Program Manager, Nursing & Health Professions

Universities of Wisconsin•Madison, WI

17h•$75,000 - $85,000•Hybrid

About The Position

The Universities of Wisconsin Office of Online & Professional Learning Resources (OPLR) seeks a Program Manager, Nursing to provide leadership and administrative coordination for the BSN@Home program—a collaborative, online baccalaureate completion program for registered nurses. BSN@Home is delivered jointly by multiple UW campuses, offering flexibility and academic excellence to practicing nurses across Wisconsin. This position plays a critical role in supporting program operations, facilitating cross-campus collaboration, maintaining core systems and communication structures, and contributing to the strategic direction of the longest-standing collaborative online nursing program in the Universities of Wisconsin. The Program Manager serves as a central resource for faculty, advisors, staff, and students involved in BSN@Home, ensuring consistent practices, accurate information, and seamless experiences across institutions. Key Job Responsibilities: Supporting the Chair of the BSN@Home Steering Committee and working in close collaboration with the Steering Committee, the Program Manager contributes to the Universities of Wisconsin’s broader mission to expand access to high-quality education and meet workforce needs in health care. This role supports adult learners—particularly working RNs—through coordinated delivery of online programming that fosters degree completion, professional advancement, and health equity across the state. 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.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree.
Minimum of three years of experience in higher education, health care education, or academic program management.
Demonstrated experience leading and contributing to multi-stakeholder projects involving internal teams and external partners.
Strong organizational and administration skills, and experience with data systems, process documentation, and project management.
Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
Ability to quickly develop working knowledge in new content areas, leveraging partnerships and subject matter experts to ensure program quality.
Strong project management and administration skills and ability to lead complex initiatives from planning through execution.
Success working collaboratively with academic and non-academic stakeholders.
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with a focus on clarity, transparency, and shared goals.
Creative problem-solving abilities and comfort navigating change in dynamic environments.
Understanding of higher education systems and the needs of adult learners.
Interest in and commitment to innovation in online and lifelong learning.

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in nursing or healthcare-related field, or relevant experience in healthcare-related areas with an appropriate bachelor’s degree.
Experience supporting online or adult learner programs.
Familiarity with UW universities and policies, and familiarity with general or specialized accreditation agencies.
Experience with student advising, instructional design collaboration, or inter-institutional collaborations and coordination.

Responsibilities

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.
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.