Purdue Global Academic Program Head - Council Bluffs (Hybrid)

Purdue Global Academic Program Head - Council Bluffs (Hybrid) Our Opportunity: The Academic Program Chair will provide support to Purdue University Global’s School of Nursing. Building on Purdue University's mission to provide greater access to affordable, high-quality education, Purdue University Global is a public, nonprofit institution offering a world-class education online. Job Summary: The Academic Program Head (Program Head) reports to the Associate Dean for Undergraduate Nursing. In collaboration with the Associate Dean, the Program Head serves as the liaison to the state board of nursing, is accountable for student interviews and onboarding, and performs just-in-time service recovery with students, faculty, and key clinical partners. Additionally, the Program Head assists in business development opportunities, clinical site relationship maintenance, and student success data tracking. The Program Head is responsible for the selection, training, assessment, and management of full-time and adjunct faculty, and simulation operation specialists at the assigned location. Successful candidates will reside in the Council Bluffs, IA area or within a commutable distance and must manage direct reports on site, facilitate partnership needs and ensure quality learning experiences for students. Hybrid Work: The role is based in Council Bluffs and Dallas County, offering flexibility for candidates who prefer a balance of onsite and remote work. Regular in-office presence is required, but candidates are not expected to be onsite five days a week. Clinical site is located at Dallas County Hospital, 610 10th Street, Perry, IA 50220. What to Expect in this Role: Manage direct reports for the program location (Faculty, Simulation Operations Specialist, NCLEX Mentor, and Clinical Coordinator). Maintain clinical site relationships, including: Serve as liaison to the State Board of Nursing (BON) and attend all BON meetings. Manage all student contracts and compliance, develop and execute the clinical faculty training program, and lead the onboarding process with all clinical sites. Develop and maintain key clinical partnerships and partner with the Business Development Management (BDM) team as needed. Ensure quality and relevant learning experiences for students, including: Implement NCLEX-RN preparation plan developed by the SON. Didactic and clinical course monitoring for continuous quality improvement. Host nursing success meetings for all admissions once per term. Experience: Master’s Degree in Nursing. 3‑5 years of experience in post-secondary education, with experience in online instruction a plus. Certification as a Certified Nurse Educator (CNE) to be obtained within 12 months of hire. Possesses required knowledge of best practice in higher education pedagogy. Preferred Qualifications: Doctoral degree preferred from a regionally accredited institution and certification in a relevant area of specialization. What We’re Looking For: Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Google applications. Excellent communication, organizational, and time-management skills, with a strong knowledge of the financial implications of managing people, projects, and schedules. Ability to work independently in virtual and location-based onsite environments with minimal supervision. Strategic thinking, effectively analyzing data, implementing data-informed, student-centered decisions, and adapting to changing technologies. Networking skill in clinical and business development partners, with the ability to perform relationship management with healthcare partners, students, and faculty. Skill to manage multiple tasks, work with a high level of accuracy, and be effective in a leadership role. Ability to maintain confidentiality and discretion at all times. Occasional travel (approx. 10%) may be required in addition to onsite presence. Additional Information: Target salary: $90,000 to $94,000 annually. Will not sponsor employment authorization for this position. Background check required for employment. FLSA: Exempt (not eligible for overtime). Purdue Global is an EEO/EA employer. Our goal is to recruit and retain talent from a broad pool of applicants. Purdue Global celebrates a variety of perspectives, experiences, and skills to support a success-focused environment for employees and students. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs. All are encouraged to apply. #J-18808-Ljbffr