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Our Health Sciences Campus: 1120 15th Street, Augusta, GA 30912
Our Summerville Campus: 2500 Walton Way, Augusta, GA 30904
College/Department Information
At the College of Nursing, we champion and nurture individual student success while providing a rigorous but accessible education that prepares you for the nursing workplace, academia and leadership as you progress throughout your career. You'll be encouraged, challenged and supported whether pursuing an entry-level bachelor's or master's degree or a doctor of nursing practice or Ph.D. degree. It starts with our undergraduates. The College of Nursing approved by the Georgia Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education, and that's thanks to our innovative, challenging and contemporary curriculum offered across all our various degree programs. Advanced degree options are available for the bachelor and masters prepared nurse with our Doctor of Nursing Practice programs, PhD in Nursing, and Post Master's Certificates. CON graduates leave our programs ready to lead and serve our nation's patients.
Job Summary
This position provides the operational (program and student), quality (program integrity and outcomes) and promotional aspects of the Nursing Anesthesia Program.
Responsibilities
The duties include, but are not limited to:
Responsible for the Nursing Anesthesia Program Operations including the functions of:
Provides administrative support to the Program Director for program-related items.
Collaborates with the Program Director and provides administrative support for the assigned Program and Admissions Committees. Duties include attending the meetings, creating the agendas, preparing handouts, transcribing minutes, distributing minutes to committee members, reviewing student applications for minimum requirements and completeness, scheduling candidates and handling the logistics for interviews, and maintaining applicant and committee files.
Maintains high-level knowledge of the Nursing Anesthesia Program and communicates effectively with internal and external customers, including the public.
Manages information related to the assigned program including databases (Degree Works, QuickBase, Excel), student/applicant information software (Banner, Crystal Reports, WebExtender, Nursing CAS) as well as maintains filing system for programmatic documents.
Creates program-related materials and participates as the program recruitment representative as required.
Provides academic program support to include participating in internal recruitment events (informational sessions, CON Tours), manages program communications, coordinates new student orientation, and ensures completion of program paperwork for graduation.
Responsible for the Nursing Anesthesia Program Quality including the functions of:
Establish priorities and is proactive in developing new ideas and procedures for process improvement for the Nursing Anesthesia Program.
Develops systems to collect and manage student program data in an efficient manner to provide for easy retrieval of real-time information.
Monitors and tracks program outcomes and licensure/certification results.
Monitors and reports student/graduate outcomes such as licensure, board certifications, scholarly activities, and employment.
Manages, analyzes, and reports program data requested from CON and university entities.
Responsible for the Nursing Anesthesia Students including the functions of:
Works with College of Nursing Recruitment and Retention Coordinator, Program Director, and Assistant Dean for Student Affairs to develop and implement strategies to recruit a qualified and various student population and reach enrollment goals.
Coordinates advising assignments for students enrolled in the program.
Maintains student required information for compliance (i.e. immunizations; TB; licensure; ACLS, BLS, and PAL certifications, etc.) and clinical placements.
Coordinate new student membership with AANA (American Association of Nurse Anesthetists and monitor progress.
Coordinate student enrollment, program completion progress and the upload of final documentation including transcripts with NBCRNA (National Board of Certification and Recertification for Nurse Anesthetists); create NBCRNA student application for required Self Evaluation Exam (SEE), program completion, and the National Certification Exam (NCE).
Establishes and maintains access to the clinical reporting system which tracks student clinical rotations, demographics, and clinical progressions.
Responsible for the Nursing Anesthesia Faculty including the functions of:
Provides and ensures resource support for program faculty.
Other duties:
Participates in the College of Nursing Staff Council meetings and activities.
Serves on College of Nursing committees.
Participates and assists with College of Nursing events and ceremonies as outlined in CON Standard Operating Procedures.
Other duties as assigned.
Required Qualifications
Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university with three years of related experience in an academic setting.
Preferred Qualifications
Master's degree from an accredited college or university
Preferred Experience
Experience with Banner, PeopleSoft and OU Campus.
Previous experience in support or management of a Nurse Anesthesia or other graduate level program.
Previous experience in academic or health sciences setting.
Knowledge of Augusta University's policies and procedures or similar practices.
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities
ABILITIES
Excellent customer service, interpersonal, time management, multi-tasking, organizational and verbal/written communication skills
Proficient with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Outlook, and PowerPoint) and other computer software/databases
Ability to coordinate multiple projects simultaneously, meet deadlines despite often interruptions, maintain confidentiality, keep accurate records and make independent decisions.
Shift/Salary/Benefits
Shift: Days/M-F
Pay Band: 8
Salary: Minimum $21.83/hour
Salary to be commensurate with qualifications of the selected candidate within the established range (generally minimum-midpoint) of the position
Recruitment Period: 8/19/26 - Until Filled
Augusta University offers a variety of benefits to full-time benefits-eligible employees and some of our half-time (or more) employees.
Benefits that may be elected could include health insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, Teachers Retirement System (or Optional Retirement Plan), as well as earned vacation time, sick leave, and 13 paid holidays.
Also, our full-time employees who have been employed with us successfully for more than 6 months can be considered for the Tuition Assistance Program. Consider applying with us today!
Conditions of Employment
All selected candidates are required to successfully pass a Background Check review prior to starting with Augusta University.
If applicable for the specific position based on the duties: the candidate will also need to have a credit check completed for Positions of Trust and or approved departmental Purchase Card usage.
Motor vehicle reports are required for positions that are required to drive an Augusta University vehicle.
For Faculty Hires: Final candidates will be required to provide proof of completed academic degree(s) as well as post-secondary coursework in the form of original transcript(s). Those candidates trained by a foreign institution will also be required to provide an educational/credential evaluation.
All employees are responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of sensitive [patient, student, employee, financial, business, etc.] information by exercising sound judgment and adhering to cybersecurity and privacy policies during their employment and beyond.
Other Information
This position is also responsible for promoting a customer friendly environment and providing superior service to our patients, students, faculty, and employees. Augusta University is a patient-and family-centered care institution, where employees partner everyday with patients and families for success.
Augusta University is a tobacco free environment and the use of any tobacco products on any part of the campus, both inside and outside, is strictly prohibited.
Equal Employment Opportunity
Augusta University is proud to be an equal opportunity employer welcoming applicants from underrepresented groups, including individuals with disabilities and veterans.
How To Apply
Consider applying with us today!
Applicants are encouraged to tailor their resumes to the position of interest by clearly highlighting relevant work experience and skills gained from previous employment. Resumes should reflect how your background aligns with the qualifications and responsibilities of the role.
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