Provide strategic leadership and assume the primary responsibility for guiding the development and implementation of the Masters of Science Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner program.
Design and lead educational effectiveness processes which ensure continuous program quality and favorable learner outcomes as required by disciplinary accreditation and advanced nursing practice certification bodies.
Collaborate with the SoN Executive Director and appropriate personnel within the College of Professional Studies (UNE online) addressing best practices in online instructional design in creating the PMHNP didactic courses.
Engage in the hiring of faculty and professional staff to support the PMHNP program.
Exercise budgetary/financial monitoring and planning for the PMHNP program.
Engage and collaborate with the potential clinical partners and the community in developing relationships and clinical rotations for PMHNP students.
Collaborate with other UNE health profession programs to identify and implement interprofessional education and collaborative practice learning opportunities.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Doctoral preparation (Ph.D., DNP, Ed.D.) in nursing or education with 3-5 years of graduate nursing education experience
Current certification as an advanced practice PMHNP
Eligibility for nursing licensure in the State of Maine
3 or more years of experience in nursing education at the graduate level.
Benefits
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.
Please visit the Human Resources Benefits site (https://www.une.edu/hr/benefits) for additional information regarding UNE’s fantastic benefits package.
Notes
Position Type: Faculty
Faculty Track: Clinical
Employment Status: Full Time
Months: 12
Campus: Portland, ME
The program launch is supported by a generous gift from the Glickman Lauder Foundation.
EEO Statement: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.
COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Works within a centralized University Registrar’s Office, collaborating with other Assistant/Associate Registrars and reporting directly to the University Registrar.
Maintain students’ official academic records, interpret guidelines and policies regarding student records, and communicate effectively with students, staff, and faculty regarding this position.
Maintains/works with internal and external database systems as required by the Commission on Osteopathic College Accreditation (COCA), the American Association of College of Osteopathic Medicine (AACOM), the Association of American Medical Colleges (AAMC), and the National Board of Osteopathic Medical Examiners (NBOME).
Maintains/works with internal and external database systems, including but not limited to Banner 9 SSB and INB, New Innovations residency management software, Medicat Immunization tracking software, Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), National Residency Matching Program (NRMP), Early Match Databases, Hyland OnBase, CourseLeaf catalog and scheduling specific software (CAT and CLSS), and DegreeWorks.
Serves as the representative to the University Registrar’s Office to ensure compliance with university policies and the Family Educational Rights and Privacy Act (FERPA) to ensure medical students’ courses and PA students’ courses, enrollment, graduation, biographical data, and verification process are in accordance with the university systems, AAMC, AACOM, ARC-PA, and medical school databases.
Collaborate with UNE COM Administration to facilitate the Visiting Student Learning Opportunities (VSLO) program, including verifying standing, confirming accurate documentation is received, verifying that application requirements are satisfied, verifying student enrollment, and all other procedures for visiting students to comply with placement.
Collaborate with the UNE COM Administration to facilitate the preparation of the Medical Student Performance Evaluation (MSPE), enrollment in the Electronic Residency Application Service (ERAS), and certification of eligibility for residency matching services, including the National Residency Match.
Engage with UNE COM Administration to maintain college-specific curricula requirements/needs while ensuring compliance with UNE University-specific policies.
Engage and master the curricula and academic policies of the medical school in collaboration with the UNE COM’s Department of Clinical Education, Department of Academic Affairs, Department of Recruitment, Student and Alumni Affairs, and the Assistant/Assoc Registrars in the University Registrar’s Office.
Manage and update course catalogs to be published using CourseLeaf Catalog for UNE COM and the UNE PA Program.
Coordinate course registration, student enrollment changes (add/drop/withdraw), grade collection, and recording of final grades and student performance evaluations for UNE COM and the PA Program. Communicate/coordinate with Student Financial Services/Student Financial Aid when enrollment changes may financially impact students.
Maintain, review, and edit student records through the graduation check process to certify graduation requirements for DO and master’s degrees awarded. This includes auditing for duplicate course enrollment, grade verifications, and coordinating with advisors when needed to ensure graduation requirements are met for medical students.
Produce and maintain process documentation for creating the academic calendar for UNE COM and the UNE PA program.
Ensure successful completion and ongoing support of required College of Osteopathic Medicine compliance and reporting to external agencies, including generating academic transcripts, enrollment reports, letters of good standing, and class statistics reports; collecting and entering NBME scores; and completing verifications of education for medical students and alums as related to licensure.
Facilitate collaboration, education, and process improvement between the College of Osteopathic Medicine enrollment services team and the University Registrar’s Office regarding student enrollment in the student information system (Banner) and tracking medical student rotations and Fellowships.
Support and oversee process improvement within the UNE COM and the PA Program enrollment operations.
Other duties as assigned.
