Program Administrator - Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
Campus Title: Program Administrator
State Job Title: Director
Department: Division of Graduate and Continuing Education
Job Type: Part-time Permanent
Timeframe: 52 Weeks
Shift: 32 Hours/Week - Monday-Friday, 9am to 4pm
Salary: $92,000 - $97,750 Annually (salary commensurate with education and experience)
About the Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner (PMHNP) Program
Westfield State University's Nursing program includes a traditional 4-year pre-licensure pathway, an RN to BSN completion program, and a newly launched Concurrent RN to BSN program - the first of its kind in Massachusetts. The program has been recognized as a Nursing College of Distinction in demonstrating consistent outcomes such as NCLEX pass rates well above the national average.
General Statement of Duties / Position Overview
The inaugural Program Administrator is a key leader responsible for the overall administration and quality of the Psychiatric Nurse Practitioner Program. Reporting to the Dean of Graduate and Continuing Education and aligns with, supports, and works closely with the Department Chair to ensure the level of collaboration needed while maintaining the appropriate reporting structure.
Duties and Responsibilities
Staff Oversight
- Supervise program staff, including assigning work, monitoring workload, evaluating performance in collaboration with the Department Chair, and identifying professional development opportunities.
- Participate in the recruitment, selection, onboarding, orientation, and retention of program personnel in collaboration with the Dean, Department Chair, and Human Resources.
Personnel Administration & Compliance
- Monitor and maintain faculty, staff, adjunct, and clinical preceptor licensure, certifications, credentialing, and other regulatory requirements necessary to maintain program and accreditation compliance.
Leadership & Decision Making
- Provide administrative leadership for the PMHNP Program by exercising independent judgment in operational planning, resource allocation, and program administration.
Accreditation & Risk Management
- Ensure ongoing compliance with state licensure requirements, national certification standards, and accreditation expectations for faculty, clinical preceptors, and program operations.
- Lead preparation for CCNE site visits, including narrative writing, evidence collection, and team coordination.
Minimum Qualifications
- Graduate of an accredited Psychiatric Mental Health Nurse Practitioner Program
- Doctoral degree in nursing (DNP, PhD, or equivalent) or matriculated in a doctoral program
- Current national board PMHNP certification
- Current unencumbered licensure, or eligible for licensure, as an RN and APRN in Massachusetts
- Minimum of 2 years of academic experience and 3 years of clinical practice in psychiatric mental health
Preferred Qualifications
- Demonstrated knowledge of CCNE and NONPF standards and the self-study process
- At least three (3) years of full-time experience in higher education
- Experience with competency-based and online education
