Coordinator, Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program

Wilkes University; Wilkes-Barre (Luzerne County); On-site; USD 70,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Wilkes University invites applicants for a full time 12 month staff position as an Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program (ABSN) Coordinator in the Undergraduate Department of the Passan School of Nursing (PSON).

The role focuses on developing and managing the online ABSN program, coordinating with the dean and undergraduate chair, and supporting recruitment and student success across university departments.

Qualifications

• Master's in Nursing required and eligibility for PA RN licensure.
• Minimum of three years' experience as a registered nurse.
• Academic experience preferred.
• Computer skills are a necessity; strong organization and time management are essential.

Responsibilities

• Oversee development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the online ABSN program in collaboration with the dean and undergraduate chair.
• Collaborate with university departments for recruitment, enrollment and student success.
• Serve as academic advisor for all ABSN program students.
• Triage telephone calls and emails and work with database systems.
• Prepare CCNE and State Board reports and manage assigned projects.

Skills

Academic advising

Project coordination

Interdepartmental collaboration

Student support

Education

Master's in Nursing

Tools

Database systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

Wilkes University invites applicants for a full time 12 month staff position as an Accelerated Baccalaureate Nursing Program (ABSN) Coordinator in the Undergraduate Department of the Passan School of Nursing (PSON). The Passan School of Nursing offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and is fully accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).

The successful candidate is responsible for overseeing the development, planning, implementation, and evaluation of the online ABSN program in collaboration with the dean, undergraduate chair. The individual will collaborate with departments within the University for recruitment, enrollment and student success. The program coordinator also serves as the academic advisor for all ABSN program students. Duties include: triage of telephone calls and emails, working with database systems and with other university departments, preparation of CCNE, and State Board reports, conducting evaluation processes, and management of assigned projects. A Master's in Nursing is required as well as eligibility for licensure to practice as a registered nurse in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The ideal candidate should have a minimum of three years employed as a registered nurse. Academic experience preferred. Computer skills are a necessity and organization and time management skills are essential. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience.

Wilkes University is constantly seeking to become a more diverse community and to enhance its capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. The University strongly encourages applications from persons with diverse backgrounds. Wilkes University does not discriminate in its employment practices or in its educational programs or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.