Description

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 Executive Project Manager position today!

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Position Overview:

As a Executive Project Manager at Galen College of Nursing, you will play a critical role in supporting the operational and strategic priorities of a dynamic nursing college and integrated healthcare system. This position ensures the effective execution of cross-functional initiatives, enhances executive efficiency, and drives alignment across academic administrative operations.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Serve as the COO’s strategic partner, attending meetings, traveling as needed, and following up on key initiatives.
2. Prepare executive dashboards, operational summaries, and presentations to support rapid and informed decision-making.
3. Manage and track strategic and operational initiatives across academic and healthcare units.
4. Anticipate and communicate risks, bottlenecks, or issues requiring COO attention.
5. Lead and manage cross-functional projects from planning through execution, ensuring deliverables are met on time and within scope.
6. Utilize technology tools to manage tasks, track progress, and report outcomes.
7. Organize and facilitate meetings to ensure clear agendas, productive discussions, and actionable follow-ups.
8. Maintain project documentation and ensure stakeholder alignment and sign-off.
9. Foster collaboration across academic, clinical, and administrative departments to ensure operational alignment.
10. Oversee the effectiveness of leadership meetings, ensuring strategic priorities are monitored and advanced.
11. Serve as liaison between the COO and internal/external stakeholders, ensuring timely and accurate communication.
12. Support the development and implementation of operational policies and procedures, including training and documentation.

Position Requirements:

• Education: Bachelor’s degree required
• Experience: • Minimum 2 years of experience in healthcare, higher education, or business operations. • Proven experience in project management; certification preferred. • Experience communicating with executive leadership and managing confidential information.
• Special Qualifications: Exceptional project management and organizational skills. Strong written and verbal communication; ability to draft, edit, and summarize complex information. • High emotional intelligence, sound judgment, and problem-solving abilities. • Proficiency in Microsoft Office, Visio, and presentation tools like PowerPoint. Ability to manage multiple priorities under tight deadlines with minimal supervision. Collaborative mindset with the ability to work across diverse teams and stakeholders.
• Physical/Mental Demands & Work Environment: Prolonged periods of sitting at a desk and working on a computer. Use of computers and related equipment, such as phones, printers, and other office technology, as well as occasional travel, which may involve driving, flying, or other modes of transportation. Mobility requirements include walking or standing for short periods during meetings, site visits, or events.
• Degree of Supervision: Minimal

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.

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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.

Learn more about our vision and mission.

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:

Executive Project Manager

Galen College of Nursing