University Program Associate

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The School of Nursing is Transforming the Future of Nursing with Inclusive Communities, Passionate People, Innovative Practices, and Extraordinary Outcomes. We value and strive for diversity, respect, open communication, and excellence among students, staff, and faculty. The school is CCNE accredited and is a NLN Center of Excellence in Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty. The School of Nursing has over 1,250 students enrolled in BSN, RN- BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs. Please visit our website at https://nursing.uncg.edu.

The primary role of the University Program Associate ( UPA) is to independently provide consultation and program administrative and clerical support to the assigned academic programs (traditional BSN, PhD, and VAP). The University Program Associate is the procedural expert and is instrumental in planning, analyzing, organizing, and managing daily activities of the assigned programs and department and engaging with and advising students. The program management, transparency and accuracy of the program is necessary to meet the requirements of accrediting agencies and fulfill the goals and objectives set forth in the contract. The UPA also supports the Program Directors, Department Chair, and faculty to assure overall success of the programs. The UPA must be familiar with all aspects of the programs and be able to work independently without supervision. The UPA has knowledge of program policies, procedures, technology, best practices, and their theoretical bases.

The UPA has the ability to interpret and apply a variety of interrelated policies, procedures, and programs for students and faculty and can address non-routine issues. Duties include student advising, developing and managing correspondence to multiple constituencies internal and external to the university; developing and managing student databases; preparing a variety of reports for funding, accreditation and university entities; coordinating and participating in student recruitment and developing miscellaneous projects for the School of Nursing; and other duties as assigned to support the Dean, Associate Deans, or supervisor in the School of Nursing. This position requires the ability to interact with potential and current students and maintains contact with students through graduation.

Bachelor's degree; or equivalent combination of training and experience. All degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.