Director of Graduate Nursing Program

Clarkson College is currently seeking a Director of Graduate Nursing Program. This position provides strategic and operational leadership for Clarkson College's MSN and DNP programs. The Director provides leadership for academic quality, faculty excellence, student success, program growth, and continuous improvement while ensuring compliance with accreditation and regulatory requirements. Working collaboratively with academic and operational leaders, the Director ensures the delivery of high-quality graduate nursing education that meets the evolving needs of healthcare systems and prepares graduates for advanced nursing practice and leadership roles.

Responsibilities include faculty recruitment, development, and evaluation; program assessment and curriculum innovation; budget oversight; accreditation and regulatory compliance; and the cultivation of partnerships with healthcare organizations and clinical affiliates. The Director fosters a culture of collaboration, accountability, and innovation while supporting faculty and staff in achieving program and institutional goals.

As a member of the Academic Affairs leadership team, the Director contributes to institution-wide planning and decision-making, works effectively across organizational boundaries, and advances strategic initiatives that support student success and organizational excellence. The Director advances institutional priorities while ensuring exceptional academic outcomes, innovation, and responsiveness to the changing healthcare landscape.

Required Qualifications:

Earned doctoral degree required (DNP, PhD, EdD, DHA, or related field). If doctorate is not in nursing, master's degree in nursing is required.
Current licensure in a discipline in the State of Nebraska or compact state required.
Minimum five (5) years of progressive leadership experience in nursing, healthcare, higher education, or a related field required.
Demonstrated experience leading teams, managing budgets, and achieving organizational goals required.
Demonstrated ability to build partnerships, influence stakeholders, and lead organizational change required.
Strong understanding of graduate nursing education, healthcare workforce needs, and professional nursing standards required.
Excellent communication, relationship-building, strategic planning, and decision-making skills required.

Preferred Qualifications:
Experience in higher education administration preferred.
Experience teaching in graduate nursing programs preferred.
Experience with accreditation, assessment, or regulatory compliance preferred.
Experience leading graduate nursing, advanced practice nursing, or professional development programs preferred.
National nursing certification preferred.
Experience developing new programs, expanding markets, or driving enrollment growth 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 2026 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