Education Program Manager

Title: Education Program Manager

State Role Title: Program Administrative Specialist II

Hiring Range: Commensurate with experience

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Dept of Health Professions

Location: Dept of Health Professions

Agency Website: www.dhp.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

A satisfying and rewarding employment opportunity awaits you at the Virginia Department of Health Professions!

The Virginia Department of Health Profession's (DHP) mission is to ensure safe and competent patient care by licensing health professionals, enforcing standards of practice, and providing information to health care practitioners and the public.

The Education Program Manager manages and coordinates the nursing education program approval process for registered nurse and practical nurse education programs in Virginia for the Board of Nursing, ensuring compliance with state/federal regulations. Oversight includes participating in and overseeing on-site visits throughout the State, managing assigned education program application review process, coordinating the test review process and participating in probable cause review of complaint investigations of education programs. Serves as a consultant on education and nursing practice issues. Supervises P-14 (wage) professional staff who assist with the on-site review of education programs

Minimum Qualifications

*Considerable knowledge of and experience with the principles of undergraduate nursing education with emphasis on teaching adults.
*Extensive and comprehensive knowledge of undergraduate nursing program approval process and licensure/certification by examination.
*Extensive knowledge of and experience in nursing practice and nursing systems in the Commonwealth.
*Knowledge of laws and regulations governing nursing.
*Knowledge of the Administrative Process Act (APA) and Freedom of Information Act (FOIA).
*Effective public contact and organizational skills, analytical and problem-solving skills,
*Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.
*Demonstrated ability to analyze technical issues and make valid recommendations, to work independently and set priorities, to communicate effectively both orally and in writing, and to prepare detailed reports.
*Demonstrated skills in giving presentations to faculty and students.
*Demonstrated ability to supervise professional nursing personnel and administrative support staff.
*Willingness to travel throughout Virginia with some overnight stays.

Additional Considerations

Extensive nursing experience to include progressively responsible experience in undergraduate nursing education.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

DHP accepts only on-line applications. Faxed, mailed, or e-mailed applications will not be considered. Applications are accepted until 11:55 p.m. on the job closing date. Applications and/or resumes should include relevant work history and duties/responsibilities which indicates your qualifications for this position. Please be as detailed as possible in your application. Assumptions will not be made regarding your experience.

· As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Department's Confidentiality Statement, which will be retained in your personnel file.
· As an employee of this agency, you are required to review and sign the Agency's Code of Ethics, which will be retained in your personnel file.
· As an employee of this agency, you are required to successfully complete computer systems security training prescribed by this agency and in accordance with the Virginia Information Technologies Agency (VITA). Successful completion of initial training and any subsequent updates is a condition of employment.”
A criminal background is required for this position.

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources

Phone: 000-000-0000

Email: recruitment@dhp.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.