Salary: $130,000.00 AnnuallyLocation : Main Campus - 12401 SE 320th Street Auburn, WAJob Type: Exempt Full TimeJob Number: 25e-013Department: InstructionOpening Date: 07/30/2025Closing Date: 8/17/2025 11:59 PM Pacific Position SummaryThe Nursing Department of Green River College (GRC) seeks candidates for a director of nursing position who is passionate about teaching, learning, and student success, and who are committed to the service and equity mission of community colleges. As an open-access institution, Green River is deeply dedicated to helping students from underserved and underrepresented backgrounds to achieve their educational goals. We seek candidates with the same dedication to our mission. This is a full-time position and reports to the Associate Dean of Nursing. This position is eligible to receive the HB2158 26.5% funding.The Associate Dean of Nursing will maintain legal authority over all nursing programs, with this role providing support. The Associate Dean of Nursing will remain the nurse administrator that is the first point of contact, the authority who speaks for the nursing school, and through which all substantive communications with the Board of Nursing flow. Maintaining a single line of institutional authority, professional responsibility, and communication between our National Accreditors and the Washington State Board of Nursing.ABOUT THE COLLEGE:Green River College's student body is made up of approximately 41% Academic Transfer students, 34% Professional-Technical students, 15% Adult Basic Education student, and 3% Applied Bachelor degrees. Green River College has four campuses, including the main campus in Auburn, Washington, with satellite campuses in Kent, downtown Auburn, and Enumclaw. Green River programs serve high school graduates, Running Start students (dual enrollment in local high schools and the college), those seeking retraining for the workforce, international students, students learning English, and Continuing Education students. Green River's service areas are increasingly ethnically diverse, comprising African Americans, African immigrants, Asian Americans, Asians, Latinx, Native Americans, Pacific Islanders, and Middle Eastern Americans, among other communities.COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY, EQUITY, AND INCLUSION:We commit to be an anti-racist institution where all students, faculty, and staff receive the access, resources, and services needed to achieve their educational, career, and personal goals. Green River College makes social and economic justice, equity, and inclusion our highest priorities.The Green River College definition of equity encompasses all identities, including but not limited to race, ethnicity, economic status, gender identity, sexual identity, disability, religion/spirituality, immigration status, age, and culture. We understand individual needs vary widely, and the effects of discrimination and historical oppression must be taken into account while aiming for equitable opportunities and outcomes for all.DEPARTMENT STATEMENT:The mission of the Green River College Nursing Department is to provide quality education to prepare students as safe, competent practitioners within our diverse healthcare community. Graduates of the Green River College Nursing Program will be qualified candidates for the successful completion of the NCLEX and prepared for advancement in continuing healthcare education. The department's vision is to meaningfully contribute to the advancement of healthcare in a diverse community. The department has embedded following values in its curriculum: community engagement, diversity and inclusion,integrity, excellence, innovation, caring, and student success. We seek faculty experienced in developing innovative course content and delivering instructional practices, as well as those experienced in delivering supportive services for diverse populations and in communicating issues and concerns faced by racially minoritized students. Position Responsibilities Leadership and Supervision:Provide oversight of associate and certificate level programs academic scheduling. Provide support of the bachelors level programs in partnership with the Associate Dean of Nursing.May provide oversight of the adjunct faculty.Provide oversight of the classified staff.Provide oversight of Nursing Assistant Certified State Testing facilitated through Green River College.In collaboration with program staff and faculty, provide oversight of associate degree student recruitment, admissions, academic performance, disciplinary issues, and initiates corrective action.Work collaboratively with the Associate Dean of Nursing and the Clinical Affiliations Coordinator to support clinical course placement, assignments and scheduling in compliance with agency contracts.In collaboration with administrators, faculty and staff assures compliance with external regulatory bodies, policies and laws, specifically the Washington State Board of Nursing.Initiates the generation of data and provides that data for inferential decision making.Collects, monitors and apprises the Associate Dean of Nursing on a quarterly bases regarding adherence to high quality student outcomes.In collaboration with program staff and faculty, seeks funding sources to support program growth.Directs maintenance and updates of databases, records management, and program websites to ensure accurate administrative records and operational functions.Oversees the development and revision of nursing program handbooks in alignment with state and college policies and practices.In collaboration with the Associate Dean of nursing, staff and faculty prepare reports as needed for external bodies: eg, CNEA, WABON, College, etc.In collaboration with the Associate Dean of nursing, staff and faculty expand community partnerships to facilitate robust advisory board participation, student employment opportunities and clinical placements.Supervise assigned Nursing Department employees.Participate in recruitment, interviews, hiring recommendations, and training of new instructors, clinical instructor substitutes, and lab assistants in instructional methods and classroom expectations.Coordinate meetings and communicate matters to the Nursing department faculty and staff.Establish and monitor process for examining current equipment and supplies.In collaboration with the Associate Dean of Nursing, develop, forecast, monitor, report and reconcile department, local, grant budgets, and gifts, including departmental supply and equipment orders and providing input on forecasted expenses for the upcoming term and year in the budget planning process; assists in establishing annual financial goals.Educational ExcellenceCollaborates with Associate Dean of Nursing to fulfil college and program mission, vision and values.Collaborates with administrators, faculty and staff in daily oversight of the nursing programs with regards to curriculum planning, integration and evaluation.Participate