Certified Nursing Assistant Instructional Specialist at InsideHigherEd

Requisition Number:AS935PJob Title:Certified Nursing Assistant Instructional SpecialistPay Rate:$64,000 - $74,000 annuallyPosition Type:AdministrativePosition Summary:Position Summary:The Certified Nursing Assistant (CNA) Instructional Specialist develops, manages, and teaches short-term workforce training courses and programs, and/or other continuing education courses, in assigned programs, including Patient Care Technician (PCT). The Certified Nursing Assistant Instructional Specialist plans, organizes, and supervises the clinical component of the CNA program. Additional responsibilities include developing, reviewing, revising, and teaching curriculum; overseeing program lab spaces; managing program budgets; advising students; ensuring compliance with local, state, and federal requirements; and engaging industry partners. This position must work effectively with a wide range of constituencies in a diverse community.Essential Duties and Responsibilities:These are intended only as examples of the various types of job duties to be performed. The omission of the specific duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related, or logical assignment to the position.The following are the functions essential to performing this job:Teach and manage courses that lead to employment through skill development, certification or licensure in the healthcare and safety fields. Teaching will typically include one cohort of Certified Nursing Assistant courses each session.Facilitate student mastery of core learning outcomes using the most relevant pedagogical and scholarly tools available.Contribute to the development, planning and implementation of a high-quality curriculum.Develop and update policy and procedures related to the clinical training phases of the programs.Coordinate clinical schedules for students in specific programs.Serve as first point of contact for students, clinical sites and businesses to assist with resolving issues and provide communication and feedback regarding program.Coordinate scheduling, paperwork and follow-up for students prior to, during and after their clinical assignments while maintaining communication with class instructors and Program Manager.Communicate and establish contracts between FCC and participating community medical facilities, using clinical evaluation forms.Plan, manage, review and revise the clinical component of the CNA program to meet evolving practice skills for effectiveness of the experiences.Verify and archive documentation required for externships/clinical placements.Schedule and coordinate all student rotations at the clinical affiliates.Participate in student evaluation and advisement related to externships/clinical placements.Serve as the CNA Program Coordinator for the Maryland Board of NursingResearch and establish new affiliate sitesCorrespond with and visit affiliate sites for needs, improvements, and upcoming placements.Engage employers to connect CNA students with job openingsRespond to student, faculty, and staff issues in accordance with College policies and procedures.Ensure compliance with federal, state, and local regulations governing course content, recordkeeping requirements, reporting requirements, and student safety.Participate in program review as scheduled and participate in collaborative program development and outreach initiatives with other College departments and external partners.Maintain data confidentiality and integrity and ensure compliance with FERPA (Family Education Rights and Privacy Act and Title IX).Provide input into the development of fiscal year program budgets.Conform to Standard Operating Procedures (SOP’s)Participate in the Healthcare Careers Program Advisory Committee (PAC).Provide occasional substitute coverage for Healthcare Careers courses when approved by the Director, Workforce & Community Education.Serve as College representative to the statewide advisory groups that pertain to program areas.Attend conferences and participate in committees internal and external to the college.Perform other duties as assigned.Required Minimum Qualifications:1. Bachelor’s Degree from an accredited academic institution2. Hold a valid nursing license3. Two (2) years’ experience in clinical practice4. American Heart Association Basic Life Support (BLS) certification5. Documented contemporary experience in a teaching role (didactic, clinical, continuing education,and/or in-service)6. Experience using Microsoft Office applications including Word, Excel and PowerPointDesired Qualifications:1. Strong personnel management skills with emphasis on development of instructional expertise, timemanagement, problem solving, conflict management, cultural diversity, adaptability, and creativity2. Proven ability to function as a member of a team and comply with established college,state, federal, and accrediting agency regulations and policiesWork Schedule:This position has a varied assigned schedule based on course offerings and program needs which includes some evenings and weekends.Full/Part Time:Full TimeTelework Eligible?:YesFor Best Consideration:11/24/2025Special Instructions to Applicants:All applications and required documents must be submitted online. Mail, e-mail, or fax submissions will not be accepted. Cover letters may be addressed to the Search Committee and should briefly address your qualifications as related to the requirements of this position.For best consideration, applications should be received by November 24, 2025. Review of applications after this date is not guaranteed.A full list of FCC benefits can be found here: https://benefitguides.psafinancial.com/view/563817862/FCC offers a generous benefits package which includes medical insurance, dental and vision plans, waiver of FCC tuition for employee and eligible dependents, tuition reimbursement, generous leave benefits, retirement plans, and more! Frederick Community College prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment. Frederick Community College, an equal opportunity employer, values engagement and belonging for students and staff and encourages members from historically under-represented groups to apply.Non-Discrimination Statement:Frederick Community College is committed to the principles of equal opportunity and strictly prohibits discrimination against any person on the basis of age, ancestry, citizenship status, color, creed, ethnicity, gender identity and expression, genetic information, marital status, mental or physical disability, national origin, race, religious affiliation, sex, sexual orientation, or veteran status in its activities, admissions, educational programs, and employment.