Academic Program Analyst, School of Nursing

UVA School of Nursing; Charlottesville (VA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Virginia School of Nursing is seeking an Academic Program Analyst who provides advanced operational, analytical, compliance, and administrative support for its academic programs. This hybrid role reports to the Director of Degree Program Administration and partners with Office of Academic Operations to drive data-informed program management.

Responsibilities include reporting, data management, accreditation preparation, budget tracking, and coordinating program events.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or equivalent experience required.
• 3+ years of relevant experience required.
• Experience in data management and analytics, program coordination, operations, and/or administrative functions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, databases, and administrative technology systems.
• Experience in higher education, healthcare, academic program administration, or operational support environments.
• Familiarity with accreditation, compliance, reporting, or program evaluation processes.
• Experience with student information systems, reporting platforms, financial systems, or data management tools.

Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support for academic programs, program leadership, and faculty initiatives.
• Support program evaluation, admissions, operational reporting, data tracking, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of reports, spreadsheets, summaries, and operational documentation related to program activities.
• Serve as a champion of School of Nursing platforms and support system use, implementation, tracking, review, and data integrity.
• Support university compliance processes, reporting activities, documentation tracking, and operational requirements.
• Maintain and update program-related databases, reporting systems, spreadsheets, and records.
• Assist with posting, maintaining, and tracking data and reporting-related information.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting activities related to accreditation, program evaluation, student outcomes, and operational effectiveness.
• Assist with budget and expense-related processes.
• Assist with monitoring operational expenditures and maintaining documentation.
• Coordinate program-related events, meetings, and special projects.
• Provide data-related support to faculty and program leaders, including reports and tracking tools.
• Monitor syllabi compliance for accreditation/reporting purposes.
• Manage exit surveys and alumni surveys data.
• Support enrollment data tracking with the Registrar for planning and reporting.
• Collaborate with staff, faculty, students, and external partners to support operations and goals.

Skills

Data management

Analytics

Program coordination

Operations

Administrative tasks

Microsoft Office

Communication

Attention to detail

Data reporting

Reporting platforms

Education

Bachelor's Degree

Tools

Student information systems

Databases

Reporting platforms

Financial systems

Job description

The Academic Program Analyst, who reports to the Director of Degree Program Administration, provides advanced operational, analytical, compliance, and administrative support for academic programs within the School of Nursing. This hybrid position supports academic operations leadership through coordination of reporting processes, data management, compliance activities, operational analysis, financial tracking, and program administration.

Working collaboratively within the Office of Academic Operations, the Academic Program Analyst helps support efficient program operations, informed decision-making, regulatory and accreditation processes, and continuous improvement efforts across academic programs.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide operational and administrative support for academic programs, program leadership, and faculty initiatives.
• Support program evaluation, admissions, operational reporting, data tracking, accreditation, and continuous improvement activities.
• Assist with preparation and maintenance of reports, spreadsheets, summaries, and operational documentation related to program activities.
• Serves as a champion of varied School of Nursing platforms and supports system use, implementation, tracking, review, and data integrity.

Reporting and Data Management

• Support university related compliance processes, reporting activities, documentation tracking, and operational requirements associated with academic programs.
• Maintain and update program-related databases, reporting systems, spreadsheets, and records.
• Assist with posting, maintaining, and tracking data and reporting-related information as needed.
• Support data collection, analysis, and reporting activities related to accreditation, program evaluation, student outcomes, and operational effectiveness.

Financial and Administrative Support

• Assist with budget and expense-related processes.
• Assist with monitoring operational expenditures and maintaining appropriate supporting documentation within the Office of Academic Operations

Program Coordination and Operational Support

• Assist with coordination of program-related events, operational meetings, and special projects.
• Provide data-related support to faculty and program leaders, including reports, tracking tools, and system-based documentation.
• Monitor syllabi compliance (submissions, accessibility requirements, missing or incomplete items) and follow up as needed for accreditation or reporting purposes.
• Assist with the management of exit surveys, alumni year-one surveys, alumni year-five surveys, and related data summaries.
• Supports students indirectly through accurate tracking of clinical, enrollment, CSLC scheduling, survey, and program data.

Collaboration and Service

• Collaborate effectively with staff, faculty, students, University offices, and external partners to support program operations and institutional goals.
• Contribute to a professional, organized, collaborative, and service-oriented work environment.
• Participate in School meetings, trainings, committees, and professional development activities as assigned.
• Track and help manage enrollment data with the Registrar for program planning and reporting, including the Record.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

Education: Bachelor\'s Degree or combination of education and related experience in lieu of a degree required.

Experience: 3+ years of relevant experience required.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience in data management and analytics, program coordination, operations, and/or related administrative functions.
• Strong organizational, analytical, and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to manage multiple responsibilities and maintain attention to detail in a fast-paced environment.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications, spreadsheets, databases, and administrative technology systems.
• Experience working in higher education, healthcare, academic program administration, or operational support environments.
• Familiarity with accreditation, compliance, reporting, or program evaluation processes.
• Experience with student information systems, reporting platforms, financial systems, or data management tools.

The successful candidate will demonstrate professionalism, initiative, analytical thinking, attention to detail, and a collaborative approach to supporting academic operations and program effectiveness. The individual should be highly organized, adaptable, and capable of managing operational and analytical responsibilities while supporting academic leadership.

Physical Demands

This is primarily a sedentary job involving extensive use of desktop computers. The job does occasionally require traveling some distance to attend meetings, and programs.

Hiring Range: $55,000 – $65,000, commensurate with education and experience.

Anticipated Start Date: August 2026

Position Type & Work Location

• This is an exempt-level, benefited position. Learn more about UVA benefits.
• This position is based in Charlottesville, VA, and is eligible for a hybrid schedule, with additional on-site presence as needed, after required in-person training and in accordance with UVA’s remote work guidelines.

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Reference checks will be completed by UVA’s third-party partner, SkillSurvey, during the final phase of the interview. Five references will be requested, with at least three responses required.

For questions about the application process, please contact Karon Harrington, [e-mail].

The University of Virginia is an equal opportunity employer. All interested persons are encouraged to apply, including veterans and individuals with disabilities. Learn more about UVA’s commitment to non-discrimination and equal opportunity employment.