Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing
The College of DuPage is a comprehensive community college located 27 miles west of downtown Chicago, vitally connected to our local area for over 50 years. We prepare students for a lifelong passion for learning on our 273-acre campus which is home to nine associate degrees and a wide variety of professional and technical certificates. Many of these credentials prepare students to seamlessly articulate into the baccalaureate programs of our higher education partner institutions.

College of DuPage is committed to student success and values an inclusive and welcoming community environment. We are an equal opportunity employer committed to diversity in the workforce. Our connection to the larger metropolitan area is essential to our success and provides a wealth of diverse cultural and recreational opportunities.

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Director of Nursing is the administrator of Nursing Programs. This position directly supervises the full-time and part-time nursing faculty, the manager of simulation labs, and program support specialists. This position reports directly to the Dean, Nursing and Health Sciences.

Administer, develop and oversee all nursing programs.Recruit, hire, supervise and evaluate all part-time nursing faculty.Supervise and evaluate full-time nursing faculty.Oversee the assignment of didactic, laboratory, and clinical teaching loads, for all nursing faculty, for submission to the Dean for approval.Manage faculty committee assignments and coordinate request to the Committee on Committees.Supervise work assignments for the Manager of Simulation, Laboratory Learning, and Nursing Program Support Specialists and Nursing Program Chair(s) (ADN and CNA programs).In collaboration with the Nursing Program Participation Committee, oversee the nursing student admission and applicant selection process.Manage budgets and capital acquisitions for nursing programs.Lead nursing program approval and accreditation processes.Oversee the procurement, evaluation, and maintenance of clinical sites for all nursing programs.Represent the college and its nursing programs with external agencies and groups.Lead nursing faculty to pursue appropriate grant funding and professional development opportunities.Oversee curriculum implementation, nursing student progress, and student performance issues.Oversee procurement and maintenance of clinical affiliation agreements and ensure nursing faculty and student compliance with placement requirements.Evaluate nursing programs, goals and outcomes to support continuous improvement.Prepare annual reports to regulatory and accrediting agencies, lead preparation of accreditation self-study documents and coordinate site visits.Promote departmental efficiency, operational effectiveness, and optimal use of resources.Oversee division planning and execution of the bi-annual nursing pinning ceremony.Chair the Nursing Full Council and Nursing Advisory Committee meetings.Keep the Dean informed of student and faculty needs, issues, and concerns in a timely manner; provide administrative discipline and conflict resolution, under the Dean's direction.Perform other related duties as assigned by the Dean.

Qualifications:

• Education
  • Master's Degree in Nursing from an accredited college or university required.
  • Current active license as Registered Nurse in Illinois or license-eligible required.
  • Doctoral Degree in Nursing or related field from an accredited college or university preferred.
  • Additional coursework or advanced degree in education, health science, or related discipline preferred.

• Experience
  • At least 5 years of experience as RN; 2 years' experience as a nursing educator required.
  • At least 2 years administrative/management experience in an educational setting and knowledge of trends and developments in nursing education required.
  • Previous experience as program director/coordinator/chair required; knowledge or experience with a nursing program accreditation process (ACEN preferred) required; knowledge or experience with self-study preparation required; ability to guide faculty through accreditation process required.

Personal computer, telephone, FAX, copy machine, classroom technology.Office environment.This position requires a background check and drug screen.

Starting pay for this position begins at $112,170. Compensation above the minimum may be considered based on qualifications and experience, with a maximum offer of $143,017.

Competitive starting salaries are dependent on education and experience. College of DuPage also offers a generous benefits plan.

To apply please submit your electronic application, unofficial transcripts, current curriculum vita, a cover letter including a list of three references.

Applications accepted until 11:59 p.m. CST, Monday, January 19th, 2026.

This position requires a pre-employment background and drug screen.

College of DuPage is an equal opportunity employer. The College of DuPage is committed to recruiting and retaining high performing talent to our institution, continuing our tradition of excellence. We encourage all people across the broad spectrum of those communities we serve to explore and apply for positions at COD for which they believe they are qualified.

College of DuPage does not discriminate against individuals in employment opportunities, programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, age, national origin, ancestry, veterans' status, marital status, disability, military status, unfavorable discharge from military service, or on any other basis protected by law.

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