Nursing Program Coordinator

Westmont College; Santa Barbara (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Westmont College seeks a Programs Coordinator for the Westmont Downtown Grotenhuis Nursing Program. The role supports administration, events, and marketing to deliver an excellent experience for students, faculty, alumni, and community partners.

The ideal candidate is organized, collaborative, and mission-driven, with experience in communications, events, and higher education settings. This on-campus role requires lifting up to 30 pounds and flexibility for peak recruitment seasons.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree required in communications, marketing, public relations, or related area.
• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, events, marketing, communications, or related role; higher education or healthcare preferred.
• Strong written communication skills for multiple audiences and formats (digital, print, social media).
• Experience managing social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns.

Responsibilities

• Serve as a resource for students, faculty, staff, and alumni.
• Coordinate program communications, newsletters, student updates, onboarding, orientations, and alumni engagement.
• Coordinate clinical compliance and scheduling; plan nursing program events and activities; manage calendars, vendors, and post-event evaluations.

Skills

Organization

Communication

Event planning

Marketing

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Canva

Job description

Westmont College is seeking an organized, collaborative, and mission-driven professional to serve as Program Coordinator for the Westmont Downtown Grotenhuis Nursing Program. This position provides administrative, operational, event, and marketing support for Westmont's nursing programs (ABSN, MEPN, and MSN), helping to ensure an exceptional experience for prospective audiences, current students, faculty, alumni, and community partners.

The Program Coordinator will work under the direction of the Nursing Program Manager, contributing to the successful delivery of the nursing programs by coordinating day-to-day operations, supporting faculty and student initiatives, planning and executing program events, managing internal and external communications, and coordinating marketing projects that promote program engagement and celebrate the accomplishments of the Westmont Nursing community.

The ideal candidate is a highly organized professional who thrives in a collaborative environment, enjoys balancing multiple priorities, and is passionate about advancing Westmont's Christ-centered mission through exceptional program support and service.

Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree required; preferred field of study in communications, marketing, public relations, or a related area
• 2+ years of experience in program coordination, events, marketing, communications, or a related role; experience in higher education or healthcare preferred
• Strong written communication skills, including the ability to produce compelling content for multiple audiences and formats (digital, print, social media)
• Demonstrated experience managing social media platforms and digital marketing campaigns
• Proficiency with computer applications such as Microsoft Office, Acrobat, and Google Apps, especially Excel, Sheets, and Forms
• Proficiency with design tools (e.g., Canva, Adobe Creative Suite) and content management systems
• Excellent organizational and project management skills, with the ability to manage multiple events and deadlines simultaneously
• Strong interpersonal skills and a collaborative, team-oriented approach
• Ability to lift and carry up to 30 pounds
• Personal affirmation of Westmont College’s Statement of Faith and adherence to its Community Life Statement

What We’re Looking For:

• A creative communicator who can develop compelling, mission-aligned content that resonates with prospective and current nursing students
• A detail-oriented event planner who can manage logistics from inception to execution with professionalism and a calm demeanor
• A collaborative professional who communicates effectively with the Nursing Program Manager, staff, faculty, and external partners
• A self-starter who brings initiative and fresh ideas to marketing and outreach efforts
• A solution-oriented individual with the ability to anticipate problems, troubleshoot independently, and propose practical improvements
• A mission-aligned professional committed to Christ-centered higher education

Key Responsibilities:

Student & Faculty Support:

• Serve as a resource for current students, faculty, and staff
• Coordinate program communications, announcements, newsletters, and student updates
• Assist with student onboarding, orientations, boot camps, academic milestones, graduation activities, and alumni engagement
• Coordinate clinical compliance and clinical scheduling
• Foster a welcoming, organized, and student-centered program environment

Events & Community Engagement:

• Plan, coordinate, and execute nursing program events, including orientations, pinning ceremonies, continuing education events, faculty development activities, alumni gatherings, and community outreach initiatives
• Manage all event logistics, including scheduling, registration, catering, vendors, room setup, technology, volunteers, and post-event evaluations
• Maintain event calendars, event budgets, and vendor relationships

Marketing & Communications:

• Coordinate communications and marketing projects that support student engagement, alumni relations, program visibility, and community partnerships

  Additional Information:

  • Regular evening and weekend work required during peak recruitment and event seasons
  • Ability to lift and carry 30 pounds
  • Must affirm Westmont’s Statement of Faith and Community Life Statement