Nursing Program Analyst

CSU; Iowa (LA); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

Cal Poly Humboldt is seeking a temporary, full-time exempt administrator to support the Nursing Program and School of Applied Health. The position reports to the Dean of the College, with oversight from the Nursing Director and Department Chair.

Responsibilities include accreditation coordination, compliance, student services, event planning, and program communications. The role requires collaboration with multiple campus partners and strong organizational skills.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training in administration or program management.
• Strong organizational and communication skills.
• Ability to work with diverse populations and handle confidential information.
• Proficiency with spreadsheets, databases, and word processing.

Responsibilities

• Provide accreditation and program review support for CCNE and institutional reviews.
• Maintain accreditation standards and prepare reports.
• Maintain alumni and program records, including exit surveys and focus groups.
• Coordinate compliance with health clearance, regulations, and contract requirements.
• Serve as program's student point of contact and manage registrations and records.
• Schedule and coordinate meetings and events, including graduations and lectures.
• Manage program communications, website content, and social media presence.
• Assist with course scheduling, admissions processing, and program communications.
• Respond to student inquiries and Maintain Google Drive organization.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training

Tools

Office software

Google Workspace

PeopleSoft/ERP

Job description

Position Summary

Received by the Nursing Program in the School of Applied Health. This temporary, full‑time, exempt position reports to the Dean of the College, with oversight to the Nursing Director and School of Applied Health Department Chair.

Key Responsibilities

• Accreditation and Academic Program Review – 20%
  • Administrative support for the program’s accreditation process with the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE) and for institutional accreditation and academic program review.
  • Maintain currency with accreditation standards, processes, and regulations as well as academic program review requirements.
  • Collect, analyze, interpret, and write accreditation and academic program review reports.
  • Maintain an organized list of current students and alumni with contact information and related program information.
  • Input necessary alumni and employer contact information for exit surveys and focus groups.
• Compliance – 10%
  • Coordinate compliance via creating and maintaining databases and communication and monitoring systems for all relevant health clearance requirements, regulations, accreditation requirements, and agency contract requirements.
• Student Support – 15%
  • Serve as the program’s student point of contact for student transactions.
  • Facilitate paperwork and maintain program student records related to registration, student contracts, and all other student transactions.
  • Triage student questions related to registration, course permission numbers, and add/drop process for courses requiring department/program approval.
• Meeting and Event Coordination – 10%
  • Schedule and coordinate all aspects of meetings and special events such as graduation receptions, visiting lecturer presentations, guest presentations, and program meetings and retreats.
  • Prepare and distribute promotional materials concerning special events and activities.
  • Attend program meetings and ensure minutes are recorded.
  • Plan and/or attend events related to recruitment.
• Program Marketing, Promotion, and Communication – 20%
  • Use multimedia programs to create presentations, documents and other materials to meet academic and administrative goals.
  • Coordinate alumni correspondence from the program.
  • Ensure the program website content is accurate and current.
  • Maintain and oversee the program’s social media presence.
• Administrative Duties – 20%
  • Facilitate course schedule development in collaboration with Director and community college partners.
  • Review course catalog for accuracy and program requirements.
  • Coordinate retrieval and processing of applications from admissions and ensure acceptance/denial letters from the program are accurate.
  • Respond to student inquiries about the program.
  • Maintain and organize the program’s Google Drive.
• Other duties as assigned – 5%

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• As listed in Classification Standards:
  • Ability to effectively communicate with a diverse population.
  • Working knowledge of standard theories, principles, practices, and techniques applicable to the program and/or administrative specialty to develop conclusions and make recommendations.
  • Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, and outside regulations pertaining to the applicable program and/or administrative specialty.
  • Working knowledge of operational and fiscal analysis and techniques.
  • Ability to take initiative and independently plan, organize, coordinate, and perform work in various situations where numerous and diverse demands are involved.
  • Skill in research, development, and evaluation of policies and programs, including collecting, evaluating, and interpreting data to develop sound conclusions and make appropriate recommendations.
  • Expertise in investigating and analyzing problems with a broad administrative impact and implications. Ability to anticipate problems and address them proactively.
  • Demonstrated ability to effectively interpret, organize, and present information and ideas in written or presentation form.
  • Ability to train others on new skills and procedures and provide lead work direction.
• As related to the major responsibilities for this position:
  • Ability to communicate effectively, both in written and oral forms, with a variety of people on- and off-campus and at different levels of rank.
  • Ability to respond independently and accurately to a variety of inquiries from faculty, staff, students, administrators, and the general public.
  • Ability to speak and write effectively, concisely, and to prepare draft preliminary or final forms of memoranda and reports.
  • Ability to listen and interpret various approaches to administrative and management issues and to communicate on a common level.
  • Ability to comprehend and use a variety of documents from various sources relating to the management of the university, the Office for Academic Affairs, the College, and the Department and Program.
  • Ability to exercise judgment and discretion in dealing with highly confidential matters.
  • Ability to independently conduct research, develop and communicate alternatives, and participate in decision‑making meetings.
  • Ability to use current software packages in the areas of spreadsheets, databases, and word processing, and to learn new ones as systems are modified or adopted.
  • Ability to handle multiple tasks and interruptions with efficiency and tact.
  • High level of skill with Excel spreadsheets, Windows, Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, and Google Workplace apps (e.g., Docs, Sheets, Slides, Drives). Strong skill with e‑mail, PeopleSoft, SPA, and other campus‑wide software packages.

Minimum Qualifications

General knowledge and skills in the applicable administrative and/or program field with a foundational knowledge of public administration principles, practices, and methods. This foundation is normally obtained through a bachelor's degree and/or equivalent training and administrative work experience involving study, analysis, and/or evaluation leading to the development or improvement of administrative policies, procedures, practices, or programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a four‑year college or university.
• Five years of progressively responsible administrative support experience.
• Thorough knowledge of office systems, methods and procedures.
• Full understanding of the supportive role of an executive assistant and the ability to operationalize.
• Ability to work independently to achieve the goals set by the Chancellor’s Office, the University, and Office of Academic Affairs, and the College of Professional Studies.
• Ability to take a leadership role in coordinating the administrative and managerial tasks involving all areas of responsibility.
• Skill in investigating and analyzing administrative/managerial related problems.
• Ability to define problem areas, collect data, do preliminary analyses, and make appropriate recommendations.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and performing work where diverse demands are involved.

Benefits

This temporary, full‑time, benefited position offers outstanding vacation, medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, voluntary pre‑tax health and dependent care reimbursement accounts, a fee‑waiver education program, membership in the California Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), and 15 paid holidays per year.

Application Procedure

• Letter of Interest
• Resume or Curriculum Vitae
• Contact information for at least three supervisor references

Application Deadline

The deadline to submit application materials is 11:55 p.m. on 07/27/2026.

Equal Opportunity Statement

Cal Poly Humboldt invites applications from all qualified individuals regardless of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic. The university complies with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972, the Americans with Disabilities Act, Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act, and numerous state and federal anti‑discrimination laws. This institution is committed to fostering an inclusive, respectful, and intellectually vibrant environment.

Education Code 89521 Requirements

Applicants must disclose whether they have received a final administrative or judicial decision determining sexual harassment within the last seven years after meeting minimum qualifications, before an offer of employment is extended. Those who reach the final stages of the process must sign a release form authorizing background disclosure to CSU regarding substantiate allegations of misconduct.

Contact Information

For inquiries, contact [e-mail] or Cal Poly Humboldt’s Human Resources Office at (707) 826‑3626.