Department Chair (lead Academic Program Manager Rn-bsn)

Craft Education

Millcreek, UT, United States
Base: $119,400.00 - $185,100.00; bonus/equity: eli...
Fully remote
Program lifecycle management
P&l ownership for academic programs
Cross-functional team leadership
Craft Education is seeking a Department Chair for their RN-BSN program, responsible for overseeing the program's lifecycle, from market research to post-launch evaluation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of student success in higher education

Job Summary

  • WGU is driven by a mission to expand access to higher education through online, competency-based degree programs and is committed to being a great place to work for a diverse workforce of student-focused professionals.
  • The role involves end-to-end ownership of RN-BSN and MSN Core programs including market research, curriculum definition, program launch, adoption tracking, and profitability management.
  • The position offers a full-time, regular role with comprehensive benefits including bonuses, medical and dental coverage, retirement savings, flexible paid time off, and parental leave.

Matching Summary

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Craft Education is seeking a Department Chair for their RN-BSN program, responsible for overseeing the program's lifecycle, from market research to post-launch evaluation. The ideal candidate will possess strong leadership skills and a deep understanding of student success in higher education.

Salary

Base: $119,400.00 - $185,100.00; Bonus/Equity: Eligible for bonuses; Benefits: Medical, dental, vision, telehealth, mental healthcare, retirement savings, paid time off, parental leave

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Program lifecycle management
  • P&L ownership for academic programs
  • Cross-functional team leadership
  • Data-driven program improvement
  • Curriculum development collaboration
  • Student success and retention focus

Nice-to-have

  • Change management experience
  • Strong communication and influence skills
  • Ability to manage ambiguity
  • Organizational learning mindset
  • Experience with online education programs
  • Collaborative leadership in matrixed organizations

Key Requirements

  • Master of Science in Nursing or higher
  • Active unencumbered RN license
  • 4+ years related experience with program P&L responsibility
  • Experience in higher education preferred
  • PhD or DNP preferred
  • Experience in curriculum and assessment development preferred

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