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Nurse Education Manager

Salary

$66,000.00 - $67,000.00 Annually

Location

Pueblo, CO

Job Type

Full Time

Job Number

GGJ-7011-05/24

Department

Colorado State University Pueblo

Opening Date

04/30/2024

FLSA

Determined by Position

Primary Physical Work Address

2200 Bonforte Blvd. Pueblo, CO 81001

FLSA Status

Exempt; position is not eligible for overtime compensation.

Department Contact Information

HR at [email protected]

Type of Announcement

This announcement is not governed by the selection processes of the classified personnel system. Applications will be considered from residents and non-residents of Colorado.

How To Apply

Please submit an online application for this position at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/colorado. Reach out to the Department Contact to apply using a paper application, including any supplemental questions. Failure to submit a complete and timely application may result in the rejection of your application. Applicants are responsible for ensuring that application materials are received by the appropriate Human Resources office before the closing date and time listed.

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Department Information

The School of Nursing facilitates the learning process of students in achieving the Doctor of Nursing Practice, the Master of Science with an emphasis in education and the Bachelor of Science in Nursing Degrees. The school currently manages recruitment, admission and retention of 230 undergraduate and 90 graduate students. National Accreditation through ACEN is maintained to insure delivery of quality nursing education. The School of Nursing is committed to building and sustaining an inclusive and equitable working and learning environment for all students, staff and faculty.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world.

Description of Job

The Nurse Education Manager is a full-time administrative professional position that is responsible for supporting graduate degree seeking nursing students throughout their educational experience at CSU Pueblo, including onboarding new graduate students (including but not limited to new student orientation and support for enrollment) and providing support for current students (including but not limited to assisting students with navigating the systems and processes, facilitating enrollment, supporting students in career advancement learning opportunities, and coordinating closely with the Director of the Graduate Nursing Programs and the Director of the School of Nursing should difficulties arise).?This position is responsible for the coordination of student resources and services across multiple service areas (i.e. campus, community, and state). This position will also work with the School of Nursing and our partners to develop a model for recruitment and enrollment and resources for retention to build a sustainable model to address the nursing shortages while supporting new nurses and upskilling existing nurses into graduate degrees.

This position is grant-funded, includes benefits, and is renewable annually, based on budgetary approvals and renewal of grant(s), as follows: Grow Where You’re Planted: Southern Colorado Partners Leading Advancement in Nursing Track (PLANT) Phase I Seed Grant of Regional Talent Initiative Program (Opportunity Now Colorado) agreement #ON-SD-0004. This position is currently funded through June 30th, 2026.

Primary Duties

Enrollment

+ Respond to inquiries about graduate nursing programs; participate in nursing recruitment events (in-person and virtual) on campus and in collaboration with rural community partners in Southern Colorado

+ Work to resolve enrollment issues with graduate nursing students via phone, email, and face-to-face interactions and through collaboration with director of graduate nursing programs.

+ Advocate for graduate students by working closely with academic departments, faculty advisors, financial aid, enrollment management, university student resources, and other departments to ensure students are retained using quality improvement methods and processes.

+ Maintain accurate records of enrollment-centered communications.

Provide professional support

+ Assist with the identification and delivery of program-related professional development opportunities; coordinate and collaborate with other departments to develop, market and implement programs and projects aimed at assisting graduate students for student success, graduation and job placement; coordinate with the scheduling of locations, equipment and resources needed to deliver student services.

+ Develop and provide opportunities for students from historically marginalized backgrounds (e.g., first-generation graduate students) to grow in their understanding of how to be successful in higher education.

+ Stay up-to-date on trends and best practices in professional development and career advancement of graduate students.

+ Provide career coaching and guidance to graduate nursing students.

Program Management & Reporting

+ Work with university personnel for website updates.

+ Work with Administrative Assistants to develop newsletter, flyers, and participate in marketing strategies and events to recruit students.

+ Maintain accurate records of outreach and attendance at all events and activities.

+ Utilize data identification and data collection tools, tracking and analytics to prepare quarterly and annual Key Performance Indicators grant reports for graduate students and rural community grant partners.

+ Model testing and recommendations for program sustainability.

+ Identify rural and other student resources and initiate any needed improvements to improve student access for academic success.

+ Develop a Program Communication plan.

+ Participate in collaborative development of data collection tools for graduate and rural community partners to measure outcomes.

+ Collect and maintain completed data collection forms, acknowledgement and other required documentation for data analysis and grant reporting.

Ancillary Duties

Other duties as assigned.

Salary Range:

$66,000 - $67,000

Minimum Qualifications, Substitutions, Conditions of Employment & Appeal Rights

Minimum Qualifications

+ Bachelor's degree in nursing from a regionally accredited university

+ Registered Nurse

+ Strong written communication skills

+ Experience in a position or activity that required competency in Microsoft Office Suite including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint

+ Experience supporting students from varied backgrounds who require additional resources to thrive in college

+ Experience in a position or activity that required strong verbal communication skills and the ability to communicate effectively with a range of audiences.

+ Experience in a position or activity that required excellent organizational skills, and the ability to manage multiple projects and priorities simultaneously

+ Experience working collaboratively with internal and external stakeholders.

Preferred Qualifications

+ MS degree in nursing

+ Bilingual: verbal and written proficiency in English and Spanish

+ Experience working in a graduate education program.

+ Experience in marketing, career coaching, professional development, or a related field

+ Knowledge of career development and industry trends and best practices in graduate and/ or rural higher education.

