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Our Commitment

Texas A&M University is committed to enriching the learning and working environment by promoting a culture that respects all perspectives, talents & lived experiences. Embracing varying opinions and perspectives strengthens our core values which are: Respect, Excellence, Leadership, Loyalty, Integrity, and Selfless Service.

Who we are

As one of the fastest-growing academic health centers in the nation, Texas A&M Health encompasses five colleges and numerous centers and institutes working together to improve health through transformative education, innovative research and team-based health care delivery.

What we want

The Program Manager for Forensic Outreach at Texas A&M College of Nursing plans, organizes, directs and manages the day-to-day activities for Forensic Nurse Education (FNE) and SANE (Sexual Assault Nurse Examiner) education funding/grants and other forensic outreach projects. The Program Manager reports to the Director of the Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing. The position manages grant activities, such as learner applications, licensure verification, scheduling for classes, and organizing Community of Practice meetings.

What you need to know

Schedule: May require work beyond normal office hours and/or work on weekends.

Travel: Travel may be required.

Please note: This position is grant funded; future employment may be contingent upon future funding.

Responsibilities:

Managing, Teaching, and Implementation of Outreach Program

• Plans organizes, directs and manages day-to-day activities for FNE/SANE education funding/grants and other forensic outreach projects.
• Interacts with participants in education and outreach programs to respond to questions and inquires. Manages participant database.
• Attends and participates in team meetings.
• Prepares and presents reports on continuing education programs offered and to funders as required.
• Develops and maintains competency in specialized software platforms maintained by forensic nursing. 
• Maintains expertise in specialty through continuing education, practice, and consultation.
• May supervise program support staff and student assistants
• Participates in recruitment efforts for the Forensic Health Care Program and Center of Excellence in Forensic Nursing.

Managing and Planning Funded Activities

• Assists director in developing strategic plans and goals for the funded activities. 
• Manages participant applications.
• Conducts licensure verification for participants.
• Schedules participants for courses and preceptorships.
• Participates in the facilitation of simulation continuing education for new and practicing forensic nurses.
• Coordinates the posting and registration for continuing education courses for the learners.
• Collaborate with faculty to develop continuing nursing education course offerings.
• Coordinates the planning of trainings, workshops and conferences.
• Maintain supplies and materials necessary for simulation experiences.
• Liaise with the Clinical Learning Resource Center to schedule simulation experiences for SANE education courses.
• Consults with Forensic Nursing/SANE programs throughout the state on areas of development and sustainability.
• May research, develop and an assist with white papers, grant applications and prepares presentations as needed.
• Participates in planning activities and implementation for funded projects.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

Qualifications:

Required Education and Experience

• Bachelor’s degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Five years of related experience in coordinating/managing programs/projects, planning, scheduling and coordinating events or other related and relevant experience.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience coordinating/managing projects
• Experience coordinating/managing events

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of word processing, slide presentation, and spreadsheet applications.
• Effective verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal, leadership, problem solving, and organizational skills.
• Maintains attention to detail and utilizes sound judgment.
• Ability to multi-task and work cooperatively with others.

Instructions to Applicants: Applications received by Texas A&M University must either have all job application data entered, or a resume attached. Failure to provide all job application data or a complete resume could result in an invalid submission and a rejected application. We encourage all applicants to upload a resume or use a LinkedIn profile to pre-populate the online application.

All positions are security-sensitive. Applicants are subject to a criminal history investigation, and employment is contingent upon the institution’s verification of credentials and/or other information required by the institution’s procedures, including the completion of the criminal history check.

Equal Opportunity/Veterans/Disability Employer.