Director of Nursing

Director of Nursing

Salary

$153,516.00 - $195,324.00 Annually

Location

Kentfield - In Person, CA

Job Type

Full-time

Job Number

2012-00762

Department

Nursing

Opening Date

04/06/2026

Closing Date

Continuous

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Description

Anticipated Start Date: Fall 2026

Open Until Filled

To Apply, please visit our job site.

SELECTION PROCESS

• Please be sure to review the Required Application Documents section below to ensure that you are attaching everything required. Incomplete applications will not be accepted.
• First-level interviews may be conducted remotely (via Zoom) or in person. Final interviews will be held in person, on our Kentfield campus.
• This position performs its duties primarily on the Kentfield campus; however, there may be occasions when the Director must work from the Indian Valley campus in Novato. So, if not already residing within the Bay Area, the successful candidate must be willing to relocate.

POSITION OVERVIEW

College of Marin is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to lead the Nursing Education Department. This pivotal role oversees program operations, curriculum development, and accreditation compliance, ensuring excellence in nursing education aligned with our college's mission and goals. This position offers the opportunity to provide strategic leadership, collaborate across departments, and make a meaningful impact on the future of healthcare education.

Under general direction of the Dean of Workforce Development and Career Technical Education, plans, manages, directs and integrates instruction and operations of the programs, services and activities of the Nursing Education department; oversees education planning and curriculum development in accordance with the mission, goals and objectives of the College and Nursing Education department; coordinates academic area, programs and services with other departments; ensures program meets accreditation and Board of Registered Nursing requirements and guidelines; provides responsible and complex professional assistance to the Dean of Workforce Development and CTE in areas of expertise; and performs related duties as assigned.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Director of Nursing is distinguished from other Directors in that the incumbent is an educational administrator responsible for the overall leadership and operations of the Nursing Education Department and its instructional program. Incumbents must meet the Board of Registered Nursing minimum requirements including maintaining a Registered Nursing license. The work involves a wide variety of independent decision making within general policy and regulatory guidelines.

COMMITMENT TO DIVERSITY

College of Marin is committed to cultivating a proactively supportive, inclusive, and accountable environment where equity, equity-mindedness, anti-racism, and social justice is valued, centered, and practiced. Our mission is to employ qualified administrators, faculty, and staff members who are dedicated to student success and committed to an inclusive, anti-racist campus culture that demonstrates sensitivity to and respect for a diverse population.

We serve a county population of approximately 250,000 residents. Based on Fall 2025 credit enrollment data, the diversity of students at the college includes greater representation than the county with regards to enrollment by Hispanic/Latinx (36% of enrollment), Asian (7%), Black/African American (3%), White (44%), and Multi-racial (7%) students. Our high-quality education and training at the College are made possible by its faculty and staff who are committed to excellence. As of Fall 2025, COM's workforce includes Hispanic/Latinx (20%), Asian (7%), Black/African American (6%), White (52%), and Multi-racial (4%) employees.

College of Marin is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in employment on the basis of, or perception of, race, ethnic group identification, ancestry, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, physical disability, mental disability, gender, gender identity, gender expression, marital status, medical condition, genetic information, genetic condition, status as a veteran, and is subject to Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964 as amended, Civil Rights Act of 1991, Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, and Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973. In accordance with Executive Order 11246 (as amended), COM is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS

Please see the Required Application Documents section below for important information regarding the evaluation of your foreign degrees.

Essential Functions

The duties listed below are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to this class.

