Academic Support Manager, VN/PN Program Directors
Unitek Learning
- Phoenix, AZ
- $60,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
Project manage and lead initiatives to support corporate academics and regulatory affairs.Regulatory/BVNPT New Start Applications, Renewal Applications, Required Reporting, Filing, Responses:
- Lead regulatory academic regulatory compliance initiatives by collaborating with and influencing VN/PN program leadership.
- Oversee nursing regulatory filings, and ensure VN/PN program leadership and programs maintain compliance with all nursing, accreditation, and regulatory standards.
- Collaborate with VN/PN and Academics management to develop, implement, drive strategies for nursing regulatory compliance, efficiency, quality and success.
- Ensure VN/PN program leadership is maintaining timely and appropriate communications with nursing regulatory bodies
- Chair meetings with academic teams, Program Directors, Regional Deans, and the National Deans to assess compliance status and address potential issues or delays before deadlines.
- Investigate and resolve complex issues to maintain program integrity with nursing and accreditation nursing standards.
- Formulate and refine policies, procedures, applications, regulatory notifications, and reports as necessary.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance efforts, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Implement and standardize compliance measures in alignment with regulatory standards and organizational goals.
- Drive communication and collaboration between VN/PN nursing regulatory bodies and VN/PN program leadership to ensure adherence to compliance requirements.
- Provide guidance and support to program leadership on regulatory matters, fostering a culture of compliance within the organization.
- Monitor and evaluate compliance efforts, identifying areas for improvement and implementing corrective actions as necessary.
- Manage regulatory projects for non-VN/PN nursing programs, as assigned.
- Spearhead special academic projects, constructing comprehensive project plans, and steering productive project meetings with stakeholders to advance departmental goals and objectives.
- Take charge of project execution, ensuring timely and efficient completion while adhering to established timelines and quality standards.
- Collaborate with cross-functional teams to gather requirements, define project scope, and allocate resources effectively.
- Monitor project progress, identify potential risks or obstacles, and implement proactive measures to mitigate issues and keep projects on track.
- Communicate project updates, milestones, and deliverables to key stakeholders, fostering transparency and alignment throughout the project lifecycle.
- Evaluate project outcomes against predefined success criteria, capturing lessons learned and best practices for continuous improvement.
- Oversee the development, assessment, and verification of the regulatory master calendar and records, ensuring adherence to regulatory deadlines.
- Manage accreditation electronic library, ensuring records are up to date and archived.
- Drive projects and deadlines, making informed business decisions guided by regulatory requirements and factors affective project timelines.
- Acquire, exhibit proficiency in, and stay updated on pertinent nursing program accreditation regulations and standards (such as BVNPT, CNEA, ACEN, and Boards of Nursing).
- Interact with various College departments (e.g., Corporate Compliance, Marketing, Legal, Clinical Teams) as required.
- Conduct analysis (Quantitative and Qualitative).
- BA/BS from an accredited college or university required, preferably in Project Management, Compliance, Healthcare, Economics, Finance, or Business Management.
- 7 or more years with experience in Regulatory Affairs or other relevant experience in higher education. 3 years of compliance and/or auditing along with proven project management of strategic programs.
- Accreditation, regulatory experience desired in education setting, preferred.
- Ability to create and deliver written reports and presentations.
- Excellent skills to analyze, write and integrate highly detailed information.
- Advanced Microsoft Office Skills (Word, Excel, PPT, Outlook) and Adobe Acrobat; Mastery of computer based resources.
- Ability to create Excel files and manage/analyze data, generate pivot tables and apply formulas in Excel.
- Project planning/management tools (i.e. SmartSheet, MS Project)
- Must be accurate and have precise attention to detail.
- Demonstrated problem-solving, research, analytical, presentation, facilitation, organizational, consultation and training skills.
- Self-motivated, self-directed, proactive.
- Ability to work independently and handle multiple projects simultaneously with competing priorities. Effectively prioritize and manage multiple tasks simultaneously in fast-paced environment, able to remain focused and shift priorities as needed.
- Ability to actively learn, listen, and take on multitude of tasks with a positive attitude.
- Strong interpersonal and presentation skills with the ability to influence others in a positive and effective manner
- Exceptional organizational, planning, coordination skills.
- Strong moral compass and commitment to the core values of respect, accountability, and excellence.
- Excellent written communications.
- Teamwork style that emphasizes collaboration, teamwork, and facilitation.
- Able to stay calm, focused, organized.
- Demonstrated ability to prioritize, anticipate, and stay proactive.
- Caring and positive attitude.
- Medical, Dental and Vision starting the 1st of the month following 30 days of employment
- 2 Weeks' starting Vacation per year. Increasing based on years of service with company
- 12 paid Holidays and 2 Floating Holiday
- 401K with a Company Match
- Company Paid Life Insurance at 1x's your annual salary
- Leadership development and training for career advancement
- Tuition assistance and Forgiveness for you and your family up to 100% depending on program