Our Opportunity:
Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality
education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class
education online.Purdue Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique
needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to
develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to
achieve their career goals.
The Academic Program Chair will provide support to Purdue University Global’s School of
Nursing.
Job Summary:
The Academic Program Head (Program Head) reports to the Associate Dean. In collaboration
with the Associate Dean, the Program Head serves as the liaison to the state board of nursing,
is accountable for student interviews and onboarding, and performs just-in-time service recovery
with students, faculty, and key clinical partners. Additionally, the Program Head assists in
business development opportunities, clinical site relationship maintenance, and student success
data tracking. The Program Head is responsible for the selection, training, assessing and
managing of full-time, adjunct faculty, and simulation operation specialist(s) at his/her/their
location.
Successful candidates in this role will reside in the Anamosa, IA area or within a commutable
distance. The Academic Program Head is required to be onsite 3 - 4 days per week to manage
direct reports, facilitate partnership needs, and continue to ensure quality learning experiences
for students.
The clinical site is located at The Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation
1795 IA-64, Anamosa, IA 52205.
What to expect in this role:
● Manage direct reports for the program location (Faculty, Simulation Operations
Specialist, NCLEX Mentor, and Clinical Coordinator)
● Maintain clinical site relationship, to include:
○ Serve as the liaison to the state board of nursing (BON) and attend all BON meetings.
○ Manage all student contracts and compliance, develop and execute the clinical
faculty training program and lead the onboarding process with all clinical sites.
○ Develop and maintain key clinical partnerships and partner with the Business
Development Management (BDM) team as needed.
● Ensure quality and relevant learning experiences for students, to include:
○ Implement NCLEX-RN preparation plan developed by the SON
○ Didactic and clinical course monitoring for continuous quality improvement
○ Host nursing success meeting for all admissions once per term
Experience:
● Masters Degree in Nursing
● 3-5 Year's; experience in post-secondary education (experience with online instruction is a plus).
● Certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) to be obtained within 12 months of
hire. Possesses required knowledge of best practice in higher education pedagogy.
● Preferred Qualifications:
○ Doctoral degree preferred from a regionally accredited institution and certification
in their area of specialization.
What we’re looking for:
● Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Google applications and Google
● Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with a strong
knowledge of the financial implications of managing people, projects, and schedules
● Ability to work independently in virtual and location-based onsite environments with
minimal supervision
● Ability to communicate professionally with different levels of the organization as well as
external stakeholders.
● Thinks strategically, effectively working with the team to analyze data, implement-data
informed, student-centered decisions, and adapt to changing technologies
● Skill in networking with clinical and business development partners, with the exceptional
ability to perform relationship management with healthcare partners, students, and faculty
● Ability to manage multiple tasks, work with a high level of accuracy, and be effective in a
leadership role
● Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
● May require occasional travel (approx. 10%) in addition to onsite presence.
Additional Information:
● The target salary for this position is $95,000 - $98,000.
● Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
● This is a U.S.-based position. This position is open to candidates who reside and are
authorized to work in the United States.
● A background check will be required for employment in this position.
● We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a
dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish to
review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
● FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) This position is generally classified as exempt
unless a non-exempt classification is required by applicable state law.
● Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a
broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives,
experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and
students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.
All are encouraged to apply.
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