meeting the mission of the department and outcomes of the BSN program.
• Collaborates with the faculty to review and revise policies and procedures for effectively managing all components of the undergraduate nursing program in accordance with the College accreditation and state regulatory policies and procedures including program admission, retention, and completion to ensure fair treatment of prospective and enrolled students.
• Reports to and confer with the Academic Dean of Nursing on regular intervals regarding the management of the undergraduate program including policy and procedure issues related to students, faculty, academic and clinical experiences and recommendations for ongoing improvement of the Program.
• Advises the Dean and Senior Nursing Administrator on the expenses related to the undergraduate program.
• Collaborates with the clinical placement coordinator to ensure clinical sites for students
• Represents the College, SNHS and DON at external meetings as directed by the Dean for the purposes of developing collaborative relationships with community partners, donors and other stakeholders.

Faculty Responsibilities:

• Serves as a member of the faculty participating in department and College committees and shared governance

Students:

• Monitors progression of students throughout the program
• Assists in the coordination of course scheduling and student advisement
• Collaborates with faculty, leadership and College services to support student success throughout the program

Evaluation:

• Provides leadership while collaborating with faculty to ensure the systematic evaluation plan of the undergraduate nursing program is maintained.
• Reviews program evaluation data with faculty and staff, department and school leadership regarding the outcomes of the undergraduate nursing program.
• Collaborates with faculty and leadership to make recommendations for improvements to the undergraduate program based on evaluation data

Reports To:

Academic Dean of Nursing

This position is subject to the successful completion of a criminal background check.

Application Materials Should Include:

• A Curriculum Vitae.

• Contact information for three references.

Statement on Our Mission

Merrimack College is a Catholic Augustinian institution of higher education committed to building an accepting and respectful community. Our mission is to enlighten minds, engage hearts and empower lives and is inspired by our Catholic faith and the Augustinian tradition of seeking truth through inquiry and dialogue.  

Merrimack College seeks candidates who understand, respect, and can contribute to Merrimack’s Catholic and Augustinian mission. All candidates should describe in their application how they will foster a culture that supports our mission.

About Merrimack College

The only Catholic, Augustinian institution of higher education in New England, Merrimack College is a private, independent, coeducational institution with more than 4,000 undergraduate and 1,900 graduate students from 46 states and 45 countries. The College features more than 160 career-focused academic programs in science, engineering, business, nursing, health sciences, education, social sciences and humanities across undergraduate, professional and graduate programs, all taught by exceptional faculty who are passionate about their subject and student success. The College has six schools: arts and sciences, engineering and computational sciences, nursing and health sciences, education and social policy, the Girard school of business, and the Graduate School of counseling and social work. The College’s suburban 220-acre campus is just north of Boston in North Andover, Massachusetts. Merrimack is a Professions-focused, Undergraduate/Graduate-Master’s Large/Medium institution in the Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education. Merrimack is one of the fastest-growing educational institutions in the country and has steadily climbed up in the U.S. News & World Report’s ranking of Best Colleges, ranking 37th in the Regional Universities North category in 2025. Merrimack is a NCAA Division I athletic institution.

Merrimack College is an Equal Opportunity Employer.