Program Manager Biology, Anatomy and Physiology

Program Manager- Biology, Anatomy, and Physiology

Salary: $50,000-$60,000

I. Position Purpose.

Under the direct supervision of the Dean of the School of General Studies, Arts &
Sciences, the Director of the A&P/ Nursing Center for Excellence will: supervise the
Anatomy & Physiology/ Nursing Center for Excellence; coordinate anatomy &
physiology courses and other biological science courses; develop and deliver a TEAS
preparation program; serve as an academic advisor; and teach biological science
courses as assigned.

II. Program-Specific Academic Duties and Responsibilities.
1.) Supervise Anatomy and Physiology program and the Center for Excellence
• Manage the A&P/Nursing Center for Excellence located in the
Academic Success Center.
• Serve as a tutor to students enrolled in biological science classes.
• Work with Academic Success Center leadership to coordinate peer
tutors to work in the Center for Excellence, as needed.
• Design and maintain resources and supplemental education
programming to aid students enrolled in biological science courses.
2.) Coordinate Anatomy & Physiology courses.
• Lead curriculum development and course improvement.
• Maintain equipment in the A&P/ microbiology laboratory and
coordinate with the school's Office Manager to order supplies for the
laboratory and courses.
• Serve as a College Credit Plus Faculty Liaison for assigned dual
enrollment courses; observe CCP teachers; review syllabi and course
material to ensure high school CCP course materials are meeting
college standards.
• Supervise adjunct faculty for anatomy & physiology courses and other
biological science courses, as assigned.
• Review, maintain, and update the Blackboard classrooms and master
courses on the learning management system (LMS).
3.) Supplemental education for nursing students.
• Work in collaboration with the Nursing department to develop remediation
plans for struggling students.
• Assist with NCLEX preparation through ATI.
• Lead group test review sessions.
• Develop and deliver a TEAS preparation program.
• Assist with TEAS remediation to improve low scores, resulting in
increased scores, and leading to improved student outcomes.
4.) Instruction.
• Teach: The Human Organism, Anatomy & Physiology I and II courses,
and related biological science courses, as assigned by the Dean of the
School of Arts, Science, and Education.
5.) Academic advising for nursing students.
• Provide intrusive advising services to assigned students in the Nursing
Intent program.

III. Qualifications - Education, Experience, and Skills.
• A master's degree in biology, medicine, or a strongly-related field. A doctoral degree is preferred.
• Experience working in higher education and within a nursing or pre-nursing
program strongly preferred.
• Three years of work experience preferred.
• Strong technology skills including usage of email, student information system, and learning
management system.
• Organizational, record-keeping, and interpersonal skills.
• Knowledge of subject area.
• Knowledge of educational theory and application.
• Knowledge of learners and individual learning styles.
• Interest in and commitment to the learner-centered educational process.
• Educational technology skills.
• Confidentiality.
• Caring attitude toward students.
• Learning and self-motivation skills.
• Willingness to extend self to help students succeed.
• Knowledge of College resources available to students.
• Knowledge of organizational structure.
• Current knowledge of programs, objectives, and requirements.
• Openness to suggestions for improvement.
• Attention to detail.
• Flexibility in dealing with others.
• Ability to work as a team member.
• Ability to prioritize work.
• Behaves in accordance with Hocking College and Academic Affairs mission, goals, and values.
• Positive attitude.
• Knowledge of safe working conditions.

Reasonable accommodations may be requested and reviewed according to the Americans with
Disabilities Act (ADA)