Nurse Administrator at Maine Community College System

About the Position

Nurse Administrator at Maine Community College System

Washington County Community College is seeking applicants to fill a full-time Nurse Administrator position in our 18-month Nursing program. The academic year is mid-August to mid-May with a required additional summer session.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program administration, strategic planning, program development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Lead and manage the Nursing Education Program (NEP), ensuring its effectiveness and compliance with regulatory and accreditation standards.
• Ensure the Nurse Administrator’s release time from instructional duties aligns with national accreditation recommendations.
• Report any modifications to the Nurse Administrator’s workload that extend beyond the administrative responsibilities of the NEP to the Board by the Governing Organization.
• Oversee recruitment, professional development, evaluations, and performance reviews of all nursing faculty members.
• Participate in statewide and national initiatives that support nursing education.
• Serve as the Board-authorized official to sign licensure applications, ensuring compliance with NEP completion requirements.
• Establish and maintain community partnerships to align the NEP with employer and community needs.
• Engage in professional development activities that enhance expertise in administration, teaching, and nursing practice.
• Assess and determine the need for additional faculty release time for administrative duties.
• Act as the primary liaison between the NEP and the Board.
• Ensure the NEP has sufficient fiscal, physical, technical, and learning resources to support its stability, growth, and effectiveness.
• Manage the budget and institutional resources in compliance with governing policies.
• Make budgetary recommendations based on input from faculty and staff.

Requirements

• Master’s degree in Nursing
• Maine RN license
• 3-5 years of recent experience in the practice of patient care
• Teaching experience preferred
• Demonstrated professionalism, strong interpersonal skills, and a collaborative work style
• Must meet clinical facility immunization requirements

We Offer

• Salary Range: MEA Faculty Unit, Level VI, up to $71,496.56, salary commensurate with credentials and experience.
• Benefits include 100% employer-paid health, dental, and life insurance for employees (spouse/domestic partner/dependent coverage also available), vision insurance, choice between Maine Public Employees Retirement System or TIAA CREF in lieu of social security, annually 2 personal days, 9 sick days, professional development, and free tuition within the Maine Community College System for employee, spouse, and qualifying dependents.

About the Company

Maine Community College System is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive and non-discriminatory environment for all employees. We provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request.

Application Process

Please visit WCCC’s website to send your cover letter, resume, unofficial transcripts, and a list of three professional references. The position is open until filled. For more information, please contact (207) 454-1000.