Faculty Program Lead - Master of Science in Health Informatics - College of Nursing and Health Care Professions

Grand Canyon University • Phoenix, AZ

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About The Position

Grand Canyon University is hiring a full-time Faculty Program Lead for the Master of Science in Health Informatics in the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions. The role provides full program oversight to support high-quality education and ensure accreditation and regulatory compliance. The position reports to the Associate Dean of Graduate Studies, with an immediate target start.

The Program Lead provides administrative leadership for Health Information and Informatics programs, supervises and directs faculty, supports students and faculty instructionally, and assesses student performance against defined outcomes. The role ensures that educational needs of students, the community, and other stakeholders are met, and administers the program in accordance with the university and college mission, strategic plan, policies, procedures, and agreements. The Program Lead also supports faculty recruitment and onboarding, serves as a liaison with community stakeholders, facilitates communication and problem resolution, and collaborates across the college and university to support program and student success.

Candidates must hold a doctorate, have at least two years of work experience in a university setting, and have work experience in informatics, technology, and information management. They must have strong communication and teamwork skills, Microsoft Office Suite skills, pass a drug test, and support the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission.

Requirements

• Doctorate required.
• Minimum of 2 years of work experience in a university setting.
• Work experience in informatics, technology, and information management.
• Excellent communication and teamwork skills, with the ability to build positive relationships with students, preceptors, faculty, and college and university leaders.
• Microsoft Office Suite skills required.
• Must successfully pass a drug test.
• Support the University’s Doctrinal Statement, Ethical Position Statement, and mission.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative leadership for Health Information and Informatics programs and supervise faculty in designated program areas.
• Assess student performance through defined student outcomes.
• Ensure educational needs of students, the community, and stakeholders are met.
• Provide instructional support to students and faculty based on program and college needs.
• Administer the program according to the university and college mission, strategic plan, policies, procedures, and agreements.
• Ensure compliance with national accreditation standards.
• Assist with faculty recruitment and provide a positive onboarding experience.
• Provide leadership, management, and direction to program faculty.
• Serve as a liaison between GCU and significant community stakeholders.
• Ensure timely communication and information sharing with stakeholders.
• Attend sessions to facilitate communication and problem resolution between students and the College of Nursing and Health Care Professions.
• Collaborate across the college and departments to support program and student success.
• Communicate student issues to the appropriate college or university department for resolution.
• Conduct follow-up calls with students and stakeholders to ensure problems are resolved.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Benefits

• Medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance
• Flexible spending accounts
• 401K savings plan
• Generous time off plan
• 11 paid holidays
• Paid time off to volunteer in the community or at GCU-sponsored events
• Free covered parking
• Education Tuition Discount Program for full-time employees, their spouses, and dependent children
• Free on-site gyms on campus

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree