Associate Program Director

Galen-College-of-Nursing; Saint Petersburg (FL); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical coverage

Dental and vision

Tuition discounts

401(k) match

Employee stock purchase plan

Education assistance

Paid time off

Fertility benefits

Adoption assistance

Legal counseling

Job summary

Galen College of Nursing, part of the HCA Healthcare family, seeks an Associate Program Director to lead nursing programs and support student success. You will oversee applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff while collaborating with the Program Director and Dean.

You’ll drive admissions, curriculum reviews, and scheduling; mentor faculty; and participate in program governance to maintain high educational standards and outcomes.

Qualifications

• Master's degree in nursing is required; doctoral degree preferred.
• Unencumbered RN licensure in applicable state.
• Three years of recent clinical nursing experience; strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent oral and written communication; ability to interpret learning needs and align with clinical placements.
• Strong interpersonal skills; independent work capability; proficient data analysis skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide oversight to applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff.
• Oversee admissions process for programs, including new and readmission applicants.
• Hire, train, and mentor faculty and staff under the Program Director or Dean.
• Review curriculum with faculty to ensure content aligns with objectives.
• Schedule classes, assign clinical sites, and allocate responsibilities for faculty.
• Conduct classroom, clinical, and lab observations to ensure quality instruction.
• Evaluate NCLEX performance and program effectiveness; participate in governance committees.
• Communicate needs and issues to the Program Director and Dean in a timely manner.

Skills

Clinical experience

Organizational skills

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Computer skills

Education

Master's degree in nursing

Doctoral degree preferred

Tools

Data analysis

Office software

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.

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

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, along with unique benefits, including:

• 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.

Learn more about Employee Benefits.

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.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

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.

Associate Program Director

Galen College of Nursing