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You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many!
At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.
That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Associate Program Director position today!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Associate Program Director provides oversight and direction to applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff. The Associate Program Director will be responsible for the student-focused operational success of the program(s) in conjunction with the Program Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- May be designated as nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors.
- Monitors program completion, retention, and student satisfaction data.
- Collaborates with retention committee, readmission committee, faculty, and support staff to foster student success.
- Oversee the admissions process of programs through review and selection of new applicants and readmission applicants.
- Provide administrative discipline and conflict resolution between program employees and/or students, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean.
- Ensure students receive adequate faculty coaching and mentoring and assist with referrals to the school counselor.
- Participate in graduation ceremonies.
- Participates in Student Advisory Committee meetings and collaboratively develops action plans based upon student input.
- Oversee and assist with the hiring, training, and mentoring of program faculty and staff, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean.
- Review curriculum regularly in collaboration with faculty to ensure proper content is taught.
- Facilitate nationally-normed exam testing for program students.
- Construct schedule of classes, assignment of clinical sites, and assignment responsibilities for faculty, providing classroom instruction personally, as needed.
- Observe faculty and students in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings to evaluate quality of instruction and/or classroom environment.
- Evaluate adequacy of testing with the nursing program and student performance on the NCLEX®, as applicable.
- Active member of committees, as assigned.
- Keep Program Director and Dean apprised of student and faculty needs, issues, and concerns in a timely manner.
- Participate in routine nursing leadership meetings.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Minimum qualification of a master’s degree with a major in nursing is required; doctoral degree preferred. Knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.
- Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.
- Special Qualifications: Three (3) years of recent clinical experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies, excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative, and proficient computer skills in order to collect and analyze data. Must be able to work independently and autonomously. Able to recognize a need and address it with minimal direction.
- Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching and bending or any other related activity.
BENEFITS
At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, 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 well-being.
- 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 children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity.
- 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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).
GALEN’S COMPASSIONATE CARE MODEL VALUES
- Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity 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.
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY BELOW:
Associate Program Director
Galen College of Nursing
INTRODUCTION
You Can Change the Life of One to Care for the Lives of Many!
At Galen College of Nursing, we educate and empower nurses to change lives. Since 1989, we’ve dedicated our work to delivering high-quality nursing education with a student-first mindset. As one of the largest private nursing colleges in the country, we combine the support of a close-knit learning environment with the strength of a nationally recognized institution, HCA Healthcare.
That same passion for excellence in the classroom extends to our offices. At Galen, you’ll find a culture deeply rooted in collaboration, innovation, and a shared commitment to improving the future of healthcare. Your work directly touches the next generation of nurses, and your contributions help our students pursue their dream of a compassionate career.
If you’re looking for a career where you can make a difference, grow professionally, and be part of a caring team, we’d love for you to apply for the Associate Program Director position today!
POSITION OVERVIEW
The Associate Program Director provides oversight and direction to applicants, enrolled students, faculty, and staff. The Associate Program Director will be responsible for the student-focused operational success of the program(s) in conjunction with the Program Director.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
- May be designated as nursing program administrator role for regulatory agencies, state boards of nursing, and programmatic accreditors.
- Monitors program completion, retention, and student satisfaction data.
- Collaborates with retention committee, readmission committee, faculty, and support staff to foster student success.
- Oversee the admissions process of programs through review and selection of new applicants and readmission applicants.
- Provide administrative discipline and conflict resolution between program employees and/or students, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean.
- Ensure students receive adequate faculty coaching and mentoring and assist with referrals to the school counselor.
- Participate in graduation ceremonies.
- Participates in Student Advisory Committee meetings and collaboratively develops action plans based upon student input.
- Oversee and assist with the hiring, training, and mentoring of program faculty and staff, under the direction of the Program Director or Dean.
- Review curriculum regularly in collaboration with faculty to ensure proper content is taught.
- Facilitate nationally-normed exam testing for program students.
- Construct schedule of classes, assignment of clinical sites, and assignment responsibilities for faculty, providing classroom instruction personally, as needed.
- Observe faculty and students in classroom, clinical, and laboratory settings to evaluate quality of instruction and/or classroom environment.
- Evaluate adequacy of testing with the nursing program and student performance on the NCLEX®, as applicable.
- Active member of committees, as assigned.
- Keep Program Director and Dean apprised of student and faculty needs, issues, and concerns in a timely manner.
- Participate in routine nursing leadership meetings.
POSITION REQUIREMENTS
- Education: Minimum qualification of a master’s degree with a major in nursing is required; doctoral degree preferred. Knowledge that includes an understanding of the educational objectives and experiences of student nurses, an understanding of the clinical practice of nursing, knowledge of the diverse organizational environments in which nurses practice, and knowledge of the types of clinical sites needed to meet course content and objectives.
- Unencumbered Licensure: Applicable state as a Registered Nurse.
