Associate Program Director

Galen College of Nursing; Gainesville (FL); On-site; USD 75,000 - 95,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

401(k) with 100% match

Education assistance

Employee Stock Purchase Plan

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing in Gainesville, Florida, seeks an Associate Program Director to oversee nursing programs and ensure student success through strong collaboration and innovation. The ideal candidate will have a master's degree in nursing, unencumbered RN licensure in Florida, and three years of clinical experience. Responsibilities include admissions oversight, performance evaluation, and program administration.

Benefits include medical coverage, 401(k) match, and education assistance. Apply today to impact the future of healthcare!

Qualifications

• Three years of recent clinical experience.
• Unencumbered RN license in Florida.
• Excellent communication and organizational skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversee student admissions and program completion.
• Coordinate with faculty for student success.
• Participate in graduation ceremonies and advisory committee meetings.

Skills

Organizational skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Data analysis

Education

Master's degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Job description

You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many! 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 for you to apply for the Associate Program Director position today!

Position Overview

The Associate Program Director provides 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

• May be designated as nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors.


• Monitors program completion, retention, and student satisfaction data.


• Collaborates with retention committee, readmission committee, faculty, and support staff to foster student success.


• 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.


• Oversee and assist with the hiring, training, and mentoring of program faculty and staff, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean.


• 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.


• 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.

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.

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.

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.