Senior Program Manager, DNP Program

About the Work Unit:

The position reports in VUSN Academic Affairs.

VUSN supports the development of innovative academic educational programs within the School that 
align strategically with other Vanderbilt University initiatives and that address national 
priorities to promote/protect health and play a vital role in providing access to health care for 
people everywhere.

About Vanderbilt School of Nursing: 

With a history dating back to 1908, VUSN has a long-standing reputation for excellence in nursing 
teaching, practice, informatics, and research. The school offers graduate level education in the 
Master of Science in Nursing, Doctor of Nursing Practice, and the Doctor of Philosophy. *
*Degree awarded through the Graduate School.

VUSN is a community that welcomes staff, students, faculty, and colleagues from many different 
professional and personal backgrounds. The vast diversity of thought and experience you will find 
here will not only enrich your work environment, but it will also serve as a valuable foundation as 
you seek and fulfill your professional goals.

Key Functions and Expected Performance:

Manage day-to-day operations and priorities of the program assigned:
•    Execute administrative and business-related tasks in direct support of the Assistant Dean, Director, and              Administration.
•    Initiate and execute new activities and provide ongoing program support to ensure the needs of 
     the directors, faculty, and students are met.
•    Create and execute policies and operational procedures by utilizing a variety of management 
     systems and technology tools and initiate cost-effective program improvements.
•    Facilitate faculty committees, as assigned, to implement a variety of projects and serve on 
     each committee.
•    Serve as liaison between Program Office and VUSN Admissions Office.
•    Coordinate and organize projects with other assigned staff supporting other VUSN programs and 
     specialties.
•    Assist the Assistant Dean with the annual review of the VUSN Student Handbook.
•    Produce, disseminate, and track Letters of Understanding.

Provide technical and professional leadership for planning, developing, and executing the Program 
and related events/services/activities:
•    Manage all aspects of academic and student services including enrollment (YES), orientations, 
     blocks/intensives, and open house events.
•    Provide administrative related support to faculty (e.g., Microsoft Teams, Zoom, and YES).

Manage admissions and hiring processes:
•    Work closely with the Assistant Dean for VUSN Academics in the admissions and hiring 
     processes, to include but not limited to organizing files and arranging interviews.
•    Serve as program administrator for the online application system (Slate) and ensure that 
     faculty training needs are met.

Financial Responsibilities:
•    Maintain One Card, including Oracle expense reports and act as a delegate for faculty travel 
     for the assigned Assistant Dean and Director.
•    Develop DNP program budget in collaboration with the Assistant Dean for Academics, Doctoral 
     Nursing Practice, and the Director of Nurse Anesthesia.
•    Manage the budget (program operating budget), including reconciling monthly reports, 
     monitoring expenses, and purchasing needed supplies.
•    Oversee planning and expense management of DNP program guest speakers.

Manage public relations and marketing efforts for the program:
•    Manage the dissemination of information about the programs and accomplishments to relevant 
     audiences, while collaborating with VUSN Executive Director of Communications and Marketing.
•    Manage program websites including determining content, working with Senior Graphic 
     Designer/Multimedia Specialist for photographs, and determining content of web videos.
•    Develop, organize, and host webinars and e-mail marketing for recruitment campaigns.

Supervisory Relationships:
•    This position has no supervisory responsibility at this time, however there is a plan for this 
     position to supervise a program manager position.

Education and Certifications:
•    Bachelor’s degree from an accredited institution of higher education is preferred. Years 
     relevant experience may be applied in lieu of a degree.

Experience and Skills:
•    5+ years of experience in higher education is necessary.
•    Demonstrated attention to detail is strongly preferred.
•    Strong organizational skills are strongly preferred.
•    Experience with Microsoft Office is necessary.
•    Experience with Google Docs, Adobe, ZOOM and Slate are preferred.
•    Prior experience with the development of flow ch