+ Experience developing and implementing successful programs and services to support professional development and career advancement.

+ Experience with academic grant management and/ or reporting.

+ Experience coaching/mentoring other nurses.

Supplemental Information

All interested candidates must apply through the on-line application system. No other format of application materials will be accepted.

Applicants must attach the following documents, in order to be considered for this position:

+ a letter of intent (cover letter)

+ a current resume or CV

+ official or unofficial transcripts showing required degrees conferred

+ a scan of your current RN license

+ three professional references with contact information either within the on-line application or as an attachment

Applications submitted without the required attachments above will be considered incomplete and will not move forward in the selection process. Once submitted, applicants will not be able to make changes or add information to their application packet, with the exception of their personal contact and demographic information.

Early submission of application materials is encouraged. Screening of application materials will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled; applications received by 8am Tuesday, May 13th, 2025, will receive full consideration.

About Colorado State University Pueblo

Colorado State University Pueblo is a comprehensive state university with an enrollment of 4,000 students. CSU Pueblo provides relevant professional coursework and superior instruction with a small professor-to-student ratio for an ever-changing global economy. Students can choose from 38 undergraduate programs with 70 fields of study in the College of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics; the Hasan School of Business, the College of Humanities, Arts and Social Sciences; and the College of Health, Education, and Nursing; and 15 graduate programs.

CSU Pueblo is dedicated to interdisciplinary learning and entrepreneurship that elevates our people and our community, creates educational opportunities, fosters unique collaborations, and supports inclusion, access, and affordability as a gateway to the world. CSU Pueblo is equally committed to serving the diverse population of the region; this emphasis is reflected in the demographic characteristics of the student body. Because more than 25 percent of our students are Hispanic, the Federal Government has designated CSU Pueblo a Hispanic Serving Institution. Besides reflecting our commitment to serve this critically important and rapidly growing segment of the student population, that designation also allows the University to compete for certain federal grant funds to support its ability to better serve all students.

Among its unique features, CSU Pueblo is one of seven schools in the nation to offer a degree in mechatronics, which combines electrical and mechanical engineering. The Hasan School of Business ranks among the top 15 percent of all business schools internationally with graduate and undergraduate programs in business administration accredited by the AACSB International Board of Directors. The College of Education, Engineering and Professional Studies houses an undergraduate engineering program that was ranked in the nation's top 100 by U.S. News and World Report. CSU Pueblo has an ever-changing campus landscape that features a newly renovated Library, a new general academic classroom building, and a newly renovated and expanded student center.

At CSU Pueblo, Student Life offerings have increased significantly with the transition of the campus from a commuter environment to a more traditional collegiate experience. Competing at the NCAA Division II level, CSU Pueblo is a member of the Rocky Mountain Athletic Conference and offers 22 varsity intercollegiate sports and also has active intramural and club sports teams that allow students to get involved in campus life.

Colorado State University Pueblo offers a comprehensive benefits package including:

+ Medical and prescription insurance

+ Dental insurance

+ Vision insurance

+ Flexible benefit plan

+ Basic term life insurance

+ Voluntary term life and AD&D lnsurance

+ Long-term disability insurance

+ Employee assistance program

+ Travel accident insurance

+ Voluntary critical illness and accident insurance

+ Annual and sick leave

+ Retirement plans

+ Employee and dependent tuition discounts

+ State employee discounts via BenefitHub

Other incentives include v arious on-campus event, recreation, and meal discounts.

About Pueblo, Colorado

The city of Pueblo is a historically and culturally rich, diverse city of more than 100,000, located in the southern part of the state along the Arkansas River near the Wet Mountains and the majestic Sangre de Cristo range. Pueblo enjoys ideal year-round climate with four distinct mild seasons, crisp mountain air and 300+ days of sunshine per year. Pueblo attracts outdoor enthusiasts to a full slate of summer and winter recreational activities, encompassing water sports at Lake Pueblo, biking or running along Pueblo's beautiful river trail system, golfing, tennis, hiking or skiing in the mountains to the west. The region is heavily agricultural, with large and small-scale farming and ranching, and a diverse mix of service, manufacturing, and technology industries.

CSU Pueblo is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history (felony and misdemeanor), national sex offender search, and/or motor vehicle history. Candidates who are extended an offer of employment must submit to and pass a background check prior to beginning employment. Some positions depending on the job duties may be required to complete a DMV and/or credit check.

The University reserves the right to check additional references, with prior notification given to the candidate.

Note: The successful candidate must provide official transcripts of academic work completed and, under U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services regulations, be able to submit evidence of the ability to accept work in the U.S. by the day employment begins.

It is the policy of Colorado State University Pueblo to provide reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities. If you need accommodation, please contact the Human Resources at (719) 549-2441 [email protected].

In compliance with the Clery Act of 1990, the University's annual security report is available at: https://www.csupueblo.edu/campus-safety.

Colorado State University Pueblo is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, or veteran status. Additionally, the University complies with all other relevant, federal, state, and local laws regarding employment practices.

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As listed in the "Supplemental Information" section of the job announcement, have you uploaded the required cover letter explaining the extent to which you have the required minimum qualifications and preferred qualifications listed for this position?

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Have you uploaded official or unofficial transcripts showing required degree conferred as evidence you meet this minimum or preferred qualification?

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Have you included the required scan of your RN license?

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Have you included the required current contact information for three professional references?

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