University Program Specialist/Course Scheduler

Located in North Carolina's third largest city, UNC Greensboro is among the most diverse, learner-centered public research universities in the state, with 18,000 students in eight colleges and schools pursuing more than 150 areas of undergraduate and over 200 areas of graduate study. UNCG continues to be recognized nationally for academic excellence, access, and affordability. UNCG is ranked No. 1 most affordable institution in North Carolina for net cost by the N.Y. Times and No. 1 in North Carolina for social mobility by The Wall Street Journal - helping first-generation and lower-income students find paths to prosperity. Designated an Innovation and Economic Prosperity University by the Association of Public and Land-grant Universities, UNCG is a community-engaged research institution with a portfolio of more than $67M in research and creative activity. The University's 2,600 staff help create an annual economic impact for the Piedmont Triad region in excess of $1B.

The School of Nursing is Transforming the Future of Nursing with Inclusive Communities, Passionate People, Innovative Practices, and Extraordinary Outcomes. We value and strive for diversity, respect, open communication, and excellence among students, staff, and faculty. The school is CCNE accredited and is a NLN Center of Excellence in Promoting the Pedagogical Expertise of Faculty. The School of Nursing has over 840 students enrolled in BSN, RN- BSN, MSN, DNP, PhD and certificate programs. Please visit our website at https://nursing.uncg.edu.

The University Program Specialist ( UPS) serves as a critical leader in the operational and academic program coordination in the School of Nursing, with primary responsibility for managing the operations of the Prelicensure Entry-Level Master of Science in Nursing ( PELMSN) program and overseeing the school-wide scheduling of ALL nursing courses. This high-impact role functions with a high degree of independence and strategic decision-making, supporting academic excellence and program efficiency.

The UPS works in direct partnership with academic program directors, department chairs, and senior leadership to design and implement effective course scheduling processes, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely execution in alignment with institutional policies. The individual in this role exercises expert-level data management, systems thinking, and problem-solving to proactively identify and resolve scheduling complexities and to facilitate seamless academic operations.

This position requires sound judgment, confidentiality, a strong commitment to student and faculty success, and the ability to operate effectively in a fast-paced, high-stakes academic environment. The UPS is not only a key contributor to the daily functioning of the School of Nursing, but also a valued thought partner in the continuous improvement of academic program operational systems.

If no applicants apply who meet the required competency level and training & experience requirements, then management may consider other applicants. Salary would be determined based on competencies, equity, budget, and market considerations.