Program Manager, School of Nursing

Acadia University is seeking an experienced and highly organized Program Manager to join the School of Nursing. This is an exciting opportunity for someone who enjoys working in a dynamic academic environment and has a passion for supporting students coordinating complex programs managing resources and building strong relationships with internal and external partners.

The Program Manager plays a key role in the effective operation and ongoing development of the School of Nursing. Working closely with the Director faculty staff students and University partners the position provides leadership and coordination across academic program administration student experience recruitment procurement reporting accreditation and continuous improvement.

Specific Responsibilities will include:

• Coordinate and support the ongoing development implementation evaluation and continuous improvement of the School of Nursings academic programs and curriculum.
• Coordinate BScN admissions orientations information sessions recruitment activities and student engagement initiatives.
• Develop and maintain student academic audits provide support to prospective and current students including monitoring student progression academic requirements licensing eligibility and identifying students who may require additional support surveys and initiatives that enhance the student experience and support student success.
• Collect analyze and report student and program data to support decision-making program evaluation and continuous improvement.
• Coordinate reporting documentation and compliance requirements related to professional regulatory government and accreditation bodies including NCLEX-RN and other licensing requirements.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date program information regulations curriculum changes and requirements across the Academic Calendar website and other University materials.
• Coordinate the procurement and implementation of equipment supplies technology simulation resources and other materials including supplier relationships training and budget reporting.
• Coordinate student assistants and simulated patient actors as well as the Schools participation in University community recruitment career and external events.
• Develop and maintain effective relationships with internal and external stakeholders including University partners professional and regulatory organizations suppliers prospective students and community partners.
• Support the development of communications promotional materials website content and recruitment initiatives in collaboration with the School of Nursing and University recruitment team.

• A post-secondary degree or diploma in Health Sciences Nursing Education Business or a related field with an understanding of health academic and/or professional regulatory requirements. A combination of relevant education and experience will be considered.
• Recent and relevant experience in an academic health education healthcare or professional administrative environment.
• Strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills with the ability to collaborate effectively with students faculty staff healthcare professionals and external partners.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with the ability to present information clearly to a variety of audiences.
• Strong organizational analytical and problem-solving skills with the ability to manage multiple priorities and meet deadlines.
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office and web-based software databases and data management tools.
• Ability to work independently exercise sound judgment demonstrate initiative and maintain a high degree of integrity and professionalism.
• Demonstrated ability to handle confidential and sensitive information with discretion.
• Knowledge of student advising academic program administration accreditation or professional regulatory requirements would be an asset.
• Applicants are expected to show evidence of a commitment to equity diversity inclusion and the promotion of a respectful and collegial learning and working environment.
• Ability and willingness to travel to off-site locations including locations that may require driving for recruitment activities career fairs information sessions and other events.

For further information or to request a detailed job description please contact Elektra Papadogiorgaki at emailprotected.

Acadia University located in Mikmaki the ancestral territory of the Mikmaq nation is one of Canadas leading primarily undergraduate institutions. For more than 185 years Acadia has been providing students with a transformative learning environment that supports their success in life and career. Our graduates emerge with the tools required to be global citizens and community leaders. Acadias faculty and staff are key to our institutional success and share a strong commitment to our students by delivering an exceptional post-secondary experience. As a staff member you will be part of a community where innovation is encouraged and your ideas are valued.

Acadia is situated in the Town of Wolfville in Nova Scotias beautiful Annapolis Valley - just one hour from the city of Halifax. Wolfville offers residents an outstanding quality of life including an affordable cost of living vibrant dining experiences abundant recreation and a welcoming sense of community. It is is one of the fastest-growing communities in the province where people find the perfect mix of small-town charm and urban energy. Its a place that people love to live and those who do not live here love to visit.

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Acadia University acknowledges that we are in Mikmaki the ancestral and unceded territory of the Mikmaq. This territory is covered by the Treaties of Peace and Friendship which the Mikmaq Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) and Passamaquoddy Peoples first signed with the British Crown in 1726. The treaties did not deal with surrender of lands and resources but in fact recognized Mikmaq and Wəlastəkwiyik (Maliseet) title and established the rules for what was to be an ongoing relationship between nations. Acknowledging the land that we are on means that we are working towards decolonization across campus.

Acadia University is strongly committed to employment equity and diversity in the workplace and welcomes applications from racialized persons / persons of colour Black and African Nova Scotians women Indigenous / Aboriginal People of North America persons living with disabilities 2SLGBTQIA community members and others who may contribute to the further diversification of ideas. As part of your application you are invited to complete a brief Employment Equity Voluntary Self-Identification Form. This form is voluntary.

The University will provide support in its recruitment processes to applicants with disabilities including accommodation that takes into account an applicants accessibility needs. If you require accommodation because of a disability or for any other reason during the interview process please contact emailprotected.

Please be advised that only those invited for an interview will be contacted. The University reserves the right not to fill this position. A six-month eligibility list may be established from this competition to fill future vacancies for identical positions. All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply; however Canadians and permanent residents will be given priority.