What are the responsibilities and job description for the Program Manager-School of Dental Medicine (FOR DEPARTMENT EMPLOYEES ONLY) position at Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences?
Description
Recruitment Period: 05/22/2026 - Until Filled
Status: Full-Time, 40 hours/week
Salary Information: Annual Minimum Salary-$52,800-Annual Maximum Salary-$79,200
Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Pro-rated based on hours/week.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) does not sponsor employment visas. Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States at the time of hire and for the duration of their employment with PNWU. Employment eligibility will be verified in accordance with federal law.
Pacific Northwest University of Health Sciences (PNWU) was founded as a 501(c) (3) non-profit medical institution in 2005 aimed at increasing access to health care in medically underserved areas of the Pacific Northwest.
The University currently offers the degrees of Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine, Doctor of Physical Therapy, Doctor of Dental Medicine, Master of Science in Biomedical Sciences, and Master of Science in Occupational Therapy enrolling over 550 students annually. Interprofessional education partnerships with other universities adds another 100 students to the population. The campus includes 300 employees with academic programming spread over a five-state region.
PNWU is located in Yakima, WA, a city of approximately 95,000 located in the south-central part of the state near the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains in a major agricultural and outdoor recreation region. It is approximately 140 miles from Seattle, 170 miles from Portland, and 200 miles from Spokane. The Yakima Valley is a wonderful place to live, work and play. For more information, visit https://www.visityakima.com/.
General Summary:
The Program Manager for the School of Dental Medicine is a 1.0 FTE administrative professional who provides integrated support for Academic Affairs (0.6 FTE) and student recruitment and retention (0.4 FTE) to sustain the school’s rapid program growth and mission. This role coordinates curriculum operations and faculty support while also managing key elements of the admissions pipeline, onboarding, and early student engagement. This position reports to the Associate Dean for Academic Affairs
Essential Job Functions:
• Coordinate course schedules, syllabi, and curriculum implementation for new or revised courses.
• Monitor curriculum alignment with accreditation standards.
• Organize program assessment, evaluation activities, and work with faculty on course development activities.
• Manage communications and resources to support faculty in teaching and using assessment data.
• Coordinate interview days, including scheduling applicants, organizing interview teams, and logistics for on-campus or virtual experiences.
• Serve as central liaison for applicant communications on interview logistics, materials, timelines, and next steps.
• Lead planning and execution of student onboarding and orientation, including timelines, checklists, and collaboration with university services.
• Track and organize recruitment, interview, yield, and early student engagement data with Admissions Office.
• Performs other related duties as assigned and based on departmental need.
Requirements
Education:
• Required: Master's Degree in Educational and Instructional Design or similar degree
Experience:
• Required: 1-3 years
Desired Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:
Skill in effective communication (both written and oral); skill in independent decision making; skill in performing a variety of duties, often changing from one task to another of a different nature; skill in problem solving; skill in public speaking; skill in coordinating and monitoring the work of others; knowledge of administrative procedures and practices; knowledge of educational and curricular development practices; knowledge of business management and fiscal practices; knowledge of computer and network operating systems; knowledge of customer service principles and practices; knowledge of project management principles, processes, and techniques; ability to maintain professional composure in emergent and crisis situations; ability to apply effective and accurate data entry and typing skills; and ability to operate relevant equipment required to complete assigned responsibilities for the position.
To ensure full consideration submit:
• A letter of introduction outlining background and qualifications for the position
• Detailed resume
• Contact information for three professional references
The job announcement above is not the full job description but represents the job responsibilities and requirements. A full job description can be provided upon request.
PNWU offers a comprehensive benefits package to eligible employees first of the month following date of hire and competitive salary.
Benefit Package (benefit eligible is at least .5 FTE):
- Health Benefits - Medical, Dental, Vision, Life Insurance
- Paid Time Off
- 403b with Roth Option
- Paid Holidays
For information about life in Yakima visit our PNWU page.
PNWU is a drug-free workplace, equal opportunity employer and educational institution. To request this publication in an alternative format, or to apply in an alternative format, please call Human Resources, 509.452.5100.
Salary : $52,800 - $79,200