Director Strategic Programs-College of Nursing

Director Strategic Programs-College of Nursing

Job No : 537518

Work Type : Full Time

Location : Main Campus (Gainesville, FL)

Categories : Academic Advising / Support, Advancement, Executive / Director / Management

Department : 31010100 - NR-DEAN-ADMINISTRATION

Job Description

Classification Title :

Director Strategic Programs-College of Nursing

Classification Minimum Requirements :

Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Job Description :

The Director of Strategic Programs is a senior leader in the College of Nursing, responsible for driving the execution and operationalization of strategic programs that advance the College's academic, clinical, research, and administrative goals. Reporting to the Executive Director of Operations & Strategic Initiatives, the Director partners with Executive Director, college leadership, and internal and external stakeholders to implement key initiatives and ensure they are executed with discipline, accountability, and measurable impact.

This role manages complex, cross-functional projects and ensures strategic plans are translated into tangible outcomes. The Director leads implementation efforts, monitors progress, addresses barriers, and tracks metrics to measure success. The position requires strong leadership, strategic planning, operational execution, and the ability to manage initiatives and programs across multiple locations.

Strategic Program Execution

• Lead the end-to-end execution of strategic programs and initiatives on behalf of college leadership.
• Translate strategic goals into actionable project plans, with defined deliverables, timelines, and success metrics.
• Mobilize and coordinate cross-functional teams to deliver results across academic, administrative, and clinical units.
• Ensure programs are executed effectively, on time, and within scope—adapting plans as needed in response to evolving conditions or barriers.
• Develop and implement performance indicators and outcome metrics to evaluate the impact of strategic programs.
• Create dashboards, reports, and visualizations that communicate initiative status and results to leadership.
• Monitor risks, dependencies, and performance gaps, and recommend adjustments to improve initiative and program success.

Project Management & Operational Delivery

Executive & Operational Support

Stakeholder Engagement & Communication

Expected Salary : $120,000-$140,000

Required Qualifications :

Masters degree in an appropriate area and six years of relevant experience; or a bachelors degree in an appropriate area and eight years of relevant experience.

Preferred :

Special Instructions to Applicants :

In order to be considered, you must upload your cover letter and resume.

Application must be submitted by 11 : 55 p.m. (ET) of the posting end date.

Health Assessment Required :

No

Applications Close : 17 October 2025

To apply, visit https : / / explore.jobs.ufl.edu / en-us / job / 537518

Our Commitment :

The University of Florida is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.

Hiring is contingent on eligibility to work in the U.S. The University of Florida is a public institution and is subject to all requirements under Florida Sunshine and Public Record laws. If an accommodation due to a disability is needed to apply for this position, please call 352-392- 2477 or the Florida Relay System at 800-955-8771 (TDD) or visit Accessibility at UF.

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