Coordinator of Nursing in Roanoke, VA

Title: Coordinator of Nursing Agency: Virginia Western Community College Location: Roanoke (City) - 770 FLSA: Exempt Hiring Range: Salary commensurate with qualifications Full Time or Part Time: Full Time Additional Detail Job Description: Virginia Western Community College is a two-year public institution of higher education operating under the Virginia Community College System, a statewide system of community colleges. The College operates under the policies established by the State Board for Community Colleges and the Virginia Western Community College Local Advisory Board. Virginia Western is located on a 70-acre campus in southwest Roanoke, VA. The service region of the College includes Roanoke, Salem, Roanoke County, Craig County, Franklin County, and southern Botetourt County. The College was established in 1966 and has grown from an initial enrollment of 1,352 to its current annual enrollment of over 9,000 students in credit courses and more than 1,400 enrollments in fast-track workforce and continuing education courses. Virginia Western Community College, located in the heart of the Blue Ridge Mountains of the Roanoke Valley, is accepting applications for a twelve-month, Administrative Officer for Nursing position in the School of Health Professions. The Coordinator of Nursing leads a cohesive team of full-time faculty and part-time instructors as they teach the next generation of nurses. This position is responsible for overall leadership, development, direction, and administration of all aspects of the nursing program, ensuring that the program is in compliance with all laws and regulations of the Virginia Board of Nursing, as well as standards and criteria of accrediting agencies. The Coordinator of Nursing manages the program budget, oversees clinical coordination, manages course scheduling, hires and supervises part-time clinical instructors, handles student grievances, coordinates the nursing curriculum with other degree program requirements, and engages in community outreach. This posting has been designated as open until filled. Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled. The position has an anticipated start date of July 1, 2026. Minimum Qualifications: • Master’s Degree in Nursing, a current Virginia RN license, and five years of direct nursing experience in a clinical setting. • Teaching experience in a nationally accredited Nursing (RN) program. • Experience in the integration of curriculum development, program planning, program evaluation and student learning outcomes assessment. • Experience in academic advising, as well as student success and retention efforts, in an educational setting. • Leadership experience in an educational setting to include: supporting faculty and students in the teaching/learning process; facilitating faculty development to improve student achievement and progression; implementing a team approach to planning, development, and overall operation of a Nursing program; working collaboratively and effectively with organizational leaders, colleagues, other educational institutions, the public, business and industry, as well as community and other stakeholders; managing projects and budgets; interviewing, hiring and evaluating nursing faculty and staff; collaborating with and coordinating groups of individuals while exercising initiative, diplomacy, tack, creativity and balance; organizing and directing the work of others to build cohesiveness and reach desired outcomes in a team environment; fostering a positive working environment for employees and a positive learning environment for students. • Excellent verbal and written communication skills, attention to details, strong conflict resolution and leadership skills, strong organizational and project management skills to complete responsibilities timely and accurately, meeting established deadlines. • Experience using Microsoft Office software (Word, PowerPoint, Excel), as well as current classroom management technology (e.g., Learning Management Systems, Panopto). Additional Considerations: • Three years of teaching experience in an Associate of Applied Science (AAS) Nursing (ADN) program in Virginia utilizing a concept-based curriculum (CCB). • Leadership experience in a Nursing education program. • Experience meeting Accrediting Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) Standards and Criteria. • Implementing a team approach to planning, development, and overall operation of a Nursing program. • Experience in recruiting, interviewing, hiring and evaluating nursing faculty and staff. • Experience planning and facilitating faculty orientation, mentoring and development to improve student achievement and progression. • Experience in managing budgets and setting budget priorities. • Experience with simulation. • Experience working with Practical Nursing programs and Certified Nurse Aide programs.