Academic Operations Coordinator - Nursing

Academic Operations Coordinator - Nursing

Salary : Commensurate with experience

Benefits : Generousbenefits include paid time off including holidays and vacation, retirementmatch, and tuition remission for employee and dependents. Details at www.duq.edu / benefits

Location : Nursing

Position Status : Full-time

Hours : Varied

Position Number : 241270 / 10-1035

FLSA Status : Exempt

POSITION SUMMARY :

Major areas of work include,but are not limited to operations support, program evaluation, data management, program, professional reports, and written / oral communication. Supports and coordinates a database for strong academic program outcome analysis, including collection, analysis, storage, and dissemination of outcomes.Participates in activities from the Office for Academic Affairs that fosters strong academic programs and efficient administrative processes among administration, faculty, staff, students, employers, and community partners. Reports directly to the Director of Operations.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES :

This list is neither absolute nor restrictive, but indicates approximate duties and responsibilities which may be redefined pursuant to operational needs.)

Advance the development and maintenance of School of Nursing databases related to courseprojections, student attrition and retention, state board of nursingrequirements and evaluation for the Office of Academic Affairs

Work with the Director of AcademicOperations to monitor new student headcount and designated track / program, andcommunicate information to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs andAssociate Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs

Manage onboard processes for newstudents admitted into School of Nursing online programs

Maintain ongoing communication withAcademic Advisors about newly admitted graduate students

Initiate email communication to newlyadmitted students containing their academic program plan and expectations aboutthe virtual orientation

Collaborate with Graduate AcademicAdvisors to maintain and update student program plans

Manage data collection activitiesrelated to assessments scheduled at regular intervals : Enrollment process, SPOT / CTEQ Survey management course evaluations, student exit surveys, alumni surveys, employer surveys,national and state required surveys, pass rates, rankings, graduate student graduate employment & student retention rates.

Perform follow-up on evaluation activities to ensure appropriate changes are made as a result of the evaluation data.

Comply with national accreditation standards and stateregulatory bodies (i.e., CCNE, PA State Board of Nursing, etc.) in collecting,analyzing, compiling, anddisseminating program valuation processes.

Support the administration of exams inthe School of Nursing as needed.

Databases :

Maintains database on studentprojections, attrition / retention, evaluation, accreditation, etc.

Create new databases and maintain / update existing databases related to academic affairs

Generate reports related to database work as requested

Gain expertise in various software programs utilized by the school of nursing and university tocollect data and disseminate reports (i.e., SLATE, CANVAS, BASECAMP, BANNER, WATERMARK, Sedona, ProjectConcert, Basecamp,etc.)

Manages tableau database management

Maintains updated records of StateBoard Requirements for compliance with SARA and Title IV

Professional Reports :

Coordinates and generates professional reports related to academic affairs, including, university assessment reports, accreditation reports, etc.

Communication :

Disseminates information both orally and in writing to all stakeholders involved(i.e., administrators, staff, faculty,students, university personnel, community, etc.) in a professional and timely manner

Interfaces in a professional, timely, and effective manner with stakeholders and universitypersonnel

Demonstrates initiative in seeking innovative approaches to strengthen processes and outcomes

Perform related duties and responsibilities, as assigned.

REQUIREMENTS :

Minimum qualifications :

Bachelor's degree from an accredited institution with course workin program evaluation or statistics and 2-5 years of progressively responsiblepositions and data management experience.

Preferred qualifications :

Master's degree from an accredited institution and priorexperience working in higher education administration is preferred

Alternately, the successful candidate may possess any equivalent combination ofexperience and training, which provides the knowledge, skills and abilitiesrequired to perform the essential job functions. This includes, but is notlimited to, the following :

Strong computer skills, including knowledge of the entire MS Office Suite specializing in data management / spreadsheets (Excel), survey software, and professional presentations (PowerPoint)

Ability to work independently on complex and confidential issues related to the day-to-day operations of a department

Strong leadership, organizational, supervisory, and communication skills

Ability to respond to unexpected situations and demands using effective problem-solving skills

Professional behaviors in coordinating

Effective organizational, administrative, and team-building skills required

Ability to initiate and follow through with work responsibilities in order to meet deadlines

Commitment to theUniversity's values of diversity, equity and inclusion, and recognition of theimportance of treating each individual with dignity and respect consistent withthe University's Mission. Demonstratedexperience with, and understanding of, the broad diversity of the Universitycommunity (students, faculty, staff and others).

Ability toestablish and maintain effective working relationships with the UniversityCommunity.

Ability and willingness to contribute actively to the mission of the Universityand to respect the Spiritan Catholic identity of Duquesne University. Themission is implemented through a commitment to academic excellence, a spirit ofservice, moral and spiritual values, sensitivity to world concerns, and anecumenical campus community.

APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS :

Applicants are asked to submit a cover letter, resume, and contact informationfor three professional references.

Catholic in its mission and ecumenical in spirit, Duquesne University valuesequality of opportunity as an educational institution and as an employer. Weaspire to attract and sustain a diverse faculty and staff that reflectscontemporary society, serves our academic goals and enriches our campuscommunity. We particularly encourage applications from members ofunderrepresented groups and support dual-career couples through our chartermembership in this region's HERC (http : / / www.hercjobs.org / oh-western-pa-wv / ).

We invite applicants for this position to learn more about our university andits Spiritan heritage byvisiting http : / / www.duq.edu / about / mission-and-identity / mission-statement.Those invited to campus for an interview may be asked about ways in which theysee their talents contributing to the continued growth of our community andfurthering its mission.

Duquesne University was founded in 1878 by its sponsoring religious community,the Congregation of the Holy Spirit. Duquesne University is Catholic inmission and ecumenical in spirit. Motivated by its Catholic identity,Duquesne values equality of opportunity both as an educational institution andas an employer.