CON Director, CON Learning Resource Center

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UNIVERSITY OF NEBRASKA MEDICAL CENTER COLLEGE OF NURSING
Director, CON Learning Resource Center (Omaha)	Subsection: 3.2.15
Section 3.0 - Position Descriptions	Originating Date: September 2009
Responsible Reviewing Agency: Executive Council	Revised: September 2016

General Position Description

The Director of the LRC is the administrative officer responsible for all Learning Resource Center activities within the College. The LRC Director provides vision and strategic leadership for a variety of learning resources in the CON, UNMC, and regionally. In collaboration with other academic leaders within the College, s/he ensures that the standards and policies of the College, the University, the State Board of Nursing, and other accrediting bodies are met and that the activities of the LRC achieve the highest standards for undergraduate and graduate nursing education outlined by the national bodies in nursing education. S/he is responsible for facilitating the planning, implementation, evaluation, and continuous improvement of the activities within the LRC within all divisions of the College.

Organizational Relationships

The Director of the LRC reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Programs. The Director collaborates with Division Assistant Deans, Undergraduate and Graduate Directors and Coordinators, and all faculty to coordinate course activities utilizing the LRC, as well as program improvement for those activities. In collaboration with the Division Assistant Deans, she provides leadership and management to the LRC staff within all Divisions of the College. S/he works closely with the Associate Dean for Academic Programs and other Program Directors to facilitate efficient and coordinated planning and use of resources.

Appointment Requirements

• A bachelor’s and master’s degree in nursing and an earned doctorate in nursing or a related field, to meet faculty appointment standards.
• Active (or eligible for) Nebraska RN license.
• Evidence of academic scholarship
• Eligible for graduate faculty status as outlined by UNMC.
• Have or be working towards Certified Healthcare Simulator Educator (CHSE)
• Experience with educational and simulation technology, e.g., sim capture systems, simulators, monitoring equipment.
• Demonstrated leadership abilities, managerial skills, creativity, ability to make timely decisions, effective collaboration skills, and the ability to be open to the ideas of others and to constructive feedback