Coordinator of Graduate Nursing; APRN​/DNP Graduate Programs

Are you a compassionate, people-first communicator who loves building strong relationships while keeping complex moving parts organized? Do you get energized by helping students succeed, supporting dedicated faculty, and bringing people together around shared goals? If you thrive in a collaborative environment where your warmth, empathy, and organizational talents directly impact people's lives, we would love to welcome you to the University of Southern Maine School of Nursing!

We are looking for a relational, student-centered Coordinator of Graduate Nursing Education to join our team. In this role, you will be the heart of our Nurse Practitioner (NP) and Doctor of Nursing Practice (DNP) programs, working hand-in-hand with our Graduate Faculty Director, faculty members, and administrative staff. You will build meaningful connections, foster a welcoming community, and ensure our students and educators feel fully supported every step of the way.

Key responsibilities include:

• Tracking admissions and progression data for our Master of Science in Nursing and DNP programs.
• Securing clinical placements and preceptors for advanced practice nurse practitioner students (ARNP) and DNP students.
• Providing graduate student advising and support in collaboration with faculty.
• Assisting with course scheduling for the graduation program (MSN/DNP.)
• Coordinate, review, and revise course catalog content for updates.
• Supporting grant application efforts.
• Managing ARNP student certification application processes.
• Respond to prospective student inquiries about our graduate nursing programs.
• Overseeing document and database systems using multiple electronic platforms required by accreditation and approval agencies.
• Assist Graduate Nursing Faculty Director with special projects and additional duties as agreed upon.
• Collaborate with internal and external individuals and teams to support our School of Nursing mission to advance the health and well-being of the community through the education of compassionate and competent nurses, prepared for the challenges of 21st century nursing practice.

Pay and Benefits

This is a full-time, in-person position based on our Portland Campus. This position offers an annual salary of $46,800.00.

The University of Southern Maine offers highly competitive benefits for full-time and eligible part-time employees that includes (but is not limited to):

• 13 paid holidays plus earned vacation time and sick time.
• Health, dental and vision insurance.
• Short-term and long-term disability insurance.
• Basic life insurance and supplemental life insurance.
• A tuition waiver program for employees and their spouse or dependent child(ren).
• A 403(b)-retirement plan.
• Free access to the METRO system, including the Husky Line with service between our Portland and Gorham campuses.

See the Benefits Information Summary for details.

About the University of Southern Maine

The University of Southern Maine is a vibrant academic community located in the greater Portland, Maine area, including campuses in Portland, Gorham, Lewiston, and online. USM is part of the University of Maine System and offers a comprehensive array of undergraduate and graduate programs, emphasizing hands‑on learning, community engagement, and interdisciplinary collaboration. With a highly engaged student‑centered learning environment, USM is a steward of higher education, helping drive the economic, cultural, and civic life in the communities where our campuses are located and beyond.

USM is committed to providing expanded access to high‑quality education that elevates economic opportunity and contributes significantly to the vitality of a diverse society. To learn more about USM, visit About Our University.

The University of Southern Maine fosters a welcoming…