Program Manager, Nursing & Health Professions

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Supporting the Chair of the Steering Committee and working in close collaboration with the Steering Committee the Program Manager contributes to the Universities of Wisconsins broader mission to expand access to high-quality education and meet workforce needs in health care. This role supports adult learnersparticularly working RNsthrough coordinated delivery of online programming that fosters degree completion professional advancement and health equity across the state.

Cross-functional Leadership

• Facilitate coordination between faculty campus advisors instructional design teams and OPLR to ensure accurate program delivery and adherence to quality standards.

• Support implementation of course revisions and enhancements in coordination with the instructional design team.

• Provide support to the Steering Committee Advisors Committee and other ad hoc committees including agenda development meeting facilitation minutes and action tracking.

• Assist with onboarding and training of advisors and instructors on program processes and systems.

• Maintain and update a centralized administrative database for student records course enrollments and program metrics across participating institutions.

• Manage data integrity and reporting across UW partners; reconcile enrollment data each semester and coordinate student data transfers with UW campuses and OPLR.

• Serve as the primary point of contact for course scheduling enrollment management and registration timelines accounting for campus-specific processes and policies.

• Facilitate coordination between faculty campus advisors instructional design teams and OPLR to ensure accurate program delivery and adherence to quality standards.

• Support implementation of course revisions and enhancements in coordination with the instructional design team.

• Provide support to the Steering Committee Advisors Committee and other ad hoc committees including agenda development meeting facilitation minutes and action tracking.

• Assist with onboarding and training of advisors and instructors on program processes and systems.

• Assist in the development of multi-year course schedules; provide historical data and forecasts to support planning.

• Prepare reports and briefings for decision-makers regarding program performance trends and student outcomes.

• Contribute to continuous improvement efforts including identification and implementation of new processes tools or structures to support program growth.

• Coordinate with campus partners to maintain and disseminate accurate marketing and program information.

• Support development of promotional materials and messaging aligned with OPLR and institutional branding.

• Facilitate and monitor the development and implementation of program growth strategies coordinating closely with marketing recruitment and student coaching/advising teams to ensure program success and growth.

• Provide data research and feedback loops to inform marketing approaches and identify new growth opportunities.

• Serve as a resource to prospective and current students faculty and advisors regarding program structure and policies.

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The Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources (OPLR) is committed to providing service and support to the Universities of Wisconsin Administration and all 13 UW universities in online and continuing education teaching learning and workforce skills training and resources.

OPLR works in partnership with all 13 UW universities to develop and deliver online semester- and competency-based degrees and a broad array of credit and non-credit certificates courses and other credentials to help adult and professional learners achieve their academic and professional development goals and to develop the workforce of Wisconsin.

Compensation:

TheProgram Manager Nursing & Health Professions (official title: Academic Program Manager) isafull-timesalaried(exempt)position.

Well-qualified candidates can expect a starting annual salary withina rangeof$75000- $85000commensuratewith the candidates education related experience and qualifications.

Work Location:

The business location is780 Regent St. Madison WI. Telecommuting or hybrid work options may be available with a minimum in-office expectation of two days per month. Residency in/relocation to the state of Wisconsin isrequired. Some in-statetravel formeetingswillberequired. Telecommuting agreements are subject to change at any time.

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Applicant screening will begin immediately and be ongoing through 11:59 p.m. January 16 2026. However applications may be accepted until the position has been filled.

To receive full consideration interested applicants are required to apply online and provide a Resume (PDF Format) and Cover letter addressing your experience and education as it applies to all minimum and preferred qualifications (PDF Format).

Contact Information:

Questions may be addressed to Kristina Williston at .

Accommodation Request

If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability you can find information about how to make a request by contacting .

Criminal Background Check and Reference Check Policy

This offer of employment is conditional pending the results of a criminal background check and a reference check process that includes questions regarding employee misconduct sexual violence and sexual harassment. If you have prior work history within the past 7 years with the Universities of Wisconsin your personnel file will also be reviewed for employee misconduct. If the results are unacceptable the offer will be withdrawn or if you have started employment your employment will be terminated.

Employment Authorization

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States a lawful permanent resident a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need of employer sponsorship) on before or after the effective date of appointment.

Confidentiality

The Universities of Wisconsin will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. . 19.36(7).

Benefits Information

Universities of Wisconsin employees receive an excellent benefits package. To learn more about the benefits package review the Faculty Academic Staff & Limited Appointees or University Staff Please see this link for total compensation information: Universities of Wisconsin Health & Retirement Contributions Estimator to provide you with total compensation information.

Clery Act information

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race color religion sex sexual orientation gender identity national origin age pregnancy disability status as a protected veteran or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds perspectives and skills and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.