"Prepare to be the best" is not just a saying at Clarkson College; it's part of our Mission. Every member of our team plays a vital role in preparing students to professionally provide high quality, ethical and compassionate health care services and become the best in their chosen field.

Clarkson College is currently seeking a Director of Graduate Nursing Program This position directs the graduate nursing programs (MSN and DNP) curricula for Clarkson College and ensures compliance with the standards set forth by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). The Director supervises all the graduate nursing courses. This position directs and coordinates program aspects to include on-line education, monitors student and academic policies, and allocates adequate resources for the programs. This position supervises greater than thirty (30) faculty and will effectively manage job performance expectations of others, and department operations, including the budget.

The Director of Graduate Nursing will oversee the graduate nursing program options, as well as coordinate instruction for greater than 400 students locally and around the country. This position reports directly to the Vice President of Academic Affairs and will work in conjunction with all academic and service directors to support the mission and direction of Clarkson College. The director will ensure that all academic and student related efforts are upheld to the highest outcomes and maintain local, state, and federal compliance regulations and accreditation standards.

Required Qualifications:

•   Doctoral degree required (PhD, EdD, DNP, etc.). If doctorate degree is not in nursing, then a Master’s degree in nursing is also required.
•   Current licensure in discipline in the State of Nebraska or compact state required.
•   Minimum of two (2) years’ experience in higher education administration or previous management experience required.
•   Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as faculty member in higher education required.
•   Minimum of two (2) years’ experience with on-campus and/or online curriculum development and course delivery required.
•   Excellent interpersonal, listening, and communication skills needed with strong organizational and time management skills, a high sense of urgency, and attention to detail required.  
•   Proficient in administrative systems such as employee information systems, assessment outcomes, budget tracking, Excel, Word, PowerPoint, video conferencing, and employee intranet systems required.  

Preferred Qualifications:

• Certification in Nursing specialty preferred.

Why Clarkson College:

Clarkson College is a private college in Omaha, Nebraska and is known for leading the education and training needs in our region for over 137 years. Clarkson College’s core values consist of learning, excellence, integrity, commitment, and caring.

Recognized as a 2025 Great College to Work For, Clarkson College offers a flexible work schedule and family-friendly benefits to all our employees.

Retirement match contribution
Medical, dental and vision insurance
Tuition benefits for employees, dependents, and spouses.
Support for Community Involvement
Wellness Incentives

Working at Clarkson College means making a commitment to teaching and developing future health care leaders. Your work will be key to the success of your co-workers as you help our students feel comfortable, prepared and confident to enter this rewarding field.

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