Strategic Programs Director, Nursing School (Hybrid)

UAB; United States; Hybrid; USD 61,000 - 99,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Program Director II to direct and manage complex, school-wide programs and strategic initiatives in the School of Nursing, with a high degree of independence and confidentiality.

In this role, you will provide program development, administration, project oversight, strategic planning and operational leadership; coordinate committees, prepare reports and executive communications; supervise the Project Manager II; and support enterprise-level

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in a related field; five (5) years of related experience required.
• Master’s degree in a Business or related field, and 3 years of leadership and related experience in program and project management, and/or professional development preferred.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) or equivalent project management qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Directs Dean’s Office projects and school-wide initiatives, including planning, implementation, tracking, reporting and evaluation.
• Establishes program objectives, priorities, timelines, performance measures and deliverables; monitors progress and recommends corrective actions.
• Collaborates with the Director of Strategic Projects and other leaders to align priorities and coordinate enterprise-level execution.
• Develops, implements and maintains standard operating procedures; monitors compliance and leads operational and process improvements.
• Provides functional leadership, coaching and performance input for the Project Manager II and other administrative staff; coordinates onboarding and cross-training.
• Manages multiple projects, committees, task forces and working groups related to strategic planning, faculty development, retention and professional growth.
• Analyzes data, conducts research and needs assessments, and prepares reports, dashboards and recommendations supporting strategic decisions.
• Prepares confidential correspondence, reports, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, manuscripts and executive-level communications.
• Coordinates processes involving travel, budgets, expenditures, human resources matters and administrative compliance; provides financial information and reports as needed.
• Supports faculty affairs activities, including Promotion and Tenure processes, emeritus appointments, endowments and faculty or student matters.
• Coordinates School of Nursing search committee processes to promote consistency and compliance across departments.
• Interprets and communicates University and School policies to faculty, staff and students.
• Represents the Dean with internal and external stakeholders and supports executive committees, events and special initiatives.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a related field

Master’s degree in Business or related field

PMP or equivalent project management qualification

Job description

The University of Alabama at Birmingham is seeking a Program Director II to direct and manage complex, school-wide programs and strategic initiatives in the School of Nursing, with a high degree of independence and confidentiality.

In this role, you will provide program development, administration, project oversight, strategic planning and operational leadership; coordinate committees, prepare reports and executive communications; supervise the Project Manager II; and support enterprise-level