Allied Health & Nursing Program Manager

Howard Community College

Columbia (MD)

On-site

USD 70,000 - 97,000

Full time

14 days+

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Benefits offered by this job

Tuition reimbursement

Medical and dental

Paid leave

Job summary

Howard Community College (HCC) is seeking an Allied Health & Nursing Program Manager to lead programmatic and operational initiatives within the Allied Health and Nursing Workforce Team. The role involves contract negotiation, grant monitoring, budgeting, and serving as the college liaison with external agencies to generate new enrollments and revenue.

The position requires Allied Health or Nursing experience, a Bachelor’s degree, and strong skills in management, budgeting, and compliance, with

Qualifications

Allied Health or Nursing clinical and instructional experience preferred.
Knowledge of COMAR compliance standards.
Bachelor’s degree required plus three years of experience in healthcare or education.
Experience with credentialing agencies and budgeting.
Supervisory experience required.
Experience with LMS (Canvas) preferred.

Responsibilities

Support programmatic and operational initiatives within Allied Health and Nursing Workforce Team.
Negotiate contracts, monitor grants, develop budgets, and establish partnerships to generate enrollments and revenue.
Evaluate faculty through classroom and online observations.
Manage staff and student support operations to ensure high-quality learning experiences.
Lead regulatory compliance and renewal processes for applicable programs.
Collaborate with marketing and administrative teams to promote programs and streamline operations.

Skills

Allied Health or Nursing experience

COMAR compliance knowledge

Project management

Budgeting and financial management

Staff supervision

Education

Bachelor’s degree required

Tools

Canvas LMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Howard Community College ( HCC ) is an exciting place to work, learn, and grow! We are proud to have received the Great Colleges to Work For honor for 12 consecutive years, 2009-2020.

Howard Community College values diversity among its faculty, staff and student population. We are an innovative institution that is committed to responding to the ever-changing needs and interests of a diverse and dynamic community. No matter where you want to go in your career, you can get there from here!

Position Title

Position Title Allied Health & Nursing Program Manager

FLSA

FLSA Exempt

FT/PT

FT/PT Full Time

Hours Per Week 37.5

Work Schedule

Work Schedule Monday-Friday

Grade

Grade 15

Compensation Range

Compensation Range $70,109-96,750

Summary

Work closely with the Program Director and other Program Managers to support a range of programmatic and operational initiatives within the Allied Health and Nursing Workforce Team
Negotiate contracts, monitor grants, develop budgets, and serve as the college liaison with external agencies, organizations, and individuals to establish partnerships and generate new or sustained enrollments, FTE , and revenue.
Evaluate faculty through classroom and online class observation
Manage staff and student support operations to ensure high-quality learning experiences
Lead regulatory compliance and renewal processes for applicable programs
Conduct market research to inform new course offerings and program development
Collaborate with marketing and administrative teams to promote programs and streamline operations
Support course creation and instructional design within Canvas
Serve as the primary point of contact for Allied Health and Nursing program coordination
Oversee instructor recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation—including licensed/certified health professionals and part-time course developers
Develop courses and CEUs for professionals across diverse disciplines
Oversee and manage the Canvas Learning Management System, ensuring instructional quality and consistency across online course offerings
Act as the division’s liaison with the academic college community in parallel career areas to foster cooperative efforts
Build and maintain relationships with healthcare employers in the county and region to support workforce development
Investigate new markets by analyzing trends and demographic data to inform program growth
Prepare internal and external reports, including statistical and compliance documentation for college, local, and state requirements
Collaborate with the Division Marketing Coordinator to prepare promotional materials and curate content
Monitor expenses and revenue, and forecast annual net for open enrollment and contract cost centers
Counsel prospective students on licensure, continuing education, and job requirements; resolve student issues
Provide in-service training for adjunct faculty to support instructional excellence
Oversee delegation of course maintenance processes, including instructor contracts, invoices, certificates, brochure production, and scheduling
Perform other duties as assigned

Experience Required

Allied Health or Nursing clinical and instructional experience, preferred.
Knowledge of COMAR compliance standards.
Background in program management, higher education course development and teaching, staff supervision, and financial management, preferred.
Bachelor’s degree required plus three years of experience in healthcare or other targeted industries or in higher education or healthcare education.
Professional certifications in Allied Health a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare industry occupations required.
Knowledge of local health care community and teaching/training experience preferred.
Background in designing and implementing noncredit programs and courses. .
Demonstrated project management skills, financial management ability, excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and personal computing skills required. Proficient with Microsoft Office products preferred.
Experience in working with credentialing agencies and meeting licensing and certification requirements. Experience in developing and overseeing budgets and generating revenue.
Supervisory skills and experience required.
Experience with LMS , Canvas preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college’s sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary

Fast-paced environment serving multiple and diverse students. Extensive interaction with students, faculty, health care facilities, and credentialing agencies. Some evenings and weekends as needed.

Supervisory Position?

Supervisory Position? No

Division

Division Workforce, Career, & Community Education

Department

Department Workforce Career & Community Education

Posting Number B677P

Number of Vacancies 2

Best Consideration Date 10/12/2026

Job Open Date 09/21/2026

Continuous Recruitment? No

Job Category Staff

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP , a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor’s degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor’s degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor’s degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP .

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Howard Community College ( HCC ) is an Equal Employment Opportunity & Affinitave Action employer & values diversity within its faculty, staff & student population. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability or protected veteran status.

HCC understands that persons with specific disabilities may need assistance with the job application process and/or with the interview process. For confidential assistance with the job application process, please contact the Office of Human Resources at 443-518-1100.

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* Do you have a bachelor's degree or higher?
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* Do you have at least three years of experience related to the description of this position?
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