Coordinator of Graduate Nursing (APRN/DNP Graduate Programs)

University of Maine System • Portland, ME

15h • Onsite

About The Position

The University of Southern Maine School of Nursing is seeking a highly motivated and detail-oriented Coordinator of Graduate Nursing Education to join their team. This role is pivotal in ensuring the smooth operation of the Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs. The coordinator will work closely with the Graduate Faculty Director, nursing graduate faculty, and the administrative coordination team to support an exceptional experience for students, faculty, and staff.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree preferred; associate's degree considered with 1 or more years of relevant experience.
• Minimum of one year of related experience.
• Experience entering, tracking, and updating data in digital formats
• Excellent communication skills

Responsibilities

• Tracking admissions and progression data for NP and DNP programs
• Securing clinical placements and preceptors for NP and DNP students
• Communication with prospective students in conjunction with the Graduate Faculty Director
• Managing new applicant data as well as outreach and onboarding of newly admitted students in conjunction with the Graduate Faculty Director
• Providing graduate student advising and support
• Assisting with course scheduling for the graduation program (NP/DNP)
• Coordinate, review, and revise course catalog content for updates
• Supporting grant application efforts
• Supporting NP student board certification processes
• Respond to prospective student inquiries about NP, CAS, and DNP Programs
• Overseeing document and database systems using multiple electronic platforms required by accreditation and approval agencies
• Assist Graduate Nursing Faculty Director with special projects and additional duties as reasonably assigned
• Collaborate with internal and external individuals and teams to support the School of Nursing mission

Benefits

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree