Associate Vice President of Operations

Description

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Associate Vice President of Operations today with Galen College of Nursing.

At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans along with unique benefits, including:

• Comprehensive medical coverage that covers many common services at no cost or for a low copay. Plans include prescription drug and behavioral health coverage as well as free telemedicine services and free AirMed medical transportation.
• Additional options for dental and vision benefits, life and disability coverage, flexible spending accounts, supplemental health protection plans (accident, critical illness, hospital indemnity), auto and home insurance, identity theft protection, legal counseling, long-term care coverage, moving assistance, pet insurance and more.
  
• Free counseling services and resources for emotional, physical and financial wellbeing
  
• 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service)
  
• Employee Stock Purchase Plan with 10% off HCA Healthcare stock
  
• Family support through fertility and family building benefits with Progyny and adoption assistance.
  
• Referral services for child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• Retirement readiness, rollover assistance services and preferred banking partnerships
  
• Education assistance (tuition, student loan, certification support, dependent scholarships)
  
• Colleague recognition program
  
• Time Away From Work Program (paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence)
• Employee Health Assistance Fund that offers free employee-only coverage to full-time and part-time colleagues based on income.
  

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Associate Vice President of Operations to be a part of our team.

As an Associate Vice President of Operations at Galen College of Nursing you will provide leadership in managing multiple campuses in the area of branch campus operations, ensuring campus leaders understand policies and procedures and College brand standards in order to enhance the student experience, to provide the highest level of quality customer service, and ensure stakeholder needs are met. Departments and functions managed by each location include admissions, bursar, facilities, financial aid, IT, reception, and student accounts.

Position Responsibilities

1. Provide leadership in establishing, operating, and evaluating branch campuses under College standards.

2. Create cohesive campus teams in collaboration with regional deans that understand Galen culture and processes to provide an excellent student experience.

3. Develop and coach regional and campus level operations leaders.

4. Work with teams to ensure successful achievement of key performance indicators, including enrollment, efficiency, student satisfaction, fiscal responsibility, service, and accreditation.

5. Maintain open communication with campus and College leadership in order to enhance productivity, customer service, and maintain a positive working environment.

6. Drive continuous improvement in the student experience through educating leaders and staff on the College’s culture architecture and recognizing and building upon success efforts.

7. Understand and provide leadership in managing campus level budget and expenditures.

8. Handle operational and service-related complaints, solving or escalating issues as appropriate.

9. Oversee campus staffing to meet the needs of current and potential students.

10. Ensure campus events reflect brand standards, including graduation, orientation, open houses, and regulatory visits, in collaboration with other departments as appropriate.

11. Oversee campus safety and security, including disaster planning and emergency response.

12. Perform other duties as needed to support the administrative services of the campus.

Position Requirements

Education: Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree plus 5 years of progressively senior operational experience, preferably in higher education. A Master’s Degree in a related field is preferred. Equivalent experience in lieu of a degree will be considered.

Experience: Demonstrated leadership experience in oversight of operations, budgeting, business process design and managing in a growing and changing organization.

Special Qualifications: Effectively able to build consensus among and prioritize needs of constituent groups. Independent judgment, strong analytical ability, with the ability to implement and manage processes and procedures. Excellent communication skills, ability to manage and develop employees, and communicate effectively in matrix management structure. Highly organized and possess ability to constantly multi-task between departments and projects.

Degree of Supervision: Minimal.

Galen College Values: 

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities for every individual to reach their full potential. 

Character: I act with integrity and compassion in all I do. 

Accountability: I own my role and accept responsibility for my actions. 

Respect: I value every person as an individual with unique contributions worthy of consideration. 

Excellence: I commit myself to the highest level of quality in everything I do. 

At Galen College of Nursing, we offer a unique educational experience we call Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take a personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is regionally accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Masters Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master’s degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). For complete information related to Galen’s accreditation status, please visit our website. 

Galen College of Nursing is a college focused on expanding access to quality nursing education. Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do. We offer a unique educational experience called Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Masters Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and masters degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). At Galen we change the life of one to care for the lives of many.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Associate Vice President of Operations opening. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in nursing education

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.