Purdue Global Academic Program Head - Council Bluffs

Purdue University; Council Bluffs (IA); Hybrid; USD 90,000 - 94,000; Full time

Job summary

Purdue University Global is seeking an Academic Program Head in Council Bluffs, IA. This hybrid role requires onsite leadership to manage faculty, simulation staff, and clinical partners while supporting nursing education quality and student success.

The position collaborates with the Associate Dean, oversees onboarding, and drives business development opportunities with clinical sites. Candidates should reside within commutable distance and be comfortable with hybrid scheduling.

Qualifications

• Master’s Degree in Nursing.
• 3–5 years in post-secondary education (online instruction a plus).
• CNE certification to be obtained within 12 months of hire.
• Doctoral degree preferred from a regionally accredited institution.
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Office and Google applications.
• Excellent communication, organizational and time-management skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage direct reports for the program location (Faculty, Simulation Operations Specialist, NCLEX Mentor, Clinical Coordinator).
• Maintain clinical site relationships and serve as liaison to the state board of nursing (BON).
• Oversee student contracts, compliance, and onboarding with clinical sites.
• Develop and maintain clinical partnerships and collaborate with Business Development Management as needed.
• Lead NCLEX-RN preparation planning and quality improvement activities.
• Travel approximately 10% as needed.
• Ensure onboarding and ongoing faculty development and performance assessment.

Skills

Communication

Organization

Time management

Strategic thinking

Leadership

Relationship management

Networking

Education

Master’s degree in Nursing

Doctoral degree (preferred)

Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) certification

Tools

Microsoft Office

Google applications

Job description

Purdue Global Academic Program Head - Council Bluffs (Hybrid)

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Our Opportunity:

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

Job Summary:

The Academic Program Head (Program Head) reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing. 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.

The successful candidate will reside in the Council Bluffs, IA area or within a commutable distance. The Academic Program Head is required to be onsite to manage direct reports, facilitate partnership needs, and continue to ensure quality learning experiences for students.

This hybrid role is based in Council Bluffs and Dallas County, offering flexibility for candidates who prefer a balance of onsite and remote work. Regular in-office presence is required, but candidates are not expected to be onsite five days a week.

The clinical site is located at Dallas County Hospital 610 10th Street, Perry, IA 50220.

What to expect in this role:

● Manage direct reports for the program location (Faculty, Simulation Operations Specialist, NCLEX Mentor, and Clinical Coordinator)

• ● Maintain clinical site relationship, to include:
• ○ 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 Years; 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

● 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 $90,000 to $94,000 annually.

● Purdue University Global will not sponsor employment authorization for this position.

● A background check will be required for employment in this position.

● FLSA: Exempt (Not Eligible For Overtime)

● Purdue Global is an EEO/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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