Project Manager - Military Veterans

Description

Introduction

Are you passionate about delivering superior work outcomes? At Galen College of Nursing, we are committed to a single purpose: offering excellence in nursing education. Our staff and administration live out our vision! We change the life of one to care for the lives of many. Jump-start your career as a Project Manager today with Galen College of Nursing.

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 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 wellbeing
  
• 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 child, elder and pet care, home and auto repair, event planning and more
  
• Consumer discounts through Abenity and Consumer Discounts
  
• 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.

You contribute to our success. Every role has an impact on our students’ lives and you have the opportunity to make a difference. We are looking for a dedicated Project Manager to be a part of our team.

Job Summary and Qualifications

Position Goal: The Project Manager (PM) will oversee and drive the successful execution of projects within the Experience Department. The PM will be responsible for managing project timelines, resources, budgets, and stakeholder communication to ensure projects are delivered on time, within scope, and on budget. The PM will also provide logistical support for associated project needs, including meetings and other arrangements needed for the department.

Key Competencies for the role:

1. Leadership: Ability to lead teams and manage projects with a clear focus on achieving objectives.
   
2. Communication: Exceptional interpersonal and communication skills to work with diverse stakeholders.
   
3. Time Management: Strong organizational skills with the ability to manage competing priorities.
   
4. Problem-Solving: Creative and critical thinking to navigate complex challenges and issues.
   
5. Adaptability: Ability to remain flexible in the face of changing circumstances and priorities.

 Position Responsibilities:

Project Planning and Execution

1. Lead the planning and implementation of projects, defining project scope, goals, and deliverables.
2. Develop detailed project plans, including timelines, budgets, and resource allocation.
3. Coordinate internal and external resources to ensure project milestones are met.
4. Ensure department is meeting designated timelines and goals.
5. Utilize software such as Smartsheet to manage projects, create dashboards, and track tasks and data as assigned.
6. Ensure project information is current, accurate, and in a reportable format.
7. Conduct proactive follow up to ensure project timeline and deliverables are achieved.

Leadership and Coordination

1. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to allocate and manage resources effectively.
2. Motivate and guide project teams to meet project objectives, fostering collaboration and communication.
3. Assign tasks and responsibilities to team members, ensuring accountability and quality of work.
4. Prioritize project management work in accordance with needs of the College and associated stakeholder.
5. Identify project risks and develop mitigation strategies.
6. Resolve conflicts and challenges, ensuring minimal disruption to project timelines.
7. Proactively address project issues, ensuring effective solutions are implemented.

Communication

1. Act as the primary point of contact for external stakeholders regarding project progress.
2. Create and maintain a repository of information on each project that can be accessed and built upon through multiple project phases or in the development of future projects.
3. Prepare and deliver regular status reports, providing clear updates on timelines, risks, and outcomes.
4. Manage key documents required for project initiation through execution, ensuring timely review of information and sign off from stakeholders as appropriate.
5. Manage stakeholder expectations and ensure alignment with project goals and objectives.
6. Attend regular meetings to capture key decisions, actions, and assignment of project deliverables.

Other

1. Provide logistical support for meetings as requested.
2. Provides administrative support as requested.
3. Manage logistics for departmental hosted events.

Skills and Experience Required

Education: Minimum of an earned bachelor’s degree. Equivalent experience in lieu of an earned degree considered. A certification in Project management is desired.

1. Must be highly organized and possess ability to frequently multi-task between projects and maintain high level of service and output.
2. Minimum of two (2) years of higher education or business operations experience preferred; prior experience in project management or project coordination required; certification preferred but not required.
3. An understanding of project management methodology and software.
4. Strong working knowledge of MS Office Suite (Excel, Word, PowerPoint).
5. Experience working and collaborating with a diverse and dispersed team helpful. Must possess ability to communicate with employees at all levels of the organization, and prior experience working with individuals at the executive level preferred.
6. Excellent judgement, problem solving, and analytical abilities with high attention to detail.
   
7. Superior written and verbal communication skills demonstrated at all organizational levels.
8. Effectively able to build consensus among and prioritize needs of constituent groups.

Special Qualifications: Ability to manage multiple projects under tight deadlines; self-motivated; ability to work with minimal supervision; strong organizational skills; ability to effectively collaborate with team members at a distance via web conferencing tools (i.e. Zoom) and email. Proficiency with Microsoft Office products, including Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and experience or ability to quickly acclimate to project management software, such as Smartsheet, and flowchart diagramming software, such as Visio. Must have an ability to continually respect the confidential nature of the work and information in the office.

 Degree of Supervision: Minimal

Galen College Values: 

Inclusivity: I foster an environment that provides opportunities 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. 

Galen College of Nursing is a college focused on expanding access to quality nursing education. Our culture is at the forefront of everything we do. We offer a unique educational experience called Pure Nursing. With a focus on nursing education, our knowledgeable and caring faculty and staff take personal interest in helping our students achieve their goals. Galen is accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) to award Associate, Baccalaureate, and Master's Degrees. Our baccalaureate degree in nursing program is accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE), and the associate and master's degree in nursing programs are accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). At Galen we change the life of one to care for the lives of many.

HCA Healthcare has been recognized as one of the World's Most Ethical Companies® by the Ethisphere Institute more than ten times. In recent years, HCA Healthcare spent an estimated $3.7 billion in cost for the delivery of charitable care, uninsured discounts, and other uncompensated expenses.

Be a part of an organization that invests in you. We are actively reviewing applications for our Project Manager opening. Highly qualified candidates will be promptly contacted for interviews. Submit your application and help us raise the bar in nursing education!

We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.