Assistant Program Director - FNP Program

United States University

4d • Remote

About The Position

United States University is seeking an Assistant Program Director for the College of Nursing & Health Sciences (CONHS). The position supports the Director with leadership, operational and management oversight, and day-to-day administration of designated CONHS programs, including the FNP program. The Assistant Program Director helps plan, organize, and supervise academic programs; develop effective teaching practices; fulfill educational goals and objectives; support program evaluation and outcomes; and recruit, supervise, and evaluate faculty. The role contributes to program learning outcomes and the College’s broader mission by advising and mentoring students, monitoring didactic, clinical and immersion experiences, evaluating student performance, and helping students progress toward program completion. Teaching responsibilities are flexible according to program needs and may include one course per term.

The position provides academic leadership for assessment, evaluation, retention, attrition, completion rates, and strategic planning. It supports curriculum development and improvement, instructional quality, faculty development, student preparation for applicable licensure or certification exams, program accreditation and regulatory compliance, shared governance, and outreach to prospective students and the community. Professional service includes community service and/or clinical work one day per week.

This is a remote position performed from home using a university-provided laptop. The employee regularly uses email, video conferencing, and other online tools. A quiet workspace and reliable internet connection are essential. The job regularly involves sitting, reaching with hands and arms, and talking or hearing; it may sometimes involve lifting or moving objects weighing up to 25 pounds and walking up to 400 meters. Specific vision abilities include close, distance, and color vision and the ability to adjust focus.

Requirements

• A master's degree in nursing is required.
• Unencumbered Registered Nurse (RN) licensure and an Advanced Practice license are required.
• National Family Nurse Practitioner certification through AANP/AANPCB or ANCC is required.
• At least one year of experience teaching in an online graduate program is required.
• Experience with distance learning and online academic technology is required.
• Must agree to obtain additional RN/APRN licenses as needed; additional RN or advanced practice licenses may be required.
• Must hold an unencumbered compact (multi-state) RN license with APRN status in any state, or Texas and Georgia single-state RN licenses with an APRN license in any state.
• May be required to obtain approximately two to five additional state licenses per year at the request of FNP program directors.
• Ability to work with faculty, staff, and students from diverse academic, socioeconomic, cultural, and ethnic backgrounds.
• Ability to manage multiple tasks promptly in a fast-paced environment.
• Broad knowledge of the University’s philosophy and mission.
• Ability to think strategically and prioritize effectively.
• Effective communication and interpersonal skills, with a high level of professional integrity.
• Positive, helpful, and constructive attitude and working relationships with supervisors, university staff, students, and the community.
• Strong time management and organizational skills in a dynamic, changing environment.
• Ability to work both tactically and strategically to support the university’s financial and operational needs and strategic goals.
• Effective analytical, problem-solving, and decision-making skills.
• Ability to work effectively, maintain a professional manner, and establish constructive working relationships.
• Attention to detail and a quality-focused approach.

Nice To Haves

• Ph.D., DNP in Nursing, or EdD is preferred.
• Ability to engage in creative activities or scholarship.
• Other credentials identified by the Dean or director for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide academic leadership and guidance to assigned CONHS programs, including oversight of assessment, evaluation, student retention and attrition, program completion rates, and strategic planning.
• Monitor and address student concerns about didactic and clinical experiences in collaboration with the Office of Field Experience.
• Conduct audits and internal communications as needed.
• Oversee full-time and adjunct faculty assigned to designated programs.
• Facilitate student learning and development through regular and substantive interaction.
• Participate in curriculum development, implementation, and evaluation.
• Monitor the adequacy and quality of instructional and learning components across designated programs.
• Lead continuous program improvement, including systematic evaluation, academic program review, and annual student learning assessments.
• Guide curriculum enhancement to align with student needs, professional standards, and learning objectives.
• Support student preparation for applicable national licensure or certification exams and monitor pass rates.
• Engage in outreach to prospective students and the broader community.
• Provide direction and support to program faculty and ensure adherence to university, college, and program policies and standards.
• Collaborate with the Program Director, Dean, and Assistant/Associate Deans in selecting and supporting adjunct and part-time clinical faculty.
• Participate in Shared Governance, including developing and disseminating program-specific policies and procedures aligned with institutional expectations.
• Participate in at least one CONHS committee.
• Support maintenance of applicable programmatic accreditations and certifications.
• Foster academic creativity, collaboration, and innovation.
• Prepare self-study documents and support accreditation, licensure, and regulatory compliance.
• Support faculty management and development.
• Mentor, motivate, and advise students; monitor their didactic, clinical, and immersion experiences; evaluate performance; and guide them toward program completion.
• Teach one course per term if required by program needs.
• Engage in professional service and participate in community service and/or clinical work one day per week.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager