Howard University

Allied Health & Nursing Program Manager

Howard University$68K — $93K *
Healthcare
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree required; professional certifications in Allied Health are a plus.
  • 3 years of experience in healthcare or higher education, ideally in healthcare education.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of health care occupations and community connections.
  • Experience in noncredit program design and implementation.
  • Strong project management, financial management, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Collaborate with Program Directors to support operational initiatives.
  • Negotiate contracts and monitor grants to boost enrollments and revenue.
  • Redesign and develop courses and CEUs for professionals.
  • Evaluate faculty through observations of online and in-person classes.
  • Conduct market research to inform program development and growth.

Benefits

  • Competitive medical and dental selections.
  • Tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs.
  • Members of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System with two retirement options.
  • 7% employer contribution for eligible retirement plans.
Full Job Description
Position Details

Position Information

Position Title
Allied Health & Nursing Program Manager

FLSA
Exempt

FT/PT
Full Time

Hours Per Week
37.5

Work Schedule
M-F 8:30-5

Grade
15

Compensation Range
$68,067-93,932

Summary
• Work closely with the Program Director and other Program Managers to support a range of programmatic and operational initiatives within the Allied Health and Nursing Workforce Team
• Negotiate contracts, monitor grants, develop budgets, and serve as the college liaison with external agencies, organizations, and individuals to establish partnerships and generate new or sustained enrollments, FTE, and revenue.
• Evaluate faculty through classroom and online class observation
• Manage staff and student support operations to ensure high-quality learning experiences
• Lead regulatory compliance and renewal processes for applicable programs
• Conduct market research to inform new course offerings and program development
• Collaborate with marketing and administrative teams to promote programs and streamline operations
• Support course creation and instructional design within Canvas
• Serve as the primary point of contact for Allied Health and Nursing program coordination
• Oversee instructor recruitment, hiring, onboarding, supervision, and evaluation-including licensed/certified health professionals and part-time course developers

Essential Role Responsibilities
• Develop courses and CEUs for professionals across diverse disciplines
• Oversee and manage the Canvas Learning Management System, ensuring instructional quality and consistency across online course offerings
• Act as the division's liaison with the academic college community in parallel career areas to foster cooperative efforts
• Build and maintain relationships with healthcare employers in the county and region to support workforce development
• Investigate new markets by analyzing trends and demographic data to inform program growth
• Prepare internal and external reports, including statistical and compliance documentation for college, local, and state requirements
• Collaborate with the Division Marketing Coordinator to prepare promotional materials and curate content
• Monitor expenses and revenue, and forecast annual net for open enrollment and contract cost centers
• Counsel prospective students on licensure, continuing education, and job requirements; resolve student issues
• Provide in-service training for adjunct faculty to support instructional excellence
• Oversee delegation of course maintenance processes, including instructor contracts, invoices, certificates, brochure production, and scheduling
• Perform other duties as assigned

Minimum Education Required
Bachelor's degree

Experience Required

Bachelor's degree required plus three years of experience in healthcare or other targeted industries or in higher education or healthcare education.
Professional certifications in Allied Health a plus.
Demonstrated knowledge of healthcare industry occupations required.
Knowledge of local health care community and teaching/training experience preferred.
Background in designing and implementing noncredit programs and courses. .
Demonstrated project management skills, financial management ability, excellent oral and written communication skills, presentation skills and personal computing skills required. Proficient with Microsoft Office products preferred.
Experience in working with credentialing agencies and meeting licensing and certification requirements. Experience in developing and overseeing budgets and generating revenue.
Supervisory skills and experience required.
Experience with LMS, Canvas preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Regular attendance is a requirement of this job.
Ability to maintain strict confidentiality.
Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
Performs all duties while considering the impact of any actions on the college's sustainability initiatives in the areas of environmental stewardship, social responsibility, and economic prosperity.

Minimum and Preferred Qualifications

Physical Demand Summary

Fast-paced environment serving multiple and diverse students. Extensive interaction with students, faculty, health care facilities, and credentialing agencies. Some evenings and weekends as needed.

Supervisory Position?
No

Division
Workforce, Career, & Community Education

Department
Workforce Career & Community Education

Posting Detail Information

Posting Number
B632P

Number of Vacancies
1

Best Consideration Date
05/08/2026

Job Open Date
04/10/2026

Job Close Date

Continuous Recruitment?
No

Job Category
Staff

Benefits Summary

Howard Community College offers competitive salaries, excellent medical and dental selections, tuition reimbursement and paid leave programs. As a participating member of the Maryland Retirement and Pension System, HCC offers two retirement options: The Pension, which requires a 7% employee contribution and The ORP, a 403(b) with a 7.25% employer contribution only. Employees in positions that do not require a bachelor's degree must participate in The Pension. Employees that possess a bachelor's degree and hold professional positions that require a bachelor's degree may choose to participate in either The Pension or The ORP.

Applicant Instructions

*Pre-employment criminal background investigation is a condition of employment.

HCC is interested in all qualified applicants who are eligible to work in the United States. However, HCC will generally not sponsor applicants for work visas. Due to HCC policy, only employees living in states contiguous to Maryland are eligible for work at HCC and include Virginia, West Virginia, Washington DC, Pennsylvania. Candidates must live in the commutable area or willing to relocate at their own expense if offered the position because HCC does not offer relocation benefits.

Please complete the entire HCC Employment Application (Candidates will be evaluated on completing the college's application in full).

Quick Link for Internal Postings
https://howardcc.peopleadmin.com/postings/5765

About Howard University

Howard University is a private, federally chartered historically black university (HBCU) in Washington, D.C. It is categorized by the Carnegie Foundation as a research university with higher research activity and is accredited by the Middle States Commission on Higher Education. From its outset Howard has been nonsectarian and open to people of all sexes and races. Howard offers more than 120 areas leading to undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees.
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