• Leads and directs the strategic planning, organization, and evaluation of the Nursing Education department; collaborates with the Dean, faculty, and staff to develop and implement long-term program goals aligned with the College mission; oversees development, implementation, and continuous evaluation of departmental policies, systems, and procedures to ensure achievement of program outcomes and operational standards.
• Guides and collaborates with academic deans, department chairs, other faculty and staff to develop class schedules and student learning support programs, pursuant to proper course articulation policies and standards, student diversity, student needs, state and local healthcare training standards and regulations, licensing and certification standards; builds, fosters and advances student-centered programs, services, events, outreach and activities that are integrated with division goals and objectives.
• Represents the Nursing Education program in participatory governance processes and collaborates with the Academic Senate, faculty leadership, and institutional stakeholders on academic planning and program development; provides guidance to, receives, and presents recommendations from Academic Senate and other representative organizations, as applicable, regarding the planning, implementation and review of academic programs, services, activities and related matters.
• In collaboration with the Dean of Career Education and Workforce Development, directs fiscal planning and budget oversight for the Nursing Education department, including grants and external funding sources; monitors expenditures and ensures alignment with institutional priorities and regulatory requirements; develops financial projections and statistical reports as required; develops multiyear plans for large purchases; approves purchase requests for supplies and equipment; monitors revenue and fee collection; ensures the department's grant funding and partnership-related fiscal matters are handled in accordance with College policies and regulations as well as appropriate state and federal laws and regulations.
• Leads the recruitment, supervision, mentorship, and evaluation of faculty and staff; establishes performance expectations, conducts evaluations including clinical instruction oversight, and implements professional development and performance improvement strategies; may participate in grievance hearings and take disciplinary action, up to and including termination, to address performance deficiencies, in accordance with College human resources policies and labor contract agreements.
• Cultivates, develops, and sustains strategic partnerships with healthcare organizations, educational institutions, and community agencies to expand clinical education opportunities and program resources, hospitals and other healthcare facilities, community organizations, government agencies, corporations and local businesses; liaises with clinical settings/ partners and utilizes an entrepreneurial approach to expand opportunities for students within an associated nursing program; collaborates with faculty to regularly convene the nursing program advisory committee.
• Ensures compliance with safety standards and regulatory requirements governing clinical education and off-site learning environments; collaborates with hospital and other healthcare staff regarding student nursing internships, credit course work, work-study onsite experience and other activities, student supervision and activity coordination.
• Serves as the primary regulatory authority and institutional liaison for the Board of Registered Nursing (BRN) and accrediting bodies; leads accreditation preparation, reporting, and ongoing regulatory compliance and anticipates changes to accreditation and reporting standards; provides department leadership with institutional accreditation activities with the Accrediting Commission of Community and Junior Colleges (ACCJC).
• Directs program evaluation processes including student learning outcomes assessment, equity metrics, and program effectiveness indicators; analyzes data and leads continuous quality improvement initiatives; conducts program reviews and studies, recommends modifications to programs, policies and procedures and implements changes; fosters quality instruction and optimal program functioning; develops and updates reports and data-tracking success measures for curriculum, courses and programs for departments.
• Makes presentations to the Board of Trustees, Cabinet and other groups; represents the College and presents at community meetings and events and at local, regional, state and national conferences, meetings, workshops and training seminars.
• Fosters an environment that embraces equity-minded practices, integrity, trust, and respect; supports, implements and promotes compliance with the College's Diversity and Equal Employment Opportunity Plan in all aspects of employment and education; increases cultural and ethnic diversity in staffing, programs and services.

OTHER DUTIES

• Maintains nursing and administrative knowledge and skills through professional development.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Requirements & Desirables

REQUIREMENTS

• A Master's or higher degree from an accredited college or university which includes course work in nursing, education, or administration.

• One (1) year's experience as an administrator at the supervisory level with validated performance of administrative responsibilities:

• Administrative position is defined as a director or assistant director whose responsibility and accountability includes coordinating, directing, fiscal planning, and all activities involved in developing, implementing and managing a nursing program.

• Administrative responsibility:

• in a registered nursing education program, which includes diploma, associate, baccalaureate, and/or post-licensure RN programs; or

• the registered nurse administrator of a hospital professional nursing education services program.

• An academic year of two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters will be regarded as equivalent to one years administrative experience.

• Two (2) years' experience teaching in pre- or post-licensure registered nursing programs:

• An academic year is defined as two (2) semesters or three (3) quarters.

• Two (2) years' teaching experience as instructor.

• Full-time teaching experience preferred.

• Pre- or post-licensure registered nursing program such as associate, baccalaureate, master's, or doctoral degree nursing programs.

• One (1) years continuous full-time experience, or its equivalent, providing direct patient care as a registered nurse; or equivalent experience and/or education as determined by the California Board of Registered Nursing (BRN).