Requirements
Bachelor’s degree from a regionally accredited institution plus a minimum of three years of relevant Registrar’s Office experience or a combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge and skills are acquired.
Graduate degree preferred
Registrar’s Office experience within a medical school preferred.
Experience with Ellucian Banner or other student information systems (Ellucian Colleague, Jenzabar, Peoplesoft, Workday, etc.) is preferred.
Demonstrated proficiency in using the Microsoft Office Suite, particularly in Excel.
Ability to collect, verify, and report data; ability to make procedural decisions or judgments on sensitive, confidential issues while complying with FERPA; ability to coordinate multiple tasks simultaneously in a high-pressure environment; ability to strategize and to be detail-oriented; ability to effectively communicate with a wide range of individuals and constituencies in a diverse community.
Benefits
Expected pay is $70,000, with total compensation ranging from $89,676 to $103,468 depending on the selected medical and dental plans.
As an employee of UNE, you will enjoy a comprehensive benefits package. This includes a variety of health and dental plans, a retirement plan with up to an 8% match, extensive paid leave (including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time), and educational benefits.
Notes
Position Type: Professional Staff
Faculty Track: Not specified
Employment Status: Full Time
Months: 12
Campus: Portland, ME
UNE Overview: UNE is Maine’s largest private university, with two beautiful coastal campuses in Maine, a one-of-a-kind study-abroad campus in Tangier, Morocco, and an array of flexible online offerings.
Flexible Work: This role will primarily be based on the Portland Campus, with some initial orientation and training on the Biddeford campus. After an initial 6-month review and training period, you may have the opportunity to work in a hybrid flexible work arrangement though if granted, you must be able to attend meetings and regularly scheduled days on the Portland or Biddeford campus. Some travel between campuses may be required.
EEO Statement Summary: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community. The University prohibits, and will not tolerate, discrimination in employment, the provision of academic services or in any other area of University life based on race, color, sex, physical or mental disability, religion, age, ancestry, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, ethnicity, genetic information, HIV status, or status as a veteran. Prohibited bias factors should not motivate decisions regarding students, employees, applicants for admission, applicants for employment, contractors, volunteers or participants in and/or users of institutional programs, services, and activities.
COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.
Provide leadership in the delivery of the academic and clinical curriculum for the program.
Coordinate and maintain communication with the Dean, other Department Directors and Program faculty concerning DNP Program activities.
Serve as the major link between UNE and external parties interested in the program, such as other health education programs, potential employers, state officials concerned with planning and delivery of health care services, and relevant professional organizations such as MeANA, AANA and NEASF.
Liaison with the Council on Accreditation for Nurse Anesthesia Educational Programs.
Prepare and submit COA site visit applications and self-study documentation when required.
Provide supervision and direction to the Program’s faculty and Professional staff.
Manage the Program’s budget.
Act as liaison with clinical sites, coordinators, preceptors, and other staff to provide an excellent experiential experience for the Program’s students.
Responsible for teaching courses depending on the faculty staffing level.
Participate as committee member and/or chair for scholarly projects.
Chair the Admissions Committee to review applications of prospective students and the selection process.
Represent the program through regional and national clinical affiliations.
Commit to actively fostering a welcoming culture of inclusion and diversity.
Understand and comply with the University of New England Safety Manual.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Reports directly to the Dean of Westbrook College of Health Professions.
Requirements
Doctoral degree required, current CRNA licensure, current Maine RN and APRN licensure, and 3-5 years administrative experience in an educational setting.
3-5 years teaching experience in an academic faculty position.
Strong interpersonal communication skills.
Strong knowledge of didactic and clinical issues of CRNA training, and appreciation of the “culture” of CRNA education, and the ability to interact with both internal and external arenas dealing with the CRNA profession.
Knowledgeable in methods needed to assist with the role transition issues of CRNA education.
The ability to serve as an advocate for the program within the institution and in the broader health care environment.
Ability to support and advocate for faculty members.
The ability to facilitate program and faculty development.
Excellent management skills.
Evidence of budgetary and fiduciary management abilities.
Experience in the preparation of accreditation documents, and accreditation processes.
Knowledge of academic regulations and processes.
Benefits
UNE offers a generous comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees.
The package includes varied health and dental plans; a retirement plan that includes up to an 8% match; extensive paid leave including holidays, vacation, sick and personal time; and educational benefits.
Notes
Position Type: Faculty
Faculty Track: Clinical
Employment Status: Full Time
Months: 12
Campus: Portland, ME
EEO Statement Summary: Consistent with federal and state law and University policy, the University of New England is committed to the fundamental concept of equal opportunity for all of the members of the University community.
COVID Vaccination Statement: Employees in clinical settings must meet the State of Maine’s immunization requirements for clinical activity.