Director, Nursing Clinical Operations

Director, Nursing Clinical Operations

Salary

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Location

Multiple Locations, CO

Job Type

Administrator/Professional-Technical Full-Time

Job Number

202602063

Division

Academic Affairs

Opening Date

05/05/2026

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General Summary

Who We Are

With three campuses along Colorado's Front Range, FRCC is the state's largest community college. We enroll close to 28,000 students annually from our diverse service area, which offers a variety of cultural and recreational activities.

Each year approximately 5,000 FRCC students transfer to four-year universities and FRCC offers more than 36 career training programs that prepare students for immediate employment and rewarding careers. Last year, more than 5,000 high school students took concurrent enrollment classes with us, earning college credit without having to pay college tuition. And we were recently ranked as one of the "Top Online Colleges" in the country by Newsweek.

One of FRCC's main goals is to offer educational excellence for everyone. The college's strong commitment to student success means we start by creating an inclusive and equitable environment-one where both students and employees feel they belong and are supported. FRCC's focus on diversity, equity and inclusion is woven into the fabric of our college conversations and decision-making processes. We are actively seeking to hire a workforce that reflects the diversity of our student body.

The college is also an emerging Hispanic Serving Institution. For us, becoming an HSI is an intentional commitment to being a college where our Latinx (and other historically marginalized) students thrive.

FRCC employees and leaders work hard to create a culture of collaboration, innovation and pride. We're looking to hire people who share these values-along with our commitment to student success, equity and excellence.

Who You Are

As the Director of Nursing Clinical Operations, you provide leadership and coordination for the simulation, skills lab, and clinical placement functions that support FRCC's nursing programs across campuses. In this newly created role, you bring together key operational areas-simulation, labs, and clinical coordination-to create consistent, high-quality learning experiences for students.

Strong relationships with healthcare partners are at the center of this work. You actively cultivate and sustain partnerships with hospitals, clinics, and community organizations to ensure students have access to high-quality clinical experiences while supporting workforce needs across the region. Through these partnerships, you help strengthen FRCC's role as a trusted, responsive contributor to the healthcare community.

You work collaboratively with faculty, simulation staff, and clinical coordinators to align operations with program goals and accreditation expectations. You are energized by improving systems and creating environments where students can learn safely, confidently, and equitably. You bring a steady, solutions-focused approach to complex coordination work and are comfortable navigating regulatory requirements while advancing innovation in simulation and clinical education.

Your work directly supports student success by ensuring accessible, well-coordinated clinical and simulation experiences and preparing graduates to enter the workforce ready to provide safe, high-quality care.

This position does have the opportunity to work remotely occasionally but does require a strong on-campus presence and may require occasional travel to all three FRCC campuses.

Please note: You need to be a Colorado resident on your first day of employment. Also, Front Range Community College is an E-Verify employer.

SALARY: $104,000 - $109,200 annually.

The salary range reflects the minimum and maximum starting salary for the position. When determining the starting salary for a new employee, FRCC takes into consideration a combination of the selected candidate's education, training and experience as it relates to the requirements of the position, as well as the position's scope and complexity, internal pay equity and external market value.

BENEFITS: For information about benefits, please view APT & Faculty Benefits.

SELECTION PROCESS: Position will remain open until filled with a priority deadline of June 1, 2026. This posting may be used to fill multiple or similar positions.

The selection process for the Director of Nursing Clinical Operations will be conducted through a competitive, merit-based evaluation of all qualified applicants. Preliminary screening will be based on the completed application package submitted by the candidate. In your application, please include a resume and cover letter that specifically address how your background and experience align with the requirements, qualifications, and responsibilities of the position.

Primary Duties

Simulation, Lab & Clinical Operations

• Guide day-to-day operations of simulation, skills labs, and clinical coordination across campuses, ensuring consistency, safety, and readiness.
• Establish and maintain clear processes and shared practices that streamline workflows and support effective program delivery.
• Coordinate scheduling, equipment, inventory, and learning environments to support reliable, high-quality student experiences.
• Support ongoing improvements in simulation technology, lab spaces, and operational systems.
• Promote equitable and accessible learning environments by integrating ADA accommodation, inclusive teaching practices, and universal design strategies into clinical, simulation and lab spaces.

Faculty Support & Instructional Collaboration

• Partner with faculty to design and implement simulation and lab experiences aligned with program outcomes and best practices.
• Provide training and support in simulation pedagogy, including scenario development and debriefing approaches.
• Foster consistency in instructional practices across campuses by sharing tools, training, and resources.

Clinical Placement & Partnerships

• Coordinate clinical placements, ensuring students have access to high-quality, compliant learning sites.
• Build and sustain relationships with healthcare organizations to support student learning and workforce alignment.
• Maintain clinical agreements, requirements, and communication with partners.

Compliance & Quality Improvement

• Ensure simulation, lab, and clinical practices align with Colorado Board of Nursing and accreditation requirements.
• Maintain documentation, support audits, and prepare for reviews or site visits, ensuring secure storage, confidentiality, and compliance with FERPA and institutional policies.
• Use data and feedback to strengthen processes and enhance student learning experiences.

