Program Manager - High School Health Academy Programs

Under limited direction, the Program Manager for the High School Health Academy Programs will plan, implement, and oversee academy programs and courses for Kirkwood Community College’s K-12 Partnerships Department in collaboration with the Kirkwood Health Department. This role focuses on program development, instructor recruitment, and budgetary oversight while maintaining compliance with institutional, local, state, and national regulations and certifications.

Responsibilities

• Administer and oversee the Health Academy Programs and related courses at program sites in Kirkwood’s seven-county region.
• Lead the performance and compliance of Kirkwood Community College’s Nurse Aide program, ensuring adherence to all local, state, and federal guidelines and regulations.
• Coordinate and prepare reports pertinent to the program.
• Recruit, hire, train, and evaluate instructors for the High School Health Academy programs.
• Support instructors with issues of student compliance and program requirements.
• Coordinate and assist in the development of new courses and revisions of existing courses within the program.
• Assist instructors in preparation, delivery, and troubleshooting of High School Health Academy courses.
• Establish and maintain relationships and communication with participating high schools and clinical agencies.
• Coordinate program and curriculum with instructors.
• Provide budgetary oversight of program functions.
• Counsel current and prospective students on appropriate educational needs.
• Organize, prepare, and evaluate course work in accordance with established syllabi.
• Coordinate the process of requesting and maintaining instructional equipment, facilities, and supplies.
• Participate in state-wide programming activities and related program advisory committees.
• Perform other related work duties as assigned.

Requirements

• RN license required.
• Two years’ clinical experience in nursing with one year of long-term care experience.
• CPR for the Healthcare Professional Instructor certification (or ability to obtain within six months of employment).
• Own transportation to travel to other Kirkwood facilities, businesses, and agencies.
• Strong communication skills, both oral and written.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment and uphold Kirkwood and program policies.
• Self-motivated, energetic, and creative with strong personal computer skills.
• Proven success working within a team-based environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships with colleagues, staff, administrators, clients, and the general public.
• Commitment to welcoming, valuing, and nurturing people of all backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences.

Preferred Qualifications

• BSN with teaching experience.

Physical Activities

Position involves working in an office setting with the following physical demands:

• Occasional (10-33%): standing, pushing, pulling, and grasping.
• Frequent (34-66%): reaching and close visual work (e.g., viewing a computer).
• Constant (67-100%): sitting, walking, repetitive motion, talking, and hearing.

Schedule

This position works regular office hours Monday through Friday with occasional evening commitments.