Program Coordinator, Nursing Academic Programs and Quality Assurance

Job title: Program Coordinator, Nursing Academic Programs and Quality Assurance

About the Role The Program Coordinator provides high-level operational and programmatic support to the School of Nursing Chair and undergraduate and graduate nursing programs. This role ensures quality assurance in accordance with Ohio Board of Nursing regulations and CCNE accreditation standards, and supports program infrastructure, daily operations, and faculty and student processes. It serves as a central resource for program oversight and strategic initiatives in a dynamic academic environment.

What You'll Do

• Provide high-level operational, strategic, and administrative support to the Chair, including prioritization of initiatives and coordination of strategic activities.
• Serve as a primary point of contact for the School of Nursing for faculty, students, leadership, and external partners.
• Anticipate and respond to operational and programmatic needs of the department with independence; support coordination of strategic initiatives tied to program growth, accreditation, and workforce development.
• Take and distribute minutes for department meetings and curriculum committee meetings; draft and prepare reports, summaries, and briefing materials to support leadership decision-making, accreditation activities, and program evaluation.
• Coordinate leadership meetings and support preparation of agendas, materials, and follow-up actions aligned with Chair priorities.
• Oversee student workers, including training, task delegation, and workflow management; standardize procedures to ensure consistency across undergraduate and graduate programs; support programmatic and operational improvements aligned with the School of Nursing’s strategic goals.
• Provide oversight and coordination of student-related administrative processes (e.g., priority registration for designated student populations; collaboration with Registrar and advising; maintain student files; track progression indicators; communicate concerns to leadership).
• Maintain and organize general program and departmental records; monitor program-level trends; support quality assurance documentation.
• Oversee faculty onboarding process; maintain faculty records; ensure documentation is current and aligned with regulatory and accreditation standards; support HR-related transactions.
• Assist with accreditation readiness activities; track timelines, documentation, and reporting; maintain records for OBN and CCNE QA; contribute to standardized processes for documentation and QA tracking across programs; assist in preparation for site visits.
• Support operations, facilities, and external coordination as needed.

What We're Looking For

• Minimum Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree with two years of related experience or an associate’s degree with four years of related experience; strong organizational, communication, and problem-solving skills; ability to work independently and collaboratively; proficiency in Microsoft Office and database systems.
• Preferred Qualifications: Experience in higher education or nursing program administration; familiarity with OBN and CCNE standards; experience with quality assurance tracking systems and faculty onboarding.

Nice to Have

• Experience with accreditation documentation, QA tracking systems, and coordinating academic program operations in nursing or healthcare education (preferred).

Compensation & Benefits

• Minimum Annual Salary: $42,000; Salary Band: S03