Associate Program Director

Galen College of Nursing; Austin (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Education assistance

Tuition support

Student loan assistance

Family benefits

401(k) with match

Stock purchase plan

Wellness resources

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing in Austin, TX is seeking an Associate Program Director to provide oversight and direction to applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff, in partnership with the Program Director. The role focuses on student-centered operational success of the nursing programs.

Responsibilities include admissions oversight, faculty development, curriculum planning, and governance, with opportunities to participate in graduations and advisory committees.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in Nursing required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Three years of recent clinical nursing experience.
• Strong organizational, problem-solving, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff with the Program Director.
• Monitor student outcomes and collaborate to improve completion and retention.
• Oversee admissions through review of applicants and readmissions.
• Support hiring, training, and mentoring of program faculty and staff.
• Participate in curriculum review, scheduling, and governance activities.
• Assist with graduation activities and student advisory planning.

Skills

Nursing leadership

Program oversight

Staff coaching

Regulatory knowledge

Student advising

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.

That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.

If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love to see you apply for the Associate Program Director position.

Position Goal

To provide oversight and direction to applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff. The Associate Program Director will be responsible for the student-focused operational success of the program(s) in conjunction with the Program Director.

Key Responsibilities

• Program Administrator
  • May be designated as nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors.
• Outcomes
  • Monitors program completion, retention, and student satisfaction data.
  • Collaborates with retention committee, readmission committee, faculty, and support staff to foster student success.
• Students
  • Oversee the admissions process of programs through review and selection of new applicants and readmission applicants.
  • Provide administrative discipline and conflict resolution between program employees and/or students, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean.
  • Ensure students receive adequate faculty coaching and mentoring and assist with referrals to the school counselor.
  • Participate in graduation ceremonies.
  • Participates in Student Advisory Committee meetings and collaboratively develops action plans based upon student input.
• Faculty
  • Oversee and assist with the hiring, training, and mentoring of program faculty and staff, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean.
• Curriculum and Instruction
  • Review curriculum regularly in collaboration with faculty to ensure proper content is taught.
  • Facilitate nationally-normed exam testing for program students.
  • Construct schedule of classes, assignment of clinical sites, and assignment responsibilities for faculty, providing classroom instruction personally, as needed.
  • Observe faculty and students in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings to evaluate quality of instruction and/or classroom environment.
  • Evaluate adequacy of testing with the nursing program and student performance on the NCLEX®, as applicable.
• Governance
  • Active member of committees, as assigned.
  • Keep Program Director and Dean apprised of student and faculty needs, issues, and concerns in a timely manner.
  • Participate in routine nursing leadership meetings.
• Other duties as may be assigned.

Position Requirements

Education: Minimum qualification of a master’s degree with a major in nursing is required; doctoral degree preferred. Knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.

Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse. Special Qualifications: Three (3) years of recent clinical experience, excellent organizational and problem‑solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies, excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative, and proficient computer skills in order to collect and analyze data. Must be able to work independently and autonomously. Able to recognize a need and address it with minimal direction.

Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching and bending or any other related activity.

Outside Relationships: Clinical facilities, professional organizations.

Degree of Supervision: Minimal.

Benefits

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long‑term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance, and more.
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical, and financial well‑being
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
• Referral services for children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
• Consumer discounts through Abenity.
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services, and preferred banking partnerships.
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships).
• Colleague recognition program.
• Time Away from Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long‑ and short‑term disability coverage and leaves of absence).
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee‑only coverage to full‑time and part‑time colleagues based on income.

Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).

Galen’s Compassionate Care Model Values

• Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity for every individual to reach their full potential.
• Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do.
• Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions.
• Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration.
• Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do.

Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.