and facilitate the development of the department systematic evaluation plans.Mentors and counsels faculty in the development and enhancement of teaching skills.Assures quality of instruction and development of faculty as educators in conjunction with the Associate Dean of nursing. Facilitate staff and faculty efforts in establishing program goals and objectives in planning and implementing the activities to achieve them.In collaboration with the Associate Dean and Nursing, staff and faculty, support monitoring and maintenance of current and accurate course information and academic records, including syllabi, objectives, faculty and student records and reports for accreditation. Qualifications Competencies: Demonstrated experience, expertise, cultural competencies, and commitment to equity in working with students, communities, and colleagues from diverse backgrounds and identities.Demonstrated experience with under-represented and under-served communities.Demonstrate multicultural competence (including an awareness and understanding of historically minoritized populations) and maintain classroom environment and teaching philosophy that affirms commitment to equity, diversity, and inclusion.Advocate for integration diversity, pluralism, social justice and inclusion into teaching and learning.Strategic and innovative thinkingCreative solution seeker able to approach complex situations with humility and with tolerance for ambiguity.Collaborative relationship buildingIntercultural understanding and communicationInterpersonal communication and conflict resolutionPerformance managementTeam leadership and coachingStrategic enrollment managementEnforcing Laws, Rules, RegulationsKnowledge:Barriers to educational success for underrepresented and underserved studentsNursing regulation, WACs, Accreditation processes (CNEA preferred)Budgeting principles and practices and policy developmentProgram oversite, expansion and developmentClinical contract management and implementationUnderstanding of collective bargaining agreementsRequired education and experience:Have a minimum of a master's degree from an accredited college or university and from a nursing education program that is accredited by a nursing education accreditation body recognized by the United States Department of Education.Two years or more of experience in a leadership, management or supervisory role.Eligible for or currently have an unencumbered license to practice nursing in the state of Washington.Have a minimum of three years of long term or acute care experience.A doctoral degree in nursing or a related field from an accredited institution is preferred. Candidates with a master's degree in nursing from an accredited program must be enrolled in a doctoral program and on track to graduate by fall 2028. Supplemental Information At this time, Green River College is not sponsoring for H1-B Visas. All offers of employment are subject to background checks. (Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history will be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant's suitability and competence to perform in the position.) Applicants considered for this position will be required to disclose if they are the subject of any substantiated findings or current investigations related to sexual misconduct at their current employment and past employment. Disclosure is required under Washington state law RCW 28B.112.080. Green River College is a tobacco free campus. For more information on the tobacco policy, please visit the following link: Jeanne Clery Statement: Notice of Availability of Annual Security and Fire Safety Report- Green River College's Annual Safety and Fire Report is available online at , containing mandated information about current campus policies concerning safety and security issues, required statistics, and other related information for the past three calendar years. To obtain a paper copy of the report, please call 253-288-3350. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Executive Director of Human Resources, 12401 SE 320th Street, Auburn, WA 98092-3622, (253) 288-3320. To request disability accommodation in the application process, contact the Disability Support Services at (253) 833-9111, ext. 2631; TTY (253) 288-3359. Equal Opportunity Employer and Statement of Non-Discrimination: Green River College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status age, perceived or actual sensory, physical or mental disability, pregnancy, genetic information, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, marital status, creed, religion, honorably discharged veteran or military status, or the use of a trained guide dog or service animal. Green River College prohibits discrimination on the basis of sex, including sex-based harassment, and sex discrimination in any education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and its regulations, including in admission and employment. Inquiries about Title IX may be referred to Green River College's Title IX Coordinator, the U.S. Department of Education's Office for Civil Rights, or both. ReportingAny employee, student, applicant, or visitor who believes that he, she or they have been the subject of discrimination or harassment should report the incident or incidents to the College's appropriate Title IX Coordinator identified below. If the complaint is against that Coordinator, the complainant should report the matter to the President's office for referral to an alternate designee. For students/employees/public/visitors/applicants: Korland Simmons, Title IX Coordinator •Equity, Diversity, Inclusion More than Just a Paycheck!Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation. We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career and that your priority is making sure that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package, "including an excellent state benefits package (health and dental plans, option of participating in the State Board Retirement Plan (TIAA-CREF) or in the Washington state Department of Retirement Systems' PERS 3 Plan. There may be other retirement options available under limited circumstances. We offer 24 vacation days per year, 11 paid holidays per year, 12 days of paid sick leave per year, as well as one paid personal holiday. Other fringe benefits include the ability to participate in a tuition-waiver program, option to participate in WA state's Voluntary Deferred Compensation Program, as well as a supplemental retirement program through TIAA-CREF, We also offer an on-campus fitness center.Health Benefits: Medical, dental, life and long term disability insurance benefits are provided as currently administered under the 01 After over 55 years, Green River College remains committed to serving the needs of our communities. How would your proven commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion support our commitment to serve communities that are rapidly changing? Required Question