Team Leadership & Program Coordination

• Support and guide simulation technicians and clinical coordination staff in their day-to-day work and professional growth.
• Partner with department chairs, program directors, and faculty to align operations with program goals.
• Contribute to a collaborative, inclusive environment that supports student success and employee engagement.

Required Competencies

• Simulation & clinical education expertise: Applies advanced knowledge of simulation pedagogy and clinical education best practices to develop, support, and evaluate high-quality learning experiences that strengthen students' clinical judgment, promote safe patient care, and align with national standards for experiential education.
• Leadership & supervisory competence: Provides effective leadership by communicating clear expectations, supporting faculty and staff development, promoting accountability, and cultivating a collaborative and professional environment that enables teams to deliver high-quality educational outcomes.
• Strategic planning & operational management: Engages in thoughtful strategic planning and efficient operational management to align resources, processes, and program goals, ensuring well-coordinated daily operations while advancing long-term growth, sustainability, and overall program excellence.
• Partnership development & relationship management: Builds and maintains strong partnerships with clinical agencies, community organizations, and academic collaborators to expand student learning opportunities, strengthen program visibility, and support workforce and community needs.
• Continuous quality improvement: Utilizes data, feedback, and outcome measures to continuously assess program performance, identify opportunities for improvement, and implement systematic changes that enhance program quality, consistency, and overall effectiveness.
• Communication & collaboration: Demonstrates clear, timely, and professional communication while fostering a collaborative climate that supports shared goals, promotes problem-solving, and ensures productive relationships among students, faculty, staff, and external partners.
• Student-centered commitment: Maintains a strong commitment to student success by advocating for equitable learning environments, responding to student needs with fairness and empathy, and upholding rigorous academic and professional standards that prepare graduates for safe and competent nursing practice

Qualifications

Required Education/Training & Work Experience:

• Master's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited program.
• Unencumbered RN license to practice in Colorado
• CHSE Certification
• 5 years in a leadership role, 2 years in a simulation environment in the past 5 years
• Demonstrated knowledge of state board and accreditation requirements
• Proficiency with nursing education technologies, simulation platforms

Preferred Education/Training & Work Experience:

• Ability to communicate effectively in Spanish.

Welcoming. Respectful. Inclusive. Together, we are FRCC.

For information on Front Range Community College's Security, including Clery Act/Crime Statistics for the campuses and surrounding area, view FRCC's Annual Security Report.

Benefit-Eligible Employees

Group Health Benefits

If you are an APT, staff, or faculty and are scheduled to work at least 30 hours per week, you are eligible for benefits on the first day you officially begin active employment. FRCC offers a variety of family-friendly benefits designed to support your physical, emotional and financial health, including:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts for Medical and Dependent Care
• Life, AD&D and Disability Insurance
• Paid Time Off
• Paid Community or School Volunteer Leave
• Leave of Absence Options
• College Invest 529

Retirement

FRCC employees contribute to Colorado PERA, which provides retirement and other benefits to employees of more than 500 government agencies and public entities in the state of Colorado. PERA is the 21st largest public pension plan in the United States and is a substitute for Social Security; FRCC employees do not contribute to Social Security. PERA eligible employees are required to contribute a fixed percentage of their salary to the pension. Student employees are not eligible to participate in PERA.

FRCC and the State of Colorado also offer three tax-deferred supplemental investment plans, including 401(k), 403(b) and 457 plans.

Tuition Reimbursement

Education and the success of you and your dependents is a priority at Front Range Community College. We encourage you to develop job skills and abilities which will benefit you as well as our College. Eligible employees, their eligible dependents, and domestic partners may enroll in credit courses at any of the 13 system community colleges.

Professional Development Opportunities

FRCC offers a variety of professional development opportunities to create possibilities for your career and life. We are building a learning community where you can work with diverse individuals, explore new ways of thinking and expand your capabilities.

Flexible Work Arrangements

Front Range offers a variety of flexible work arrangements based on departments and positions. Please ask if this is an opportunity for this role.

Employee Assistance Program

Our employee assistance program (EAP) services are available to you and your household members at no cost through the Colorado State Employee Assistance Program (C-SEAP). These confidential services offered to support the wellbeing of both you and your family members include counseling, professional coaching, webinars, mediation, financial assistance, and more. For more information, please visit the CSEAP website.

BenefitHub

As a State of Colorado employee, you will have access to the BenefitHub website where you will find a variety of local and national discounts.

01

Do you have a Masters degree in nursing from a regionally accredited university?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have a current, unencumbered RN License from Colorado or another state?

• Yes
• No

03

Do you have five years of experience in a nursing leadership role with two of those years being in a simulation environment within the past five years?

• Yes
• No

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Do you have a current Certified Healthcare Simulation Educator (CHSE) certification or the ability to renew it within 3 months of hire?

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer Front Range Community College

Address 3645 W 112th Avenue

Westminster, Colorado, 80031

Phone 303-404-5323

Website https://www.frontrange.edu/