Job Details

Graduate Program Coordinator

Position Number: 6774988
Location: Seattle, WA
Position Type: Student Affairs and Services

Graduate Program Coordinator

Seattle University

Graduate Program Coordinator

FLSA Status: Nonexempt

Months Per Year: 12

Hours Per Week: 37.5

Employment Status: Full-Time

Work Model: Hybrid Eligible*

Seattle University will be one of the most innovative and progressive Jesuit and Catholic universities in the world, educating with excellence at the undergraduate, graduate, and professional levels. We embrace an intersectional framework for defining diversity in its broadest sense, including differences in gender, gender identity, race, ethnicity, generational history, culture, socioeconomic class, religion, sexual orientation, national origin, citizenship status, political perspectives, geographic origin and physical ability. Seattle University strives to be a welcome, open and safe campus climate for all who learn, live and work at Seattle University.

Seattle University's Core Competencies

Effective Team Collaboration: Works harmoniously with others towards a common goal, leveraging individual strengths to achieve shared objectives.

Emotionally Intelligent Communication: Engages in a skillful exchange of information, thoughts, and feelings, verbally and non-verbally.

Ethics and Integrity: Demonstrates an unwavering commitment to honesty, professionalism, and alignment with our Jesuit mission in all actions and decisions.

Flexibility and Innovation: Embraces change, approaching problems with curiosity adaptability, and is committed to making a positive impact.

Mindful Inclusion: Fosters mindful inclusion by consciously creating a workplace that celebrates differences, embraces cultural humility, and empowers uniqueness.

Outcomes-Driven Orientation: Sets clear objectives, pursues excellence, and delivers measurable outcomes while upholding Jesuit Catholic values.

Position Description

Seattle University has an exciting, dynamic opportunity for a Graduate Nursing Program Coordinator to join our community. This position reports to the Vice Dean for Nursing and is a member of a team that oversees operational processes and activities for the graduate nursing academic programs for the College of Nursing and Health Sciences, including the Advanced Practice Nursing Immersion (APNI) program (an accelerated pre-licensure nursing program). It also serves as a liaison to College- and University-level operational groups/units to represent administrative matters pertaining to graduate nursing programs. The role includes assisting with program coordination of activities related to academic/student affairs and success, event management, and marketing and communications.

Essential Functions:

Student Services

Collaborate with the Dean's Office, faculty, Office of the Registrar, Graduate Admissions and Student Financial Services to resolve registration issues (e.g. students' leave of absence, enrollment withdrawal, requests for permission for exception to policy, registration overrides, coursework drop/add procedures, switching specialty tracks, etc.)
Guide student cohorts for the selection of student representatives and quarterly meetings with the Vice Dean.
Facilitate timely communication with students around major issues.

Project and Program Management

Plan and manage various projects for the Dean's office including: preparation, submission, and tracking of curricular/course proposal and change forms; and reviewing and editing the graduate program catalog.
Assist program and college administrators with developing and implementing program review and improvement initiatives, including program assessment, evaluation, and strategic planning.
Coordinate graduate nursing program events including: recruitment and admissions events, Scholarship Day, DNP Hooding, APNI Welcome to the Profession (pinning), and New Student Orientations.
Work with Deans' Office administrators to manage data for program quality improvement plan and analysis of program outcomes.
Assist with preparing accreditation and regulatory reports, including but not limited to that required/requested by the Washington State Board of Nursing and national accreditation bodies such as the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education and those pertaining to specialty advanced practice nursing education.
Compile and track graduate nursing program data for reports and coordinate the submission to state, regional and national agencies.
Create and coordinate quarterly course evaluations for graduate nursing program courses.
Manage the students' final submission of DNP Project to ensure recording for graduation completion.
Attend meetings related to graduate nursing curriculum, Graduate Selection Committee and other ad hoc committees or meetings established to address graduate nursing program matters.
Monitor and keep updated graduate nursing program policies and procedures in alignment with College- and University-level policies.
Partner with Adjunct Faculty, College of Nursing and Director of Marketing - Graduate Enrollment to ensure accurate and up to date information is provided for admissions, marketing, advancement, and communication purposes.
Assist in obtaining information and content about pursuits and accomplishments of graduate faculty, staff, students, alumni, and external partners related to graduate nursing programs, for college- and university-level marketing, communications, and advancement staff.
Maintain and provide (historic and current) information related to departmental academic programs, events, and systems.
Collaborates with other staff (i.e., APNI advisor and graduate programs clinical placement coordinator) in ensuring effective communication/coordination among faculty, students, and clinical agencies concerning required clinical placements.
Supervise and train graduate nursing program work-study students.
Perform other duties and projects as assigned by Vice Dean.

Qualifications

Bachelor's degree and two or more years of progressively responsible program coordination or management experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above.
This position requires excellent writing skills, and skills in document processing, and spreadsheet applications.
Proficiency in Microsoft Office software such as Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook.
Must be accurate, able to prioritize activities, and accomplish multiple tasks in a fast-paced work environment.
Must possess the ability to monitor, assess, and triage evolving situations and take initiative to suggest and/or implement solutions.

Preferred Qualifications:

Master's Degree
Experience or knowledge of graduate programs specifically in the healthcare fields.
Experience with Power BI.

Application Instructions

Please attach a cover letter with your resume when applying. Job postings are open until filled, unless otherwise specified.

Compensation at a Glance

Annual Salary Range: $50,000.00 - $53,000.00

Seattle University has provided a compensation range that represents its good faith estimate of what the University may pay for the position at the time of posting. The salary offered to the selected candidate will be determined based on factors such as the qualifications of the selected candidate, departmental budget availability, internal salary equity considerations, and available market information, and not based on a candidate's gender or any other protected status.

Your total compensation goes beyond the number on your paycheck. Seattle University provides generous leave, health plans, and retirement contributions that add to your total compensation package.

Benefits at a Glance

Consistent with its fundamental Jesuit values, Seattle University offers a wide range of benefits designed to care for the whole person. Choose from three different medical plans, a dental, and vision insurance programs. Protect your income with life, short & long-term disability coverage. Plan for your future with up to a 10% employer contribution for retirement benefits, comprised of a 5% nonelective employer contribution and an additional dollar-for-dollar match of your voluntary contributions up to a maximum of 5%. You may also take advantage of 100% paid tuition benefits for the employee and dependents, a subsidized transportation benefit, a wellness program with free access to an onsite fitness facility, and a wide variety of campus events. Enjoy a generous holiday schedule, including a paid Holiday break closure in December, vacation and paid sick leave, and paid community service leave. For more information explore the Benefits website at: https://www.seattleu.edu/hr/benefits/

Hybrid Eligible

This position may be eligible for a hybrid schedule after successful completion of an introductory work period of 3-6 months. This may mean that a hybrid eligible role will begin on-campus initially and then will transition to hybrid format following onboarding and training. Flexible work plans are subject to periodic review and may be changed or terminated at any time for any reason at the university's discretion.

All employment offers are contingent upon the successful completion of a background check.

To apply, please visit: https://seattleu.csod.com/ux/ats/careersite/8/home/requisition/2997?c=seattleu