Academic Program Manager (Nursing)

Academic Program Manager (Nursing)

POSITION DETAILS

York College, founded in 1966, is a center of academic excellence in the heart of Jamaica, Queens. One of the eleven senior colleges in The City University of New York, the College’s mission is to enrich students' lives by fostering an environment where they’ll grow into passionate and engaged learners.

York’s academic programs are housed in three schools: The School of Arts & Sciences, The School of Business and Information Systems, and The School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs. Over sixty baccalaureate programs from across a variety of disciplines, including accounting, aviation management, business, computer science, journalism, social work, teacher education, a dual BS/MS degree in Occupational Therapy, and one of the top-ranked nursing programs in New York State, provide students with opportunities to study liberal arts, sciences, and professional programs. The College also offers six graduate programs: Aviation Management, Clinical Trials Management, Pharmaceutical Science and Business, Physician Assistant, Social Work and Nursing Education.

Located in Queens, the most ethnically diverse county in New York State, the College enrolls 7,000 students from over 95 nations. Nine out of ten students are members of a racial/ethnic minority group, and more than half of undergraduates are the first in their families to pursue higher education.

The College’s 50-acre campus encompasses seven buildings, including science and computer labs, music and television studios, a Performing Arts Center, and a Health and Physical Education Center. The College recently completed seven major construction projects, with more scheduled for the future. In addition, its neighborhood is at the center of a renaissance fueled by economic revitalization.

York College is committed to fostering integrity, diversity, intellectual discovery, and civic engagement to benefit its students, the community, and the world.

Reporting to the Dean, School of Health Sciences and Professional Programs, the Academic Program Manager in the Nursing department will serve as the Clinical Coordinator and manage clinical nursing operations.

The duties include but are not limited to:

• Manage the nursing accreditation process

• Lead and manage clinical nursing fieldwork assignments and experiences; serve as lead for all York clinical nursing sites

• Explore and recommend new clinical nursing rotation opportunities in conjunction with course Lead instructors and course coordinators

• Review clinical reports and evaluations; compile and analyze data for decisioning on success of clinical site use

• Manage the nursing adjunct hire and assignment process; host the York College adjunct faculty orientation

• Develop, update and enhance nursing program clinical policy

• Oversee Nursing Simulation open lab hours

• Other clinical nursing administrative duties as assigned in support of student success

QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's Degree and six years' relevant experience required. RN License (New York State) required.

Preferred:

• Master's Degree

• Five years of clinical experience in nursing

• Two or more years of clinical teaching in at least one nursing specialty

CUNY TITLE OVERVIEW

Manages curriculum development and operations of a College's specialized academic program under the direction of a senior administrator.

• Implements and monitors a comprehensive academic program development plan; makes recommendations to improve department policies and procedures

• Assists Director with outcome assessment and strategic planning to further develop program offerings

• Prepares analytical and statistical reports for management

• Serves as resource expert regarding program policies and procedures

• May manage professional and/or clerical staff

• May act on behalf of Director in his/her absence

• Performs related duties as assigned.

Job Title Name: Academic Program Manager

CUNY TITLE

Higher Education Associate

FLSA

Exempt

COMPENSATION AND BENEFITS

$105,992 - 113,745 - Salary commensurate with education and experience.

CUNY's benefits contribute significantly to total compensation, supporting health and wellness, financial well-being, and professional development. We offer a range of health plans, competitive retirement/pension benefits and savings plans, tuition waivers for CUNY graduate study and generous paid time off. Our staff also benefits from the extensive academic, arts, and athletic programs on our campuses and the opportunity to participate in a lively, diverse academic community in one of the greatest cities in the world.

York College/CUNY is an EEO/AA/IRCA/ADA Employer.

CLOSING DATE

October 21, 2026 (job posting will be removed at 12am)

JOB SEARCH CATEGORY

CUNY Job Posting: Managerial/Professional

EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY

CUNY encourages people with disabilities, minorities, veterans and women to apply. At CUNY, Italian Americans are also included among our protected groups. Applicants and employees will not be discriminated against on the basis of any legally protected category, including sexual orientation or gender identity. EEO/AA/Vet/Disability Employer.

Job ID: 32507

Location: York College