• Active Registered Nursing license issued by the CA BRN or eligibility to obtain California RN licensure.

• Employment as the registered nursing program director is subject to CA BRN approval prior to initiation of employment.

• Demonstrated sensitivity to and understanding of the diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural and ethnic backgrounds, disabilities and learning styles of community college students and staff.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

A valid California driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the District's vehicle insurance program or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• Nursing regulations, accreditation standards and state/federal codes, statutes and regulations pertaining to the administration of instructional programs in California Community Colleges.
• Administrative principles and methods including goal setting and long-range planning, program development/implementation, delegation and employee supervision.
• Curriculum development, instructional theory, program evaluation and student learning outcomes process.
• Licensing and certification requirements as specified by the Board of Registered Nursing.
• Accreditation standards of the Accrediting Commission for Community and Junior Colleges and Western Association of Schools and Colleges.
• Federal, state and local laws, regulations and court decisions governing area of assignment including Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA), HIPAA, California Education Code and regulations, requirements and reporting systems of the Board of Registered Nursing.
• Principles and practices of public administration, including budgeting, purchasing and maintaining public and police records.
• Safety policies and safe work practices applicable to the work being performed.
• Board Policies, Administrative Procedures, Human Resources procedures and collective bargaining agreements.
• Principles and practices of Equal Employment Opportunity in hiring, retention, performance and advancement.
• Principles, practices and techniques of effective supervision including advising and training.

Skills and Abilities to:

• Plan, organize, direct and evaluate the programs and activities of the Nursing Education department.
• Understand and be sensitive to and respectful of the diverse academic, socio-economic, ethnic, cultural, disability, religious background and sexual orientation of community college students, faculty and staff.
• Develop effective course schedules and student academic and support services to meet student needs.
• Develop and monitor clinical placements for students.
• Engage in participatory governance and collaboration with faculty and administrative and classified staff.
• Communicate effectively, make presentations and represent the College in negotiations and dealings with vendors, other educational institutions, partners and the community.
• Conduct research, interpret data and present reports, proposals and recommendations clearly, logically and persuasively to diverse audiences.
• Select, motivate and evaluate faculty, coaches and staff and provide for their training and professional development.
• Understand, interpret, explain and apply complex rules, regulations, policies and procedures, laws, codes and ordinances including athletic eligibility requirements.
• Organize, set priorities and exercise expert, independent judgment within areas of responsibility.
• Develop and implement appropriate procedures and controls.
• Operate a computer and use standard business software.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

Prior to employment, the selected candidate will be required to complete the following:

• In accordance with Federal Law all employees must provide proof of eligibility to work in the United States.
• Criminal Justice/Fingerprint Clearance.
• To ensure compliance with the substance abuse and background screening policies of the District's allied health care facilities and hospitals, post-offer, pre-employment drug screening and background checks will be conducted. Thereafter, nursing administrators shall be subject to drug testing and background screening in accordance with clinical affiliate agreements, which may vary by site.
• California Education Code, Section 87408.6 requires persons employed by a community college in an academic or classified position to submit to a TB risk assessment developed by CDPH and CTCA and, if risk factors are present, an examination to determine that he or she is free of infectious TB; initially upon hire and every four years thereafter.
• DISASTER SERVICE WORKERS: All Marin Community College District (MCCD) employees are designated Disaster Service Workers through state and local law (California Government Code Section 3100-3109). Employment with the MCCD requires the affirmation of a loyalty oath to this effect. Employees are required to complete all Disaster Service Worker-related training as assigned, and to return to work as ordered in the event of an emergency. For more information, please see the MCCD Emergency Operations Plan.
• Candidates applying for positions with the Marin Community College District may be disqualified from consideration should their conviction history not meet the standards established under the California Education Code.

PHYSICAL AND MENTAL DEMANDS

The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to communicate with others in person, over the phone and electronically; move about the office and campus; operate a computer and other office productivity machinery; and perform repetitive movements of hands or wrists. The employee is frequently required to lift up to 10 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include the ability to observe details at close range.

Mental Demands:

While performing the duties of this class, employees are regularly required to use written and oral communication skills; read and interpret data, information and documents; analyze and solve problems; observe and interpret situations; use math and mathematical reasoning; observe and interpret people and situations; learn and apply new information and skills; perform highly detailed work; work on multiple, concurrent tasks with frequent interruptions and under intensive deadlines.

