Assistant Director of Nursing
Company: Columbia College
Role summary
Assistant Director of Nursing is a role at Columbia College in Columbia, Missouri, United States (on-site). Posted 2026-08-06. Experience level: 5-10.
- Job title
- Assistant Director of Nursing
- Company
- Columbia College
- Location
- Columbia, Missouri, United States
- Work arrangement
- on-site
- Category
- Healthcare Support
- Experience level
- 5-10
- Date posted
- 2026-08-06
Job description
Assistant Director of Nursing
Department: Nursing
Location: Columbia, MO, 65216
Type: Staff, Full-Time
Pay: $96,000-104,000 per year
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States; visa sponsorship is not available for this position.
Job Description:
We are seeking a highly skilled and experienced Assistant Director of Nursing to join our team in Columbia, MO. The Assistant Director of Nursing will work closely with the Chair and Director of Nursing to oversee the nursing staff and ensure the delivery of high-quality patient care.
Key Responsibilities:
Assistant administrative responsibility to supervise the Associate of Science in Nursing programs located in Columbia and Lake Ozark, MO and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing programs.
Assist in the development and implementation of nursing policies and procedures
Assist in supervising and evaluating nursing faculty and staff performance
Ensure compliance with all regulatory requirements
Assist in coordination of curriculum and evaluation, mentoring, accreditation, clinical, and remediation processes
Participate in the recruitment and training of faculty and nursing staff
Collaborate with other healthcare professionals to provide comprehensive patient care
Assist in budget planning and management
Some requirement to teach in the BSN and ASN programs
Assist in maintaining standards of nursing education set by state and national accrediting agencies.
Establish and maintain positive relationships with personnel of cooperative agencies and clinical sites
Involve alumni and employers of graduates in periodic evaluation of the nursing programs.
Counsel and guide students in their educational, professional, and vocational goals.
Skills and Qualifications:
Proven experience as an Assistant Director of Nursing or similar administrative role in academia or healthcare
Current RN license in the state of Missouri
Strong leadership and communication skills
Knowledge of nursing best practices and regulations
Ability to multitask and prioritize in a fast-paced environment
Bachelors, Masters and Doctorate degree in Nursing required
Physical Requirements: The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Individuals seeking accommodation should contact the Human Resources Department without delay. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit for long periods of time, talk, and hear. The employee is required to use hands and fingers to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, or crawl. Employee must be able to type on a computer keyboard and use a computer monitor on a regular basis.
Work Conditions: The work environment conditions described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is rarely exposed to outside weather conditions; however, possible exposure to hazards and physical risks to personal safety may occur while operating certain equipment. The noise level in the work environment is usually mild.
This job description is not meant to be all-inclusive of every duty and responsibility required by the employee in the position.
The offer of employment and assignment to duties is contingent upon a satisfactory criminal background check. The information may include, but is not limited to, academic, residential, achievement, performance, attendance, disciplinary, employment history, credit history, driving history, and criminal history of public record.
Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled.
Columbia College is an equal opportunity employer.
Columbia College is committed to creating an inclusive employee experience for all regardless of race, color, national origin, gender, religion, sexual orientation, age or disability. The college maintains a safe place for open discourse and overall, fosters a sense of community that welcomes everyone.
In compliance with the Higher Education Opportunity Act (HEOA) and the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), the Department of Campus Safety for Columbia College has provided the Annual Security and Fire Safety Report and crime statistics for the main campus and venues nationwide.
Columbia College is required to distribute this information to all current and prospective employees and students. Please follow the link below for the full report or contact Human Resources at 573-875-7495 for a printed copy.
https://www.ccis.edu/campus-safety/crime-reporting/reports-stats