Manager, Instruction Faculty Family Nurse Practitioner / Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

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The salary range for this position takes into account the wide range of factors that are considered in making compensation decisions including but not limited to skill sets; experience and training; licensure and certifications; and other business and organizational needs.

At WGU, it is not typical for an individual to be hired at or near the top of the range for their position, and compensation decisions are dependent on the facts and circumstances of each case. A reasonable estimate of the current range is :

Grade : Management_Executive 605

Pay Range : $ - $

Job Description

Essential Functions and Responsibilities :

• Establishes clear performance expectations for and with input from assigned Instructor.
• Manages instructor performance to achieve VSAT, pacing, non-attempt rate, pass rate, OTP, retention, and student satisfaction goals.
• Conducts instructor performance reviews and manages performance improvement plans.
• Develops and leads the team- and program-specific training initiatives.
• Catalyst for team morale. Ensures that instructors are connected and engaged with each other.
• Leads team meetings and designs and leads training meetings.
• Effectively serves both assigned students and assigned instructors.
• Provides direct, comprehensive guidance to assigned students and assigned instructors.
• Maintains appropriate documentation of all student- and employee-related transactions.
• Manages students' academic progress according to university policies.
• Maintains regular communication with students according to university protocol.
• Uses the telephone and email extensively throughout the day.
• Understands WGU degree programs, policies, and procedures.
• Provides accurate information and high-quality customer service at all times.
• Participates in department planning, hiring, and training initiatives, as a member of the Faculty Leadership Team
• Collaborates with product management, assessment, academic services, enrollment, educational technology, and other WGU department leaders to provide students a personal, flexible, and seamless education experience.
• Develops and implements effective communication strategies to impact the student experience positively
• Collaborates with department leaders to make hiring and promotion recommendations
• Ensures that strategic plans are executed, and results are analyzed for the future direction
• Designs and implements initiatives, take ownership of assigned deliverables, and applies strong leadership skills to improve student success rates.
• Builds and leads a high-performing, cross-functional team
• Develops strategic and effective working relationships with key WGU stakeholders
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skill and Abilities :

Competencies :

Organizational Impact :

Problem Solving and Decision Making :

Communication and Influence :

Leadership and Talent Management :

Job Qualifications : Job Qualifications :

Minimum Requirements

Master's degree in nursing

Advanced Practice Registered Nurse with current national certification as a Family Nurse Practitioner or Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner

Current, unencumbered APRN license or certificate in your state of residence, with the ability to secure active, unencumbered RN and APRN licenses in all 50 states as required for the role

2 years of clinical experience as a Nurse Practitioner

2 years of leadership experience, leading and supervising 3 or more employees with performance management

Position will include a specified release time for maintenance of APRN clinical work hours

Preferred Qualifications

PhD or DNP is preferred

5 years of leadership experience in higher education

Prior experience in managing nurse practitioner program faculty

Physical Requirements :

Prolonged periods sitting at a desk and working on a computer.

Must be able to lift up to 15 pounds at times.

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Physical Requirements :

Position & Application Details

Full-Time Regular Positions (classified as regular and working 40 standard weekly hours) : This is a full-time, regular position (classified for 40 standard weekly hours) that is eligible for bonuses; medical, dental, vision, telehealth and mental healthcare; health savings account and flexible spending account; basic and voluntary life insurance; disability coverage; accident, critical illness and hospital indemnity supplemental coverages; legal and identity theft coverage; retirement savings plan; wellbeing program; discounted WGU tuition; and flexible paid time off for rest and relaxation with no need for accrual, flexible paid sick time with no need for accrual, 11 paid holidays, and other paid leaves, including up to 12 weeks of parental leave.

How to Apply : If interested, an application will need to be submitted online. Internal WGU employees will need to apply through the internal job board in Workday.

Additional Information

Disclaimer : The job posting highlights the most critical responsibilities and requirements of the job. It's not all-inclusive.

Accommodations : Applicants with disabilities who require assistance or accommodation during the application or interview process should contact our Talent Acquisition team at recruiting@wgu.edu.

Equal Employment Opportunity : All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any protected characteristic as required by law.