- Special Qualifications: Three (3) years of recent clinical experience, excellent organizational and problem-solving skills, strong oral and written communication skills, ability to interpret learning experience needs of students and match them to the capabilities of clinical placement agencies, excellent interpersonal communication skills with the ability to be creative and innovative, and proficient computer skills in order to collect and analyze data. Must be able to work independently and autonomously. Able to recognize a need and address it with minimal direction.
- Physical/Mental Demands and Work Environment: Position requires mental activity, reading, planning, preparing, evaluating, and decision making. Physical demands in classroom and office are minimal and considered sedentary work with occasional lifting and/or carrying such articles as records, files, and books (10 pounds maximum). Operation of standard office equipment such as phone, computer, classroom projector, Scantron, and printer/scanner, occurs on a frequent basis. Physical demands in the clinical area may include lifting, pulling, pushing, kneeling, stooping, crouching and bending or any other related activity.
BENEFITS
At Galen College of Nursing, we want to ensure your needs are met. We offer a comprehensive package of medical, dental, and vision plans, tuition discounts, 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 well-being.
- 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 children, elders, and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning, and more.
- Consumer discounts through Abenity.
- 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.
Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.
Galen College of Nursing is recognized as a 2023 National League of Nursing (NLN) Center of Excellence (COE).
GALEN’S COMPASSIONATE CARE MODEL VALUES
- Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunity 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.
Experience the HCA Healthcare difference where colleagues are trusted, valued members of our healthcare team. Grow your career with an organization committed to delivering respectful, compassionate care, and where the unique and intrinsic worth of each individual is recognized.
SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION FOR THE OPPORTUNITY BELOW:
Associate Program Director
Galen College of Nursing
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Confirm your degree field matches the role
Program Associate positions span policy, public health, international development, and education. USCIS requires your degree to align with the specific program area, not just management broadly. A mismatch between your transcript and the job's stated field is the most common RFE trigger for this title.
Target LCA-filing nonprofits and research institutions
Use Migrate Mate to filter Program Associate openings by employers with verified H-1B filing history. Nonprofits and federally funded research organizations file LCAs consistently and are often cap-exempt, which removes the lottery risk entirely for qualifying roles.
Check prevailing wage before accepting an offer
Run your prospective job title and location through the OFLC Wage Search before you sign. Employers must pay at least the prevailing wage for your work location. A salary below that threshold will get the LCA rejected, delaying your start date.
Clarify the SOC code your employer will use
Program Associate roles get filed under different Standard Occupational Classification codes depending on the employer. Ask HR which SOC code they're using before the LCA is submitted. The wrong code can misalign your prevailing wage requirement and create unnecessary compliance risk.
Time your application around the October 1 start date
If your offer is at a cap-subject employer, your H-1B can only take effect on October 1. File in the April lottery window. If you're on OPT, confirm your EAD end date gives you enough runway to bridge through the cap-gap period without a work authorization gap.
Review the O*NET profile before your visa interview
USCIS officers and consular officials sometimes reference occupational databases to assess specialty occupation claims. Reviewing the O*NET profile for your role lets you speak precisely to the degree requirements and specialized knowledge the position demands, which strengthens your case.
H-1B Visa Program Associate: Frequently Asked Questions
Does a Program Associate role qualify as a specialty occupation for H-1B purposes?
It depends on how the employer defines the position. USCIS requires that the role normally requires at least a bachelor's degree in a specific specialty. Program Associate jobs in public health, international development, policy research, and education generally qualify. Generalist coordinator roles without a clear degree requirement in a defined field are more likely to face an RFE or denial.
Are nonprofit Program Associate employers cap-exempt for H-1B purposes?
Some are. Nonprofits affiliated with universities or government research entities can qualify as cap-exempt employers, meaning they can file H-1B petitions outside the annual 85,000-cap lottery at any time of year. Standard nonprofits without that affiliation are cap-subject. Ask the employer directly which category applies before you factor the lottery into your timeline.
How do I find Program Associate jobs at employers who sponsor H-1B visas?
Search Migrate Mate, which filters openings by verified H-1B LCA filing history so you can see which organizations have sponsored this role before. Employers at research institutions, multilateral organizations, and federally funded nonprofits file LCAs for Program Associate titles regularly. Filtering by sponsorship history upfront saves time compared to applying broadly and asking about sponsorship after the interview.
Can my employer file my H-1B while I'm working as a Program Associate on OPT?
Yes. If you're on OPT and your employer files an H-1B petition in the April registration window, you're covered by the cap-gap rule if your OPT expires before October 1. Your work authorization extends automatically while the petition is pending. Make sure your employer submits the I-129 before your OPT end date to keep the cap-gap protection intact.
What happens if USCIS sends an RFE on my Program Associate H-1B petition?
An RFE doesn't mean denial. For Program Associate roles, RFEs typically challenge whether the position requires a specific degree rather than any bachelor's degree. Your employer should respond with documentation showing the specialized nature of the duties, internal job descriptions, and evidence that similar roles in the industry require a degree in the relevant field. You have up to 84 days to respond.