WORKING ENVIRONMENT

• The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this class. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Employees work under typical office conditions subject to frequent public contact and interruption and to intermittent exposure to individuals acting in a disagreeable fashion.

• The employee may be required to travel to locations other than assigned work site, and occasional evening, holiday and/or weekend work may be required.

REQUIRED APPLICATION DOCUMENTS

The following documents must be attached to your application in order to render it complete. Use the Attachment Type indicated in parentheses when making your attachments.

• Cover Letter (cover letter): describing what motivated you to apply for this position, including how you satisfy the Minimum Requirements, the Desired Qualifications, and the Knowledge/Skills/Abilities, and how you are qualified to perform the essential functions as listed in the posting.
• Resume (resume)
• List of at least three (3) professional references (references), including name, organization, phone & email. Must include: a.) current/most recent supervisor; b.) one colleague/co-worker from your current/most recent department; and c.) one reference of choice. References will not be contacted unless you are selected as the final candidate for the position.
• Complete copy of college transcript conferring Bachelors degree (bachelors transcript)
• Complete copy of college transcript conferring Masters degree (master's transcript)
• Statement (statement): Please respond to the following prompt in your own words, without using AI tools-we're interested in your authentic voice and perspective (one page maximum):

College of Marin has defined "Equity-Mindedness" as the perspective or mode of thinking exhibited by faculty and administrators who call attention to patterns of inequity in student outcomes. These practitioners are willing to take personal and institutional responsibility for the success of their students and critically reassess their own practices. It also requires that practitioners are race-conscious and aware of the social and historical context of exclusionary practices in American education.

In order to understand and become equity-minded, we must assess and acknowledge that our practices may not be working. It takes understanding inequities as a dysfunction of the various structures, policies, and practices that we can control. Equity-minded practitioners question their own assumptions, recognize stereotypes that harm student success, and continually reassess their practices to create change. Please discuss how you would hold yourself and the Nursing Education Department accountable for the elimination of racial equity gaps in course and program success rates.

If you hold additional degrees beyond the Bachelors and Masters level, please attach a copy of your transcript conferring these degrees as well. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable for application purposes, as long as they confer the degree and show the coursework taken. An official transcript would be required upon hire.

FOREIGN DEGREE HOLDERS:

Foreign degree credentials must be evaluated by a third party to determine the equivalent U.S. degree and major. Please review the following points carefully to determine whether you must submit a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) with your application. Evaluations should provide the name of the institution attended, a description of your credentials, the major of study, and the U.S. equivalent for each credential. For a list of evaluating agencies, visit the State of California Commission on Teacher Credentialing.

• If you satisfy the minimum educational requirement with a degree that was granted in the U.S., but your previous degree(s) was obtained from a foreign institution, you do not need to attach a Foreign Credential Evaluation (FCE) for your previous degree(s). You must, however, attach a copy of a (translated) transcript for the previous degree. For additional clarification of acceptable transcripts, please contact Human Resources.
• If your degree that satisfies the minimum educational requirement was obtained from a foreign institution, you must submit an FCE for that degree and any other foreign degrees leading up to it.
• If you are asserting equivalence (see Minimum Qualifications for Faculty/Administrators on the Human Resources web site) because your degree does not specifically match the minimum educational requirements as listed and any of your degrees was obtained outside the U.S., you must attach an FCE for your foreign degree(s).

Supplemental & Salary Information

CLASSIFICATION CATEGORY AND RETIREMENT PLAN

The Director of Nursing is an educational administrative position, and in compliance with all applicable sections of the California Education Code, Board of Registered Nursing (RN), and serves as Program Administrator. Employees in this classification are members of the California State Teachers' Retirement System (CalSTRS). Educational administrative employees are employed subject to the terms and conditions set forth in the individual's employment agreement with the District.

SALARY INFORMATION

FLSA Status: Exempt

Salary Grade: Management Level M45

Full Salary Range: $153,516 to $195,324 annually.

Please refer to the Management Salary Schedule on our Human Resources web site for detailed information.

