School of Nursing Placement Coordinator

About the Job

Responsible for ensuring that DNP and BSN/MN students have timely and appropriate practicum placements to fulfill their education requirements in Fall, Spring, and Summer terms. Manage student onboarding and compliance requirements to ensure students are prepared for their practicum experiences.

This position directly impacts the progression of DNP and BSN/MN students through the program. The ideal candidate is highly organized, takes initiative, and reacts quickly to changes and/or requests within multiple systems and timelines.

• Practicum Placements (45%)
  • Develop and implement an effective process to proactively plan DNP and BSN/MN student placement approximately one year in advance.
  • Identify and secure practicum placements for DNP and BSN/MN students in collaboration with DNP specialty coordinators, Assistant Deans, and the School of Nursing clinical partnership coordinator.
  • Work closely with DNP specialty coordinators and Assistant Deans to provide regular communication regarding the status of placements.
  • Work closely with placement coordinators in the health care organizations/agencies to secure practicum placements for DNP and BSN/MN students.
  • Provide timely placement communication to preceptors and students each semester.
  • Work closely with doctoral student adviser and specialty coordinators to track student progression as it relates to practicum assignments.
  • Ensure an active clinical affiliation agreement is in place for student practicum placements and/or DNP scholarly projects, and notify the clinical partnership coordinator if agreement is needed.
  • Collaborate with the School of Nursing clinical partnership coordinator regarding new practicum or scholarly project sites for DNP students.
• Data Management (15%)
  • Facilitate systematic strategies to collect data and develop reports relevant to practicum placements (e.g., preceptor evaluation surveys, student employment surveys).
  • Develop and manage a process to collect and report preceptor information annually (e.g., credentialing, certification, practice); ensure preceptor information is current in the school7s database.
  • Develop strategies to ensure accurate, timely, and up-to-date information is available in the school7s database that illustrates the current state of practicum placements and/or DNP scholarly projects; this information supports MERC reporting, course scheduling, and other processes.
  • Develop strategies to ensure appropriate archiving of placement and preceptor information.
• Student Onboarding and Compliance (35%)
  • Manage the onboarding process for DNP and BSN/MN students, faculty, and teaching specialists each semester, ensuring timely completion of onboarding requirements and troubleshooting questions.
  • Serve as a point of contact for practicum agencies for DNP and BSN/MN student placements, including managing the request process using site-specific software and developing/managing rosters.
  • Understand and interpret complex onboarding and compliance requirements for DNP and BSN/MN practicum sites.
  • Manage compliance process for PhD, DNP, and BSN/MN students. Coordinate with the Office of Student and Career Advancement Services and the compliance team to meet deadlines and ensure compliance.
  • Develop monthly compliance reports.
• Miscellaneous Duties (5%)
  • Serve as the backup for other School of Nursing placement coordinators.
  • Explain relevant University and School of Nursing policies and procedures as they relate to the Office of Academic Programs.
  • Serve on ad-hoc committees for the School of Nursing to evaluate and make recommendations regarding operational processes.
  • Participate in OAP processes and suggest process improvements.
  • Act as liaison with other University units as directed.
  • Attend training to stay current on changes and trends.
  • Other duties as assigned.

All required qualifications must be documented on the application materials.

• BA/BS plus 2 years of relevant work experience, or a combination of related education and work experience to equal six years.
• One year of related office experience.
• Demonstrated strong written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated proficiency with common desktop applications (MS Office, including Excel, Adobe Acrobat, or Google suite of apps, including Google Sheets).
• Strong organizational skills and attention to accuracy and detail.
• Ability to handle interruptions, organize and prioritize workload, meet deadlines, and manage multiple responsibilities.
• Ability to maintain a positive and cooperative attitude and interact professionally with a wide range of people; focus on exceptional customer experience.
• Ability to take initiative and respond quickly to faculty and student requests in a fast-moving environment.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Documented excellent work attendance history.
• Ability to process and maintain confidential information.

• Experience working with practicum placement of students.
• Experience with the University of…