Program Specialist/Outreach Coordinator (Graduate and Doctoral Nursing)

Edgewood College; Madison (WI); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A Catholic college in Madison, WI seeks a Program Specialist/Outreach Coordinator to manage graduate and doctoral nursing programs, coordinate admissions, and support student recruitment efforts. The ideal candidate will hold a Master's Degree in Nursing or a related field and possess strong communication and leadership skills. This role is vital in enhancing the nursing program's visibility and student retention while actively supporting the college's core values.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education, or related field.
• Experience in working with faculty development.
• Possess public and interpersonal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate admission process and serve as the initial contact for admitted students.
• Manage graduate and doctoral program support.
• Collaborate with various committees for program quality improvement.

Skills

Public communication skills

Interpersonal communication skills

Leadership through collaborative decision-making

Education

Master's Degree in Nursing or related field

Job description

Program Specialist/Outreach Coordinator (Graduate and Doctoral Nursing)

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DESCRIPTION OF JOB:

The program specialist/outreach coordinator is responsible for undergraduate, graduate, and doctoral program support within the Henry Predolin College of Health Sciences’ School of Nursing (SoN). Primarily, the program specialist/outreach coordinator is responsible for managing graduate and doctoral nursing programs for the SoN. Operating under the auspices of the SoN Deans, this position leads student recruitment efforts, coordinates student advising and academic services, and assists in all aspects of graduate program planning. The incumbent must actively support the mission of the college by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Responsibilities:

Admissions responsibilities

• Coordinate admission process.
• Serve as initial point of contact for questions for admitted students regarding nursing requirements including licensure, uniform requirements and program schedule.
• Serve as intake coordinator for graduate applications.
• Meet with students regarding program-specific questions.

Academic responsibilities

• Coordinates academic activities and services within the masters and doctoral programs.
• Provides linkages in the SoN between these graduate programs and our post baccalaureate BSN and traditional programs to promote consistency and coordination in efforts and progression across all programs.
• Performs advising as assigned for all graduate students
• Assists with course planning for all graduate students throughout their program.
• Assists SoN Deans in enrollment management/course sequencing decisions.
• Assists SoN Deans with fulfilling accreditation requirements.

Governance responsibilities

• Provides coordination of program planning within the MSN and DNP programs.
• Communicates and coordinates effectively with faculty and staff in the program and the SoN.
• Serves as the programs’ advocate within the SoN.
• Seeks and coordinates site development for student clinical experiences. Oversees contractual arrangements for clinical sites.
• Assists with recruitment, development and retention of full and part time faculty to meet clinical and theory course demands.
• Collaborates with the Graduate Assessment Committee, Graduate Curriculum Committee, and Undergraduate Curriculum Committee to plan assessment activities, using data for program quality improvement throughout the School of Nursing.

Development/Marketing responsibilities

• Facilitates faculty and staff development efforts.
• Enhances visibility of the program on and off campus.
• Works closely with faculty/staff within the SoN in tracking student retention and progress.
• Assists in marketing and recruitment for students/faculty for new and existing programs.
• Attend and hold recruitment events.
• In partnership with Edgewood University Marketing and Graduate Admission Offices, develop comprehensive recruitment plan that generates a strong and diverse applicant pool of graduate nursing students.

Finance responsibilities

• Provides input into budget needs of program.

Personnel and supervisory responsibilities

• Assists SoN Deans in providing faculty orientation to the program.

JOB QUALIFICATIONS

Necessary Education or Work Experience:

• Master’s Degree in Nursing, Education, or related field.
• Experience in working with faculty development and working with administrative personnel.
• Possess public and interpersonal communication and presentation skills.
• Demonstrated ability to lead through collaborative decision-making and ability to work effectively with internal and external constituents.

Preferred:

• Licensed as a Registered Nurse.
• Successful record of leadership and accomplishment in areas such as: negotiating between faculty, students and parents with academic concerns; strategic planning; faculty leadership; curriculum design and development; administration of exemplary academic programs with success in improving educational outcomes and student retention.
• Experience integrating communication, technology, and information resources into teaching and other operations of the college.
• Demonstrated success in attracting and retaining students of color and other under-represented groups.
• Demonstrated success in attracting and retaining novice faculty, faculty of color, and other under-represented groups.

Other Qualifications:

Edgewood University, a Catholic college sponsored by the Dominican Sisters of Sinsinawa, is an Equal Opportunity Employer, committed to academic excellence through diversity in its faculty, staff, and students. Candidates must demonstrate multicultural competence – the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women and racial and ethnic minorities are especially encouraged to apply. The selected candidate must actively support the mission of the College by working with faculty, staff and students to share in our core values – truth, compassion, justice, partnership, and community.

Must be authorized to work lawfully in the United States without Employer Sponsorship.

First consideration will be given to application materials received by November 14, 2025.

How to Apply

Send one PDF document which includes cover letter, resume, and references with a subject line that includes the position code PSGD:

Edgewood University
Human Resources – PSGD
1000 Edgewood College Drive
Madison, WI 53711
E-mail:[e-mail]
Equal Opportunity Employer