Program Manager

The University of Texas at Arlington; Arlington (TX); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive benefits

Benefit eligible

Job summary

The University of Texas at Arlington is seeking a Program Manager to coordinate the undergraduate pre-licensure BSN program across designated Texas sites. This role requires travel to partner hospitals, site visits, and partner meetings to ensure program success.

Responsibilities include coordinating clinical placements, onboarding instructors, scheduling rotations, and maintaining internal controls to align with nursing standards. Travel expenses are reimbursed per UT System policies.

Qualifications

• MSN from an accredited institution and at least 3 years of nursing experience, including experience in clinical education, academic program coordination, or healthcare administration.
• Current, unencumbered RN license in the State of Texas (or multi-state compact).

Responsibilities

• Coordinate clinical placements with site coordinators and partner hospitals, including scheduling clinical days and placing groups across rotations.
• Submit and track clinical placement requests through placement databases and systems.
• Coordinate logistics prior to placements (lab space, supplies, simulations, badges).
• Travel within Texas region for site visits and partner meetings; reimbursements follow UT System policies.
• Onboard instructors and orientations for partner facilities and university requirements.
• Finalize and distribute clinical rotation schedules in a timely manner.
• Design and monitor internal controls to ensure operations are efficient and compliant with standards.

Skills

Communication skills

Time management

Organizational skills

Team collaboration

Education

MSN

Job description

Purpose of Position

The Program Manager coordinates all activities associated with the undergraduate pre-licensure baccalaureate nursing program for a geographical region (as assigned) in Texas to ensure the successful completion of courses and the program as established by the Undergraduate Nursing Department and its faculty. This position requires travel within the designated Texas region to conduct site visits, recruit new sites, and facilitate partner meetings. Travel expenses are reimbursed according to standard UT System travel policies.

Essential Functions

• Works directly with site coordinators at partner hospitals to schedule clinical days, secure appropriate hospital units, and place clinical groups across all required specialty rotations.
• Submits and tracks clinical placement requests through various placement databases and systems.
• Coordinates logistics prior to placements, including lab space, necessary clinical supplies, simulation experiences, and facility-issued student badges.
• Makes periodic site visits while clinical rotations are active to support Clinical Instructors and nurture ongoing clinical partner relationships.
• Coordinates and leads facility and university level orientations for nursing students, attending program orientations as an official representative of the College of Nursing.
• Coordinates comprehensive instructor onboarding, covering both partner facility requirements and university academic expectations.
• Finalizes and distributes clinical rotation schedules to assigned students in a timely manner.
• Assists in formulating operational processes and systems, ensuring university and BSN program policies and procedures are consistently applied to students.
• Participates actively in weekly Program Management administrative meetings.
• Assists in the recruitment and interview coordination process for prospective Clinical Faculty in collaboration with Lead Teachers and relevant team members.
• Designs, executes, and monitors an effective system of internal controls to provide reasonable assurance that departmental operations are efficient, assets are safeguarded, departmental financial and operational data are accurate, and all relevant state, university, and nursing regulatory standards are met.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Required Qualifications

• Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) from an accredited institution and three (3) years of directly related professional nursing experience, including experience in clinical education, academic program coordination, or healthcare administration.
• Current, unencumbered license as a Registered Nurse (RN) in the State of Texas (or multi-state compact license).

Preferred Qualifications

• Prior experience coordinating clinical placements or managing clinical education partnerships within a pre-licensure BSN or higher education nursing program.
• Familiarity with clinical placement platforms.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team.
• Ability to solve problems and manage time effectively.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to coordinate clinical placements, student and instructor orientations, and program events with faculty and clinical partners.
• Ability to exercise sound professional judgment.

Work Schedule

• Monday through Friday; 8:00am through 5:00pm.

Benefits Information

Position is benefit eligible: Yes

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