Job Title: Purdue Global Academic Program Head - Anamosa

Purdue University College of Engineering-Office of Academic Affairs; Anamosa (IA); On-site; USD 95,000 - 98,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Global is seeking an Academic Program Head for the Anamosa program. The role reports to the Associate Dean and ensures quality nursing education, clinical partnerships, and student success across sites.

The head will supervise faculty, simulation staff, and clinical coordinators onsite 3–4 days weekly. Ideal candidates have an MSN or higher, with 3–5 years in post-secondary education and a CNE pathway to completion within a year; a Doctoral degree is preferred.

Qualifications

• Requires Masters in Nursing or higher.
• 3-5 years in post-secondary education; online instruction a plus.
• CNE certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Onsite 3-4 days per week in Anamosa, IA.

Responsibilities

• Oversee program location direct reports (Faculty, Simulation Operations Specialist, NCLEX Mentor, Clinical Coordinator).
• Serve as liaison to state BON and attend BON meetings.
• Manage student contracts/compliance; lead clinical site onboarding/training programs.
• Develop and maintain clinical partnerships; coordinate with Business Development Management.
• Ensure quality learning experiences, including NCLEX-RN prep and course monitoring.

Skills

Communication skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

Strategic thinking

Data-driven decisions

Stakeholder networking

Relationship management

Independent work

Travel readiness

Education

Masters Degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification planned

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

Purdue Global Academic Program Head - Anamosa

Job Title: Purdue Global Academic Program Head - Anamosa

City: Anamosa

Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Purdue Global delivers personalized online education tailored to the unique needs of adults who have work or life experience beyond the classroom, enabling them to develop essential academic and professional skills with the support and flexibility they need to achieve their career goals.

The Academic Program Chair will provide support to Purdue University Global’s School of Nursing.

Job Summary

The Academic Program Head (Program Head) reports to the Associate Dean. In collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Program Head serves as the liaison to the state board of nursing, is accountable for student interviews and onboarding, and performs just-in-time service recovery with students, faculty, and key clinical partners. Additionally, the Program Head assists in business development opportunities, clinical site relationship maintenance, and student success data tracking. The Program Head is responsible for the selection, training, assessing and managing of full-time, adjunct faculty, and simulation operation specialist(s) at his/her/their location. Successful candidates in this role will reside in the Anamosa, IA area or within a commutable distance. The Academic Program Head is required to be onsite 3 - 4 days per week to manage direct reports, facilitate partnership needs, and continue to ensure quality learning experiences for students.

The clinical site is located at The Center for Healthcare Education and Simulation 1795 IA-64, Anamosa, IA 52205.

What To Expect In This Role

• Manage direct reports for the program location (Faculty, Simulation Operations Specialist, NCLEX Mentor, and Clinical Coordinator)
• Serve as the liaison to the state board of nursing (BON) and attend all BON meetings.
• Manage all student contracts and compliance, develop and execute the clinical faculty training program and lead the onboarding process with all clinical sites.
• Develop and maintain key clinical partnerships and partner with the Business Development Management (BDM) team as needed.
• Ensure quality and relevant learning experiences for students, to include:
• Implement NCLEX-RN preparation plan developed by the SON
• Didactic and clinical course monitoring for continuous quality improvement
• Host nursing success meeting for all admissions once per term

Experience

• Masters Degree in Nursing
• 3-5 Year's; experience in post-secondary education (experience with online instruction is a plus).
• Certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) to be obtained within 12 months of

hire. Possesses required knowledge of best practice in higher education pedagogy.

Preferred Qualifications

• Doctoral degree preferred from a regionally accredited institution and certification in their area of specialization.

What We’re Looking For

• Proficiency in the use of Microsoft Office and Google applications and Google
• Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with a strong
• knowledge of the financial implications of managing people, projects, and schedules
• Ability to work independently in virtual and location-based onsite environments with
• minimal supervision
• Ability to communicate professionally with different levels of the organization as well as
• external stakeholders.
• Thinks strategically, effectively working with the team to analyze data, implement-data
• informed, student-centered decisions, and adapt to changing technologies
• Skill in networking with clinical and business development partners, with the exceptional
• ability to perform relationship management with healthcare partners, students, and faculty
• Ability to manage multiple tasks, work with a high level of accuracy, and be effective in a
• leadership role
• Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times.
• May require occasional travel (approx. 10%) in addition to onsite presence.

Additional Information

• The target salary for this position is $95,000 - $98,000.
• Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.
• This is a U.S.-based position. This position is open to candidates who reside and are authorized to work in the United States.
• A background check will be required for employment in this position.
• We ask that our remote employees have access to a reliable internet connection and a dedicated, properly equipped workspace that is free of distractions. You may wish review the Purdue Virtual Meeting Professional Standards.
• FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime) This position is generally classified as exempt unless a non-exempt classification is required by applicable state law.
• Purdue Global is an EO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply.

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Posting Start Date: 9/23/26

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