Nursing Department Program Coordinator

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Position
Number: 897152

Position Category
Administration

School/Division: Hofstra
Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies

Description

The Nursing Department at Hofstra
University is a part of the Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing and Physician Assistant Studies. It comprises both undergraduate and
graduate clinical programs currently serving over 500 students with projections of continued expansion in student enrollment.

The
Nursing Department Program Coordinator role is a dynamic combination of administrative, operational support, and project management that
will help to support the teaching and research mission of the department. The successful incumbent will have excellent customer service and
interpersonal skills, and exercise strong organizational and time-management skills with an exceptional attention to detail. They should be
comfortable interacting with individuals at various levels within an institution, as well as the public, whenever necessary. Essential for
this role is the adeptness to work independently as well as part of a team with a collaborative approach to problem
solving.

CHARACTERISTIC DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Provides administrative support to the Nursing
  Department Chair and Assistant Chairs, including coordinating meetings, implementing departmental initiatives, and supporting special
  projects.
• Coordinates academic and administrative operations for undergraduate and graduate nursing programs, including academic
  planning, course scheduling, program policies and procedures, degree audits, bulletin updates, advising materials, and grade reporting.
• Serves as a primary liaison among students, faculty, advisors, committees, and external stakeholders, and acts as a resource on
  university and departmental policies and procedures.
• Supports registration activities, including processing enrollment overrides
  with faculty approval, monitoring course enrollments, managing waitlists and course reserves, resolving registration conflicts, reviewing
  prerequisites, and coordinating student progression within nursing programs.
• Participates in the planning and coordination of
  semester course offerings and long-range scheduling for undergraduate and graduate programs.
• Assists faculty with course
  administration, including maintaining syllabi and course descriptions, tracking office hours, and supporting textbook orders.
• Coordinates administrative logistics for departmental events and guest speakers, including expense processing and record
  maintenance.
• Maintains accurate student and program records from admission through graduation in compliance with FERPA
  regulations.
• Prepares reports, statistics, and other documentation to support accreditation requirements, program assessment, data
  analysis, and departmental decision-making.
• Assists with the collection, compilation, and reporting of assessment and accreditation
  data in collaboration with departmental and institutional stakeholders.
• Prepares agendas, records meeting minutes, and maintains
  documentation for departmental meetings and committees.
• Ensures departmental and school websites, publications, and informational
  materials are current and accurate.
• Provides administrative support for experiential learning, extracurricular programs, and other
  initiatives within the Nursing Department and Dean’s Office.
• Serves as backup support for departmental and main office operations
  and contributes to the delivery of high-quality services to students, faculty, and visitors.
• Performs additional duties, projects,
  and assignments as needed.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• 1-3 years of related
  administrative experience in an educational, healthcare, or similarly related setting.
• Strong communication, organizational, and
  teamwork skills.
• Commitment to fostering a culture of innovation, collaboration, and continuous learning.
• Experienced in
  utilizing internet resources, with advanced computer literacy and experience in Microsoft Office Suite applications.

Preferred Qualifications

• Master’s degree in education, or a similar field.
• Previous experience within
  higher education administration.
• One or more years of experience providing administrative support to an office. Preferably within
  an educational or healthcare setting.
• Project management or event planning experience.
• Knowledge of student learning
  management systems such as Canvas.

Special Instructions

Please upload the following with your application
for consideration:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• Email address and phone number of three professional
  references

All applications received by July 10, 2026, will receive full consideration. Inquiries should be directed to Chair of
the Department of Nursing, Dr. Stefanie Keating at Stefanie.M.Keating@hofstra.edu.

EEO Statement

Hofstra
University is an equal opportunity employer and is committed to extending equal opportunity in employment to all qualified individuals
without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national or ethnic origin, physical or
mental disability, marital or veteran status or any other characteristic protected by law.

Salary/Salary Range:
$66,300.00

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