Academic Program Manager Jobs in Wisconsin (NOW HIRING)

Provides leadership and managerial responsibility for one or more academic program(s), ensuring alignment with the university mission. Directs administrative oversight and academic curriculum development, ensuring optimal integration of student and faculty activities. Ensures resource allocation supports the program's primary objectives. Manages a team of professionals who support the program(s).

The Director has oversight over nursing programs including compliance with standards, personnel and oversight of curriculum and program policies. The Director works with internal and external constituents to ensure the delivery of quality nursing programs.

• Serves as the principal liaison between the program, University leadership, and outside entities

• Evaluates operations and outcomes to ensure alignment with organizational goals

• May provide guidance to faculty regarding funding, staffing, and space implications

• Formulates program strategies and goals, directs long-term planning, develops policies and procedures, and establishes and maintains new and emerging program materials

• Teaching, scholarship, and service as needed to support the unit; maximum 1-1 teaching load

• Collaborates with faculty members to develop student academic programs and agendas, directs implementation, and creates curricular structure including operational and logistical arrangements

• Exercises supervisory authority, including hiring, transferring, suspending, promoting, managing conduct and performance, discharging, assigning, rewarding, disciplining, and/or approving hours worked of at least 2.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) employees

• Manages student academic program(s)

• Friend raising and fund raising in collaboration with University Advancement officers

• Develops the unit budget and approves unit expenditures

Nursing and Health Studies

Competitive compensation commensurate with qualifications and experience.

This position is exempt from the overtime provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).

• Earned doctorate in nursing, or earned doctorate in a related field and an master of science in nursing,from an accredited institution

• Current, active unencumbered registered nurse license or privilege to practice in Wisconsin

• Knowledge of learning principles for adult education, including nursing curriculum development, administration and evaluation

• Current knowledge of nursing practice, and at least two (2) years' experience as an instructor in a nursing education program within the last five (5) years, or one year experience as an instructor in a nursing education program within the last five (5) years and hold a graduate degree which included education preparation

• Knowledge and experience with the accreditation process and the administration of nursing programs

• Evidence of excellence in teaching, scholarly productivity, and service which support the appointment at the Associate/Full Professor level

• Experience in supervision and evaluation of nursing programs

• Excellent leadership and communication skills

• Excellent judgment including sensitivity to confidential information

• Knowledge of diversity, inclusivity and equity related to higher education programs

• Working knowledge of standard business software programs

The home campus of this positionis Green Bay and the successful candidate may occasionally be required to travel to or work at the Marinette, Sheboygan or Manitowoc Campus, based on operational needs.Some travel is required for necessary meetings, workshops, conferences, etc. (may be in healthcare settings). This position may have the option to work on-campus or a hybrid schedule, subject to approved telecommuting request.
Position is a full-time Limited appointment. A pre-employment education check which includes, but is not limited to, the verification of academic credentials will be conducted on the finalist(s). A criminal conviction investigation will be conducted on the finalist(s) and if there is prior work history within the last 7 years with Universities of Wisconsin, a personnel file review check for employee misconduct. In compliance with the Wisconsin Fair Employment Act, the University does not discriminate on the basis of arrest or conviction record.
The University of Wisconsin-Green Bay does not offer H-1B or other work authorization visa sponsorship for this position. Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and maintain work authorization throughout the employment term. If you have questions regarding this, please contact Human Resources.

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Please be sure to complete all required fields, and include all required documents before submitting your application. Once submitted, you will not be able to edit or attach any application materials. Files must be complete to be considered. Please include the following documents:

• Cover letter specifically addressing qualifications for the essential job functions
• Resume
• Unencumbered Wisconsin Nursing License or ability to obtain a Wisconsin Nursing License; Must have an unencumbered Wisconsin Nursing license at the time of employment

To ensure consideration, please submit application materials by Sunday, May 10, 2026.

If you have any questions, need accommodations, or submitted your application with missing materials, call or email:

Human Resources

Phone: (920) 465-2390

Email:jobs@uwgb.edu

The successful candidate will be expected to work inclusively and respectfully within a diverse campus community and practice civility in the workplace. The University welcomes applicants who are dedicated to the appreciation and promotion of inclusivity and equity as crucial components in the pursuit of organizational excellence.

In addition, the successful candidate will have strong oral, written, interpersonal, and organizational skills, demonstrated integrity and strong leadership, and the willingness to work independently and as part of a collaborative team. The University invites applicants who are dedicated to enriching the quality of life for students and the community by embracing the educational value of diversity, promoting environmental sustainability, encouraging engaged citizenship, and serving as an intellectual, cultural, and economic resource.

The Universities of Wisconsin provides an excellent benefits package to meet the diverse needs of its employees. For benefits eligible positions, this includes several health insurance options, with annual deductibles as low as $250/individual and $500/family. Our benefits package also includes dental, vision, several life insurance options, AD&D and Accident insurance and Flexible Spending and Health Savings Accounts. We participate in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS), where employer contributions begin immediately, and employees are fully vested after 5 years of service. The Universities of Wisconsin also provides supplemental retirement savings programs including a 403(b) and Deferred Compensation.

In addition, eligible employees receive several types of paid leave benefits, which are prorated for employees working less than 100%. This includes 9 legal holidays, 36 hours of personal holiday and between 96-130 hours of sick leave annually and paid parental leave. Eligible employees earn 13-27 days of vacation each year, depending on years of service and employment type.

For more details, please review the benefit quick guide linked below.

• UW System Employee Benefits Brochure

• Total Compensation Estimator

All final candidates will be asked to provide names, email contact information, and/or phone numbers for three (3) references, with at least one being from a manager or supervisor, during the interview process. All final candidates must be asked, prior to hire, whether they have been found to have engaged in, are currently under investigation for, or left employment during an active investigation in which they were accused of employee misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment. When obtaining employment reference checks, these same misconduct, sexual violence or sexual harassment questions must also be asked.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis.Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

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Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.