Graduate Nursing Program Manager, School of Nursing (4014)

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Graduate Nursing Program Manager School of Nursing (4014)
Meridian/Boise
NOT eligible for remote work on-campus position
Priority Date: September 13 2026

Institution Information

Idaho State University established in 1901 is aCarnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution with a culturebuilt on trust compassion stability and hope. ISU serves over 12000students in Pocatello Meridian Twin Falls and Idaho Falls. Students andfaculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovativesolutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grandnatural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of ourUniversity community!

Job Description

The Graduate Program Managerprovides operational leadership for the School of Nursings graduate programs by planning coordinating implementing and continuously improving the administrative infrastructure that supports students faculty and program leadership. The position is responsible for ensuring efficient effective and student-centered operations across all graduate nursing programs throughout the student lifecycle including recruitment admissions enrollment records management academic scheduling clinical education support student progression communications graduate program events accreditation support data reporting and continuous quality improvement.

Working collaboratively with the Graduate Program Director and Program Coordinators Associate Dean faculty university offices clinical partners and external stakeholders the Program Admissions and Records Specialistserves as the primary operational leader for graduate nursing programs and is responsible for ensuring that administrative processes support student success regulatory compliance accreditation and achievement of the School of Nursings strategic goals.

This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.

Key Responsibilities

Provide operational leadership for the administration of graduate nursing programs ensuring efficient high-quality operations that support students faculty and strategic priorities. Coordinate admissions enrollment orientation student progression graduation and academic processes while serving as the primary administrative resource for prospective and current graduate students.

Coordinate course scheduling faculty assignments academic calendars curriculum implementation clinical education administration faculty onboarding promotion and tenure processes and daily graduate program office operations. Maintain program handbooks policies operational procedures records and documentation.

Maintain accurate student records databases and reporting systems while ensuring compliance with university accreditation regulatory licensure and confidentiality requirements. Collect analyze and report data supporting accreditation assessment continuous quality improvement enrollment management budgeting and strategic planning.

Coordinate graduate program events intensives orientations recruitment activities commencement advisory board meetings faculty development programs communications marketing websites social media and faculty student and guest travel.

Assist with budget planning purchasing resource allocation financial transactions inventory management and operational forecasting.

Serve as a strategic operational partner to graduate program leadership by coordinating projects implementing new programs and initiatives improving administrative processes preparing reports and executive communications supporting accreditation and program review activities monitoring operational performance fostering collaborative relationships across the university and with external partners exercising independent judgment in resolving operational issues and performing other duties in support of the School of Nursings mission and strategic priorities.

Minimum Qualifications

-Masters degree from an accredited institution.
-At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education healthcare administration or a related field.
-Demonstrated experience coordinating complex administrative operations involving multiple priorities and stakeholders.
-Demonstrated ability to independently organize work manage multiple projects simultaneously and establish priorities.
-Experience managing databases records and information systems.
-Excellent written verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
-Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise information systems.
-Strong analytical organizational and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality.

Preferred Qualifications

-Experience in graduate education.
-Experience in nursing or other health professions education.
-Experience supporting accreditation assessment or continuous quality improvement initiatives.
-Experience with admissions enrollment management and student services.
-Experience planning and coordinating conferences educational events residencies or academic intensives.
-Experience supervising employees or leading cross-functional project teams.
-Experience with student information systems learning management systems and reporting software.
-Knowledge of graduate nursing education accreditation standards and regulatory requirements.

You must submit your CV/resume cover letter and list ofthree (3) professional references including current contact information. Thisposition will remain open until it is filled; however priority considerationwill be given to applications received on or beforeSeptember 13 2026. Salary will be between $66000 and $70000 per yearcommensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensivehealth dental and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistanceprogram (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; andgenerous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment areconditional pending the successful completion of a background investigationprovided by HireRight.

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Posting Number: req2782
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Division of Health Sciences

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