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Augusta University is Georgia's innovation center for education and health care, training the next generation of innovators, leaders, and healthcare providers in classrooms and clinics on four campuses in Augusta and locations across the state. More than 12,000 students choose Augusta for educational opportunities at the center of Georgia's cybersecurity hub and experiential learning that blends arts and application, humanities, and the health sciences. Augusta is home to Georgia's only public academic health center, where groundbreaking research is creating a healthier, more prosperous Georgia, and world-class clinicians are bringing the medicine of tomorrow to patient care today.  Our mission and values https://www.augusta.edu/about/mission.php make Augusta University an institution like no other.

Augusta University's distinct characteristics in education and research include real-world experiences and community engagement, as well as a culture of building community, corporate and government partnerships that address health, security, economic and societal concerns locally and across the state.

The University System of Georgia https://www.usg.edu/hr/orientation/welcome_to_the_board_of_regents_university_system_office is comprised of our 26 institutions of higher education and learning as well as the System Office.  Our USG Statement of Core Values are Integrity, Excellence, Accountability, and Respect.  These values serve as the foundation for all that we do as an organization, and each USG community member is responsible for demonstrating and upholding these standards. More details on the USG Statement of Core Values and Code of Conduct are available in USG Board Policy 8.2.18.1.2 and can be found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section8/C224/#p8.2.18_personnel_conduct.

Additionally, USG supports Freedom of Expression as stated in Board Policy 6.5 Freedom of Expression and Academic Freedom found online at https://www.usg.edu/policymanual/section6/C2653.

Augusta University 

Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912

Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904

At the College of Nursing, we champion and nurture individual student success while providing a rigorous but accessible education that prepares you for the nursing workplace, academia and leadership as you progress throughout your career. You will be encouraged, challenged and supported whether pursuing an entry-level bachelors or masters degree or a doctor of nursing practice or Ph.D. degree.  It starts with our undergraduates. The College of Nursing approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and that is thanks to our innovative, challenging and contemporary curriculum offered across all our various degree programs.  Advanced degree options are available for the bachelor and masters prepared nurse with our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, PhD in Nursing, and Post Masters Certificates.  CON graduates leave our programs ready to lead and serve our nations patients.

This position is responsible for managing operational and promotional aspects of the Doctor of Nursing (DNP) programs such as Faculty Nurse Practitioner (FNP), Pediatric Nurse Practitioner (PNP) and Psychiatric-Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP).

The duties include, but are not limited to:

Establishes priorities and is proactive in developing new ideas and procedures for DNP Program improvements.  Maintains high-level knowledge of all aspects of the DNP degrees and communicates effectively with the public.  Provides and ensures resource support for program faculty and the DNP Director.

Manages information related to the DNP Program: Works with databases and Banner software for tracking of student and program related information; maintains filing systems for programmatic documents. Develops systems for real- time data retrieval that is accurate and complete. Monitors and reports student/graduate outcomes such as board certification and scholarly activities.

Provides administrative support for the DNP Programs and the Admission Committees. Attend meetings, create agendas, prepare handouts, transcribe minutes and distributes to committee members. Maintains committee files. Collaborates with the Program Director to plan and implement program specific orientation.

Creates DNP Program related materials for presentations at seminars, conferences and meetings to actively recruit students, and  participates as a department representative as required. Works with CON Dean's office communication personnel to  ensure that program -related web content and recruitment materials are continually updated. Collaborates with off-campus sites for student orientation and facilitation of classes and clinical experiences.

Liaison to Augusta University Office of Academic Admissions and The Graduate School: Receives student application files, provides applicants with interview video information, track prospective student requests, and coordinate advising assignments for students enrolled in the program.

Works collaboratively with CON Academic Affairs, CON Student Affairs, and Clinical Coordinators to collect and manage student program data in an efficient manner to provide for easy retrieval of real-time information, for student recruitment activities and promotion of the DNP Programs to potential students or faculty educators.

Responsible for developing, implementing and evaluating a recruitment strategy for DNP Program students. Manages, analyzes and reports DNP program data. Provides managerial support to the DNP Program Director/Track Coordinators.

Provides and participates in cross-training with other Program Managers on a continuing basis for business continuity purposes in the event of an absence. Maintains an accurate and up to date desk reference for all job duties and responsibilities.

Provides administrative support for the DNP Program related grant activities.

Other duties and CON events as designated by the DNP Program Director.

Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with three years of related experience in an academic setting.

Masters degree from an accredited college or university

Preferred Experience

Experience with Banner, PeopleSoft and OU Campus.

Excellent customer service, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, organizational and verbal/written communication skills

Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases

Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite often interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions.

Shift: Days/M-F

Pay Band: 8

Salary: Minimum $21.83/hour

Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position

Recruitment Period: 9/17/26 - Until Filled

Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.

Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.

Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!

All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.

If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.

Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.

For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.

All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.

This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees.  Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.

Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.

Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.

Consider applying with us today!

Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.

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