Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, please review our frequently asked questions
Graduate Nursing Program Manager, School of Nursing (4014)
Meridian/Boise
NOT eligible for remote work, on-campus position
Priority Date: September 13, 2026
Institution Information
Idaho State University, established in 1901, is a
Carnegie-classified doctoral research and teaching institution, with a culture
built on trust, compassion, stability, and hope. ISU serves over 12,000
students in Pocatello, Meridian, Twin Falls, and Idaho Falls. Students and
faculty at ISU are leading the way in cutting-edge research and innovative
solutions. We are proud to offer exceptional academics nestled in the grand,
natural beauty of the West. We invite you to apply to be a part of our
University community!
The Graduate Program Manager provides operational leadership for the School of Nursing's graduate programs by planning, coordinating, implementing, and continuously improving the administrative infrastructure that supports students, faculty, and program leadership. The position is responsible for ensuring efficient, effective, and student-centered operations across all graduate nursing programs throughout the student lifecycle, including recruitment, admissions, enrollment, records management, academic scheduling, clinical education support, student progression, communications, graduate program events, accreditation support, data reporting, and continuous quality improvement.
Working collaboratively with the Graduate Program Director and Program Coordinators, Associate Dean, faculty, university offices, clinical partners, and external stakeholders, the Program Admissions and Records Specialist serves as the primary operational leader for graduate nursing programs and is responsible for ensuring that administrative processes support student success, regulatory compliance, accreditation, and achievement of the School of Nursing's strategic goals.
This position is not eligible for new visa sponsorship at this time. Candidates who already hold valid U.S. work authorization may be considered.
Key Responsibilities
Provide operational leadership for the administration of graduate nursing programs, ensuring efficient, high-quality operations that support students, faculty, and strategic priorities. Coordinate admissions, enrollment, orientation, student progression, graduation, and academic processes while serving as the primary administrative resource for prospective and current graduate students.
Coordinate course scheduling, faculty assignments, academic calendars, curriculum implementation, clinical education administration, faculty onboarding, promotion and tenure processes, and daily graduate program office operations. Maintain program handbooks, policies, operational procedures, records, and documentation.
Maintain accurate student records, databases, and reporting systems while ensuring compliance with university, accreditation, regulatory, licensure, and confidentiality requirements. Collect, analyze, and report data supporting accreditation, assessment, continuous quality improvement, enrollment management, budgeting, and strategic planning.
Coordinate graduate program events, intensives, orientations, recruitment activities, commencement, advisory board meetings, faculty development programs, communications, marketing, websites, social media, and faculty, student, and guest travel.
Assist with budget planning, purchasing, resource allocation, financial transactions, inventory management, and operational forecasting.
Serve as a strategic operational partner to graduate program leadership by coordinating projects, implementing new programs and initiatives, improving administrative processes, preparing reports and executive communications, supporting accreditation and program review activities, monitoring operational performance, fostering collaborative relationships across the university and with external partners, exercising independent judgment in resolving operational issues, and performing other duties in support of the School of Nursing's mission and strategic priorities.
Minimum Qualifications
-Master's degree from an accredited institution.
-At least three (3) years of progressively responsible professional experience in higher education, healthcare administration, or a related field.
-Demonstrated experience coordinating complex administrative operations involving multiple priorities and stakeholders.
-Demonstrated ability to independently organize work, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and establish priorities.
-Experience managing databases, records, and information systems.
-Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills.
-Demonstrated proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and enterprise information systems.
-Strong analytical, organizational, and problem-solving skills.
-Ability to exercise sound judgment while maintaining confidentiality.
Preferred Qualifications
-Experience in graduate education.
-Experience in nursing or other health professions education.
-Experience supporting accreditation, assessment, or continuous quality improvement initiatives.
-Experience with admissions, enrollment management, and student services.
-Experience planning and coordinating conferences, educational events, residencies, or academic intensives.
-Experience supervising employees or leading cross-functional project teams.
-Experience with student information systems, learning management systems, and reporting software.
-Knowledge of graduate nursing education, accreditation standards, and regulatory requirements.
Additional Information
You must submit your CV/resume, cover letter, and list of
three (3) professional references, including current contact information. This
position will remain open until it is filled; however, priority consideration
will be given to applications received on or before September 13, 2026. Salary will be between $66,000 and $70,000 per year,
commensurate with education and experience. Benefits include comprehensive
health, dental, and vision; life insurance; disability plan; employee assistance
program (EAP); excellent retirement options and company contribution; and
generous paid time off/sick leave accrual. All offers of employment are
conditional pending the successful completion of a background investigation,
provided by HireRight.
Note: Thank you for your interest in positions at Idaho State University. Once you have applied, the most updated information on the status of your application can be found by logging into your profile and reviewing your status. For answers to additional questions, please review our frequently asked questions
Posting Number: req2782
Type: Working 12 months per year
Position: Non-classified Staff
Division: Division of Health Sciences
Idaho State University is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer, including Veterans and individuals with disabilities.
The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov.
Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
_____________________________________________________________________________________________