HEALTH, WELFARE and FRINGE BENEFITS

Marin Community College District (MCCD) offers a generous suite of health, welfare, and fringe benefits for benefit-eligible Educational Administrators, including:

• Medical Insurance: The District offers three plan options through each carrier; Kaiser and Blue Shield. Effective 10/01/2025, the Districts contributions for medical insurance coverage are as follows:

• Employee-only: $1,700/month

• Employee plus one dependent: $2,400/month

• Employee plus two or more dependents: $2,900/month

• Dental Insurance: Delta Dental coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).

• Vision Insurance: VSP coverage for employee and dependents (premium paid by MCCD).

• Sick Leave: Accrues on an annual rate of 10 days per year; possible additional sick leave is accruable for work assigned during intersession.

• Retirement Pension Plan (CalSTRS): MCCD contributes 19.10% of employee's creditable earnings to CalSTRS on a monthly basis. Mandatory employee contribution for 2025/2026 is 10.205% - 10.25%, depending on original date of membership and prior membership status. Note: Neither CalSTRS members nor MCCD contributes to Social Security for CalSTRS-covered service.

• Voluntary Retirement Savings Plans: Additional tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings plans are also offered.

• Basic Life & AD&D Insurance: $50,000 (premium paid by MCCD)

• Voluntary Life Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)

• Long-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)

• Short-Term Disability: (premium paid by MCCD)

• Voluntary AD&D Insurance: Coverage for employee, spouse and/or child(ren) (employee-paid)

• Other Employee-Paid Benefits: Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs); pet insurance; Employee Assistance Program (EAP).

Benefits Available through Selected Medical Plan (no cost to employee):

KEY: ALL = All members eligible; BS = Blue Shield members eligible; KA = Kaiser members eligible

• 24/7 Helpline through the Employee Assistance Program (ALL)
• Expert Medical Opinions through Teladoc (ALL)
• 24/7 Physician Access through MD Live (BS)
• Generic Medications through Costco (BS)
• Enhanced Cancer Benefit through Contigo Health (BS)
• Hip, Knee, and Spine Surgical Benefit through Carrum Health (BS)
• Personal Health Coaching through Vida Health (BS)
• Physical Therapy for Back and Joint Pain through Hinge Health (BS)
• Discounts for Gym memberships, Hearing Aids and LASIK Eye Surgery (BS)
• ClassPass: Kaiser Permanente has teamed up with fitness industry leader ClassPass to make it easier for employees to exercise from the comfort of their homes (KA).

For more information regarding MCCD's comprehensive benefit plans, please see our Marin Community College District 2025/2026 Employee Benefit Guide.

EDUCATIONAL ADMINISTRATIVE

Employees in this position classification are considered Educational Administrators. College of Marin offers a comprehensive benefit plan to its Educational Administrators, including: medical, dental, vision, life insurance, business/travel accident insurance, short- and long-term disability insurance, Flexible Spending Accounts (FSAs), pet insurance and an Employee Assistance Program (EAP). Educational Administrators are also members of the California State Teachers Retirement System (CalSTRS), to which the member contributes 10.205% - 10.25% of their reportable compensation on a monthly basis. Educational Administrators are also eligible to participate in a voluntary, tax-advantaged 403(b) or 457(b) retirement savings plan. Depending on original date of membership and prior membership status.

Sick and Vacation Leave for Educational Administrators accrue on a rate of 12 days and 22 days per year, respectively. The District also offers 10 paid holidays annually, in addition to a paid winter holiday break at the end of December.

Part-time Employees: Employees working less than 100% of the full-time equivalent (FTE) are eligible to participate in the Colleges health plans; healthcare premiums are pro-rated respectively. All part-time Educational Administrative employees, regardless of FTE, participate in the CalSTRS retirement plan. All employees working less than 12 months per year and/or less than full-time shall receive pro-rated vacation, sick leave, and holiday accruals.

Please visit our Human Resources web site for collective bargaining agreement information or the Districts Employee Benefits web site and Employee Benefits Guide for more benefit information.

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Employer College of Marin

Address 835 College Avenue

Kentfield, California, 94904

Phone 415-485-9340

Website http://jobs.marin.edu